wow......at my london cobbler i have 3 choices (and he is pretty good!) black....a kind of tan, and white......(which went great with my augusta sneakers).....but then always seems like a better choice of everythig in the US...somebody could make some good money supplying various coloured vibram to UK....I would certainly buy!
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Originally posted by eton97 View Postwow......at my london cobbler i have 3 choices (and he is pretty good!) black....a kind of tan, and white......(which went great with my augusta sneakers).....but then always seems like a better choice of everythig in the US...somebody could make some good money supplying various coloured vibram to UK....I would certainly buy!
But my guy is probably less of a skilled cobbler and more of a commercial footwear dude. (technical term). I know he mostly deals with work boots and things like that (I'm in an area where there are quite a bit of factories). I wouldn't trust him with any major repairs but he's friendly, kind of funny and pretty quick.
And most likely he's never used much of anything other than black or brown for 95% of his jobs. Vibram does a lot of work boot soles/traction, etc. and I've seen those in his shop more than anything. So the fact that there are so many warehouse workers in this region that have to wear specific boots with certain kinds of traction is why his business seems fairly brisk.
But your cobbler should be able to special order different colors.
I'm sure a google search would reveal the hues that Vibram offers.Originally posted by mizzarSorry for being kind of a dick to you.
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I almost always make it a point to add half soles and rubber heels to all my boots before they hit the pavement outside. For protection of the boots and prevention of slipping while walking. On certain occasions depending on circumstances, I'd get the half soles done first and rubber heels added later. Half soles for me are a must from the get-go.
Had mine done in Tokyo, NY and SG. And I got to say that the Japanese workmanship can't be beat. I'd always request to maintain the same heel height after adding the rubber heel and they do it to perfection. For my Guidi backzips, after adding the rubber heel, they would grind the edges to create that gradual curve/rounding just like the original Guidi leather heel layer. For a pair of my Ann D boots, after adding the rubber heel, they actually sanded/grind (not sure what they did exactly) the sides of the rubber heel to mimic the wood grain texture of the original wooden heels. Top notch work!
I think I've been completely spoilt by the Japanese standard that now if my boots weren't purchased in Japan, I'd either send them over there or wait till my next trip there to have them re-soled.
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eton97,
I've written in the past about being referred to in public as a chimney sweep and accused of being a mormon in the past.
As far as colors, here's a pretty complete list. Some of these are only available in specific versions. I think the go-to is called Morflex but Vibram offers different sheets with various traction type.
black, nicotine, neutral, honey, coffee, mojave, camel, brown, sand, natural, dark oak, leather, clay, white, taupe, flint, gray, lt. gray, caramel and red.
Like I was saying, most people go with brown or black but if you want to specifically match colors, you could probably get fairly close. I think there is a minimum amount to buy which is why most shops only carry a few basic colors.Originally posted by mizzarSorry for being kind of a dick to you.
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beardown
...funny you say that...most people think i am a chimney sweep when i go out in my paul harden jackets and trousers......shocking to think how much it costs to look like a pauper or someone who has just come from a coal pit!
Thanks for advice on vibram......knowing what I'm like, i would order 100sheets of vibram just to get 1 pair of boots sorted!you can't polish a turd, but you can roll it in glitter...
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Anybody have recommendations on products/methods to care for reversed leather? I assume water proofing is an important step? I'm also still unclear whether or not 'reversed' is a nicer way of saying 'suede'. The boots I have are reversed cow, isn't as fuzzy as suede typically is.
These:
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I would not treat any suede or reversed skins. It will change the color, texture and feel of the nap. Just wear with pride. Water will alter the appearance, so if you don't want that, then avoid rain. I personally like skins to evolve.Originally posted by DRRRKThe bridge from Dior to CCP being Rick Owens.
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Got some dirt of the leather toe cap of my new Ann D sneakers the other day. Gently wiped it off with a damp cloth and noticed the leather had worn away already a little. I felt I could easily take off more of the top surface of leather if I went further as it seems very delicate. Slightly worried they'll wear badly, I like to keep my sneakers clean most of the time.
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