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

[Retlas]

No chance of finding ICT grizzly in a store outside JP. They don’t sell overseas.

grizzly definitely fit larger than other styles but ICT line footwear is a bit more hit and miss

 

[peachfuzzmcgee]

No chance of finding ICT grizzly in a store outside JP. They don’t sell overseas.

grizzly definitely fit larger than other styles but ICT line footwear is a bit more hit and miss

Oh I didn't know that about ICT! I never went to the Visvim store in kyoto because it seemed almost too pristine for me, but I did go to the Hiroshima one once. Never asked to see the ICT stuff. What exactly is the difference between the mainline stuff and the ICT stuff anyway? Is it like hand dying/hand stitched components?

 

[iamneilxx]

Has anyone tried Visvim loafers? Recommend sizing up?

 

[Retlas]

Oh I didn't know that about ICT! I never went to the Visvim store in kyoto because it seemed almost too pristine for me, but I did go to the Hiroshima one once. Never asked to see the ICT stuff. What exactly is the difference between the mainline stuff and the ICT stuff anyway? Is it like hand dying/hand stitched components?

It is all a lower production run, with more "unique" techniques. Also it is only really available in the inidividual ICT store in the Gyre building, Omotosando. The other stores get some limited items when they do the "travelling trailer" pop up events at the other JP stores, once a season perhaps.

 

[norigim]

No chance of finding ICT grizzly in a store outside JP. They don’t sell overseas.

LA store also gets all the ICT releases. It's where I was able to score all my ICT boots as the demand is a lot lower.

It is all a lower production run, with more "unique" techniques. Also it is only really available in the inidividual ICT store in the Gyre building, Omotosando.

Store is closing soon (or has already). Migrated to the new larger Nakameguro store afaik.

 

[Retlas]

Ahh that’s good knowledge. Didn’t know about the US store or that they are closing the one OG ICT one.

 

[peachfuzzmcgee]

LA store also gets all the ICT releases. It's where I was able to score all my ICT boots as the demand is a lot lower.



Store is closing soon (or has already). Migrated to the new larger Nakameguro store afaik.

Actually that is good to know! Maybe I'll check out the store in LA one of these days. I just realized it's legit walkable from work. I thought LA would still have a lot of Visvim hype but honestly I don't see a lot. Knowing that although this may be a good deal, I would probably just wait and grab it at retail unless this guy is willing to drop it another 200.

By the way, do you line up and all that or is it not to that level of hype anymore?

 

[norigim]

By the way, do you line up and all that or is it not to that level of hype anymore?

I think that the hype items tend to get snatched up by regular customers, but shoes are easier cause they have at least one of each size (e.g. at least 10 pairs) while for clothes they often only get like 3 pieces per item.

I've never seen a line at the LA store. I think the prices are too prohibitive to ever generate that level of hype here for general drops.

 

[stylesoofull]

Visited today, and no they don’t have any lines. Copped the Harrier Down Vest, super happy in the quality.

Actually that is good to know! Maybe I'll check out the store in LA one of these days. I just realized it's legit walkable from work. I thought LA would still have a lot of Visvim hype but honestly I don't see a lot. Knowing that although this may be a good deal, I would probably just wait and grab it at retail unless this guy is willing to drop it another 200.

By the way, do you line up and all that or is it not to that level of hype anymore?

 

[peachfuzzmcgee]

I think that the hype items tend to get snatched up by regular customers, but shoes are easier cause they have at least one of each size (e.g. at least 10 pairs) while for clothes they often only get like 3 pieces per item.

I've never seen a line at the LA store. I think the prices are too prohibitive to ever generate that level of hype here for general drops.

Visited today, and no they don’t have any lines. Copped the Harrier Down Vest, super happy in the quality.

That's awesome! I'll definitely check it out. I'm teetering one wether I should get a grailed pair or just do retail locally. Avoiding fakes is my biggest concern I guess. Im not a huge visvim fan but I've always wanted some grizzly boots and an iris liner.

 

[illiterate]

Any info on how fluxus 03's fit? Is it actually straight or slightly slim?

 

[Samir]

Is this fake? I found a reference to a Geo Patchwork Jkt under S/S 14 but that serial number doesn't show up on any official Visvim season lists.

 

[Retlas]

They definitely produced those but not sure about that specific one (codes).

 

[peachfuzzmcgee]

So I went to the shop and sadly they didn't have any grizzlies to try on but surprisingly the Virgil's fit me perfectly even though they are a whole size smaller than my Zermatt boots.

Also I didn't even try anything on or look at anything else besides that because I just sat there on the couch shooting the **** with the manager for two hours. It was honestly enough to almost turn my whole feel around for the brand. The Hiroshima and Kyoto store were way harder to actually relax and vibe with the stuff honestly

 

[norigim]

I've never been to the Hiroshima store. They Kyoto store employees are quite nice but the store is quite cramped and makes it hard to chill. The Tokyo Visvim store is better and having a coffee shop inside the venue helps with the vibe quite a bit.