Viberg service boots, worth it? Or stay with Aldens: the Viberg use stitch down construction, seems to be a more intricate technique than Goodyear? Anyone could shine some light? I handled a pair this weekend, they are beefy & heavy, Alden’s are dress boots compared with these. Even the Whites...
Kicked my stone step today & a piece of coating immediately chipped off. It is what it is.
Then I pressed down more cracks begin to form. Had to rub with leather honey.
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Got these navy boots today, beautiful rich, flat russet with matching eyelet & lace. This type of heavily coated steerhide seems to be prevailing the market back in the day, from 50s to 70s, then it just died off. The majority of 50s Sears, Ward, independent jackets on the market today in the...
NEARY DIED WEARING A COAT... (vs. the other story of saved by some jacket against getting ran over by a Jeep), wow. do you still have it? Can I try it? i don't have allergy against wool, but allergies are acquired throughout life....and throughout wearing new jackets... how do you feel now, I...
Been in touch with Zip quite frequently lately. My earliest naive encounter with his boot guy’s work was a pair of RRL vintage resole. Really really beat up old Engineer I bought for $1000. The sole job was very comfortable, not as refined as the japsnese or Role club but very comfy. Later on...
Thanks!!! It’s minus degree here so I may try that later. Meanwhile, I finger polished the interior of heelcup using gum tragacanth
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Hi, quick question, what are your most common pain as a result of breaking in a new pair of shoes? If any at all? Toe blister? Heel abrasion? Ball blister?
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New 8188 Red Wing Muleskinner Peco. Appears to be discontinued soon as I couldn’t find any place online that still has it in full sizes. Found this old school workwear store here in Mamaroneck, wow. Like traveling back in time. But, the first few trial runs already gave me bloody heels! Can...
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