Nick if you got them resoled they would look amazing
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1 Feb 2014 16:05
Guessing that means they fit small then? about half size?
More tts. I sized down by 1 so they're a touch small
Ah right, thanks
5 Feb 2014 19:41
10 Feb 2014 16:55
posted 10 Feb 2014 19:21, edited 10 Feb 2014 19:21
posted 10 Feb 2014 20:07, edited 10 Feb 2014 20:07
Apologies thought I had linked it, this is the company http://southernleatherco.com/ but unfortunately they do not stock the 7124 ripple soles. I've just contacted http://www.vipshoerestorers.com/ to see if they can get all the styles and colours I'm after, and I'm also enquiring as to whether I can order direct from Vibram themselves (via a US proxy).
Amazon.com and Ebay.com have a few too. but ideally I'd like to get them all from one retailer to save on US domestic shipping. I Imagine shipping to the UK will be relatively cheap considering how light the soles are.
posted 10 Feb 2014 20:18, edited 10 Feb 2014 20:18
although i might be tempted to go for a black commando sole
Take the insole out and replace with a thinner one. Did the same as Joe and they fit just right now.
These ones are good (size and price wise)
http://www.deichmann.com/GB/en/shop/selected_category/00009001055166/Leather*Insole*size*41.prod?r=5&c;=3&q;=insole&st;=PRODUCT
(copy and paste link if interested)
These ones are good (size and price wise)
http://www.deichmann.com/GB/en/shop/selected_category/00009001055166/Leather*Insole*size*41.prod?r=5&c;=3&q;=insole&st;=PRODUCT
(copy and paste link if interested)
Guessing that means they fit small then? about half size?
More tts. I sized down by 1 so they're a touch small
Ah right, thanks
I know this has been asked before, but how much are people paying for their Vibram soles to be replaced including labour? I've done some searching and found that there's a local http://www.shoecare.co.uk/ where I live, which according to the Vibram website is listed as an official Vibram "Premium Shoemaker" - looks like they have branches in London too.
I'm thinking it'll cost £60 including the cost of the sole going by their website. However, looking at one of their sister sites http://www.bootrepaircompany.co.uk/ they offer a mail order repair service, charging £45 + £10 shipping each way via DPD.
Debating whether it'll be more worth my while to try and source the sole from the US ($23 a pair) or Italy and just pay for the labour. Then again I probably won't be saving much once shipping is taken into account.
I'm thinking it'll cost £60 including the cost of the sole going by their website. However, looking at one of their sister sites http://www.bootrepaircompany.co.uk/ they offer a mail order repair service, charging £45 + £10 shipping each way via DPD.
Debating whether it'll be more worth my while to try and source the sole from the US ($23 a pair) or Italy and just pay for the labour. Then again I probably won't be saving much once shipping is taken into account.
Get an american proxy and buy from here will be far cheaper than anything you find in europe etc even with postage
http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens-plain-toe-blucher-natural-chrome-excel/pvc-ald-mxsdls-9501_ald_m_plain_toe_blucher.html
http://www.theshoemart.com/alden-mens-plain-toe-blucher-natural-chrome-excel/pvc-ald-mxsdls-9501_ald_m_plain_toe_blucher.html
Just an update regarding Vibram sole replacements. I went to my local Shoecare place and the guy said they can only order in one style, such a joke. It did make me wonder why he's listed as an official Vibram "Premium Shoe Maker" on the Vibram website in the first place. However, he did say if I can source my own sole it'll only cost me £15 to fit.
Done some searching and found an American company that sell them. Will work out about £17 a pair excluding shipping to the UK, and I'm looking to get 7 pairs (2x 7124 Jumbo Ripples, 3x 4014 Cristys, 1x 2021 Oil Resistant Soles and 1x 132 Montagna) to make it worth my while. I think the black Montagna sole will be good on a pair of kangaroo Virgils by making it look more rugged like the Okies.
Done some searching and found an American company that sell them. Will work out about £17 a pair excluding shipping to the UK, and I'm looking to get 7 pairs (2x 7124 Jumbo Ripples, 3x 4014 Cristys, 1x 2021 Oil Resistant Soles and 1x 132 Montagna) to make it worth my while. I think the black Montagna sole will be good on a pair of kangaroo Virgils by making it look more rugged like the Okies.
You mind sharing the link for the American website?
Apologies thought I had linked it, this is the company http://southernleatherco.com/ but unfortunately they do not stock the 7124 ripple soles. I've just contacted http://www.vipshoerestorers.com/ to see if they can get all the styles and colours I'm after, and I'm also enquiring as to whether I can order direct from Vibram themselves (via a US proxy).
Amazon.com and Ebay.com have a few too. but ideally I'd like to get them all from one retailer to save on US domestic shipping. I Imagine shipping to the UK will be relatively cheap considering how light the soles are.
Same. I just tried again, but copy and pasted the following address [email protected] instead, because if you clicked on it, it popped up with an AOL one.
Looking into a possible Taiwanese stockist as well, but if Japan prices are anything to go by, buying from the USA will be the cheapest.
Looking into a possible Taiwanese stockist as well, but if Japan prices are anything to go by, buying from the USA will be the cheapest.
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