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    IHVB-04-b-o-t - Iron Heart/Viberg 1950's Service Boot in Brown Oil Tan

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    • den1mheadD
      den1mhead
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      Even though I managed to acquire a pair of IHVB-03CT's, cheers Giles, your IHVB-04-b-o-t look wicked @max power and leave me still hankering for a pair.

      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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        • Andreas1965A
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          @denimeric:

          Mine ..one year old. Only sign of wear is on the heels.

          I fear the day I have to resole these. I don´t think there are capable cobblers in the Netherlands who can do the job right, to be honest.

          Hi, I am in the same boat, 2 pair of Vibergs and a pair of Wesco Boots and I have no idea where to have them resoled one day. Too bad we don't have artisans like Brian the Bootmaker here in Europe…
          I showed mine to a highly acclaimed cobbler in Amsterdam who just wasn't interested in resoling them. Too much work maybe. There is a cobbler namend "Marco" in Roermond who is selling handmade boots and his workshop looks decent. Maybe I'll ask him too.

          This one http://www.jens-zapke.de/start.html was recommended, I will go there to show him my boots when the day has come. But if he seems to be hesitant or I should get the impression he might not know what to do, I'll send them in to Brian.

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          • GilesG
            Giles
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            You could always get your Wesco's to me and i'll sort out the repairs…...

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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            • Andreas1965A
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              @Giles:

              You could always get your Wesco's to me and i'll sort out the repairs…...

              Wow, Giles, I didn't even think about that. You're the BEST!!!

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              • JCMx800J
                JCMx800
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                @Andreas1965:

                @denimeric:

                Mine ..one year old. Only sign of wear is on the heels.

                I fear the day I have to resole these. I don´t think there are capable cobblers in the Netherlands who can do the job right, to be honest.

                Hi, I am in the same boat, 2 pair of Vibergs and a pair of Wesco Boots and I have no idea where to have them resoled one day. Too bad we don't have artisans like Brian the Bootmaker here in Europe…
                I showed mine to a highly acclaimed cobbler in Amsterdam who just wasn't interested in resoling them. Too much work maybe. There is a cobbler namend "Marco" in Roermond who is selling handmade boots and his workshop looks decent. Maybe I'll ask him too.

                This one http://www.jens-zapke.de/start.html was recommended, I will go there to show him my boots when the day has come. But if he seems to be hesitant or I should get the impression he might not know what to do, I'll send them in to Brian.

                You know the Lipper Schusterbub in  Bad Salzuflen?

                Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                XXX

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                • Andreas1965A
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                  @ JCMx800 :No, not yet. Tell me more, please.

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                  • JCMx800J
                    JCMx800
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                    @Andreas1965:

                    @ JCMx800 :No, not yet. Tell me more, please.

                    He is an orthopaedic shoemaker, he does everything, from resoling red wings to making custom boots.

                    befor and after:

                    One of his custom boots I like:

                    Am Markt 11a
                    Bad Salzuflen
                    05222 639199
                    https://www.facebook.com/LipperSchusterbub?ref=ts&fref=ts

                    Les Paul -> ProCo Rat -> Super HardOn -> JCM800 Low Input
                    XXX

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                    • Andreas1965A
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                      That looks great. Thanks very much for the info!!!

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                      • den1mheadD
                        den1mhead
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                        the work done to those boots is outstanding. the re-sole look great, the image of the one boot from below with all the embedded metal work is something else and the custom boots look quality. thanks @JCMx800

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                          That heel detailing is insane, also has some other interesting bits on that link, thanks for posting

                          https://instagram.com/bensleathergoods/

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                          • georgeelG
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                            Theyr heels have already been re-made, by the shoemaker in my neighborhood, in Bologna. He did a pretty good job.
                            But heels are easy…

                            IH-888S-142OD

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                              Nice one Georgeel

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                                • Max PowerM
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                                  Wow.

                                  @elclintor:

                                  > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                  • FinksterF
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                                    ^agreed

                                    My pair looks against this like brandnew.  😉

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                                    • Max PowerM
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                                      Mine too. But actually I'm glad, as it's an expensive way to wear shoes out that intense in short amount of time. The leather and constructionreally can take a lot abuse, but I fear the day I Need a resole. The heel is pretty low already.

                                      @elclintor:

                                      > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                      • trail and arrowT
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                                        cheers guys!

                                        @Max Power
                                        stop fearing about your boots!
                                        IHVB-04-b-o-t can take everything you throw at them.
                                        mine are not worn out at all, just worn.
                                        a resole is years ahead.

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                                        • NorthernVictoryN
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                                          Just want to say how much I love these boots. Still my favorite pair!

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                                          • Max PowerM
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                                            They're really great. I think I need a new heel soon.

                                            @elclintor:

                                            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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