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    • tatmantallT
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      Yeah I dunno, i have a pair as well and did my best to compare to my engineers from viberg to the MFRC I was just exampling leather from my other pair of vibergs as well though I'm sure davito would love to chime in.r

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

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        Thank you 🙂

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          That sucks that the fit worked out so badly for you on those Vibergs, Tatman. I have Aldens made out of chromexel, and the RC's leather is way nice. Just next level. And they smell great!

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          • tatmantallT
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            the smell is amazing for sure 😉

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

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            • Finn666F
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              thanks a lot for the great review tat…i also think that the MFRC's are badass and a bit better in quality, fit, etc. as the viberg engineers.
              thinking about the 25th anni engineer boot that viberg did with VMC 2 years ago, i have to say that both are pretty similar. starts from the shaft and ends in the same flat toebox...iirc vibergxvmc used a dainite sole on their boot, so that is a big plus in my book, compared to the leather sole MF used! on the other hand i think the leather is a tad nicer of the MFRC's, so you see, every boot has his advantages in some way! pretty hard to say which one's better...

              compared to your "standard" viberg engineers, the MFRC wins though...

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                Hi guys like Tat mentioned is all about personal preference. I have the rc, the viberg vmc anni and the buco. I am not a comparison guy. I enjoy and wear all in their own way i do not baby my shoes, i just enjoy em. I need good shoes as i am out a lot with the dog.
                Christophe has his own philosophy where as viberg does as well. In fact the rc is the only MF product which is re-runned several times 🙂 afaik viberg had pairs with the roller buckles too but hard to get

                Cheers,
                David

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                  Hello Rafa the VMC anni is not really to compare although flat shape the VMC anni are hardcore and need a lot of time to break that horse butt in, sole is a vibram chevron. The horse butt is incredible it took me over a year To get em shaped 🙂 the rc is a get to go boot the leather gives quickly only sole needs to break in and mold the boot To your feet imho 🙂

                  Dont forget guys, MF is coming from a complete different approach 30' to 50's style motoboots with leather sole and cats paw heel for the nice Cali weather

                  Rafa remember your Foto of the VMC annis 😉

                  http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.ch/2011/10/viberg-x-vmc.html?m=1

                  Cheers,
                  David

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                    Thanks for the info, Davito. Your engineers are three of my favorites by far. You have good taste!

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                    • tatmantallT
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                      SUPERFUZZ- hey, how are the shafts working for you? I was curious if it made it any more difficult to get the boot on or off? Also how long did it take to have it completed I am really considering this when my boots get back from zip

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

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                      • seanoconoS
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                        I'm trying to find some more info on these boots, but even the MF site has very little. Specifically, I'm wondering how large their size run is? I don't have high hopes considering their clothing line runs pretty small.

                        Regardless, thanks for sharing your impressions, tmt and davito. The boots look awesome.

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                        • tatmantallT
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                          Goes up to a 12 seancono, which fits my size 13 perfectly;

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

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                            Call mf LA

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                              Get in touch with MF ^
                              Vintage engineer boots summed it up pretty well in his review i have posted a page or so back Sean

                              Cheers,
                              David

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                                so cool superfuzz

                                first run was in Feb 2010

                                here a nice summary from vintage engineer boots

                                http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.ch/2011/03/i-finally-picked-up-mister-freedom-road.html

                                Cheers,
                                David

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                                • seanoconoS
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                                  Thanks a lot, guys.

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                                    Left RC US8 not broken in
                                    Right Viberg VMC anni UK8

                                    Cheers,
                                    David

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                                      Tat, the narrowed shafts are great. The fit is perfect. No problem getting them on and off but I don't feel like I'm swimming in them any more. Zip could probably do a similar job for you.

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                                      • tatmantallT
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                                        Great comp pick. Do you know which last was used on the VMC annis David? Still looks wide but much better than the few I've tried. I would really be sold on those if they had used a half sole as opposed to a sole tht runs ful length into the heel stack.

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

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                                        • tatmantallT
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                                          Possibly but I have not heard from him since I sent the boots in despite a few attempts. Not sure if he's just busy or what but had told me he'd call when they came in and verify the modifications and resole I'm wanting and they were signed for Thursday. Hope everything is ok.

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

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                                            2030 last buddy when i get a resole i will do half soles probably. Shouldnt be a prob i think

                                            Cheers,
                                            David

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