Viberg
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ok, so a member pm´d me about the viberg leather samples i still have in my posession and i thought i should also share the answer in here so everyone can have a look…
Finn, can you rate the brown viberg leathers for me in toughness. I wanted to go with the brown harness in a service boot, but if they don't have it anymore, I am somewhat at a lost on what to go with. I thought the brown waxed flesh looked good.
What is your opinion?
What is the thickest and stiffest?
1 brown calf
2 light brown calf
3 brown newbuck cowhide
4 cinnamon cow
5 vintage tan
6 brown cowhide
7 ice mochanumbers above would be also the correct numbers for the "toughness rating"…starting with 1=light and ending with 7=though!
the thickest and stiffest leather (of the brown ones) would be the brown wax flesh though!
the following pics should show a comparison of the brown wax flesh (top) and the ice mocha (bottom). hope you can tell the differences in color and grain...even though both of them are almost the same in thickness, the brown wax flesh is a lot stiffer/thougher IMO and with way more character!
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Thanks Rafa. Just what I wanted and more. Such an excellent job!
My original pic was brown waxed flesh, and you sold me on it!
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So if anyone is convinced, I am still up for these:
http://vibergboot.wordpress.com/2012/01/01/fallwinter-2012-brown-waxed-flesh-service-boot/
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So if anyone is convinced, I am still up for these:
http://vibergboot.wordpress.com/2012/01/01/fallwinter-2012-brown-waxed-flesh-service-boot/
You mean this one
This boot is amazing, I love the brown waxed flesh leather!
My favorite Viberg Boot, I bought it last year with another pair, horween calico grey -
my second pair - horween calico grey with flexible vibram sole
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Is that the calico grey on the tongue as well? I've been contemplating a pair of grey boots. Not sure I want rough out, though.
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Is that the calico grey on the tongue as well? I've been contemplating a pair of grey boots. Not sure I want rough out, though.
I think so, I´m not a "specialist" with the leather typ
s It looks like the grey calico, the tongue is very thick, same as the rest of the leather.
this rough out is unbelievable, the best I´ve seen -
This is my first post on the board! I'm a huge Viberg fan and resident of Victoria, BC, so I'm right in the heart of Viberg country.
Today I received a pair of Viberg chukkas in aged bark that I got on Ebay for under $400. These are the chukkas that were originally sold at Tate & Yoko, and which now can be found at Barney's. I also have a pair of 4 Horsemen service boots and saddle oxfords, both of which are size 9. The chukkas are size 9.5, but I thought I'd take a chance on them. They definitely fit a bit roomier than the other two pair I have, but I suspect they'll work out fine. I actually find that my service boots get way too restrictive after a day of walking, as my foot swells.
Here are some pics of the new boots:
You may notice that the colour is a fair bit darker than depicted on the Tate & Yoko site. This is because the seller put two coats of Renovateur on them before selling. The colour with the conditioner is nice and rich, but I do look forward to them lightening with wear.
Here are all three of my current Vibergs:
Back at the beginning of December, 2012, I placed an order with 4 Horsemen for a Viberg hiker with custom modifications:
-Chocolate bullhide
-2030 last
-No Thinsulate liner
-Gunmetal hardware
-Vibram Sierra soleI expect that the hikers should be ready within the current month.
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^I wanted the 4 Horsemen city hiker, but with the smooth leather out, rather than the rough out, and with a lugged hiking sole instead of the wedge. It was just as easy going through them, and their shop is walking distance from my home and work. After talking with Guy, it just made sense.
