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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

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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

            last edited by 15 Dec 2011, 20:08 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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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

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                      @madmonday:

                      they are pre-distressed?

                      major turn-off

                      Yeah, I don't like them at all.

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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.

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                          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

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                            kit99bar
                            Joined: 23 Jul 2010

                            so true dave hahaa

                            RAWWAR 2012!

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                              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

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                                  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"

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                                    urbanwoodsman
                                    Banned
                                    Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                                    @FurattoHeddo:

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

                                    My favourite:

                                    … Not sure why lady calf cost so much though?

                                    Those are sicc. Nice alternative to black Indys.

                                    last edited by 29 Dec 2011, 00:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      @urbanwoodsman:

                                      @FurattoHeddo:

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

                                      My favourite:

                                      … Not sure why lady calf cost so much though?

                                      Those are sicc. Nice alternative to black Indys.

                                      Yeah, for $400 more.

                                      last edited by 29 Dec 2011, 01:06 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        urbanwoodsman
                                        Banned
                                        Joined: 16 Aug 2011

                                        @Shoreman:

                                        @urbanwoodsman:

                                        @FurattoHeddo:

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

                                        My favourite:

                                        .. Not sure why lady calf cost so much though?

                                        Those are sicc. Nice alternative to black Indys.

                                        Yeah, for $400 more.

                                        Well I was referring more to the look…
                                        But with all the big spenders around here I'm sure the price is insignificant. I'd rather have 2 pairs of Aldens for the same price, personally. Not much more than the $725 BiG Motomaro jeans....  😉

                                        last edited by 29 Dec 2011, 02:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Chris
                                          Raw and Unwashed
                                          Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                          The Vibergs are a lot better looking, in my opinion.  Add in the well documented issues with both quality and customer service at Alden, and that $400 price difference starts to look a bit less prohibitive.  Not saying that I'll buy them, mind you, but there is more to consider than just the purchase price.;)

                                          last edited by 29 Dec 2011, 16:25 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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