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

[Emixam]

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[Emixam]

only the US webstore though, but yeah looks horrible. I am completely done with Vis myself, 11 years of fun, crazy spending and plenty of sizing mistakes (and good friends made on the way as well - big up to @choatsy). I will keep my boots, denim pants/jackets, achse/kilgore and lhamo shirts until they rip, but the pricing is ridiculous even on the 2nd hand market in Japan, and nothing new/appealing in the lineup for the past 3 years at least.

 

[chimpskibot]

only the US webstore though, but yeah looks horrible. I am completely done with Vis myself, 11 years of fun, crazy spending and plenty of sizing mistakes. I will keep my boots, denim pants/jackets, achse/kilgore and lhamo shirts until they rip, but the pricing is ridiculous even on the 2nd hand market in Japan and nothing new/appealing in the lineup either for the past 3 years at least.

Completely agree, the brand feels extremely stagnant. I remember when the Mies shop coat was the next big thing lol!

 

[simcol]

Completely agree, the brand feels extremely stagnant. I remember when the Mies shop coat was the next big thing lol!

Agree - nothing new is enticing; so just buying stuff from 2012 onwards secondhand, if in top condition ... still works for me. I don't need the latest styles in any brand.

 

[Fycus]

Not to mention most staples have been recycled for 5+ years now, easy to pretty much find anything in good or great condition second hand if you're patient.

 

[Vilera]

Very cool fits Fycus, pretty loose compared to what I found on visvim (in the early years I guess?). I feel like I am jumping on a bandwagon that has already crashed, but hey. I'll dig up old items too if I can still find them then. Definitely want to try a mies, a kilgore and virgils before calling it quits.

 

[Retlas]

Yep... time to wear the old pieces until they turn to threads. Saying that... I am still on the hunt for the flying ace garabou jacket

 

[Samir]

Anyone know what year(s) the Virgil boots had the calico heel detailing instead of the TPU stabilizer? It looks like 2013/2014 from what pictures I can find but not sure if I'm missing other seasons.

 

[drknmky]

only the US webstore though, but yeah looks horrible. I am completely done with Vis myself, 11 years of fun, crazy spending and plenty of sizing mistakes (and good friends made on the way as well - big up to @choatsy). I will keep my boots, denim pants/jackets, achse/kilgore and lhamo shirts until they rip, but the pricing is ridiculous even on the 2nd hand market in Japan, and nothing new/appealing in the lineup for the past 3 years at least.

I'm in the same boat as you, I've acquired almost everything I want from the Vis and these new prices are ridiculous. Still hoping I can find a pair of camel brigs and a blue kerchief at a reasonable price.

 

[chimpskibot]

Agree - nothing new is enticing; so just buying stuff from 2012 onwards secondhand, if in top condition ... still works for me. I don't need the latest styles in any brand.

Not to mention most staples have been recycled for 5+ years now, easy to pretty much find anything in good or great condition second hand if you're patient.

Have you guys noticed an uptick in really good condition pre-2016 items on YJP? Ofc most of them are 1, but I have been surprised by the amount of kerchief tunics for under 250.

 

[Vilera]

I am going to have to learn how to use a proxy for yjp it seems

 

[Retlas]

Zenmarket is pretty good if you can’t get a hold of a local proxy

 

[zabo358]

Just received my first pair of christos and wanted to get some advice on sizing. Went with a size small and the length is fine but the top of my foot is a pretty tight fit in the sandal. Having a tough time getting my toes all the way to the front. I believe I have loosened these as much as I can. Will the sole loosen up/compress over time allowing more room for my foot?

 

[Chaconne]

Also a small. Mine were tight too after adjustment. One day of walking in them and they were noticeably more comfortable. Now they are very comfortable for me.

Just received my first pair of christos and wanted to get some advice on sizing. Went with a size small and the length is fine but the top of my foot is a pretty tight fit in the sandal. Having a tough time getting my toes all the way to the front. I believe I have loosened these as much as I can. Will the sole loosen up/compress over time allowing more room for my foot?

 

[zabo358]

Also a small. Mine were tight too after adjustment. One day of walking in them and they were noticeably more comfortable. Now they are very comfortable for me.

Perfect that is what I was hoping to hear!