intensanity
Senior Member
- Joined
- Nov 16, 2010
- Messages
- 385
- Reaction score
- 149
-
Hi, I am the owner and main administrator of Styleforum. If you find the forum useful and fun, please help support it by buying through the posted links on the forum. Our main, very popular sales thread, where the latest and best sales are listed, are posted HERE
Purchases made through some of our links earns a commission for the forum and allows us to do the work of maintaining and improving it. Finally, thanks for being a part of this community. We realize that there are many choices today on the internet, and we have all of you to thank for making Styleforum the foremost destination for discussions of menswear. -
This site contains affiliate links for which Styleforum may be compensated.
-
STYLE. COMMUNITY. GREAT CLOTHING.
Bored of counting likes on social networks? At Styleforum, you’ll find rousing discussions that go beyond strings of emojis.
Click Here to join Styleforum's thousands of style enthusiasts today!
Styleforum is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.
New Viberg for Styleforum GMTO makeups
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2002
- Messages
- 57,550
- Reaction score
- 36,398
Could you please put this in the form of the other makeups in the OP so that I can add it. It is better than for me to translate, nad invariably get something wrong. Incidentally, we did do a plain black boot that looked pretty much exactly like that, but it turned out to be our least popular makeup.In that case, let me suggest black calf skin. I don't think we've done a GMTO on any calf yet. Preferably cap toe. With more eyelets to help polish the look.
Cheers,
Fok.
Understatesman
Distinguished Member
- Joined
- Oct 22, 2013
- Messages
- 1,559
- Reaction score
- 1,628
"The Gentleman's ****-kicker"
Model: Service boot
Last: 2030
Leather: Black calf (not matte)
Leather (tongue): Black calf
Eyelets: 8 blind (this is not up for debate. It's necessary to keep the understated sophistication.)
Sole: Cats paw heal with Vibram 269 sole; or Dainite, natural midsole
Comments: Partially structured toe. Brogue toe cap. No ankle band. YOU F***ers KNOW YOU WANT THIS!
Elements inspired by:
Model: Service boot
Last: 2030
Leather: Black calf (not matte)
Leather (tongue): Black calf
Eyelets: 8 blind (this is not up for debate. It's necessary to keep the understated sophistication.)
Sole: Cats paw heal with Vibram 269 sole; or Dainite, natural midsole
Comments: Partially structured toe. Brogue toe cap. No ankle band. YOU F***ers KNOW YOU WANT THIS!
Elements inspired by:
Last edited:
Understatesman
Distinguished Member
- Joined
- Oct 22, 2013
- Messages
- 1,559
- Reaction score
- 1,628
Well, if you're in, I'm out.
Actually, after thinking about it, I'm not necessarily a fan of rough-textured boots. Prefer a smoother finish. So ixnay on the axedway eshflay.
skeptical jesus
Senior Member
- Joined
- Oct 25, 2013
- Messages
- 274
- Reaction score
- 71
cmon man don't quit on me now. we've come so far and been through so much together. this boot is our calling.
Understatesman
Distinguished Member
- Joined
- Oct 22, 2013
- Messages
- 1,559
- Reaction score
- 1,628
That's because CXL sucks, and most sites — including Viberg.com — have a version of a black CXL service boot in their rotation so the demand is satiated.
We'd be stepping it up a notch with calf. Especially with the blind eyelets. It create a sleeker, less-embelished looking classier boot.
Last edited:
Understatesman
Distinguished Member
- Joined
- Oct 22, 2013
- Messages
- 1,559
- Reaction score
- 1,628
Black CXL is thicker and heavier, more prone to scuffing exposing the untanned leather grain underneath the superficial dye. Usually with raw, undyed leather edges. Really, a simple fingernail scratch would rub away the black. I own a pair (with dyed edges), and they serve their purpose well — as my daily beaters. Specifically, the 3Sixteen Andrew Stealth collab boots.
Black calf is a thinner, lighter, more pliable — and more comfortable — leather that's dyed all the way through. It takes a nice polish if wanted and breaks in without spotty scuffs of exposed natural hide underneath.
Last edited:
wonsmithr8
Senior Member
- Joined
- Aug 19, 2013
- Messages
- 767
- Reaction score
- 155
Hmm looking at the OP, I think there are duplicates. The two black 110 service boots are exactly the same except the second listing says plain toe while the two 2030 natural cxl boots are exactly the same except the second one also has catspaw as a sole option. Also, I noticed a majority of the boots don't list whether it's going to be plain toe, straight cap toe, or brogue cap toe. Is it safe to assume if no cap toe is mentioned that the boots are going to be plain toe?
As of now, I'm interested in the cabourn boot & the natural cxl boot.
EngineNear
Member
- Joined
- May 6, 2013
- Messages
- 11
- Reaction score
- 2
"The Cabourn tribute boot - in the copper task roughout"
Model: Service boot
Last: 110
Leather: Copper task roughout (replacement, name may be different)
Leather (tongue): copper task (replacement)
Eyelets: 7 antique brass
Sole: dainite, natural midsole
Would go for either plain toe or plain cap toe.
Model: Service boot
Last: 110
Leather: Copper task roughout (replacement, name may be different)
Leather (tongue): copper task (replacement)
Eyelets: 7 antique brass
Sole: dainite, natural midsole
Would go for either plain toe or plain cap toe.
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2002
- Messages
- 57,550
- Reaction score
- 36,398
bluedanish
Active Member
- Joined
- Sep 18, 2014
- Messages
- 31
- Reaction score
- 2
my navy idea got ignored too!
Aviv
Senior Member
- Joined
- Sep 16, 2012
- Messages
- 765
- Reaction score
- 148
- Joined
- Mar 8, 2002
- Messages
- 57,550
- Reaction score
- 36,398
FEATURED PRODUCTS
-
LuxeSwap Auction - Kiton Napoli 100% GUANACO Camel Flannel DB Top Coat
A virtual unicorn, this 100% pure Guanaco double breasted top coat by Kiton combines one of the worlds rarest fabrics with one of the worlds most exclusive brands. Retail on this item was deep in the double digits, and is being offered at auction with a $9.99 starting bid with no reserve.
-
Nicks Boots - Wickett & Craig English Bridle Veg Tan Leather - $759
These boots are made from 6.5 oz Wickett & Craig English Bridle Leather. This tannery has been making leather the old fashioned way since 1867. Each side can take about six weeks to produce, making it a significantly longer production time than most leather on the market.
-
Besnard - Made to Order Trousers - $351 Design your ideal pair of trousers by selecting a fabric, deciding between single or double pleats, choosing a zip or button fly, and opting for side adjusters or belt loops.
Similar threads
