viberg saddletan chromepak country boot Viberg for Withered Fig "Prairie" Saddletan Chromepak Country Boot August 5, 2020 BLOG

Viberg for Withered Fig "Prairie" Saddletan Chromepak Country Boot

Introducing the Viberg Saddletan Chromepak Country Boot in 2030 Last and Ridgeway sole, the latest in our iterations of Viberg for Withered Fig. We’re calling this the “Prairie” Country Boot because of meaningful reasons that we will not delve into. Anyways, as we retire a couple of our favored Viberg styles, the 145 Oxford and the Bobcat Boot, we might just start switching gears by making more use of the Country Boot style, another one …

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high side and withered fig collaboration wax cutter and bottle opener with leather sheath High Side x Withered Fig 'Essentials Only' Bottle Opener July 21, 2020 BLOG

High Side x Withered Fig 'Essentials Only' Bottle Opener

 This Friday at Noon EST, we’re releasing the Essentials Only Bottle Opener, a collaboration piece between High Side and Withered Fig. Made out of high carbon steel and machined to take on all bottles, even those with wax, these are an essential accessory for these essential only times. One of the things that we love at Withered Fig is beer. You may have realized this through our Instagram posts and stories, or through our pop-ups …

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viberg slippers camel oiled calf with leather sole one month review [Worn] Viberg Slippers in Camel Oiled Calf - One Month Review and Those Insoles June 7, 2020 BLOG

[Worn] Viberg Slippers in Camel Oiled Calf - One Month Review and Those Insoles

We’ve got a one month review of these Camel Oiled Calf Viberg Slippers lined up for you below, but alongside we took the time to figure out how to fix those pesky insoles that have become an issue on some of the more recent pairs of Vibergs. It’s pretty simple, but just something we thought we’d add for future reference if you ever have the same issue. We basically used some all-purpose rubber cement to re-attach the current insole to the base of the shoe. Simple and easy, fixed and done. Read on for more, and as always we thank you for taking the time to check out our blog posts!

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railcar fine goods x034 denim journeyman and spikes fade review [Worn] Railcar Fine Goods X034 Denim - Two Year Review May 6, 2020 BLOG

[Worn] Railcar Fine Goods X034 Denim - Two Year Review

Railcar Fine Good’s Journeyman X034 is their 16.5 oz proprietary denim that they ran from 2017 to 2019 before discontinuing the fabric in late 2019. While it has been discontinued, you can still find this Railcar denim on our store in select sizes, as well as from other retailers who may still have remaining stock. We wanted to highlight how this pair has worn in, even though it may be hard to find this pair …

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Viberg Brown Waxed Flesh Horsebutt Bobcat Boot Viberg for Withered Fig Brown Waxed Flesh Horsebutt Bobcat Boot April 8, 2020 BLOG

Viberg for Withered Fig Brown Waxed Flesh Horsebutt Bobcat Boot

Just in time to show off at your next online video hangout, we bring you the latest Viberg for Withered Fig. This Viberg Bobcat make-up was inspired from one of my original Goodyear welted (GYW) boots from way back when, the Red Wing Beckman. Obviously there’s a lot of differences from the leather to soles, the speed-hooks to the pull-tab, but the inspiration is there and we thought it only proper to give the nod …

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schott for 3sixteen perfecto and a2 jacket Schott for 3sixteen Perfecto and A-2 Flight Jackets (2020) January 28, 2020 BLOG

Schott for 3sixteen Perfecto and A-2 Flight Jackets (2020)

3sixteen and Schott NYC come together for their fourth year collaboration, featuring the beloved Perfecto Jacket and a new A-2 Flight Jacket, both in a tea-core chromexcel horsehide leather. Despite us being relatively small and having never carried any leather jackets before, we were delighted and honored when 3sixteen reached out to us to ask about our interest in being one of the select retailers offering this release. We will be releasing the Schott for …

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using a machine to sand down the edges of the welt, midsole, and metal toe tap so they are flush Bedo’s Leatherworks - Installing Lulu Toe Taps with Steve Doudaklian January 26, 2020 BLOG

Bedo’s Leatherworks - Installing Lulu Toe Taps with Steve Doudaklian

We spent an hour chatting with Steve Doudaklian of Bedo’s Leatherworks in Falls Church, VA while he effortlessly added Lulu Toe Taps to our Viberg Crust Horsebutt “Franklin” 145 Oxford. Toe taps are one of those things that you never knew you really needed until you see it. Without further delay, read on for the basics of how a metal toe tap is added to your shoe, sprinkled with some random questions and tidbits from Steve throughout.

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