Boot/ Shoe Care (Products, Methods, and Suggestions)
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I have just had my Viberg 4 Horseman buffalo leather boots resoled.
I used Shoehealer in Doncaster UK again. They had previously done a re-heel on the boots. I fancied a change and they had a pair of white Gloxi cut soles in stock. I had been considering this type of sole so the fact it was in stock made my mind up. I think they will look better with some wear as the brightness of the white sole gets muted down a bit. I know these types of soles are often debated on here, I just fancied a change.
From the pictures the work I think looks pretty good. I am away from home for a few weeks so won't get chance for a full inspection of them till the end of the month.
Now just need someone to recommend where I can get some quality flat waxed laces, 120-130cm long?
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Not knowing a thing about the previous life of my Vibergs I decided to treat them today with the product shown in the picture. Really happy with the finish
@ddtrash your Viberg resole looks great. I was not a fan of those soles however, they look superb on your boots. I think I am having a change of heart when it comes to Gloxi soles
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Bee oil then bee seal. Mink oil only if they get really dried out or if they are going into storage/unworn for a while.
But for your boots, this is the best bet:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/boots2/wesco-bd2.html -
Bee oil then bee seal. Mink oil only if they get really dried out or if they are going into storage/unworn for a while.
But for your boots, this is the best bet:
https://www.ironheart.co.uk/boots2/wesco-bd2.htmlThank you.
How often do you use this(bee oil and seal)?
From the classic shoes experience i am trying to avoid everything containing silicone.
Trying to use something with natural ingridiends.Отправлено с моего SM-N950F через Tapatalk
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I’ve done the bee oil/bee seal combo on my first custom Boss (black oil tanned leather) three times and I’ve had my boots two and a half years. I don’t have any domain leather so I don’t know how often you’ll need to do it, but it won’t be often.
What’s more important is some of these:
Regular removal of dust, dirt and grime is the best care you can give them.
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From the classic shoes experience i am trying to avoid everything containing silicone.
Trying to use something with natural ingridiends.Given that Wesco made your boots and then made this treatment for those boots, I'd be inclined to do what they think is best. The bee oil and bee seal aren't really made for the waxed leather on your boots, and might affect the shine and finish of the leather (changing the colour and making them more matte). Their function is essentially to maintain the breathability, and water repellant properties of oil tanned leather. I'd do a test first to avoid any disappointment.
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GM. For just replacing the rubber, I'd think that just about any half decent cobbler could do it. I used to use a great cobbler between Windsor and Maidenhead if you are out that way. G
Hi @Giles ,
Just reading through some old posts as I need to get a pair of IH/Viberg wild ones re-heeled and re-soled. . Can you remember the cobbler you used over Windsor way?
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Found this one…..?
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I need suggestions on boot repair shops in the US or UK… The holes on my Trooper boots are bigger now, and my ankles will be bursting out soon. I'm SURE the process was sped up by the cuff of my IH-888-UHR rubbing against them.
What I'm wanting is basically going to be a rebuild, rather than simply patching the canvas. I'm planning to buy an old military duffle bag, and sending that along with the boots, to have the uppers rebuilt out of something more durable. I figure, while I'm at it, might as well go for a re-sole as well
My first choice is Brian (Role Club), but the wait time is months, I'm sure.
Aside from Brian, anyone know of some other HIGHLY RECOMMENDED boot makers/cobblers that do great repair work?
Another thing I'm considering is asking @Jim to work some of his sashiko magic on them over at Kentaurus….
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This guy in DE does great work by the looks of his IG. I know some of the guys here have used him…
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Another thing I'm considering is asking @Jim to work some of his sashiko magic on them over at Kentaurus….
Well I’m sure I can do some patch work but the re-build idea sounds better somehow.
There’s also “Schuhgott”(shoe god)Ingo Keller. He’s here in Cologne and a friend to boot, no pun intended.
He has an Instagram profile of course and does amazing work. Done several pairs for me over the years.He’s been on Vacation in America for several weeks and just got back. I need to visit him anyway for Piere too so that’s an idea for you. Get your supplies and send everything to me and I’ll set it up with Ingo, or I can mend the hole for you. Let me know @UnTucked
