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[pema]

I am on board for the #5, if it makes it on the 110. I just saw some pictures of black leather on black gloxi. It looks awesome, and bison would be incredible.

http://www.doubleselect.com/2014/08/06/viberg-rough-out-derby/

Looking forward to seeing how voting shakes out. I hope we can make this happen, with the Milwright seeming to be the tough boot and some Chelsea or zip taking the dressier slot. Thanks to everyone for all your contributions.

 

[stickydonk]

I know it's been mentioned, but I'll throw this in

2045 service boot unstructured toe box
black oil tan roughout
completely murdered out (eyelets, laces, midsole, etc)
full ripple sole
stichdown (white thread)
red thread for stitching the uppers (can be black too, not gonna be picky)

 

[IIIrd Icon]

BlackStallion: 6" SCOUT in Black HorseHide X Reversed [RO] heel counter & backstay & eyeletstay[???]

• 1035 last
• Flat GYW
• 6" shaft :: NO pull loops [plain/flat backstay]
• 8 Gunmetal eyelets
• Partially structured toe
• Black Stitch all around, including on welt
• *IndigoDip-dyed [stacked] midsole X **DrSole Strider... or black Gloxisole


* midsoles dip-dyed in INDIGO before sewn to the uppers
** I've seen & held the full ripples currently being used by Viberg, IRL & I personally find the ridges too severe__ DrSole Striders are much rockable, IMO.

FrankenChopped: don't have PS on hand... but u get the idea

 

[bry2000]

LA Guy, were you able to get any insight into the differences between Crust CXL and Natural CXL? I have read the description of Crust CXL on the Viberg website, but it does not sound say how it is different if it is. Is the color between the two very similar? Maybe Viberg can provide a comparison photo? Thanks.

 

[dekalog]

@LA Guy

Hi Guy,

Just received today the New Hopper Boot Viberg for Styleforum aged bark.

But the boot has manufacturer's defect. There is a sharp nail pop through the footbed in the toe area of the right boot which almost hurt my foot.

Since the defect was found in the toe box area it is difficult to shot a pic of it. I put my hand over the toe area and find a sharp object pop up there.

Since it is manufacturing defect, please send me a DHL or UPS preprinted label to return the boot to you for exchange or refund.

 

[linafelt]



Unfortunately, Drew is out all of next week, which makes that logistically impossible.  I am going to put up the voting (and remember, it's the pay for vote system, so that there is accountability) before I go to NYC for the trunk show prep (The trunk show is on Saturday, I leave Wednesday morning). and I will leave it up for a week.

@linafelt
 has already indicated that it's not a make-or-break thing for him, and we have all the other pieces in place.  Remember, if I don't get 6 commitment votes for the Millwright, it will be the last time I entertain the idea of a 310 boot, so this is your chance, guys, to show that it is a feasible thing.  

All makeups have the potential to have some adjustments during production, and in all the descriptions, we put in that "some minor adjustments may be needed at the factory", and that those who have preordered will accept this as part of the process.

If it's something big, like a change in the leather or the construction method or even the number of eyelets, then I would go back and ask the buyers (I had to do this last round of Hoppers), but not it's something like 1/8th of an inch in the heel height.  Going back to the buyers at every little change would make these GMTOs logistically impossible.

I hope that you guys can understand the limits to what we can and cannot control.

Cheers,

Fok.

I am afraid I did say that's make or break for me. I've had the higher heel and it just doesn't work for my gait. And aesthetically I prefer a bit lower as well to be honest.

 

[Bobbo316]



I am afraid I did say that's make or break for me. I've had the higher heel and it just doesn't work for my gait. And aesthetically I prefer a bit lower as well to be honest.

@LA Guy I understand the logistics and your concerns but I still feel it's unfair to vote on something that has doubt involved. This has lead us down a dark path in the past. It's much easier to know upfront that it's a no, but we won't know that unless we can ask.

 

[LA Guy]



@LA Guy

Hi Guy,

Just received today the New Hopper Boot Viberg for Styleforum aged bark.

But the boot has manufacturer's defect. There is a sharp nail pop through the footbed in the toe area of the right boot which almost hurt my foot.

Since the defect was found in the toe box area it is difficult to shot a pic of it. I put my hand over the toe area and find a sharp object pop up there.

Since it is manufacturing defect, please send me a DHL or UPS preprinted label to return the boot to you for exchange or refund.

Hi,

We'll take care of you for sure. In the past, we have had boys sent directly to Viberg, but protocol may have changed. Please email me at Styleforummarket since I can never, with few exceptions, match IRL names to Styleforum usernames. We'll bring Drew into this, though he is on vacation next week, and will probably not be able to respond immediately.

