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    Snowy
    Joined: 15 Jun 2012

    Yours is better Finn 😉

    last edited by 24 Apr 2013, 06:10 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      Finn666
      Joined: 20 Jan 2011

      @Snowy:

      Yours is better Finn 😉

      thanks lad! 🙂

      last edited by 24 Apr 2013, 08:24 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        tod
        Joined: 4 Oct 2012

        So, I finally have my first pair of Vibergs – black horsehide 1950 Service Boots, 310 last -- and I love everything about them (leather, looks, foot support, sturdiness, etc) except that I am having a hard time adjusting to walking with that high heel.  I have worn plenty of work boots over the years and don't mind breaking them in over time, but I realize that I have never had a pair with this higher heel (never had White's or Vibergs in other words).

        So my question is for those who have worn the 310 last with the higher heel:  Did you all have some adjustment time to getting used to walking in the boots?  I guess I am a "heelstriker," who hits pretty hard on the heel first in my stride, and this seems exacerbated by the height of the heel.  It's a little awkward and a little jarring.  Did others experience this and adjust/get used to it?  Or are there just some of us for whom the higher heel doesn't work?

        last edited by 25 Apr 2013, 14:35 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Finn666
          Joined: 20 Jan 2011

          ^hey tod…nice to read you mate.
          so it´s my first pair of vibergs with the same high heel i´ve bought recently and i have to say that getting used to that is still "under construction"...all my other boots have the vibram cristy sole and that is not even comparable to a sole+hell combo...i´m sure you gonna get a feel for the heel pretty soon (as i will), so getting used to them takes a bit of time.
          i enjoy wearing the boots from day to day more though i have to say. and the high heel is becoming a close friend of mine over time 😉

          just my 0.002´s though!

          last edited by 25 Apr 2013, 14:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            tatmantall
            Joined: 24 Dec 2012

            You will adjust, I am an old sneakerhead from years ago who never imagined I'd be wearing boots and nothing but. At first it felt strange but after I adjusted to all of the offered support I where boots regardless of the situation.. I have a very difficult time wearing anything but now because I am that accustomed to the overall feel of a boot including the heel to anything else. I feel like I'm not at 100% in anything else… Call me crazy, but that just my view on the world

            "I know to you it may sound strange, but I wish it would rain…"- The Temptations

            last edited by 25 Apr 2013, 14:49 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              seanocono
              Joined: 17 Oct 2012

              ^Exactly my story, as well.

              last edited by 25 Apr 2013, 15:04 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                tod
                Joined: 4 Oct 2012

                ^^ Thanks for these responses men.  I am going to hope this turns out to be my story too, cause I do love these Vibergs in every other way.  Rafa, I hope it works for you too, cause that brown HH might well be the nicest boot leather I've ever seen!

                If it turns out that I just can't adjust to the heel, I may end up selling these black HH's (size 10 UK), so if you're interested keep your eyes open.  But I am hoping that won't happen…

                last edited by 26 Apr 2013, 13:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Finn666
                  Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                  keep and get used to'em mate…you won't regret it! wearing mine as I type and couldn't be happier 😘
                  so hopefully it turns out to be the same way for you too some day...praying for you so that you do keep at least one pair of badass HH boots! 😉

                  last edited by 26 Apr 2013, 13:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    davito
                    Joined: 27 Oct 2011

                    Break those horses in tod, needs a bit of time but the outcome of the evolved leather when getting in shape is just awesome. You'll get used to the heel  🙂

                    Cheers,
                    David

                    last edited by 26 Apr 2013, 14:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      madmonday
                      Raw and Unwashed
                      Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                      just saw finn's boots. incredible score.

                      to echo your usual posts:

                      where you score them?  please more pictures.

                      head high, middle finger higher

                      last edited by 26 Apr 2013, 15:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        Finn666
                        Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                        ^ if I should be the one to answer that then here you go 🙂

                        tod actually was the one that sold those boots to me. he posted the eBay link a few weeks ago and I directly pm'd him about'em…today I couldn't be happier that he accepted 🙂

