IHVB-05 - The Wild Ones - Iron Heart/Viberg Engineer Boot Collaboration

[Chris]

You're both right; fully dyed isn't necessarily better.  When I said it's a quick marker for quality, I meant that it's an expensive process, so it's less likely that you'll find it on products that use cheap leather or are cheaply made.  Nice stuff, like that pair of RRL boots, may use different dying techniques to create a different aesthetic, and it's certainly no reflection on the intrinsic quality.

[madmonday]

don't mind me, i'm just taking notes on all this stuff . . . .

[tatmantall]

Chris is right, it definitely is not a process generally found on inferior goods. It takes time and $$$ to fully dye and thus the price reflects.

So provided you have two well made boots one fully dyed and one semi dyed, it comes down to what aesthetic you want. The semi dyed will render a more dramatic, "rustic patina", and the leather that is dyed through will be notably more subtle…. although, there are some leathers that I believe will never patina. IE: I have yet to see a pair of wesco black fire leather show ANY sign of patina apart from dirt on them. All in all, it is preference, just do a little research if you are unsure about the characteristics of a particular leather and don't be afraid to ask questions. For the money we blow on things, it is important to know that you are going to be happy with the end result. 

[mclaincausey]

@Chris:

You're both right; fully dyed isn't necessarily better.  When I said it's a quick marker for quality, I meant that it's an expensive process, so it's less likely that you'll find it on products that use cheap leather or are cheaply made.  Nice stuff, like that pair of RRL boots, may use different dying techniques to create a different aesthetic, and it's certainly no reflection on the intrinsic quality.

Yeah, I have a $150 pair of Chippewa that are dyed all the way through…  EDIT: And if the boot is unlined, as those Chippewa are, it can be murder on your socks.

[superfuzz]

G, what's the deadline for a deposit? You mentioned earlier that I could specify a narrow shaft with preorder, is that still possible?

[Giles]

I think I'll close pre-orders down at end of November.  PM me re: custom shit….

[superfuzz]

Thanks G, I'm trying to decide between these and the Ace engineers that SE is getting mid Nov. So it looks like I'll make the cutoff. PM coming.

[mclaincausey]

I thought kiya said that the Ace engineers were dead

[superfuzz]

I think the cordovan ones are dead but there is still a calf version. At least that's what I understood.

[smittybat]

These are awesome, so 400 on order and the rest on delivery?  When is the expected delivery?

[superfuzz]

Hey G, if you're thinking of doing other colors down the line, I vote for color #8 cxl. That would be a nice boot!

[tatmantall]

supafuzz is correct from what i gathered in my last correspondence with bigK.

[Giles]

@smittybat:

These are awesome, so 400 on order and the rest on delivery?  When is the expected delivery?

Correct and about 8-10 weeks….

[seanocono]

I was trying to do some research, but kept running into dead ends.  Does anyone know how the 2005 last fits?  Does it run TTS, or a half size smaller, like the 2030?

[grandmasterben]

It is not good that I am salivating while watching that video and have some PayPal money…. Are there any places to try on viberg a in la?!?

[Giles]

@seanocono:

I was trying to do some research, but kept running into dead ends.  Does anyone know how the 2005 last fits?  Does it run TTS, or a half size smaller, like the 2030?

I don't, but I know you will chat to Morgan.  Let us know the answer…..

[Giles]

[Friday]

@Giles:

@seanocono:

I was trying to do some research, but kept running into dead ends.  Does anyone know how the 2005 last fits?  Does it run TTS, or a half size smaller, like the 2030?

I don't, but I know you will chat to Morgan.  Let us know the answer…..

@seanocono; I own viberg engineer with 2005 last , and imo (pretty sure) it fits tts..

[seanocono]

Thanks Friday, and happy to report back, G.

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[ColdStorage]

My wife is going to kill me…

Should I size these the same as my IHVB-04-B-O-T (the recent IH/Viberg Mocha Ice service boot)?