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    • FlavourFadeF
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      Thanks @tody I will look into that

      Insta: free_the_fades

      wtb:
      The Pale Rider XXL

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      • MizmazzleM
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        @FlavourFade I find Viberg 310 last to be incredibly comfortable. Wide, tall toe box. The ankle and heel sits nicely comfortable for me. I’m a 9D in all my Red Wings. The 310 comes in an E and I rather enjoy the added width.

        In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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        • FlavourFadeF
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          Thanks @Mizmazzle ! I think maybe something with a munsoon last could be also good. I need a snug fit (and cand stand heelslip) but with more room for my toes.

          Insta: free_the_fades

          wtb:
          The Pale Rider XXL

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          • I
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            @FlavourFade I seem to have similar foot shape to yours.
            Low instep but with toes being rather wide and actually 'tall' if that makes sense, with humble heel.

            I am finding viberg's 2040 last very comfortable.
            Here's 2040 next to 2030, both in the same size: 10.5E

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              • cityofdelusionC
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                @FlavourFade

                For "expensive" and high quality shoes and boots with the Munson (or inspired) last, consider the following options:

                • White's boots (Swing last)
                • Nick's boots (Thurman last)
                • John Lofgren boots (M-43 last)

                For "cheaper" and less quality shoes and boots with the Munson (or inspired) last, consider the following options:

                • Birkenstock (Normal footbed)
                • GEA Waldviertler (respectively, G or H width)
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                • FlavourFadeF
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                  Thanks @init616 and @cityofdelusion !

                  Insta: free_the_fades

                  wtb:
                  The Pale Rider XXL

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                  • mclaincauseyM
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                    As much as I love my engineers, service boots, smokejumpers, cowboy boots, and hikers, I am starting to think my platonic ideal for an everyday boot is the whole-cut Chelsea in some form of hardy, water resistant leather. Stick your toes in it and pull the tab and you’re ready to roll, and it still looks like a boot coming out of the hem.

                    That said, today’s boots:
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                    Think it, be it.

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                    • Hajduk 0H
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                      I finally got to my first viberg boots and it dark rubber Essex last 2030
                      It is an understatement to say that I impressed with the quality, comfort and beauty
                      Size 11 viberg
                      To compares I m 11.5 D US size in red wing Iron ranger and size 12 in almost sneakers
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                      • goosehdG
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                        @mclaincausey My Viberg Chelsea boots are worn more than any other pair for the reasons you stated. Easy on, easy off, and pretty damn comfortable while still looking great.

                        "I don't give a shit what anyone else is doing, we will do what is best for us and our customers" - Giles P. :)

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                        • mclaincauseyM
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                          Yeah they’re the best. Eyeing the black version of my exact build now.

                          Think it, be it.

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                          • MizmazzleM
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                            @Hajduk-0 I got my first vibergs for Christmas. Same as you, really impressed with everything about them. Yours are quite nice!!

                            In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                            • Hajduk 0H
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                              @Mizmazzle
                              I just gave them a conditioner, it's noticeable that the leather is dry so they're even better .
                              What did you have before Viberg?

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                              • MizmazzleM
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                                @Hajduk-0 well, I’ve had Red Wings, Wescos, Lofgrens…now Vibergs. The Lofgrens have impeccable finishing. But honestly, the Vibergs kinda combine the rugged chunky build of a wesco with damn near the finishing level of a Lofgren. My sample size is small. But that’s been my experience.

                                In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                • mclaincauseyM
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                                  Viberg is my favorite heritage maker.

                                  I love my Lofgrens but feel like they’re overpriced relative to Viberg. For example, their Chelsea isn’t whole cut (has a side seam), uses the same last they’ve used on I think almost all their boots (it’s a good last but it just feels like they’re cutting corners—why is it also used on the lace-up Donkey Puncher?), is made out of CXL (which is fine, but no CF Stead), and costs a bit more than my Viberg version. The materials and construction don’t justify that IMO.

                                  Think it, be it.

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                                  • flannel slutF
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                                    @init616 I came here with the same response to @FlavourFade… great post comparison on the 2030 to 2040. I too have a wider foot than the other and find width to be the dealbreaker for me and footwear. My feet always thank me when I am wearing my 2040s over 2030s.

                                    The difference is more noticeable but still similar IMO when it comes to comparing the Lofgren 110 and 120 last. The chunkier boots from Lofgren: Donkey Punchers, steel gang and combat boots, is built on their 120 last -much more room in the toe box. Lofgrens sleeker line: the Chelsea, engineer boots etc is built on the 110 last.

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                                    • FlavourFadeF
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                                      @flannel-slut @mclaincausey @Mizmazzle right now I am leaning towards lofgren since I like the look much more... The munsoon last of their M43 could do the trick since I only need a bit more width sideways and not above my toes. I did not find any available Viberg models that look as cool as the Lofgrens to me tbh. I ordered the last available pair of M43 in my size after reading a lot about these. But I am still interested in Viberg und will check if the Lofgrens fit first anyway. Will let you know 👐

                                      Insta: free_the_fades

                                      wtb:
                                      The Pale Rider XXL

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                                      • flannel slutF
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                                        @FlavourFade excellent choice. Love the look of these as well and the monsun last is very forgiving.

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                                        • FlavourFadeF
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                                          @flannel-slut thanks, I am looking forward to trying them on... I read that they are similar to alden trubalance which I had and they felt very comfy. Sold only because I did not wear a lot of boots back then

                                          Insta: free_the_fades

                                          wtb:
                                          The Pale Rider XXL

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                                            Can't wait to have them in my hands! KustomKraft engineers MTM.

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