so they dont stick to your leg or whatever
Specs:
- Horween Reverse Chamois (Tobacco)
- Barrie Last
- All Brass Eyelets
- Perforated Straight Tip
- Commando Sole
- Pull Tab
- Antique Welt
- Antiqued Sole Edge Stain
- 360 Degree Goodyear Welt Construction
Price: $295
Background:
I haven't been in the high quality footwear game for very long, and was looking to acquire a pair of Alden boots to try. I had the opportunity to visit a local retailer and try a pair of Indys in brown Chromexcel, which I very much enjoyed. However, I already had a pair of Grant Stone Cap toe boots in crimson chromexcel. I continued to peruse various makeups and collaborations, of which there seemed to be an endless amount until I ran into the eventual boots I acquired, a pair of last call reverse chamois boots from Alden of Carmel.
Acquisition:
I was browsing the various Alden of Carmel makeups and came across their last chance section, where they happened to have a pair in my size. I used the website contact form to inquire about the pricing, and to my surprise Adam responded within half an hour, despite the fact I inquired on a Sunday night. After seeing the price was essentially half off retail and confirming my size, I jumped at the offer. They were shipped via UPS and arrived to my house this morning. Adam was fantastic is answering all my questions and providing updates on the status of my order.
Impressions:
The reverse chamois leather is gorgeous. Indoors it defaults a a darker brown, but once in any sort of sunlight the lighter tones of brown shine through. The smell of the leather out of the box was also great. The brass eyelets really pop and provide a nice contrast to the rest of the boot. It is hard to see the perforation detailing on the toe unless you are up close, but the detail itself is fun. The commando sole seems sturdy and grippy, though I have not had the opportunity to test in snowy or icy conditions. If I am being picky I would have preferred a combination of eyelets and speed hooks, as it does take some extra time to get in and out of the boots.
Fit and Finish:
These boots are fantastic. I see absolutely no issues with the fit or finish. The welt joints are clean and I have not seen any stitching out of place. For fit my brannock is a 12.5 D heel to ball and a 12D heel to toe. I took the standard recommendation of a half size down from brannock and acquired this pair in 12D on the Barrie last. The overall fit is great. Ple
... keep reading on reddit β‘I have been cycling for about a year and a half and like many, started out with cheap chinese shorts. I slowly acquired some better clothing as I started doing longer rides. I got Pearl Izumi Escape shorts, which at $37 on sale were a fantastic value. Definitely more comfortable on longer rides. Then I got dhb Classic Thermal bib tights - also pretty good. This year, I got a Giordana Silverline short. Probably the best chamois so far. These were also on sale for about $70.
I now got a Kickr Core and started doing indoor workouts, so need more shorts. I tried Castelli Cento and found them no better than the PI at twice the price so that was a disappointment. I am wondering what else I could try with the requirements being that I'd like the chamois to be fairly dense so that it supports me for longer rides and doesn't feel like a giant pillow between my legs. Ideally, I don't really want to pay more than $70 or so for a pair.
Thanks!
Specs:
Service Boot
Leather: Mushroom Reverse Chamois (I think its from Horween?)
Tongue: Black contrast tongue, unsure what leather it is
Eyelet: 7 Brass
Last: 2030
Production: Stitch Down
Sole: Commando
Laces: Black Rawhide
Price: $650
Background:
I've been lurking here and occasionally participating in the General Discussion threads for about a year. In that time I've acquired 1 pair of Alden Indy boots and 4 pairs of Vibergs. This is my most recent acquisition. I've long admired the mushroom reverse chamois leather and I'm thrilled to finally own a pair of my own. I'm also finally motivated enough to try and take some decent photos to share here.
Acquisition:
I recently saw a lightly worn pair of Withered Fig x Viberg service boots on ebay for about $300 and thought that was my chance to scratch the mushroom itch. Unfortunately I lost out on that bidding war, but losing made me realize how much I really wanted those boots. Luckily for me, there was another new in box pair from Miloh Shop on ebay in my size. I'd been eyeing these for a few weeks, but was hesitant to pay full retail for them. After losing out on the WF makeup, I caved and offered the seller $650 which he accepted. 2-3 days later the boots arrived and I couldn't be happier.
