IHVB-03CT - Iron Heart/Viberg 8" Smoke Jumper - Reverse-out "Copper Task"

[den1mhead]

@neph93, same as above. I think the embedded indigo adds to the overall character of these wicked boots.
Wabi-sabi (侘寂) represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centred on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. NICE

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[neph93]

@den1mhead:

@neph93, same as above. I think the embedded indigo adds to the overall character of these wicked boots.
Wabi-sabi (侘寂) represents a comprehensive Japanese world view or aesthetic centred on the acceptance of transience and imperfection. NICE

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@Chris:

Pretty much.  Might as well accept it; wabi sabi and all that.

I'm not averse to appreciating the beauty of the inevitable ageing and gradual deterioration in objects, through time and usage. However, I have to say that splurging brand new indigo all over these boots is a bit closer to the ancient Liverpudlian spiritual discipline "the way of the vandal", also known as "the zen of breaking shit", for my liking. I'm going to have to bite the bullet though as the XHS denim is positively screaming to be worn with these boots.

Thanks guys, have a great weekend

[den1mhead]

@neph93, here's my take on "the ancient Liverpudlian spiritual discipline "the way of the vandal", also known as "the zen of breaking shit""

[neph93]

@den1mhead:

@neph93, here's my take on "the ancient Liverpudlian spiritual discipline "the way of the vandal", also known as "the zen of breaking shit""

They do look amazing. If I thought mine would come up like that I wouldn't think twice. It's the brand new jeans I'm worried about. If they had a couple of months wear then a bit of indigo=no probs. The amount of bleed off new jeans is what makes me worried about the difference between wabi-sabied and buggered.

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[neph93]

Taking a day off from the slopes in Sweden with my new, favourite pairing.  Alpine skiing is boss 'n all but it's good to take a break. And after walking around like Master Chief in ski boots the Smoke Jumpers feel like slippers [emoji38]

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[Dion]

Boss footwear ;)!

[neph93]

These chaps have seen everyday use through an arctic winter and are currently employed as hiking boots during the arctic summer. I love them like they were my children.

[Broark]

Nice boots. Before my time around here (I think) or else I would've considered these.

[neph93]

@Broark:

Nice boots. Before my time around here (I think) or else I would've considered these.

Mate, they are great. I copped them 2nd hand and nearly new from tmg and never looked back. I've a pair of Wesco custom Boss on order through Giles, and if they are half as well made as these I'll still be happy.

[Broark]

I'm sure the Wesco's will be just as nice!
Got a pair of Viberg boondockers headed my way, I wish the partnership with IH didn't die but Wesco seems to be making some great boots too.

[neph93]

Seems to me Viberg have started courting a different more high fashion audience to IH and that Wesco are a better fit for IH as a brand. That being said I've always liked the look of the boondockers a lot.

[Broark]

True, and the Viberg makeups that I am drawn towards are always the more rugged like the Boondocker.
Surely I'll have a pair of Wesco boots sometime soon as well!

[mclaincausey]

Swapped out the laces.

[EJS]

Every time I see these boots I wish I'd known about Iron Heart earlier in my life, very nice indeed..

[rio]

@EJS:

Every time I see these boots I wish I'd known about Iron Heart earlier in my life, very nice indeed..

Me and you both

[mclaincausey]

These are 8.5 (fit my US9.5D feet perfectly) and are technically for sale because I have some oxfords in a very similar roughout leather, though I am thinking about just keeping them.

Viberg has gone so far towards delicate dress boots and even slippers and sneakers that burly boots like this that came from the Victoria workshop seem to be a dying breed.

[marlin]

@rio:

@EJS:

Every time I see these boots I wish I'd known about Iron Heart earlier in my life, very nice indeed..

Me and you both

And me…always when I see them I fall back in love! ::)

[den1mhead]

Out in the wild today [emoji3590]

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[neph93]

I’m ashamed that this thread has not been populated for over two years. These boots are amazing.

Regular wear for over five years, from nearly new. Mountain hikes, winter sports, dog walks, everyday wear, work boots. They’ve seen it all and they’ve even coped with the competition from my beloved Wesco Boss iterations too.

When spring comes they’ll be getting a brush and clean, new laces and kilties but they really look amazing considering the abuse they have received.

[GC]

@neph93 Dear lord, what’s pair of beauties you have there.

2 years, I say well it was well worth the wait. The images really capture what a special pair of boots these are. It’s unsurprising, by evidence of the character, how we can become attached to objects we respect and show love towards.