                        you'll find more pics in the boot contest thread:
                        http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4452.msg259821#msg259821

                        last edited by 26 Apr 2013, 15:21 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          madmonday
                          Raw and Unwashed
                          Joined: 13 Oct 2009

                          UK 9 not tooo big?  great score & i'm very curious about horsehide. will be fun to watch your boots earn their patina

                          head high, middle finger higher

                          last edited by 26 Apr 2013, 15:27 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            Finn666
                            Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                            @madmonday:

                            UK 9 not tooo big?  great score & i'm very curious about horsehide. will be fun to watch your boots earn their patina

                            nope…figured a UK9 is the perfect size for viberg boots for me. it's one size up from my red wing or yuketen size where I take a US9 btw.
                            had the 4HS service boot (2030last) in a UK8.5 and they weren't really comfortable. the whole boot, most of all the toe box was way too narrow and slim and my feet hurt after some hours of wear and I only was able to fit pretty thin socks!

                            received the IH scout boot in a trade and it was a UK9 and the fit was perfect so I'll stick to that size for all of my future viberg purchases. thick socks are no problem, so even perfect for winter time!...

                            last edited by 26 Apr 2013, 15:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              ChuckDenim
                              Joined: 16 Mar 2011

                              Anyone interested in my Viberg - Burg&Schild collab?
                              I´m thinking about letting them go cause they were a bit too small in the lenght.
                              They are UK 8,5, ice mocha/black tan.
                              @ChuckDenim:

                              Burg&SchildxViberg, ice mocha/black tan

                              @ChuckDenim:

                              Some more fitpics. 🙂

                              last edited by 26 Apr 2013, 15:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                toddjcoley
                                Joined: 11 Apr 2013

                                How much mate?

                                last edited by 26 Apr 2013, 16:51 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  MightyMouse
                                  Joined: 25 Jan 2013

                                  Hi everyone, I need some suggestions / ideas for a new Viberg Boot 🙂
                                  I hope you can help me?
                                  I want a Viberg Pachena Bay Boot with 1276 vibram sole, but i can me decide which leather/s???
                                  I found only this picture:
                                  http://www.life-time-gear.com/2011/06/boot-of-day-63-viberg-boots-pachena-bay.html

                                  This looks good for me, but I need more ideas.
                                  I want this boots for hiking.
                                  Thanks.

                                  last edited by 27 Apr 2013, 13:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    EastWest
                                    Joined: 3 May 2012

                                    I am having the same debate but on a 66 hiker maybe on a different last?

                                    last edited by 27 Apr 2013, 15:30 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      MightyMouse
                                      Joined: 25 Jan 2013

                                      @EastWest:

                                      I am having the same debate but on a 66 hiker maybe on a different last?

                                      Can you show me please some pictures ??
                                      Thanks

                                      last edited by 27 Apr 2013, 18:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Finn666
                                        Joined: 20 Jan 2011

                                        MightyMouse, if you want to know more about the different leathers that can be used, check this link:

                                        http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4587.0

                                        last edited by 27 Apr 2013, 21:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          khaki8
                                          Joined: 1 Dec 2011

                                          @MightyMouse:

                                          Hi everyone, I need some suggestions / ideas for a new Viberg Boot 🙂
                                          I hope you can help me?
                                          I want a Viberg Pachena Bay Boot with 1276 vibram sole, but i can me decide which leather/s???
                                          I found only this picture:
                                          http://www.life-time-gear.com/2011/06/boot-of-day-63-viberg-boots-pachena-bay.html

                                          This looks good for me, but I need more ideas.
                                          I want this boots for hiking.
                                          Thanks.

                                          Mister Mouse,
                                          Vibergs are great and I have two pair of hiker 66 and just ordered a pair of the 68. I ordered the brown nubuck, no thinsulate and asked for  lighter midsole to make them more flexible.
                                          The boots look great but I can't use them for hiking as they are so stiff. Hiking over rocks there is no flexibility or give. Anyone else out there use these for hiking?

                                          last edited by 28 Apr 2013, 18:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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