Broark

@Dr_Heech Yes I'll be getting the '42 tux, going with my usual w36 and size 46 on the jacket.

It's all coming together now, it makes so much sense...

Alright, now I'm convinced this brand is just some capital investment brain trust concept trying to market shit to wealthy tech-bros.
Thanks, I hate it.

Sorry, but what in the world is this marketing mumbo jumbo...

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I'm interested in some photos as well, I've worn a few pairs of FW over the last few years and I've never seen personally this happen.

1 hour ago, vlad_III said:

All the waiting until they go live and then buy asap to get ahead of others. Just couldn’t be bothered.

Fortunately preordering from Barnstormer didn't require any queuing or navigating a swarm of fanboys fighting for a pair. Just a 6 month wait.
To be fair if I had FW in my backyard I probably wouldn't bother either!

I got my pair yesterday, will try to snap some photos today. Likely keeping them on ice for a bit while I continue to wear my 661xx.

11 minutes ago, Duke Mantee said:

For a fashion related perspective have a look at something like Pitti Uomo ‘street style’ pics and commentary.

Why are they always carrying fucking bags around everywhere?! This always baffles me.
What are they lugging around, their laundry from the week? Or maybe they couldn't afford a hotel but had to make an appearance for the e x p o s u r e.
🤢

Great comparison btw. As we continue to circle the drain and get monetized by social media, everything will continue becoming more and more similar, less and less unique.

@irual thanks for sharing, they look good!
How did you size? And are they very difficult to get on and off?

1 hour ago, MJF9 said:

🤯 good job I was sitting down for this shocker

Told my wife this the other day and she was shocked.
I'm planning on keeping it in check again this year, only purchases being these OAs and the FW 42s in the spring.

1 hour ago, MJF9 said:

Ahhh the good ole days of Viberg before they went all modern and pointy lasted (last time I looked, at least) aligned to the narrow-hemmed crew

And back when all of their boots weren't $900+$45 shipping, the good ole' days.

45 minutes ago, tod said:

Curious what 2045 boots you have. I’ve always liked the shape of those, but Viberg stopped using the last several years ago.

I have the roughout cxl boondockers that they used to make on that last. One of my favorite boot lasts, very comfortable. They’re long overdue for a resole, should probably find someone for that. 

That's definitely true.

I also received notification that my pair arrived from Barnstormer, will post photos once they arrive.
Surprisingly this is the first new pair of jeans in exactly a year for me believe it or not.

Nothing in my size but good luck!

I'm passing, but looking forward to seeing these once they arrive!

@Sympathy-For-The-Denim I don't think they're quite ready for sale yet, but keep an eye on these Instagram accounts for more updates soon.
https://www.instagram.com/live_structure_and_co_/
https://www.instagram.com/517_laboratory/

The Gleem look nice, but again only go up to size 10.

If I know one thing it's how to get Duke going.
Honestly I think Skoob or Attractions is the way to go here. Their black horsehide looks nice.

I'd just hold out for a pair of LIVE'S, 517 repro that will be a fraction of the cost...and likely more accurate repros.

27 minutes ago, Duke Mantee said:

What leather do you want?

Honestly, I'm not 100% sure. I probably know more of what I don't want than what I do.
I know we've discussed the "merits" of a lot of tea-core horsehide. I don't want something so exaggerated as this, I find these garish and over the top:

However I do want leather that go from this, a nice dark black:

To this after several years of wear:

10 hours ago, mpukas said:

@Broark What about a custom maker? Do you know Quan on IG. I think his work looks very nice. He's done some engineers: 

https://www.instagram.com/p/C0ki38wvkKI/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link 

These look nice, not a bad option! The leather looks very shiny though (honestly all his boots appear very shiny).

8 hours ago, tooth said:

@Broark since we’re throwing every maker out there and you’re willing to wait, what about Kreosote… you’ll be psyched in 4 years.

Yeesh, full payment up front and a 4+ year wait? I'm patient but I don't know about that...

57 minutes ago, Duke Mantee said:

https://www.horsemanjoe.jp/shoesboots.html

I've thought about buying some sandals from HJ in the past. Wonder if they have any other leather options besides CXL.

Skoob got back to me. They can have a pair custom made for me with about a 6 month lead time.
Pricing is reasonable, ¥79,000 + shipping. These are in contention.

And Attractions has told me to reach out to a US retailer (S&S, SOP or Brogue). They have a large backlog for JP buyers so they aren't shipping the Lot 444 internationally.
Nothing wrong with that, might see if any of them have plans to order the Lot 444 in size 12 soon.

I think I'm after a full length boot, either 9" or 11" in height.

Ideally I wouldn't mind waiting for a pair of Ol Shanks, but that seems like a pipe dream.
I think I'll either wait for a pair of Attractions in size 12 to pop up or another round of Clinch.
No response from anyone I've reached out to yet, but we'll see. I'm in no rush.

I'd prefer horsehide (cxl doesn't do much for me) and I can't tell you the last time a size 11 fit my foot.
The smallest boot I wear is an 11.5 in the Viberg 2045 last which is quite full.