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

[mcl911]

Any recommendations for places to find used Visvim in Tokyo?

 

[abagnale]

Would anyone be interested in a pair of FBT Red Deer Leather in Black, US9?

Worn twice, with OG box, tags, bag etc.

Located in UK. Looking for around £325 plus postage. Some trades may also be considered (size 2/US9-10)

 

[someone13]

I will be happy if someone help
I have 2 pairs of virgils with vibram christy sole. I have slight problems with the knee cartilage, and after walking in these boots my knees begin to ache. My doctor said that this is due to a very hard soles. I do not want to give up the visvim boots, so my question is this: how much more flexible/softer is this version of the sole? i do not know what it's called, so i just attach the picture:

 

[keykoo]

I will be happy if someone help
I have 2 pairs of virgils with vibram christy sole. I have slight problems with the knee cartilage, and after walking in these boots my knees begin to ache. My doctor said that this is due to a very hard soles. I do not want to give up the visvim boots, so my question is this: how much more flexible/softer is this version of the sole? i do not know what it's called, so i just attach the picture:
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I feel like the christy isn't as flexible, but it isn't "harder" from an impact perpective.

 

[OccultaVexillum]

Can you fit an insole in there? Seems like the simplest solution

 

[someone13]

Can you fit an insole in there? Seems like the simplest solution

the insole will not help, since the sole itself is too stiff

 

[g transistor]

The christy is generally considered one of the softer soles, if not some of the softest (outside of sneakers)

 

[Emixam]

check the Vibram soles that come in the morflex build, they are the softest and lightest one. i believe the christy has this option, but probably is the one used by Visvim already

 

[conqueror]

i've owned visvim footwear before, but never outerwear. broadly speaking would i need a size 2 or 3 if i'm 6'1/178lb? i'm usually cautious about something being too big as opposed to too small (sleeves that are too long are always my biggest gripe, although this is rarely an issue with japanese labels).

 

[Emixam]

you are a 3 all day, if not a 4

 

[happyvillian]

Yup, i’m 5’6” at 160lbs and usually hover between a 3 or 4

 

[abcdefghijkl]

Yup, i’m 5’6” at 160lbs and usually hover between a 3 or 4

5'11" 170, size 3 always has the proper sleeve length for me

 

[Civilist]

vis does sell spare laces for 1800yens/pr

Thanks, but any idea how to get 'em? No go at the LA store and I've a feeling vis never answers emails

 

[someone13]

Virgil and 73 differ only in width? length is same?

 

[GunwashAce]

They answer their emails.