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    • summ3rhaysS
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      I'd suggest BodyGlide.  I use it running long distance to prevent blisters.  Easy and won't eff up your boots.  Goes on like deodorant.  I use it when I get hot spots breaking in boots too.  Amazon, running stores, outdoor stores.

      IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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      • SeulS
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        @Spring:

        😃 will do. Might post blister pics soon!

        It took easily 2-3 weeks for me to wear my Vibergs for longer than four hours… Wore them for 8 hours today and the last two hours still weren't very comfy...

        In the meantime, though, I'm keeping it real...

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        • mclaincauseyM
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          I feel very lucky, mine have felt great all along.  Stiff at first, but that doesn't bother me.  Never even a hint of a blister.  I think I'd return or sell boots that hurt me.

          Think it, be it.

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          • SeulS
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            Well imo it's just part of the game… My Tricker's never put up this much of a fight though...

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            • Spring Son of LightS
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              I assume the celastic toe box makes a big difference. If it were just leather I think it'd be a lot easier. I normally would not want boots that hurt me but it was too late by the time I realized it. However, I think my other boots could fit a bit more snugly but I never bothered with breaking in a pair, or getting one as quality as Viberg.

              I love the idea of a custom feeling fit if I can make it through a bit of break in time. I guess I could still end up being the loser in the end though…

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              • SeulS
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                Trick is just to wear them until it hurts a bit (don't wait for a blister), then wear 'm again two days after and so on… The pain will go away, and you'll be able to wear 'm for longer...

                If going to work in them: bring back-up shoes... Sneakers, preferably...

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                • mclaincauseyM
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                  Wearing the same shoes on consecutive days?!  You ARE a filthy pig!

                  Think it, be it.

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                  • SeulS
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                    "Two days after" as in skip a day… I am a pig but not a filthy one  ::)

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                    • BrownIconB
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                      i walk on the "wide" side__ E on U.S. & Canadian & G-H [or 6 fitting] on UK.  my Loden Green Service boots on the 2005 last were tight,  initially.

                      1st,  'prepped the leather with conditioner & finished up with a Red Wing Mink Oil [leather softener].  then, stuck shoe trees in them & slipped some cardboard to keep the vamp taut.  'set them aside for a couple of days to allow the conditioner/oil to seep in + dry up a bit.

                      2nd, wore them with thinner socks, then gradually progressed to heavier weight once they started to open up.

                      http://3rdiconfess.tumblr.com

                      To a denimhead, the journey itself is the destination

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                      • BrownIconB
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                        I'm [desperately 🙂 ]trying to see if i can get this built …. if not @styleforum, then maybe through here 😉

                        Shameless Plug:
                        We're trying to get enough peeps on board this MTO Viberg Tan Bison Scout Boots. Pls pm "LA Guy" @styleforum if interested.

                        the mash-up:

                        A) **Tan Bison Scout Boot

                        Leather: tan bison
                        Model: Scout boot
                        Last: 110
                        Toecap: none, unstructured toe
                        Eyelets: 7 antique brass eyelets**
                        Sole: Double leather sole , natural

                        it seems there's not enough peeps who voted for the Tan Bison Scout who ACTUALLY put in the order. it'd be a shame to waste the opportunity to acquire a fab & unique build up such as this.

                        honestly, the 1 & only apprehension i have that's preventing me from pulling the trigger are the leather soles …. 'just could never get used to them. but, if they're EXACTLY like the soles on the 8" ENGINEER BLACK [Japanese] HORSEHIDE__ ie, Cat's Paw half-soles, i'm mosdef on board.

                        FOK said if we can "… scrounge up enough guys in week", we can make it for round 2. LET'S DO THIS PEEPS!!!

                        http://3rdiconfess.tumblr.com

                        To a denimhead, the journey itself is the destination

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                        • Spring Son of LightS
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                          Yea so after a 48 hour break I put them back on today and it was like we were meant to be. I am:

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                          • natN
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                            @ben2t:

                            Viberg sale!
                            http://www.barneys.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-BNY-Site/default/Search-Show?cgid=mens-shoes&prefn1=designer&prefv1=Viberg&pagetype=designer

                            Man, sizing on barneys confused me..
                            I wear "8" in 2030 last, dunno if its US or UK.
                            which size I should pick from this web sale?

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                            • MumblesM
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                              barneys list vibergs in us sizing so a viberg 8 is listed as a us 9 on barneys.

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                              • BrownIconB
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                                Loden Green Service Boots 2005 Last:

                                not much changed really … they're rotating with my other boots ***trees engaged

                                http://3rdiconfess.tumblr.com

                                To a denimhead, the journey itself is the destination

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                                • mclaincauseyM
                                  mclaincausey
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                                  Very happy for SSOL, and those greens are cool, sure to evo crazy, abrasions showing up brighter green.

                                  Think it, be it.

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                                  • SeulS
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                                    Man imagine wearing those under some (brown) ducks…  😘

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                                    • ChrisC
                                      Chris
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                                      Yeah, they look great with ducks.  The loden green is more versatile than you'd think.  As it ages, it goes more toward brown, which gives it some nice variations in tone.  Love mine.

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                                      • M
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                                        @BrownIcon:

                                        I'm [desperately 🙂 ]trying to see if i can get this built …. if not @styleforum, then maybe through here 😉

                                        Shameless Plug:
                                        We're trying to get enough peeps on board this MTO Viberg Tan Bison Scout Boots. Pls pm "LA Guy" @styleforum if interested.

                                        the mash-up:

                                        A) **Tan Bison Scout Boot

                                        Leather: tan bison
                                        Model: Scout boot
                                        Last: 110
                                        Toecap: none, unstructured toe
                                        Eyelets: 7 antique brass eyelets**
                                        Sole: Double leather sole , natural

                                        it seems there's not enough peeps who voted for the Tan Bison Scout who ACTUALLY put in the order. it'd be a shame to waste the opportunity to acquire a fab & unique build up such as this.

                                        honestly, the 1 & only apprehension i have that's preventing me from pulling the trigger are the leather soles …. 'just could never get used to them. but, if they're EXACTLY like the soles on the 8" ENGINEER BLACK [Japanese] HORSEHIDE__ ie, Cat's Paw half-soles, i'm mosdef on board.

                                        FOK said if we can "… scrounge up enough guys in week", we can make it for round 2. LET'S DO THIS PEEPS!!!

                                        haha. the left is actually a shot of my boot. Gorgeous leather. I cant stress that enough.

                                        IHSH-20 - blue

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                                        • BrownIconB
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                                          ^yeah, those Scouts were inspiring.

                                          ^^@Chris_ got some pix,  sir?!
                                          i noticed the inside heel/back stay are lightening a bit already due to abrasion … 'was thinking about how it will evolve down the line.  the leather is not dyed through,  so as it wears in on the high traffic/friction areas,  the surface color will gradually fade/slough off, revealing the undyed leather.

                                          for a self-proclaimed denimhead 😉 , that is an outstanding evo to look forward to.

                                          http://3rdiconfess.tumblr.com

                                          To a denimhead, the journey itself is the destination

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                                          • ChrisC
                                            Chris
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                                            I'll try to get something up in the next couple of days.  They're due for a bit of maintenance work, so I might do some before and after shots.

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