Visvim FBT
If I was to describe myself, I’d honestly have to say I’m a realist, not a person to waste time bullshitting you. So if a month ago you asked me if I’d ever own a pair of Visvims, I’d have flat out responded, NO, while crying a little on the inside. Its not that I’ve never tried to obtain a pair, there are just hurdles that constantly stone walled me from my goal. The first hurdle is the resale price of Visvims. I can honestly say I understand the relatively high retail price point for their shoes. Given quality of leathers sourced, and the hand construction of each pair, they can easily command 300$ minimum. But the kick in the teeth comes by way of the resellers, who mark up the shoes north of 100$ over retail. The fact that very few shops outside of Japan actually get any to sell makes it a bitter pill that you sometimes have to swallow.
The final problem is, the size runs. Most of the releases seem to only go from size 8 – 11(US), with 12 being a rarity. I’m guessing this is because the Japanese brand might have a tough time selling the larger sizes within the country, or that Nakamura just plain hates me. Now at some point a bit of karma finally came my way, and I manage to secure a pair of FBTs in the rare size 12(fits more like a 12.5/13) at a bit under retail price. To describe the shoe kinda doesn’t do justice, and is something that you really should see in person. The buttery suede make these moccasin style shoes, feel more like slippers, and the removable collar allows you the versatility to wear your FBTs in stealth mode, or dress them up to break necks. Now if i could just secure a pair in honey/dark brown leather, or sand suede, I can die a happy sneakerhead.
4 Responses
- HA! Your dilemma is the EXACT opposite of one of my mates who is a size 8 and has his pick of ANY Visvim below retail he wants. Needless to say, he owns more than a few pairs.
- Is Justin referring to me...because that sounds like me! haha Props eric. Theyre very nice indeed!
- lol damn you and your reasonably sized feet. i'm sure i'll eventually manage to grab another pair but the prices on the-glade are way out of my range. i may have to just get a proxy.
- those are beautiful. or maybe its the photography. Great work none the less.