Impressions:
These things are tanks! These feel much heavier and more substantial than my other Viberg boots, and every other boot in my collection. The combination of the commando soles and chamois leather feels bulletproof. The leather has a longer nap than suede and is heavily oiled- it feels almost cool to the touch. These came with standard brown rawhide laces which I switched out for some black rawhide laces I had lying around. I think the black laces and tongue is a good combo, but I'm not sure about the brass eyelets. I may try to darken the eyelets somehow, please let me know if you have any suggestions other than sending them to a cobbler.
Fit and Finish:
I wear a size 11 in Viberg's 1035 and 2050 lasts, as well as the Alden Trubalance last, and that's what I took here in the 2030 last. I think the 1035 and Trubalance fit slightly better, but these are pretty comfortable right out of the box. I'm excited to see how they feel after a few more wears. The finishing on these isn't perfect, but nothing that really bothers me. The heel on the right boot is a bit lighter shade than the rest of the boots, but I plan to darken that with s
... keep reading on reddit β‘Since saiga are so hard to obtain (which is due to downright awful planning), would chamois be able to fill the role of a medium sized lowland grazing bovid, or are they not fast enough on level ground?
I'm a pretty petite person and I'm finding that the chamois are so wide in the front and between the legs, that the fit is so uncomfortable that I'm beginning to wonder if it's actually necessary. I've been to both bike shops in town and they say because of my size, fitting me with something comfortable is going to be tough.
For reference, I'm about 92 pounds and just over 5' tall. Most my street clothes come from kids departments.
Hi ladies,
I have two chamois (one from Primal and one from Specialized) that work perfectly well when I use them while road biking. However, when I wear them for mountain biking, I find myself getting the beginning of saddle sores in the crease where my butt meets my leg. It seems like the bumping from going over roots and moving around in my saddle is causing more friction. I'm already using chamois cream, although I haven't yet tried reapplying during my ride. I'm considering riding chamois-less to see if that helps at all.
Any advice? I'm trying to get out of the saddle more, but I'll admit that I probably could stand more throughout my ride. I'm doing 20-25 mile XC style rides on a hardtail. The pain usually starts around mile 17-20.
Thank you for your help!
I see reference to people using "chamois cream" on .. themselves? When I was a lot younger and cycling, my bike shorts had actual leather, but the soft supple kind called chamois. After a ride you had to scrub it out -- particularly women -- and then to keep it supple you used chamois cream on the leather.
Is current day chamois cream basically body glide? I get my bike shorts from Terry and they all have synthetic padding. Shorts don't have leather chamois any more, so what's the stuff for?
Maker/Model: Viberg Service Boot Faded Wheat Chamois Roughout
Size: 7.5 on 2030 Last
Leather: Horween Faded Wheat Chamois Roughout
Sole: Danite
Price: $700 $650 shipped via Pay Pal F&F or Venmo
Location: Los Angeles
Wears/Condition: Brand new.
Images: https://imgur.com/a/niCoiFO (can take more phots by request)
Notes: Bought these from Brooklyn Clothing but they don't fit. Will come in original box with extra leather laces and shoe bags. I bought them here: https://brooklynclothing.com/products/servicebootfadedwheatchamoisro?variant=31222166880323
I'm finding that the bottle neck as I increase the length of my cycles is less fitness or endurance, and more a question of comfort. Specifically, after more than 2 hours and a good bit of climbing, my sit bones get quite sore. I've invested in a new saddle and am doing more hamstring work but would investing in a pricier pair of bib tights make a difference? Do 'high-tech' pads made a real difference or is it just marketing fluff?
Has anyone tried using a chamois cloth for drying off your discs in wet conditions? After 18 holes in wet grass, my normal towel is to waterlogged to dry effectively. Thinking about trying out a chamois clothβ¦
Hi all,
Just started riding over the past 6 months and recently purchased a pair of Rapha bibs.
I've only gone in 2 big rides but I noticed that under the chamois, the fabric is tearing more so on one side then the other?
Is it possible to sew chamois pad on ordinary shorts β say cargo shorts? I'm planning to make my own commuter shorts.
Looking to buy, can't decide which way to go. Without seems sensible, as I can use regular ( non bib) cycling shorts underneath, and get multiple uses before they need a wash. Useful for commuting. But if I'm going to wear shorts underneath, why bother with specific cycling tights, when I can use any ( I have some for running) which are a fraction of the price?
All input welcome!
