Visvim F/W 2013

[idigo]

@atlr

you can try 7 hole 73 folk

the toe box is quite wide

[JacktheHat]

I've got wide feet and I went a half size down from my normal size on some ss 13 73's.  They fit really well.

[aso2004]

No, you can't "tackle" import duties in any way, neither when importing from Japan to US nor to Europe. In fact, in Europe youi have a Value Added Tax of 20-23% on top of custom fees and shipping fee (yes, VAT is calculated from the shipping fee as well). The only (legal) way to not being charged with import fees happens when the items are manufactued in "destination" countries. Maaaybe there are some exceptions when the company is registered in each and every country it imports the goods to but I'm not sure how it works (and most of fashion brands, especially "niche" ones like Visvim wouldn't do stuff like that because it's not worth the effort for them- their products will sell anyway). Also if a european shop is exporting goods outside of EU borders, it can of course subtract VAT (as long as they have proper export paperwork- that's why EU shops will rather use courier solutions like DHL / UPS rather than domestic post offices- these courier companies handle customs clearance). I really don't get it why people don't understand why EU or US prices are significantly higher than japanese ones... in EU we are speaking about around 10-20% custom fees depending on the item / country + 20-23 % on top of that + shipping. Not to mention additional fees like customs agents fees which handle the import.

 

Not a very good argument. The declared value on the package does not have to be the retail value you paid.

It can't however be lower then the value the retailer/manufacturer paid.

So the 30% import charges you correctly talk about can be greatly reduced to a 2.0 value.

[atlr]

Thanks for your input guys, might give the 7 hole 73 a try then.

[kojiro]

Aso:

 

Yes it absolutely has to. Why? Because the export invoices / receipts cannot be incongruent with the actual sales numbers, for tax/bookkeeping reasons.. I owned a business which is mainly focussed on exporting for 3 years now, I'd know a thing or two about it...

 

 

Not a very good argument. The declared value on the package does not have to be the retail value you paid.

It can't however be lower then the value the retailer/manufacturer paid.

So the 30% import charges you correctly talk about can be greatly reduced to a 2.0 value.

[Vinneus]

unlock the mystery of Duck Decoy "the new griz" here.

[ravennavaro]

^

^ but we've been marking down values since 2004

[winstonrodney...]

Right enough of the customs / tax shit please. Lets get back to the shmutter.

Edited November 19, 2013 by winstonrodney...

[ken shinoda]

anybody know where to cop the FBT or shaman ver size 10 in brown suede?

[winstonrodney...]

Down the shop.

[Vinneus]

visvim.tv

[mssneaker]

Quick sizing help: I'm a 9 in Skagway, 9.5 in FBT Lhamo & Shaman JP. Would I be a 9 in Virgils?

[TwelveAM]

Quick sizing help: I'm a 9 in Skagway, 9.5 in FBT Lhamo & Shaman JP. Would I be a 9 in Virgils?

My experience seems to be:

Virgil's fit TTS.

73 Folk fit 0.5 size larger (size down)

FBT fit about 0.5-1 size smaller. (size up)

Skagway fit 0.5-1 size larger (size down)

[ken shinoda]

visvim.tv

 

they are sold out in brown size 10 unfortunately.

[grav.itas]

Can anyone ID the shirt with the white buttons?

 

[kojiro]

White Owl. Btw I'm selling one in sz3, but the navy version

[Vinneus]

i see what you did there... haha

[kojiro]

guilty as charged...

[akuma no uta]

Tried on a few boots today at SSENSE. Cumberland moc toe is the sleeper hit of the fall

[ruco]

I was actually looking for the feel-good hit of the fall. Any recs?

[JacktheHat]

Can anyone recommend whether to stay tts or size up with the henley t's?

[Vinneus]

depends on the fit you want.

[JacktheHat]

True.  Was wondering if they're cut to fit skin tight light a vest layer or if they've got a bit more room in them.  I take a 3 standard across all vis shirting and tees.

 

Quite like the fit here - 

[kojiro]

Then go for sz3. These Henley T's run smaller than usual Visvim tees. You don't need to size down to get that look.

[lithiumsys]

Anyone with experience, how viable are the Nomads as actual winter coats? I'm thinking of ordering one, but feel like it might be too thin for the cold northern winters.

[winstonrodney...]

Yes to my mind Nomads don't generally hold up in proper cold

[rirawin]

Nomads are just 2.5L/3L Gore-tex shells, they'll keep you dry but not warm. You'll want an "insulator" underneath or at the very least a couple of layers underneath i.e. a woollen/fleece top and a thin thermal layer.

[lithiumsys]

Really appreciate it!

[winstonrodney...]

which one are you looking at out of interest? 

[Vinneus]

any gore piece must be layered to work properly in true cold though.