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Recent content by KyleTFH

  1. KyleTFH

    Viberg Boots - Reviews, appreciation, news - share yours

    It's true, most Japanese companies make shoes up to size 10 / 28 cm at largest. The average is in the 7-9 range. It's practically impossible for me to find my size (10.5-11.5, depending on what shoe/boot we're talking about) in Japan.
  2. KyleTFH

    Viberg Boots - Reviews, appreciation, news - share yours

    I lol'd. Seriously though, if y'all haven't noticed, Self Edge focuses on Japanese brands with an American flavor. Many of BiG's brands have a decidedly more Japanese character, like Momotaro, PBJ, Samurai, etc. So it's not guaranteed that he'd stock all of them even if BiG didn't, they...
  3. KyleTFH

    Viberg Boots - Reviews, appreciation, news - share yours

    Yesterday I visited Flat Head's store in Nagano City and tried on some of Viberg's short shift engineer boots (amazingly, they had them in my size): I was very impressed! They looked great, were made great, and easy to get on and off (do not underestimate how important that last part is, if you...
  4. KyleTFH

    We Talk to Third-Generation Bootmaker Brett Viberg About New Directions

    I thought Japan and Asia were roughly the biggest market for Viberg stuff? There sure are a lot of sellers on Rakuten; searching on there, I see some weird stuff - like those 66 Hiker boots and Pachena Bay - but most of it looks pretty similar to what people are talking about on here; with the...
  5. KyleTFH

    Denim - is thicker better?

    Thicker denim is not necessarily more durable. The denim itself may be tougher, but the heavier the denim, the more stress it puts on the stitching, which can lead to tearing. This is especially prevalent with heavyweight, all-cotton jeans (such as Samurai's heavyweight offerings.) In this...
  6. KyleTFH

    We Talk to Third-Generation Bootmaker Brett Viberg About New Directions

    Interesting interview. I met Brett at Flat Head's expo in May, and talked to him for a bit. I'm surprised that he's so hard on the Japan line. A lot of guys who work for the company have the 87 Short Shift boot, which is a biker-style boot, not a work boot. It looks great. They also offer...
  7. KyleTFH

    Plaid shirts

    I know that I'm completely biased since I work for them and everything, but IMO Flat Head makes the best check and flannel shirts you can get (seems nobody in Japan uses the term "plaid.") The fabrics, design, and construction are amazing. Of course, it's expensive, but I think it's worth the...
  8. KyleTFH

    Introduce yourself.

    You all know me as Cold Summer / Kyle@TFH on Superfuture. I'm here to offer my support on Flat Head, R.J.B., and beyond.

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