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[Crizzlelovesyou]

Will next weeks be this leather in the 1035 last is that how this thing goes?

sometimes. The SB sunday releases are more based on factory scheduling so sometimes it works out like that and sometimes it doesn't.

 

[wanderlust2000]

sometimes. The SB sunday releases are more based on factory scheduling so sometimes it works out like that and sometimes it doesn't.

When are the shell releases coming out? Or was that schedule they had earlier nixed?

 

[Crizzlelovesyou]

When are the shell releases coming out? Or was that schedule they had earlier nixed?

No idea, earlier in the year they were excited about preorders for both shell and non-shell, but its been a while and no releases. I know Horween is incredibly behind on shell releases now as well.

 

[Crizzlelovesyou]

I'm getting in the last few wears of my boots before I full change over for the summer.

 

[Trim Man]

Grey Italian Suede 1035s. These were originally owned by @7sport iirc. They've found a nice spot in the rotation these past few months!

 

[ajd578]

Did they lower the heel height down a few mm? Looks like a 2.5 stack, I thought it was 3 (for Dainite heels).

 

[zachthespook]

Grey Italian Suede 1035s. These were originally owned by @7sport iirc. They've found a nice spot in the rotation these past few months!
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were those a size 9? I saw them passed around on grailed a few times I think and regret not snagging them lol

 

[Trim Man]

were those a size 9? I saw them passed around on grailed a few times I think and regret not snagging them lol

These are size 9, yes. I seem to be a landing spot for a few of these size 9s that get passed around!

 

[brandonboot]

What makes a shoes price sky rocket just because the listing says “Japan” on it? I will add a example I'm so confused

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- I thought these were the case but it doesn’t look like it says they are “made in Japan” after all. Still don’t understand the price.

 

[7sport]

Grey Italian Suede 1035s. These were originally owned by @7sport iirc. They've found a nice spot in the rotation these past few months!
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Those look fantastic on you. My foot floats around too much in sz9 1035, unfortunately.

 

[honestpanda]

What makes a shoes price sky rocket just because the listing says “Japan” on it? I will add a example I'm so confused

Most likely because they are located in Japan and that could be a fair price for the Japanese market. Aldens go for a wild amount in Japan.

 

[zachthespook]

What makes a shoes price sky rocket just because the listing says “Japan” on it? I will add a example I'm so confused

There’s a niche, Japanese-craftsmanship fetish (really, a Japanese everything fetish) in western circles that a lot of vendors like to take advantage of, so they tack on a premium a lot of the time. Having lived in Japan for 4 years, likewise there’s a similar niche for certain American goods, particularly modern fashion goods that I saw and that my Japanese friends asked if I could procure.

But also, to add onto the exploitation of that Japanese goods fetish, stuff in Japan is just much more expensive, I think due in part to how Japanese income and expenses are structured differently compared to the US or Canada. So basically, it’s the Japanese typical premium +western vendor upcharge. (Blueowl Japanese denim prices come to mind as an example).

 

[BlueSteel]

Service Boot® 310 - Oak Chromepak

Our most iconic silhouette dates back to the 1930's when Ed Viberg created it as a work boot for agriculture. Ed’s original pattern closely resembled the standard issue military boot, common to many Allied countries during WW2. We have since reworked the original pattern to find the perfect...

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I'm happy to see them putting out new 310 makeups. I really love me some 310! Just made a deal with a forum member and bought these beauties:

 

[Crizzlelovesyou]

What makes a shoes price sky rocket just because the listing says “Japan” on it? I will add a example I'm so confused

VIBERG Country Lace To Toe Oxford US8 EE | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for VIBERG Country Lace To Toe Oxford US8 EE at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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- I thought these were the case but it doesn’t look like it says they are “made in Japan” after all. Still don’t understand the price.

Almost all the ebay listings for Vibergs from Japan are 3rd party resellers. What they do is they list the pairs and use the pictures from one of a few Japanese domestic auction sites and then they buy the pair and ship it to you. A chunk of change of what you're paying is essentially their fee. Viberg's market presence in Japan is wild as Brett has always wanted them to have a foothold there. There's a lot of old models floating around there and they're often more workboot-y than what is produced today.

 

[brandonboot]

I'm happy to see them putting out new 310 makeups. I really love me some 310! Just made a deal with a forum member and bought these beauties:

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Is this the sweet potatoes? Nice color on this pair regardless I like what they did with the tongue. Idk what leather it has on it but it looks nice