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    Concret
    Joined: 16 Sept 2011

    Nice to hear, thanks arrow.

    Do you think it can be add a insole to your boots or that would be too tight(lets say wearing thin socks)?.

    Edit: I just wanted to say that i'm looking for the same RW fit, roomy, almost "too big", but solved graciously with a nice and comfy insole.

    last edited by 12 Sept 2011, 19:56 9 Dec 2011, 19:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Concret
      Joined: 16 Sept 2011

      @madmonday:

      i always thought Viberg sizes were based off UK sizing charts?  just to add to the conversation my bobcats are an 8.5, and i could have gone down to a 8 and still have plenty of room for thick socks.

      giving them a call (per chris' recommendation) seems like the best bet on getting sizing taken care of as with most things everyone has an experience that varies  😞     
      [/quote]

      and what is your size in RW?

      last edited by 9 Dec 2011, 20:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        madmonday
        Raw and Unwashed
        Joined: 13 Oct 2009

        8.5 US enough room for heavy socks & all that good stuff. . . but why not contact the folks at Viberg.

        i'm sure tehy heard it all before

        head high, middle finger higher

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          Concret
          Joined: 16 Sept 2011

          Thanks madmonday. Ill send them an email as you say, lets see what they have to tell.

          I want to bump this :

          **_Nice to hear, thanks arrow.

          Do you think it can be add a insole to your boots or that would be too tight(lets say wearing thin socks)?._**

          last edited by 12 Sept 2011, 21:54 9 Dec 2011, 21:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Giles
            IHUK Crew
            Joined: 22 Sept 2009

            Vibergs are based on UK sizing.  Mr Viberg senior learnt his craft in England…...Nuff said....

            "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

            last edited by 9 Dec 2011, 22:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              arrow
              Joined: 2 Oct 2009

              I do exactly what you intend to do with 4H Vibergs.

              I currently use half insole (orthopedic ones) and still plenty of room for medium/thick socks.
              Don't recommend wearing thin socks with these boots.

              Recently, I had a cobbler apply a thin layer of leather on the inside of the left boot to help with the fit.
              It alleviated some of the heel "pinching" that I felt and the boots are much more comfortable now and good for walking again.  The cobbler was actually amazed on the quality of the boots and he's familiar with Vibergs.

              I'll post pics sometime this weekend.  Overall, I think you'll be fine with sizing half size down from your RW size.

              Watch out though for the 10 weeks waiting period… BUT...it's truly worth every penny.

              last edited by 9 Dec 2011, 22:26 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Concret
                Joined: 16 Sept 2011

                arrow, you are helping  a lot. I almost sold to down size half from RW.
                How is the fit on your RW? Do you use insole on them?

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                  arrow
                  Joined: 2 Oct 2009

                  Yes, I also use insoles with my Red Wings with medium weight socks.

                  last edited by 10 Dec 2011, 09:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    ChuckDenim
                    Joined: 16 Mar 2011

                    Nice priced Vibergs for little feets.
                    http://caliroots.com/c-store/product.asp?id=24252

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                      madmonday
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                      chuck, the folks on the forum really love you.  no one made fun of the ugly a$$ boot you put a link to  😠

                      yuck

                      head high, middle finger higher

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                        urbanwoodsman
                        Banned
                        Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                        Nigel Cabourn x Viberg 2012 Service Boot $875
                        I like these minus the cab toe. Too rich for my blood though.

                        last edited by 27 Dec 2011, 09:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          bagley920
                          Joined: 10 Oct 2011

                          I'm kinda partial to the cap toe boots

                          If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                            madmonday
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                            they are pre-distressed?

                            major turn-off

                            head high, middle finger higher

                            last edited by 27 Dec 2011, 14:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              @madmonday:

                              they are pre-distressed?

                              major turn-off

                              Yeah, I don't like them at all.

                              last edited by 27 Dec 2011, 14:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                urbanwoodsman
                                Banned
                                Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                                I'm sure you could order these custom and get a similar boot for less and non-distressed. I don't like the distressed look either.

                                last edited by 27 Dec 2011, 17:52 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • daveD
                                  dave
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 8 Mar 2011

                                  The sad part is you can make them look that way within a month (or less) of normal wear

                                  last edited by 28 Dec 2011, 01:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • kit99barK
                                    kit99bar
                                    Joined: 23 Jul 2010

                                    so true dave hahaa

                                    RAWWAR 2012!

                                    last edited by 28 Dec 2011, 02:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • FurattoHeddoF
                                      FurattoHeddo
                                      Joined: 25 May 2010

                                      ^Shame about those being predistressed, I like that vintage tan roughout …

                                      Btw. Two-tone oxford on sale at Freeman

                                      http://shop.freemanbrand.com/product/viberg-145-suede-mix-oxford

                                      "Don't ever be sorry"

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                                        madmonday
                                        Raw and Unwashed
                                        Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                                        FurattoHeddo, thanks for the heads up.  hope someone on here can make use of the link

                                        head high, middle finger higher

                                        last edited by 28 Dec 2011, 21:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • FurattoHeddoF
                                          FurattoHeddo
                                          Joined: 25 May 2010

                                          Some interesting makeups on Tate + Yoko as seen on the Viberg blog:

                                          My favourite:

                                          … Not sure why lady calf cost so much though?

                                          "Don't ever be sorry"

                                          last edited by 28 Dec 2011, 23:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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