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[SLAB]

I actually find myself liking some of those new drops, especially the scout boot in bamboo suede and natural japanese cowhide

 

[zargoz]

Those two scout boots are the only things I like from this drop. I have a mushroom chamois rough out from several years back that is kinda similar to the bamboo and I like it but it's hard to wear on weekdays. The natural cowhide is kinda tempting but not enough to pull the trigger.

A lot of Viberg's recent releases are starting to look like $700 Timberlands to me. They seem to be doing less interesting/unique hides than they used to do and the hikers, sneakers, sandals, slippers, etc. just don't interest me, let alone at their pice point. And now I think they're encouraging (or forcing?) retailers to offer the same seasonal stock items, I don't know how it will end up. Even Division Road seems to have slowed down on new exclusives and they always had some killer make ups. I think the stockist universe is going to contract. There's going to be a lot of variations on beige available at the next sample sale.

 

[mykii2704]

A lot of Viberg's recent releases are starting to look like $700 Timberlands to me. They seem to be doing less interesting/unique hides than they used to do and the hikers, sneakers, sandals, slippers, etc. just don't interest me, let alone at their pice point. And now I think they're encouraging (or forcing?) retailers to offer the same seasonal stock items, I don't know how it will end up. Even Division Road seems to have slowed down on new exclusives and they always had some killer make ups. I think the stockist universe is going to contract. There's going to be a lot of variations on beige available at the next sample sale.

Agree, on bolded points x 100. I am also tired of them just "renaming" something into a more interesting color and running with that. Like "shaved" shell etc. It's never ending, and its boring. Plus, I also feel that the stockists have already contracted IMO. A lot of shops either offer less, and some have discounted-out and cut 'bergs altogether.

 

[Chrikelnel]

Could you "re-oil" chamois in the same way you can rewax waxed flesh? From the leather description it seems like they should be similar, but comparing my chamois to my waxed flesh they have a completely different feel.

 

[caffed]

Could you "re-oil" chamois in the same way you can rewax waxed flesh? From the leather description it seems like they should be similar, but comparing my chamois to my waxed flesh they have a completely different feel.

From my experience, chamois doesn’t need conditioning - as it’s oil tanned. I lightly brush roughout and smooth chamois after wearing them to remove any dirt etc.

Of course, no one is stopping you from conditioning it. It’d probably be fine but keep in mind it might not be able to absorb much of the oils as there’s already a lot in there. I’d just assume it’s a ymmv situation depending on the conditioner. Also it is really hard to get the even nap back on roughout if you condition it.

 

[honestpanda]

Any info on the 2994 last used on those hikers?

 

[apl_alt]

Does anyone have a strong opinion on brown vs. natural CXL service boot, assuming the natural has some patina? I realize it'll be lighter, but I'm just curious if they are different enough to own both.

 

[woofmang]

Does anyone have a strong opinion on brown vs. natural CXL service boot, assuming the natural has some patina? I realize it'll be lighter, but I'm just curious if they are different enough to own both.

Night and day. It's always best to own both.

 

[jischwar]

Does anyone have a strong opinion on brown vs. natural CXL service boot, assuming the natural has some patina? I realize it'll be lighter, but I'm just curious if they are different enough to own both.

Personally think brown is significantly darker than natural. Even as natural starts to patina it will never look like the brown so I think you could easily own both.

 

[Sorrento]

I agree that brown is significantly darker. Also, to my eye the brown is slightly red in tone while the natural is slightly yellow in tone. You could definitely get both, although you should also consider whether it makes more sense to get something completely different like black.

 

[woofmang]

Wearing the DR Oiled Mocha Rowdy Horsebutt today:

 

[caffed]

Does anyone have a strong opinion on brown vs. natural CXL service boot, assuming the natural has some patina? I realize it'll be lighter, but I'm just curious if they are different enough to own both.

This is a good example of what happens to natural CXL in the long run:
So... I'd say just get natural ?

 

[Tricore]

Newest arrival! Stay safe everyone!

 

[Tricore]

 

[nishant]

I sure hope there is a Light Shell Shelby this year ..