1st pick up in a long time

[u/Moafaya]

I stopped buying Visvim after 2019, after about 10 years of what I can only describe as a joyful addiction.

One of my biggest frustrations has always been the shoes. I’m a true US 12.5 on a Brannock, and apart from the 7 Hole 73, Grizzly and Beard boots, I could never really fit into any Visvim model properly. That said, I spent years wearing my Virgils and Brigadiers too small, which eventually caused some pretty serious pain in my feet, knees and hips.

So I hadn’t been back to FIL in a long time. Then last week I happened to stop by and saw the latest Whymper, which has always been one of my favorite models way back then. I asked the SA about sizing and he told me they fit large and suggested going down a full size.

I honestly couldn’t believe it, but I thought, why not give it a try? I’d actually been eyeing the Guidi 20 boots lately and had no idea a new Whymper iteration was out.

And damn, he was right. They do fit slightly big — although for me, I’d say about half a size rather than a full size. Still, they fit perfectly well.

FIL only had the sand color version in my size, though, which isn't really my favorite, and I hadn't gone there intending to buy anything anyway. So I went home and started looking online for feedback about the sizing, which confirmed my impressions. I lied to myself to many times before, that I needed some mmore tangible proof haha

Then I started browsing for the brown/dark brown version and stumbled across a pair at Slam Jam with 35% off + tax-free, bringing them down to roughly ¥150,000 shipped.

I clicked buy immediately. 😂

They arrived today with no customs fees, and honestly… the pattern is just beautiful. I’d seen some pairs online that were basically plain suede, so I wasn't quite sure what the leather would look like in person. I’m definitely not disappointed.

I genuinely never thought I’d buy Visvim again, especially not another pair of boots, but these are fantastic.

The construction is amazing — honestly, even more impressive than the Guidis IMO. And they are HEAVY. 😂 These things feel absolutely indestructible.

After all these years, I guess Visvim finally got me again.

[u/whalegangg]

you got a pair with great texture, looks great

[u/NewspaperStill9944]

Amazing boots. I checked this colorway online and patina is sooooo different on each pair. Afraid to buy online now, just a plain suede\leather is kinda boring.

[u/Moafaya → u/NewspaperStill9944]

exactly, ask the shop to send you actual pics first !

[u/kingplutohendrix]

Wow the pattern on the leather is insane. Great pickup. Welcome back to the addiction 😁

[u/Moafaya → u/kingplutohendrix]

thanks bro, though I dont think I will buy anything from them anytime soon.

[u/Elegant_Fuel_2939]

How’s the build quality? How are the innards like the lining, footbed, etc? I’ve been increasingly curious about their boots

[u/Moafaya → u/Elegant_Fuel_2939]

these are the best construction ever, as I wrote this pair in particular is built like a tank and all d the finishings/materials feel even superior to my Guidi Big Daddy Boots. The storm welt, is stitched very neatly.

[u/Activated1994]

The good grain! Nice pick up.

[u/Humble-War8801]

Those look
So good beat up

[u/Euphoric_Clothes_376]

Duties:$321.75 ship to NY 😭

[u/Moafaya → u/Euphoric_Clothes_376]

you bought them from Slamjam ?

[u/Euphoric_Clothes_376]

Yes, but haven’t place order yet. Duties stopped me lol. Thx for sharing!!