2 long overdue reviews - Viking Leather & Somedudeinutah
Posted: Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:02 pm
I purchased 2 pairs of 14th century boots from Viking Leathercrafts.
One of the buckled style & one of the laced. I ordered them with double soles with the intention of mounting hobnails.
I got the buckled pair in black & the laced in natural, so I could dye match them the shade of Oxblood I wanted.
Despite being manufactured in Pakistan, these are far better quality than the price they sell for.
When the option for lugged soles instead of the crepe style vibram became availible, I sent them back to Frank and he upgraded them with expert skill & a super fast turn-around.
6/5 - on all counts I wouldn't hesitate to buy from Viking Leathercrafts again and know I am getting great value & service for my $.
Somedudeinutah
Was kind enough to take an open ended commission for a set of stainless sollerets, based on the ones found in Churburg.
This man is a gentleman and craftsman of high calibur. As a proud owner of several pieces of armour he has made these sollerets stand out. They were not simply his gently used cast offs but a new set made to fit my shoe size and made to fit the Viking Leathercrafts 14th century boots.... without having one on hand.
6/5 - If a piece of his make comes up, jump on it faster than me or loose out! $ spent with this fellow Archiver is $ well spent.
One of the buckled style & one of the laced. I ordered them with double soles with the intention of mounting hobnails.
I got the buckled pair in black & the laced in natural, so I could dye match them the shade of Oxblood I wanted.
Despite being manufactured in Pakistan, these are far better quality than the price they sell for.
When the option for lugged soles instead of the crepe style vibram became availible, I sent them back to Frank and he upgraded them with expert skill & a super fast turn-around.
6/5 - on all counts I wouldn't hesitate to buy from Viking Leathercrafts again and know I am getting great value & service for my $.
Somedudeinutah
Was kind enough to take an open ended commission for a set of stainless sollerets, based on the ones found in Churburg.
This man is a gentleman and craftsman of high calibur. As a proud owner of several pieces of armour he has made these sollerets stand out. They were not simply his gently used cast offs but a new set made to fit my shoe size and made to fit the Viking Leathercrafts 14th century boots.... without having one on hand.
6/5 - If a piece of his make comes up, jump on it faster than me or loose out! $ spent with this fellow Archiver is $ well spent.