But I personally guarantee that we'll get you the UNmessed up boots you deserve.

Cheers,

Fok.

 

[LA Guy]



I am afraid I did say that's make or break for me. I've had the higher heel and it just doesn't work for my gait. And aesthetically I prefer a bit lower as well to be honest.

@LA Guy I understand the logistics and your concerns but I still feel it's unfair to vote on something that has doubt involved. This has lead us down a dark path in the past. It's much easier to know upfront that it's a no, but we won't know that unless we can ask.

That's all fair. We will consider that the answer is a "no" until we are told otherwise, to not set expectations up for disappointment. If the response is positive enough, the model should still pass. If it is not, then perhaps something else will be made instead, though I am sorta rooting for this one.

We may find out a day or two before voting ends whether the height adjustment can be made. I simply cannot answer for Viberg.

Cheers,

Fok.

 

[LA Guy]

For everyone else, let's get those proposals on please, in that standard form.

Cheers,

Fok.

 

[LA Guy]



LA Guy, were you able to get any insight into the differences between Crust CXL and Natural CXL? I have read the description of Crust CXL on the Viberg website, but it does not sound say how it is different if it is. Is the color between the two very similar? Maybe Viberg can provide a comparison photo? Thanks.

The crust cxl is somewhat darker, from what I've seen, though probably within the tolerance for natural cxl. The big difference is that the crust cxl is not dyed, while the natural is. That's why b the natural cxl can take color, day, from vat dyeing, without any stripping of the leather.

Cheers,

Fok.

BlackStallion: 6" SCOUT in Black HorseHide X Reversed [RO] heel counter & backstay & eyeletstay[???]

• 1035 last
• Flat GYW
• 6" shaft :: NO pull loops [plain/flat backstay]
• 8 Gunmetal eyelets
• Partially structured toe
• Black Stitch all around, including on welt
• *IndigoDip-dyed [stacked] midsole X **DrSole Strider... or black Gloxisole


* midsoles dip-dyed in INDIGO before sewn to the uppers
** I've seen & held the full ripples currently being used by Viberg, IRL & I personally find the ridges too severe__ DrSole Striders are much rockable, IMO.

FrankenChopped: don't have PS on hand... but u get the idea

While that sounds awesome, we can't do the indigo dye during at this point. It's even more of a pain to work with, and we have not yet even sampled the Echo boot.

 

[Whirling]

Two Things:

There are definitely a few more markings on the surface of my Viberg Chelseas in #8 CXL than many people would like...I think they are fine and will be less noticeably with wear. I say this so that people considering make-ups for the Chelsea/Side Zip keep in mind that, if they aren't suede or rough-out, pick a grain leather with a robust finish or one that will tend to conceal markings...

@dekalog: It might not work with all phone cameras, but I have gotten pretty good photos of the inside of boots by turning on the flash or light on my iPhone 6 Plus and snapping the photo...they don't all come out...but it really isn't that hard to get one that comes out well to show a defect as you are describing. The main thing is orienting the phono so that it will focus on the right place.

 

[billymax]

I am on board for the #5, if it makes it on the 110. I just saw some pictures of black leather on black gloxi. It looks awesome, and bison would be incredible.

http://www.doubleselect.com/2014/08/06/viberg-rough-out-derby/

Looking forward to seeing how voting shakes out. I hope we can make this happen, with the Milwright seeming to be the tough boot and some Chelsea or zip taking the dressier slot. Thanks to everyone for all your contributions.

Count me in too. A Scout or Service boot on the 110 with the same RO, black gloxi or Vibram 2021, natural midsole and gunmetal eyelets as on the rough out derby picture would be a dreamboot. I'm down for that.

 

[NYDRH]

Two Things:

There are definitely a few more markings on the surface of my Viberg Chelseas in #8 CXL than many people would like...I think they are fine and will be less noticeably with wear. I say this so that people considering make-ups for the Chelsea/Side Zip keep in mind that, if they aren't suede or rough-out, pick a grain leather with a robust finish or one that will tend to conceal markings...

I actually didnt notice this the first roll through of your photos as I was focused on the toe shape. The vamp of the right one in particular looks like something I would have returned, although I guess I would need to see it in person to make the final judgement.

Based on how I am reading what you have written, are you suggesting that it has something to do with this type of boot/last/shape? Because my experience would suggest it has more to do with CXL.or just a less than ideal finished product.

 

[gte872h]



Count me in too.   A Scout or Service boot on the 110 with the same RO, black gloxi or Vibram 2021, natural midsole and gunmetal eyelets as on the rough out derby picture would be a dreamboot.   I'm down for that. 

I have these from Mr Porter but they are on the 2030.