Viberg

[Finn666]

lol the arrows are kinda funny…is there a reason why the military etc. used to put arrows on everything? never heard off it...

and if those are made from olive nubuck, then I think I'm gonna love my new boots

[spitfiredealer]

no idea mate sorry.

i want some viberg's badly but wallet is saying no no at the moment

[Giles]

@spitfiredealer:

The significance of the broad arrow is actually a symbol which was used by the British military; it could be found on various military items like boxes and guns, to helmuts and boots.

It is also known as the Pusser's (from Purser) Mark.  It was used by the Royal Navy to identify things that belonged to them and hence the Purser could identify stuff that was stolen from him.  Our house was built by the Royal Navy in 1830.  There are Pusser's Marks all over the place.  All of the individual hinges are stamped with it, even some individual bricks and flagstones.  Here is the pavement outside our house….

I will look for more tonight….

[spitfiredealer]

learn something everyday!

[bertoni]

@toddjcoley:

Thinking this could be my next build.

I would love these too. Anyone got an idea how much they'd be?

[toddjcoley]

Under 700 around the 650 mark I think

[bertoni]

Hey Todd, thanks for the reply. Is that price in US dollars? CAD? Euros?
Thanks in advance!

[Giles]

USD

[bertoni]

Oh yeah, forgot to ask, is the rough-out water resistant/proof? I've got so many beige suede boots and am always a bit worried about getting them wet. Need me some truly weatherproof footwear this time round.

[bertoni]

@Giles:

USD

Thanks G.

[lamdog123]

[Finn666]

got this from FB…a waxed pair of boondockers. looks brilliant!

[summ3rhays]

^^ Those look pretty sweet.

[Seul]

Holy cow those look AWESOME 

[JCar2666]

@bertoni:

@toddjcoley:

Thinking this could be my next build.

I would love these too. Anyone got an idea how much they'd be?

I'd like a pair of these too, but in another leather.  Can made to order thru Viberg be done without a group order?

[Mumbles]

^sure can.

[bertoni]

Can anyone tell me the difference between the Bobcat and Scout models? Also, will the rough-out leather cut it in winter without silly amounts of care?

[TresUnCool]

^Unlikely. Then again, I guess it depends on what your winter is like.

[bertoni]

Pretty severe…I live in the French Alps:)
Like Madmonday, I love beige suede/nubuck. Finding it hard to imagine a smooth leather boot. The harness leather looked cool but apparently they don't do it anymore (anyone know why?).
As for the difference between the Scout and the Bobcat...can anyone help?

[mclaincausey]

The winter thing is my concern too.

http://www.90thidpg.us/Equipment/Projects/Dubbing/index.html