Viberg

[natehate]

almost have my new boots ordered

[RP]

Finally got my hands on my Boondockers.  They fit perfectly.  I was sweating it out the entire time, but I chose wisely with the 9UK.

[Friday]

^^ and your normal is 10us?

[RP]

I am between 9.5-10 US so I was thinking that I should have gone with an 8.5 in the Viberg.  Most of my UK shoes are size 9, but I do have a couple of pairs that are 8.5 UK.  I ordered the Boondockers in December, but had them sent to my parents' house so I didn't try them on until yesterday.  Viberg agreed to leave me extra time to return them if necessary, but in the meanwhile all of the 8.5s were sold so I needed these to fit.

[Friday]

Thanks… Would you reckon an 8uk will fit you as well but maybe with less room for the toe?

[RP]

Friday-  I do not think that the 8UK would fit, and it would be a very tight fit with the 8.5, if I wore slightly thick socks.  I hope that helps.

[Friday]

Helps a lot.. Thanks

[natehate]

new boots finalized

6" 1940 Service Boot
work toe last
Vamp: Ice Mocha Chromexcel
Quarter: Black cxl
Counter: Ice Mocha Chromexcel
Tongue: Black Oil Tan
Thread: brown
Eyelets: Brass
Laces: Black Leather
Midsole:  brown
Outsole: Vibram 705 tygum black and matching heel
Lining: Tan

12.5 ee

my twist on the first burg&schild service boot

[urbanwoodsman]

Damn, that was quick, Nate.

[natehate]

hahhaha yeah lightening fast
i think morgan will be getting my pm's on the next boot down the road

[Guest]

I'm obviously not the only one who thinks that maybe we (read: Viberg Boot Mfg. Ltd.) should consult some of the other shoe makers out there to establish a more steadfast sizing system. Much like some of the other independents out there, our variety of lasts is carefully considered and each have their own characteristics. Surely there are comparisons to be made! I mean, wouldn't it be nice to know what size you are in a given last from one manufacturer and be able to translate that with relative ease to another?

[natehate]

hell yes!
but i dont see that being a easy task
one thing ive noticed a few people talking about around here lately is sizing on your engineer boots?
id assume a 310 last in a serive and a 310 in a engineer would fit the same?

[Guest]

@natehate:

hell yes!
but i dont see that being a easy task
one thing ive noticed a few people talking about around here lately is sizing on your engineer boots?
id assume a 310 last in a serive and a 310 in a engineer would fit the same?

Right you are. I mean, the Engineer is a significantly taller boot, at 9" or 11", without the give that the lace provides on the 6" Service Boot. But, once your foots in there, the sizing is the same.

[natehate]

god bless ebay i just became a 3 pairs man
http://www.ebay.com/itm/251222249664?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649

[Takeshi]

my favourite Viberg ^

[natehate]

they'll probably get a resole soon after i get them
did i hear someone say honey lug?

[RP]

Looks like they've done a small re-stock on the Boondockers, so some of the extinct sizes are now available again.

[Guest]

I'd scoop a pair if they were around $500. Otherwise, I can do without the leather sole.

[MikeC]

Can we get some pics in this thread?  JSJ, I wanna see some close ups of that natural CXL roughout, boyeee (request made in Flavor Flav accent).

[Guest]

@Shoreman:

I'd scoop a pair if they were around $500. Otherwise, I can do without the leather sole.

The price won't change, but, if you'd like a pair with something other than the leather sole, let me know.