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.
