Viberg

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@Finn666:

so how "heavy" do they feel?

Size 13 EEE = 1,5 kg / shoe
(but they didn't feel like that)

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@Finn666:

natural roughout all the way…should be the best for evolving some badass evo after some time of abuse!

roughout on hikingboots?

[hajduk]

yes!
made few years ago for ex. :
http://slamxhype.com/style/fashion/viberg-hiker-boot/

• thinsulate!

[Giles]

Plus a simple feckin ridiculous sole for hiking…..

[hajduk]

exactly! 

[Giles]

The soles on those would be better for skiing…..

[hajduk]

the soles used on the IHVB-03 can be great G!

[davito]

@Giles:

The soles on those would be better for skiing…..

Smile, my grandfather and father used to ski in their old Swiss army hiking boots. I love the style of those hikers but please with a hardcore sole

[Giles]

They will have a 1275 sole…...

http://www.ironheart.co.uk/stuff/Vibram%20US%20Repair%20Catalog%20Final%20May%202012.pdf

[mclaincausey]

Chocolate with Vibram Kletterlift outsole would be my recommendation. I wonder if they use a shank and what material it is?

[TresUnCool]

This, I can get behind.

[tmg]

Will they be a lower price point compared to other IH/Viberg boots?

(Hoping it's not a yes, I really don't need any reasons to buy more Vibergs!)

[Giles]

Sorry, it is a yes.  I'm hoping I can do these for USD550ish inc shipping…..

[hajduk]

YES!

[TresUnCool]

Any way it can be spec'd so as that there are only two speed hooks on each side? (I find any more to be a great annoyance.)

[mclaincausey]

@TresUnCool:

Any way it can be spec'd so as that there are only two speed hooks on each side? (I find any more to be a great annoyance.)

Not in the market for hiking boots, but this has always bothered me about Viberg hikers and I couldn't agree more with Tres, two on each side at the top of the boot.  A collab could be a good chance to offer an alternative to their weird lacing; you don't need that many speed hooks, especially if you use D-rings, you have just as good of a pulley action with those and they are easier to deal with.

EDIT: I didn't realize they have a second model.  It doesn't look as classic and cool as the 66, but it uses more D-rings: http://www.workboot.com/hiking-boots/viberg-68-pachena-bay.html

[Giles]

Nice improvement Tres.  See what we can do….

[TresUnCool]

@mclaincausey:

@TresUnCool:

Any way it can be spec'd so as that there are only two speed hooks on each side? (I find any more to be a great annoyance.)

Not in the market for hiking boots, but this has always bothered me about Viberg hikers and I couldn't agree more with Tres, two on each side at the top of the boot.  A collab could be a good chance to offer an alternative to their weird lacing; you don't need that many speed hooks, especially if you use D-rings, you have just as good of a pulley action with those and they are easier to deal with.

EDIT: I didn't realize they have a second model.  It doesn't look as classic and cool as the 66, but it uses more D-rings: http://www.workboot.com/hiking-boots/viberg-68-pachena-bay.html

@Giles:

Nice improvement Tres.  See what we can do….

The top D ring on the 66 is a bit confusing, as well. Were you thinking of going with a EEE width? Might make for a sizing nightmare.

[Giles]

D, E and EE only

[Giles]

@TresUnCool:

The top D ring on the 66 is a bit confusing, as well.

So, what were you thinking 4 pairs D rings and then 2 pairs of speed hooks?