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    • Max PowerM
      Max Power
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      No. But its awesome. Very light and roomy.

      @elclintor:

      > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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      • mclaincauseyM
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        I just tighten the shit out of mine. I haven't taken them to the trail and will need more tension in the lacing then.

        Think it, be it.

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        • Max PowerM
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          Exactly my feeling. But this should be easy to deal with, I might try Red Wing laces or just look for red laces by Manufacturers like Meindl or Hanwag. These should do the trick.

          As nobody posted pictures with the leather laces yet:






          I never owned leather laces before - can I expect them to last? I wouldn't want them to rip in the mountains, and that's where these boots will be going.

          @elclintor:

          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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          • J
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            For what it's worth, which isn't much, I use leather laces everywhere I can and rarely see problems. They will stretch over their lifetime, and eventually will break. However I have a pair that have been in use for a decade, that I treat like any other leather. To me, they don't seem to bite your foot like nylon or cotton. I wouldn't suggest pulling on them with great force, but to get around and hike in, I would still prefer the leather.

            Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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            • Max PowerM
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              Thanks for the reply. As the red ones were a bit stretchy, I think I'll try leather. They shouldn't crack too soon and I have tons of different leather conditioner. But on these boots, I need to pull with great force, so I just ordered the Meindl Superperfekt red laces on top. This should be enough for decades.

              @elclintor:

              > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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              • J
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                When I say great force, I mean GREAT force. I keep mine tight, and they handle flex well without over stretching. Maybe try them around town before your trip, if they survive the daily, then I wouldn't hesitate to take them hunting, hiking, or anything else one might do in that boot.

                Bourbon: because living in Kentucky just makes you want to drink

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                • Finn666F
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                  i somehow was afraid to rip the leather laces when pulling to strong/thight, so I went back to the red laces rather fast!

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                  • FridayF
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                    I don't know how thick the hiker leather laces are, but mine on the service boots ripped while tightening during a walk. Luckily it's long enough. Anyway, I might condition it a bit with waxes hoping that it'll help moisten and maybe last longer.

                    Congrats on that boots MaxP!! Enjoy

                    Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                    ~Shinici Haraki~

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                    • GilesG
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                      I don't use leather laces on anything that may leave me up shit creek without a paddle miles from home if it busts (which it will - and with much less notice than a nylon lace).

                      "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                      • derivative666D
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                        ^G is correct to not use leather laces on your hikers. Max like yourself I am a big time hiker and leather laces will fail on you when you least expect it.

                        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                        • Max PowerM
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                          Ok, thanks again for the feedback. I see, I was right to order Meindl laces.

                          @elclintor:

                          > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                          • Max PowerM
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                            Today. They're getting comfy.

                            @elclintor:

                            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                            • derivative666D
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                              Great news how many wears?

                              "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                              • Finn666F
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                                how are the new laces mate?

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                                • Max PowerM
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                                  It was their first wear for more than just a few minutes around the house. (As I said, I need them broken in in six weeks). We were out 5-6 hours and they softened up noticeable. Just the outer toes had some pressure, but no blatter or the like. I ordered Red Wing leather laces and ripped them at the second wear. Now I use the Meindl laces - a bit less flexible and really great built. I'll stick with those.

                                  @elclintor:

                                  > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                  • CutlasshoundC
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                                    Agree with the others I wouldn't use leather ones personally. Had a few fail on me in the past! Plus I really like the contrast between the red and brown

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                                    I ain't got time to bleed.

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                                    • Max PowerM
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                                      Hey Guys,

                                      quick but huge update from my hiking trip. The Vibergs are doing a perfect job - they fit perfect now and are by far the best hiking shoes I ever had in all possible ways.

                                      I'm really surprised that I'm still able to do the big tours and my girlfriend as well. Bad thing: I want to move back to the alps so bad, it breaks my heart.

                                      See you again soon!

                                      @elclintor:

                                      > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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                                      • derivative666D
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                                        Unreal photos, now I wanna move there as well. Please keep'em coming.

                                        "honorable mention to the bearded giant aka derivative666 for being a stand up dude & not changing with the seasons since i've been around these parts" Monday

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                                        • GilesG
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                                          Brilliant, brilliant pics Max…..

                                          "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                                          • Max PowerM
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                                            Thank you. Still here for one week, so I'll keep spamming…zipping my pine brandy on the balcony now. Cheers 🙂

                                            @elclintor:

                                            > I don't care what people say.. The Max Power way is the right way…

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