IHVB-01 - Iron Heart/Viberg Indigo and black Scout Boot

[Seul]

The pictures of these just seem to scream QUALITY QUALITY QUALITY!..

There is no doubt in my mind: I will be buying the SB version… Great job, Giles (and Brett)!..

[barun]

I can't wait to see these when the denim turns that bright shade of blue

[deadendpro]

so now the real question for me is, how to size for the SB version??? Giles, can you give us a quick rundown of your size in the boots and other shoes that we here are all familiar with please? 

[barun]

@Giles:

Water Buffalo Vamp
Iron Heart 21oz Selvedge Indigo Denim Quarters
Smooth Calf Counters
Natural Leather Mid Sole
Camel Vibram Herald Sole
Half Sizes US 8 through US 11
Delivered with black and brown leather laces
USD750 including shipping

Sizing guideline.  I am an Alden 10c/e.  The 9.5 in this boot.

Will be up on the web site later today…...

G, are you wearing the XHS in this pic?

[madmonday]

i'm really happy with the way these turned out.

great looking boot

[jacoavlu]

Congrats on getting these done G
They are unique and fit well with what IH is
Can't wait to see what a pair of these look like in a few years

So, who's buying?

[Guest]

I had my heart set on some Snuff Suede Alden's but now…

Time to play the wait and see game.

[Giles]

@barun:

G, are you wearing the XHS in this pic?

Yes

[hectic]

Simply Amazing. My wallet is glad that there wont be sizing available for the sasquatch.

[Heavy Duty]

Now that's a collab and a half to snag! In the pics you posted G i intially thought the sole unit was to dark but the store pics make them much nicer looking. John Lobb £ mind.

[madmonday]

who snagged these?

i need to see them worn by someone besides G

[babyknight]

Decided to take the plunge - the pictures sold me, and the legendary Viberg quality.  Full report to follow when they get here!

[Finn666]

finally someone`s talking…looking forward mate!

[babyknight]

thanks - should be here tomorrow!

[Guest]

Um…. I got this crazy idea to save up for these, fully aware that they are probably not going to be available when I get the money. Anyways... I'm a 12 in Nikes, could a 11 be possible for me? Maybe I'm lucky and none of the other big guys want a pair in the next few month. Actually I'm quite surprised that there are still so many sizes around, I thought these would have been gone in a second. 

[Guest]

Really? At $750 you thought these would be ghosts by now? It's a hefty price and I am sure people are partly holding back because we want to hear a bit more about how these wear from someone ballsy enough to cop.

[Guest]

I really did think that people would just go nuts over these and disregard the price tag… But then I'm really new around here and I do not know that much about what sells fast and what not. What you said makes complete sense and I hope they still sell well enough to justify further collabs like this.

[Guest]

Ugh, I'm going to start calling my inner editor madmonday. (He won't be happy I brought up price.) However, I feel as though certain situations qualify for a polite discussion involving figures of such a nature. That being said, I still seriously contemplate pulling the trigger on these every day. And I know I will be disappointed come the day my size sells out.

[jacoavlu]

just think of everything that must be involved from point zero to boot on your foot
there was at one point in time a water buffalo walking this earth and now that hide is on this boot
that's pretty fucking crazy

cotton is planted and eventually denim is woven by artisans on a vintage shuttle loom in japan
and that denim is married to water buffalo and calf hides and all sorts of other materials to make a boot

each boot is made by an 80 year old family business in canada

the design is a collaborative effort between multiple peoples, each of whom has to earn a living

the materials must be carried over oceans from supplier to maker
and finished boots must be carried over oceans again to seller
and again (sometimes) to reach buyer

it's really all pretty fucking insane
and all you gotta do is drop a little cash and shit is on your feet
price ain't all that bad once you think about it
jeans are really child's play when you compare to such an item

[Guest]

@jacoavlu:

just think of everything that must be involved from point zero to boot on your foot
there was at one point in time a water buffalo walking this earth and now that hide is on this boot
that's pretty fucking crazy

cotton is planted and eventually denim is woven by artisans on a vintage shuttle loom in japan
and that denim is married to water buffalo and calf hides and all sorts of other materials to make a boot

each boot is made by an 80 year old family business in canada

the design is a collaborative effort between multiple peoples, each of whom has to earn a living

the materials must be carried over oceans from supplier to maker
and finished boots must be carried over oceans again to seller
and again (sometimes) to reach buyer

it's really all pretty fucking insane
and all you gotta do is drop a little cash and shit is on your feet
price ain't all that bad once you think about it
jeans are really child's play when you compare to such an item

When are yours supposed to arrive?

I agree with what you're saying, though. They look awesome and the details only add to the intrigue and allure.