Viberg

[Giles]

I can't concentrate on the beauty of a boots uppers when I'm wincing at the Christy…..

[mclaincausey]

I've had the same thing happen a lot. Unfortunately cap toes have the same effect on me.

[Giles]

@mclaincausey:

I've had the same thing happen a lot. Unfortunately cap toes have the same effect on me.

Now you talk about it - notice how I have never enthused over a pair of cap toed boots/shoes….An unnecessary affectation imo....

[mclaincausey]

Right. And it and Christy are classic, so I feel weird about this hangup. The other night I was looking at some old us marines boots with the cap toe.

I mind a full brogue less for some reason. No explanation.

[Giles]

My irrationality is irrational, but then that is probably true of most of the posters/posts in this thread….

[Aetas]

Hi ,
talking about toe caps, I remembered the new Country Derby BWF.
Like that boot very much!
But can anyone explain me, what a Faux Toe Cap is?

[Jordan23]

Not a real toe cap. Just a seam which creates the impression of beeing one.

Enjoy ya addiction!

[Giles]

It is not actually an extra layer of leather.  It is a row or two of stitches at the toe, to make it look like a toe cap has been stitched on….
Edit - Andi beat me to it

[Chris]

And it looks stupid.  And this is coming from someone who likes toe caps on boots.

[jdl1279]

Pointless, it doesn't even look right to me. The missing punches of the cap make it obvious it's just a stitch. Why does this exist? If it's your thing have at it, but it just seems like a waste

[Aetas]

Thanks,
360 degree vamp for increased waterproofing and then they stitch the toe?
Still like the boot, but that seam is senseless.

[Friday]

if you like them then go for it man.. good luck.

[demonito]

Monday what size are those?

Thelost-found
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[madmonday]

@Seul:

What kind of resole you thinking?

thinking something along these lines for my black pair:

Original Chippewa" 6" Service Boot if anyone can find these in a US 8 I'll give you my Black Viberg's
bottom of sole

& hellboy they are a UK 7.5, style is 1950

[seawolf]

Best socks ever for engineer boots. Stay up all day. http://www.techsox.com

[seawolf]

The faux cap has historical roots. It was a measure to save leather and achieve (almost) the same look.

[Finn666]

damn mickey, those chippewa's are dope… (already searching for'em!)
and great idea for a resole, should look ace!

[seanocono]

Dudes, love those Chippewas, too. Why don't we do one in a Viberg build? We already have three.

[madmonday]

sorry, but i'm not in.  can't commit to any "new" boots for the year, my stock room is a bit crazy at the moment 

[Scottystyles]

Looking at flogging my UK 9 Boondockers. I totally still love the style, but these are 110 last and just a little too big/wide for me. PM me if anyone's keen. $500 incl shipping anywhere.. I'm just too in love with the 2045 last Viberg boots to justify hanging on to them.