Shoes that look better with age...

[k4727]

just ordered a pair of number 8 chromexcel standard last semi dress. Im so excited

[glimmertwins]

Stag was pretty awesome actually. I ended up getting my 1000 miles because I was tired of waiting for them hahaha

Stag is a great shop but that's about all there is in Austin outside of By George and generally I would think for the most part the By George crowd wouldn't be into the vintage americana feel of Stag and vice versa....

Stag is really great in my book though - I work two blocks away and find myself in there way too much these days.

[Farhad]

1st day of wear on these.

[ThinFinn]

damn Farhad...what brand are those? BR?

looking effing great...

4Horsemen x Viberg Service Boots

same goes for your pair dj...def. need a service boot as my next pair.

how much have you paid, if you don`t mind to ask (pm)...?

[Gang]

djarrow, those're really fancy boots!!

[min2max]

pretty sure farhad's are rrl.... ??

[sweapea]

Whatever they are they look incredible!

And I too want those vibergs!!!

[min2max]

funny this sudden craze over service type shoes, it seems like everyone is making/buying one this season ! (which isn't half-bad since the options were so limited up to now)

[fre-co]

pretty sure farhad's are rrl.... ??

This is correct

[beautiful_FrEaK]

all right, thx.

Found them on the net, retail for 390$ but sold out in my size.

@Farhead: would love to see more pictures of it!

[Farhad]

Min2max & fresco you are correct!!!

Will post more pics soon. I'm glad you guys like them. Bad news is theiy're pretty much sold out.

[Denim Phenom]

Where are you guys getting your custom vibergs? I know the pair above is easily available but I'm looking for the Japanese versions with crepe soles. Through proxy?

[djarrow]

Thanks for your comments - Sweapea, Thin Finn & Gang!

[kiya]

Where are you guys getting your custom vibergs? I know the pair above is easily available but I'm looking for the Japanese versions with crepe soles. Through proxy?

Just order them direct from Viberg. You just email them a photo of what you want and if you want any changes and they'll make the boot for you.

[CrashTestBrummie]

Been tilting at windmills again on the refurbishment front, this time on a pair of Church's captoes found in a charity shop.

Even in their fucked-up state, I was impressed with the quality and suppleness of the leather...

Before:

They'd obviously been recently refurbed, which makes the state of them kinda curious:

And after conditioning, polishing, conditioning again, re-glazing and one final polish:

[Happy Hooligan]

excellent find and restoration

[Denim Phenom]

Just order them direct from Viberg. You just email them a photo of what you want and if you want any changes and they'll make the boot for you.

I emailed them the other day but haven't heard anything back.

[itylerstewart]

CTB I'd love to polish those for you =)

[fre-co]

CTB I'd love to polish those for you =)

You forgot to say no homo I think......

Phenom: Good luck with Viberg. I tried and gave up.

[smittybat]

I emailed them the other day but haven't heard anything back.

I think this is the step of the process that never works.

[Denim Phenom]

I just got off the phone with Viberg and the current wait time is 14 weeks.

I'm stuck between the black boot and the 3rd from the left, the red dog leather. I want the engineer boot but can't decide on leather choice. If I got the black boot should I get the black vibram sole or the natural beige one?

[rungo]

I wasn't a huge fan of those boots in that reddish leather, but I was working with a guy who had a busted ass pair of RW pecos boots (or very similar), which he tucked in, not for style but for functional foot and pant protection while working, and they looked great. I just don't feel that the black has the same kind of character as its worn, at least not in the crepe sole style.

[rnrswitch]

Man, the more I look at those thick white crepe soles the more I can't stand them.

[Denim Phenom]

That's cool.

[arcarsenal]

I know there is a small questions thread, but this is where all the boot people hang out:

I'm thinking of getting a pair of Alden 405s from J Crew, since I have a little store credit to spend. I'm not sure if they'll be in store to try on, so can you guys help with sizing advice? I'm usually a 9.5 in most sneakers, and I'm a 9 in Clarks desert boots. I was thinking a 9 for the Aldens as well. Appreciate the help.

[marineabilly]

When you say "small questions thread" did you mean the boot/shoe sizing thread?

If not then this might be worth a try:

http://www.superfuture.com/supertalk/showthread.php?t=272227&page=6

[arcarsenal]

Ah, sorry. Didn't know that handy thread existed. Thanks for the link.

[bl@ster]

I think this is the step of the process that never works.

I'm beginning to think Viberg hates money. Their distribution chain is a joke. Their website is basically just boot porn... tons of great boot photos and no way to buy them.

[mikecch]

^ Hate money, no.... not when a pair of CXL service boots are $700+ direct from factory

[bl@ster]

That's the price, great. But good luck buying them.