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Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

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    UnTucked
    Joined: 16 Nov 2014

    Welcome to the fold!

    What are the details on those boots?

    In search of:
    IHV-04, med.
    IHSH-185, large
    IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

    last edited by 7 Sept 2018, 12:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Paddy Ofurniture
      Joined: 7 Sept 2018

      These are Dunham's Tyroleans circa 1968. I found them almost unused about 10 years ago. I've worn the hell out of them and the build quality and fit is simply fantastic, but unfortunately, they've developed some cracks  in the creases.

      The boots are cut from one piece of leather and I really like the speed lacing all the way to the toe. One of the reasons I registered is because you folks seem like you would understand the desire to "save" a pair of 50-year-old boots.  I have plenty of boots, but these are special to me.



      last edited by 7 Sept 2018, 13:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        UnTucked
        Joined: 16 Nov 2014

        I'm no expert, but I believe the cracks are irreversible…

        From the pics tho, they look fairly superficial, so some good conditioner and/or oil should prevent or slow down further deterioration.

        Have the been resoled???

        In search of:
        IHV-04, med.
        IHSH-185, large
        IHSH-186, large (khaki, and green)

        last edited by 7 Sept 2018, 13:41 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Aetas
          見習いボス
          Joined: 19 Jun 2013

          @Paddy:

          …..you folks seem like you would understand the desire to "save" a pair of boots....

          I can only speak for myself, but of course! Thanks for posting @Paddy Ofurniture

          last edited by 7 Sept 2018, 13:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            neph93
            見習いボス
            Joined: 18 Aug 2014

            Lovely boots. I agree with UnTucked, stuff them with good quality leather conditioner then use some kind of beeswax sealant on top.

            “Some of those that work forces
            Are the same that burn crosses”

            • Virginia Woolf
            last edited by 7 Sept 2018, 15:05 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Paddy Ofurniture
              Joined: 7 Sept 2018

              Thanks, guys.  In retrospect, I think I was too impatient when I bought these. I oiled them once with neats foot and started wearing them immediately. I should have considered how long they had gone without any conditioning and taken the reconditioning of the leather more seriously  & slowly in a few steps. I think the leather needed more oils to fully penetrate. On the bright side, this cracking has led me here and gotten me purchase new boots in which to do the heavy work. I have promoted these old friends to "emeritus" boot status and they won't see much more rain, snow, dirt or salt of the Wisconsin winters. They'll be mostly worn as coffee house boots now. That way, I can make them live longer and keep them original without a resole.  😉 😉

              last edited by 7 Sept 2018, 15:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Paddy Ofurniture
                Joined: 7 Sept 2018

                @Giles:

                Oh my. These are just perfect. All steak (leather) with just the right amount of sizzle (those speed hooks!).

                last edited by 7 Sept 2018, 15:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  neph93
                  見習いボス
                  Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                  @Paddy:

                  Oh my. These are just perfect. All steak (leather) with just the right amount of sizzle (those speed hooks!).

                  They are stupendous aren’t they.

                  Sadly you need to be able to make two trips to Japan to get the boots made, and either be good friends with Josh from Good Art, or financially irresponsible to get the speed hooks (otherwise we’d all have a pair [emoji23]).

                  “Some of those that work forces
                  Are the same that burn crosses”

                  • Virginia Woolf
                  last edited by 7 Sept 2018, 18:39 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    momo
                    Joined: 18 Mar 2018

                    My boot collection so far
                    L-R Viberg Service rough out, Oliver Sweeney Noceto, Oliver Sweeney Selby, Viberg Boondockers, Oliver Sweeney Ackerman, Magnanni Chelsea boots

                    Looking for a nice pair of rough out hiker boots at the moment.

                    I haven't tried any Wesco boots yet - are they comparable to Viberg?

                    I'm also indigo on the inside…

                    ...and I'm fading fast...

                    last edited by 14 Sept 2018, 15:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      gaseousclay
                      Joined: 4 Nov 2016

                      @momo:

                      I haven't tried any Wesco boots yet - are they comparable to Viberg?

                      I think you'll get varied answers to your question. I don't own either brand but i'd guess those that do will say Wesco makes a high quality boot.

                      WTB:
                      IHSH-129 size L (blue)
                      IHSH-19

                      last edited by 14 Sept 2018, 16:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Chris
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                        Three of my favorite pairs of boots are in dire need of maintenance.

                        (L-R: 2012 Viberg service boot in loden green, 2014 White's semi dress in brown horsehide, 2014 Wesco jobmaster in burlap, if anyone's curious)

                        last edited by 10 Jan 2019, 22:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Engineer
                          Joined: 22 Apr 2015

                          555-02 and Zonkey Boot Chelseas.

                          last edited by 3 Apr 2019, 18:16 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • mclaincauseyM
                            mclaincausey
                            見習いボス
                            Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                            The ones in the middle look like they were used as though they were the ones on the right.

                            Think it, be it.

                            last edited by 3 Apr 2019, 19:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Canucklehead
                              Joined: 14 Apr 2019

                              What do you think?

                              last edited by 14 Apr 2019, 11:19 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                neph93
                                見習いボス
                                Joined: 18 Aug 2014

                                Some nice looking boots there. Which brand/maker?

                                “Some of those that work forces
                                Are the same that burn crosses”

                                • Virginia Woolf
                                last edited by 15 Apr 2019, 06:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Canucklehead
                                  Joined: 14 Apr 2019

                                  I made them! First attempt.

                                  @neph93:

                                  Some nice looking boots there. Which brand/maker?

                                  last edited by 20 Apr 2019, 20:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Canucklehead
                                    Joined: 14 Apr 2019

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                                      sabergirl
                                      見習いボス
                                      Joined: 4 Oct 2013

                                      You made those? Impressive. They look really good.

                                      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                      last edited by 20 Apr 2019, 21:59 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • mclaincauseyM
                                        mclaincausey
                                        見習いボス
                                        Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                                        ??? ??? ???

                                        Very impressive indeed!

                                        Think it, be it.

                                        last edited by 21 Apr 2019, 15:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Chris
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                          Where did you learn to make boots?

                                          last edited by 21 Apr 2019, 16:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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