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    derivative666
    Joined: 30 Jan 2011

    They are not the same boot. I do not remember the original owner

    "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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      mclaincausey
      見習いボス
      Joined: 12 Apr 2013

      IMO taking height off the heel ruined the profile and it looked uncomfortable to me. Also hate Dainite and didn't think it made sense with the boot. I do like SSOL though, wonder where he went.

      Think it, be it.

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        Giles
        IHUK Crew
        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

        On a properly lasted boot/shoe, taking height off (or adding height on) the heel fucks the whole balance of the boot, not just visual balance, but weight distribution between heel and ball of foot.  It should not be done…

        "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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          mclaincausey
          見習いボス
          Joined: 12 Apr 2013

          Exactly, it was apparent in the pictures that that was the case.

          Think it, be it.

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            Finn666
            Joined: 20 Jan 2011

            @urbanwoodsman:

            There's a pair of the IHVB-03 on eBay right now. Otherwise, you might just have to get boondockers or something similar from Viberg.

            def. go the viberg route if you can mate! @grandmasterben

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              Spring Son of Light
              Joined: 30 Apr 2013

              @mclaincausey:

              IMO taking height off the heel ruined the profile and it looked uncomfortable to me. Also hate Dainite and didn't think it made sense with the boot. I do like SSOL though, wonder where he went.

              I@mclaincausey:

              IMO taking height off the heel ruined the profile and it looked uncomfortable to me. Also hate Dainite and didn't think it made sense with the boot. I do like SSOL though, wonder where he went.

              I'm around 🙂 just busy and having kids and shit.

              In my defense, all you naysayers know not what you speak. Like dainite or not, the copper task boot was infinitely more comfortable with the lower heel. Not to pick a fight G, but plenty of 8 inch boots have heels like the one I had put on, I don't think it messed with the weight distribution at all; in fact, having worn worn them I can testify that it didn't. I only sold them to go on to other Vibergs I was obsessing over more. Like these for instance:

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                derivative666
                Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                You guys could learn a thing or two from Spring the dude as bought and sold more pair of Viberg's then 95% of the forum. Plus he is a great guy.

                "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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                  Spring Son of Light
                  Joined: 30 Apr 2013

                  More pron:

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                    Giles
                    IHUK Crew
                    Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                    A properly lasted  boot will have a completely different last for different heel heights.  It will keep the overall profile of the boot but will distribute the weight correctly as the heel height changes.  If you mess with the heel height you mess with the weight distribution.

                    So for instance an 8"  9.5 E Boss with a normal height heel will be built on a different last than an 8"  9.5 E with a lowered heel.  I don't actually know what Viberg do, but Wesco have a different last for every last type/size/heel height.

                    The height of the boot has nothing to do with the appropriate heel height.

                    It sounds like that your mods worked for you, which is brilliant.  But messing with heel height sounds simple, but you are interfering with what decades of expertise has determined is the best solution.  Personally, I would not risk it.

                    But hey, I would not change the profile of a pair of jeans that someone had spent years perfecting either….

                    "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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                      Bluegrass
                      Joined: 25 Jan 2013

                      @Spring:

                      More pron:

                      Oh that is nasty stuff!  Is that the reverse kudu??  Oh my.

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                        summ3rhays
                        Joined: 28 Nov 2012

                        How can anyone hate Dainite.  Those soles kick ass.  No slip on mine and they are still going strong after 18 months of heavy use.  I'm not even half way to a heal replacement.

                        IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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                          mclaincausey
                          見習いボス
                          Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                          They look like golf spikes, accrue crud because the treads aren't designed well, and most importantly are worthless on snow and ice.

                          Think it, be it.

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                            summ3rhays
                            Joined: 28 Nov 2012

                            Everything is worthless on ice.  I'll give you the snow, but I would say the tread pattern is more practical for a greater part of the year than a clunky sole.  Granted I don't have a ton of experience with a variety of soles, but Dainite check all the boxes for me.

                            IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

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                              mclaincausey
                              見習いボス
                              Joined: 12 Apr 2013

                              Well, here's where I disagree. On the same slim profile as the Dainite you can have a non-lugged tread pattern that performs a little better on ice and naturally forces out crud and is easier to clean.

                              Think it, be it.

                              last edited by 21 Nov 2014, 22:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Spring Son of Light
                                Joined: 30 Apr 2013

                                I made that modification in close coordination with Guy and Morgan. They would never have agreed if it would have somehow been detrimental to the boot design. But hey, who knows! All I know is, Viberg is the tits.

                                last edited by 21 Nov 2014, 23:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Chris
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                                  @summ3rhays:

                                  How can anyone hate Dainite.  Those soles kick ass.  No slip on mine and they are still going strong after 18 months of heavy use.  I'm not even half way to a heal replacement.

                                  All I know is that mine slid around like crazy on anything wet- tile, wood, rubber coated steel, concrete, etc.  One of the main reasons I sold that pair of Vibergs.  CXL leather was another.

                                  My commando soled Vibergs are awesome, however.

                                  last edited by 21 Nov 2014, 23:31 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    louisbosco
                                    啓蒙家
                                    Joined: 21 Feb 2013

                                    @summ3rhays:

                                    How can anyone hate Dainite.  Those soles kick ass.  No slip on mine and they are still going strong after 18 months of heavy use.  I'm not even half way to a heal replacement.

                                    my experience on dainite is a rather slippery one. just like what @Chris said..

                                    "Loyalty is a two way street. If i'm asking for it from you, then you're getting it from me."

                                    • Harvey Specter
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                                      derivative666
                                      Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                                      I for one like the dainite sole and I love CXL. I have come to realize over the years that it is ridiculous for me to have post apocalyptic boots. I work in an office. I am not a lumberjack, carpenter, biker, steelworker or poser. When I am around the woods or on the trail I have Viberg hiking boots.

                                      "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

                                      last edited by 22 Nov 2014, 15:40 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined: 22 Sept 2009

                                        Personal preferences of course, but I prefer the Vibram 430

                                        and Vibram 269

                                        over the Dainite…

                                        "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

                                        last edited by 22 Nov 2014, 15:58 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          derivative666
                                          Joined: 30 Jan 2011

                                          Completely agree on the 430 and when I resole will probably go that route but for now Dainite is working well for me.

                                          "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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