Heavyweight Boots Championships 2013 - 2015

[rayw44]

What type of leather is it? I can't see the pics of the boots, just a pic of a brush and cloth.

[hollowsleather]

It's definitely not necessary to oil chromexcel right out of the box.  It's a super waxy/oily leather, you can spot scratches with it but you don't need to slather the whole boot for months yet.  The only reason to do it now would be if you really want a darker boot.

[exaptavist]

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Edited October 12, 2015 by hoggreaser

[asaa1000]

 

HWB-82

Viberg

1950 Service Boot

Icy Mocha CXL

Brogue Toe Cap

8 Eyelets (Brass)

Brown Thread

Natural  Midsole/Edge  

2030 Last 

Box Toe

 

 

 

 

 

Todd do you use conditioner or cream to darken the leather, I have the same viberg boots but they look a bit lighter in color. I really like how dark and rich yours look!

[ToddjColey]

asaa that is how i got them from viberg. Cheers guys, will take your advice hollows! 

 

What about the boots getting wet eg rain. Will the natural oils and wax do the job for a while?

Edited June 12, 2013 by ToddjColey

[fre-co]

Talking of greasing CXL leather, my Russell Moccasins got their first slathering with Baker's own Oregon Trail Leather Protector:

[themexican]

update on my santa rosa's

IMG_0673 by jgomez541, on Flickr

IMG_0672 by jgomez541, on Flickr

IMG_0670 by jgomez541, on Flickr

IMG_0669 by jgomez541, on Flickr

IMG_0675 by jgomez541, on Flickr

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Edited June 14, 2013 by themexican

[beautiful_FrEaK]

at work

 

[beeetus]

Those Motos are so amazing.

[the shivman]

Finally got my black beauties.

 

[Megatron1505]

^ Stunning.

[tigerpac]

HWB-86 checking in. 11 weeks and counting from when I ordered... and STILL waiting for my White's...

[Kwaker]

You're at Hoboken ... I lived at Clinton and 7th for 2 years ... many fond memories (I moved out 4 months before Sandy hit).

Hope that your boots come in soon.

[tigerpac]

Thanks man, 1st and clinton here!

[ToddjColey]

any one here using trees and if so what?  i lot of the people that have spent big money on there boots dont seem to use them, is there any point?

[themexican]

any one here using trees and if so what?  i lot of the people that have spent big money on there boots dont seem to use them, is there any point?

I use shoe trees because it's hot here in Texas and I need to get the moisturea absorbed, it's also why I rotate my boots. I want my boots to last a long time and I care for them accordingly. In the winter time on the other had, I may wear boots several days in a row and neglect the shoe trees. It's up to you and your circumstances. I also use wool socks exclusively, thin in the summer and thick in the winter and this has helped tremendously, keeping both my feet and boots dry.

[tigerpac]

Usually use shoe trees on dressier boots (e.g. alden) but not as much for more work/casual boots. But I probably would be more inclined in Texas!

[louisbosco]

I feel that apart from the moisture part, shoe trees help keep the shape of the boot. Although I don't see myself using it for these work boots, might differ for me if its Ia pair of long wings or something.

[ToddjColey]

boot tee here!

[demonator]

your call if you wanna use trees or not wont atter much if you do or dont on a pair of heavy leather workboot.  seriously

[Megatron1505]

your call if you wanna use trees or not wont atter much if you do or dont on a pair of heavy leather workboot.  seriously

 

Ed speaks truth.

[Megatron1505]

boot tee here!

 

Pics or it didn't happen 

[ToddjColey]

HAPPY! 

[Megatron1505]

Happier....mine is awaiting collection at the local post office.

[ToddjColey]

how come? mine just got put through the hole lol Jimmy does great work!!

[Megatron1505]

My postman is a bastard 

[lone airedale]

That shirt is nine kinds of cool.  I wish I'd gotten in on this.

[Graeme]

My T-shirt arrived today, much to my surprise. I hadn't realised that they'd been posted.

 

Thanks Jimmy.

 

Boots are probably a month or so out still.

[ThinFinn]

HWBC-12 ...small update!

 

the Viberg Horses are still up and running

[Megatron1505]

HWB-01 - Megatron1505 - Whites Custom Bounty Hunter - Dress and Rough Out