Viberg x Styleforum GMTO - Round one for 2017

[LA Guy]

After much discussion, we have the following makeups available for preorder, until midnight, Friday 15, 2017 PST. Links to the preorders for each of the models are below.

Please enjoy! As usual, they will be truly epic.


1) The Styleforum Viberg Inaugural slipper: http://www.styleforummarket.com/pro...september-15-shipping-worldwide-included.html

Model: Slipper
Last: 40218
Leather: Fango Horsehide (Maryam)
Construction: Goodyear welt, channeled insole
Sole: Leather midsole and wedge heel, white Vibram Mini Ripple outsole
Eyelets: N/A
Toe: Unstructured (standard Slipper construction)

2) The Viberg HORSE BUTT service boot: http://www.styleforummarket.com/pro...september-15-shipping-worldwide-included.html

Model: Service boot
Last: 2045
Leather: brown, black, or burgundy horse butt (Italy)
Construction: Stitchdown
Sole: Vibram heel with double leather sole
Eyelets: 7 eyelets- Antique Brass
Toebox: plain toe structured toe box
Notes: Non Contrast gusseted tongue- Smooth side, Pull tabs

3) The Viberg Navy Inferno Scout - http://www.styleforummarket.com/pro...september-15-shipping-worldwide-included.html

Model: Scout boot
Leather: Navy Inferno Roughout
Construction: Stitchdown
Sole: Leather wedge w/ white Vibram mini-ripple
Eyelets: 7 eyelets- nickel
Toe: Plain toe, unstructured
Notes: Navy tongue, leather rolled around top opening, pull tab present

 

[Hill]

Hell yeah. Is there a set of leather options or can we propose anything?

 

[styleophile]

I would love to see an inspired take on the Chelsea.
RydenFrank has set a very high bar ...

 

[mattw]

Model: Scout boot
Last: 2030
Leather: Some navy roughout- reverse kudu, chamois, etc. depending on stock
Construction: Stitchdown, unless GYW is required for the leather in stock
Sole: Leather wedge w/ white Vibram mini-ripple
Eyelets: 7 eyelets- nickel
Toe: Plain toe, unstructured
Notes: Navy tongue, leather rolled around top opening, pull tab present (not sure if this needs specifying for Scout, but just in case)

If this has been made before, my apologies, I'm late to the game. Totally understand if its not unique enough, or a few years too late

 

[jlchau]

Hi all,

Please don't ask us to replicate a boot seen elsewhere, nor propose a makeup that we've already done.

Fok.

Are there any restrictions on pattern/models?

 

[LA Guy]

Are there any restrictions on pattern/models?

You can propose whatever you like, but we will be restricted to those leathers that are actually in stock, and I've found that it's unfeasible to try to really get a set of leathers from Viberg, since they always have things coming in.

Also, if you choose a softer leather (like the kudu above) and ask for stitchdown, I can nearly guarantee that we'll need to change either the construction, or the leather.

Use your judgement, I guess is what I'm asking. I am on good terms with Brett and Guy, but sometimes it does hurt to ask, and I'm not going to burn through my goodwill asking for things that I already know won't be well received.

I am the master of the doable!

Cheers,

Fok.

 

[mattw]

Also, if you choose a softer leather (like the kudu above) and ask for stitchdown, I can nearly guarantee that we'll need to change either the construction, or the leather.

My bad, amended for flexibility.

 

[Akeem]

they are currently doing stitchdown with kudu
I want this one with a lighter sole

 

[jlchau]

Model: Derby Boot
Last: 2030
Leather: Natural Kangaroo
Construction: Goodyear welt, channelled insole
Sole: Leather, dovetail heel
Eyelets: 8 blind eyelets
Toebox: partially constructed toe (pingpong)

 

[LA Guy]

they are currently doing stitchdown with kudu
I want this one with a lighter sole
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If you want to be considered, you have to do the proposal like I put forth.

 

[mattw]

Slippers, 1A and 1B...

Model: Slipper
Last: 40218
Leather: Burgundy calf, horsebutt, whatever is in stock
Construction: GYW, channeled insole
Sole: Leather (standard slipper sole)
Eyelets: N/A
Toe: Unstructured (standard slipper construction)
Notes: Natural sole edge/welt

Model: Slipper
Last: 40218
Leather: Gray kangaroo
Construction: GYW, channeled insole
Sole: Leather (standard slipper sole)
Eyelets: N/A
Toe: Unstructured (standard slipper construction)
Notes: Natural sole edge/welt

 

[Hill]

The Minimalist

Model: Derby boot
Last: 2030
Leather: Brown waxed flesh
Construction: Stitchdown
Sole: Double leather with dovetail heel
Eyelets: 8 antique brass eyelets
Toe: Plain toe, partially structured ping pong
Notes: Natural edge trim, tonal stitching on upper, white stitchdown thread, smooth side brown leather gusseted tongue, NO pull tab

 

[LA Guy]

Slippers, 1A and 1B...

Model: Slipper
Last: 40218
Leather: Burgundy calf, horsebutt, whatever is in stock
Construction: GYW, channeled insole
Sole: Leather (standard slipper sole)
Eyelets: N/A
Toe: Unstructured (standard slipper construction)
Notes: Natural sole edge/welt

Model: Slipper
Last: 40218
Leather: Gray kangaroo
Construction: GYW, channeled insole
Sole: Leather (standard slipper sole)
Eyelets: N/A
Toe: Unstructured (standard slipper construction)
Notes: Natural sole edge/welt

I do like the idea of a slipper. Not sure when I would wear them. Either way, seems like a soft leather would be best.

 

[mattw]

I do like the idea of a slipper. Not sure when I would wear them. Either way, seems like a soft leather would be best.

It's my understanding that kangaroo is light yet strong- why it is prized for soccer shoes- but maybe softness is not part of that equation. Some of the calfs, etc. that Viberg has used have appeared soft and not overly burnished in photos. The horsebutt option for the burgundy suggestion was a concession made by looking at Viberg's Instagram and seeing what leathers are up and coming, trying to avoid suggesting options that aren't feasible. A whole bunch of stabbing in the dark here.

 

[mattw]

As I continue to make up for lost time in these parts, here's a more traditional suggestion:

Model: Country boot
Last: 1035
Leather: Natural waxed flesh upper, natural chromexcel shaft. Extra bonus if shaft is crust chromexcel.
Construction: Stitchdown
Sole: Commando
Eyelets: 7 antique brass
Toe: Plain toe, partially structured
Notes: Pull tab, dark brown tongue