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    • NorthernVictoryN
      NorthernVictory
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      For all you folks that own Whites and Vibergs, how do they sizing compare?

      I have the IH04 Viberg in the 310 last, in between sizes, not sure if I should go a half size up or stay the same with Whites semi-dress.

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        @louisbosco check http://originaldrsole.tumblr.com out

        Cheers,
        David

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        • ChrisC
          Chris
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          I have/had two pairs of Viberg service boots on the 2030 last and two pairs of White's Semi-Dress on the Swing and standard lasts.  All size 10, all fit well.

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          • AnesthetistA
            Anesthetist
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            Wore these beauties today and had some fun in the snow. I had treated them a couple months ago with LP and the water just beads right up like a freshly waxed car.

            IG: bluehandsslim

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            • Megatron1505M
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              @NorthernVictory:

              For all you folks that own Whites and Vibergs, how do they sizing compare?

              I have the IH04 Viberg in the 310 last, in between sizes, not sure if I should go a half size up or stay the same with Whites semi-dress.

              @Chris:

              I have/had two pairs of Viberg service boots on the 2030 last and two pairs of White's Semi-Dress on the Swing and standard lasts.  All size 10, all fit well.

              Fully with Chris on this. Viborg use UK sizing which is one up from US, and White's size on the large side. My White's are a 10.5 and so are my Vibergs.

              Made in England, clothed in Japan, fed in America and drunk in Belgium !

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              • BluegrassB
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                @NorthernVictory:

                For all you folks that own Whites and Vibergs, how do they sizing compare?

                I have the IH04 Viberg in the 310 last, in between sizes, not sure if I should go a half size up or stay the same with Whites semi-dress.

                @NorthernVictory I go 1/2 size up on White's.  Viberg (2030, 2005, 2045) size 12, White's (SJ, SD) size 12.5D.

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                • louisboscoL
                  louisbosco
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                  @davito Cheers man, i will..

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

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                    I find Canadian makers typically run 1/2 size difference…though no experience with Viberg. Boulet, Sorel, Canada West I'm a 10.5. Whites, Chippewa, Olathe and many other US makers I'm an 11. Seems to be a consistent difference with the experiences I've had

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

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                    • hajdukH
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                      @NorthernVictory:

                      For all you folks that own Whites and Vibergs, how do they sizing compare?

                      I have the IH04 Viberg in the 310 last, in between sizes, not sure if I should go a half size up or stay the same with Whites semi-dress.

                      i own the IH04 tagged UK9D last 310 and White´s SJ tagged US9D.
                      believe or not, both feel absolutely same on my feet. i go with thick socks. both last are wide.
                      hope it helps a bit.
                      talk to @EastWest , Jamie. he owns some Viberg, i think. and he is Mister White´s Boots here in Europe 😉

                      "Ignorance, allied with power, is the most ferocious enemy justice can have" James Baldwin.

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                      • EastWestE
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                        Cheers @hajduk, I think 🙂

                        I've got Viberg 2030's and 2040's and take an 8-8.5 in the Semi Dress, I go with 8.5 in SD's mostly because I like the extra toe room and the arch supports the rest but and 8 fits like Viberg as Mega above.

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                          ElChingon7
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                          Added a 4th pair.  Just a few days over 4 weeks from order to door.  I was nervous about the color, but it turned out just like I was hoping.

                          Compared to the brown smooth and black, these are much softer.  I'll have them broken in by the weekend  😉

                          Custom White's Smoke Jumper:

                          • SKU: 400VLTT
                            Last: Standard
                            Toe Vamp Leather: Classic Brown
                            Upper (Shaft) Leather: Classic Brown
                            Height: 10"
                            Counter Leather: Classic Brown
                            Leather Liner: Cream
                            Toe Cap: Medallion Toe Cap
                            Toe Cap Leather Color: Classic Brown
                            Celastic Toe Box: Single Celastic Toe
                            Steel Toe: No Thanks
                            Hardware: Antique Eyes & Hooks
                            Top: Cut Top (standard)
                            Midsole: Single
                            Edge: Natural
                            Sole: Vibram 430
                            Lace Design: Plain Toe

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                          • BluegrassB
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                            Sweet!

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                              mowgli222
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                              @ElChingon7 Nice boots.. What kind of leather is classic brown? Is that CXL?

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                                ElChingon7
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                                When I spoke to Baker's I asked what the difference between Classic Brown and British Tan.  Basically the answer was that you'd be hard pressed to see the difference side by side.

                                I've always assumed they were the same.

                                To me it does seem CXL like, in that you can get the color to change by pressing a finger from the inside.  Hopefully it's not as scratch prone, as that's the what had me sell off my CXL boots.

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                                  mowgli222
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                                  Thank you. That is really a great shade of brown.. I also like how it is not as dark as the oil/smooth brown.

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                                  • Max PowerM
                                    Max Power
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                                    So, I'm thinking of finally getting me some White's. I want rough out Oxfords with Vibram sole, so I'm thinking of the bakers Oxfords (http://www.bakershoe.com/product/bakers-oxford-whites-boots). I know that sizing questions suck, but am unsure which size to get. I'm a US 10,5 in RW and 10 in Viberg (although the Hiker in 10 runs pretty small). Does anybody know wether the Oxford runs the same as the other Whites?

                                    @elclintor:

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

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                                      Max,
                                      I have lots of White's and also have the Oxfords you are interested in. I wear 12 in Viberg and a size 13 in White's. I am a 12 in Redwing's…they seem to fit huge. The oxfords are fantastic shoes. I recommend them with a soft toe...looks much better I think. The shape of the toe is very broad and clunky and the soft toe mitigates that some.
                                      Going up a half size from Viberg might work also but I like my shoes roomy for thick socks.

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                                        Also see if Baker's will make you a pair in horsehide. Nice leather for this shape.

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                                        • Max PowerM
                                          Max Power
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                                          Thanks for the reply, mate! I like them exactly because of the bulky toe - you know I dislike flat toes, that's why I love the 1950 Service boot so much. I need a comfy Oxford for hotter days when I don't want to sweat in boots, but they should look like boots, not too dressy.

                                          I think I'll size up 0,5 from my Viberg size (which would be my RW size then).

                                          Another question: I came across These two pairs - The one with red dog has another layer between the sole and the shoe, right? Would it make sense to get that or just look stupid on Oxfords? I kinda like the look on the high boots.
                                          As the Vibram sole might wear off pretty fast, the extra layer might help retain the "mad max" vibe that I like for a while.  🙂


                                          @elclintor:

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

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                                          • spitfiredealerS
                                            spitfiredealer
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                                            Always loved those boots

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