*** Visvim thread: Dissertation on a Japanese Holy Spirit ***

[pastrystar23]

Not sure about UK, but I usually send jean repairs to Self Edge.

Railcar Fine Goods in CA for everyone else outside NYC. Not sure if they do international orders though.

 

[Komuga]

If anyone here has a pair of grizzlies or t.w.o boots in size 8,8.5,9 please let me know I want to purchase my first pair

 

[simcol]

I need more photos, mainly of the tongue tab and sole. I can't make an accurate assessment, and I've seen fake grizzlys that would fool a lot of people.

Thanks for all the input. Here are all the pictures I have at the moment ...

Seller says that there is no box

 

[Retlas]

is it just me but is the leather too light for the suede on this model? i.e. doesnt match up here... is the lighting really blowing out the dark pair and making them look light

 

[Fycus]

Lighting looks blown out, can also see some verdigris on the lace holes so maybe something funky happend with the leather. Logo and stitching all looks fine, I'd say authentic, but kept in humid environment or something. Clean and condition and they'll likely be back to normal.

 

[Retlas]

they look in good condition generally, so just clean them up and go for it

 

[bbhewee]

I’m with Fycus. Dark shoe photographed on white background would blow out 9 out of 10 times. They look fine otherwise.

 

[tstormk]

Does anyone know who makes the Visvim clothes hangers?

VISVIM ハンガー5本セット 送料無料 美品 天然 ... - ヤフオク!

VISVIMの極太ハンガー5本セットになります。無垢材で高級感があります。1円送料無料スタートですので是非検討よろしくお願い致します。個人的には目立つ汚れやキズが無い美品だと思います。あくまでも中古品になりますので、写真を確認して頂き理解のある方のみ入札をお願い致します。神経質な方も入札を控えて下さい。不明な点は、ご質問下さい。他にもVISVIMの商品を出品しております。是非検討よろしくお願い致します。

page.auctions.yahoo.co.jp

I've been looking for some new ones and these look really nice.

 

[Fycus]

Don't know about the thicker coat hangers, but the normal weight ones are almost indistinguishable from the ikea wood ones. I found the visvim to have better sanding but it could just be a batch-to-batch thing. Ikea has also recently added notches for hanging strap dresses or whatever (ugh), but still roughly the same thing.

 

[Hanto]

Lighting looks blown out, can also see some verdigris on the lace holes so maybe something funky happend with the leather. Logo and stitching all looks fine, I'd say authentic, but kept in humid environment or something. Clean and condition and they'll likely be back to normal.

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This. I used Saphir renovateur and their saddle soap on mine and they came out great.

As a fan of Asmr anyway, this video when I used it as a reference was great!

 

[Retlas]

****... may send my pairs over... turned out amazing in the video.

 

[Hanto]

****... may send my pairs over... turned out amazing in the video.

I bought my stuff from here if you want any of the stuff that is featured...

Goodyear Welted Mens Tricker's |Berwick 1707| Saphir| Carlos Santos

Goodyear Welted Mens Shoes & Boots Tricker's| Berwick 1707| Sanders| Shoetrees| Saphir Medaille D'Or| Abbeyhorn| Pantherella| Carlos Santos | Sanders

www.afinepairofshoes.co.uk

The Elegant Oxford is another YouTube channel that produces amazing results with cleaning. It is more for leather footwear like brogues etc., but it is amazing to see what mirror shines etc. he can produce.

 

[pastrystar23]

Thanks for all the input. Here are all the pictures I have at the moment ... View attachment 1571058 View attachment 1571059 View attachment 1571060 View attachment 1571061 View attachment 1571058 View attachment 1571059 View attachment 1571060 View attachment 1571061

Seller says that there is no box

yeah, could just be water exposure. I think it's okay.

 

[Hydeous]

Now looking at an 8.5 pair of Grizzlies (see below) which I think are from the 16ss vintage. Could be my grail! Before I commit, quick sizing question (again, apologies), for @Fycus, @bbhewee, or anyone else who might be able to chip in. The pair I am looking at are US8.5. I am a US9 generally in Vis (eg my Virgils), but from what I understand from our prior discussions on this topic back in December, the US8.5 might work just perfectly for me. Appreciate your thoughts, fellow Vis aficionados ....

stay true to your virgil size IMo. These will fit more or less the same as virgil, brigs

 

[pastrystar23]

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