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    The IHF/Viberg Hiker

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    • Max PowerM
      Max Power
      Raw and Unwashed
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      Last update for a while…we're leaving tomorrow. But we had a great time. Thanks for all the nice comments.

      @elclintor:

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

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      • K
        knocksteaady-live
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        did this ever MTO get into fruition? I would be in for a pair.

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        • GilesG
          Giles
          IHUK Crew
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          It has been and gone I am afraid.  What size are you looking for?  I'm looking to move mine on, as I have a "few pairs" of Wesco inbound….

          "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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          • hajdukH
            hajduk
            啓蒙家
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            Family camping&fishing tour this week-end.
            Good times&vibes…
            704 and Viberg.

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

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            • derivative666D
              derivative666
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              They look right at home

              "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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              • hajdukH
                hajduk
                啓蒙家
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                We can say it 🙂

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

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                • T
                  twin
                  見習いボス
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                  Liking those IHF/Viberg Hikers.

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                  • Max PowerM
                    Max Power
                    Raw and Unwashed
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                    @elclintor:

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

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                    • Max PowerM
                      Max Power
                      Raw and Unwashed
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                      Still love these - they are super comfy now.


                      @elclintor:

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

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                      • seanoconoS
                        seanocono
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                        @Max:

                        Thank you! I have mixed feelings about them. They are super heavyconstructed and feel like they'll last forever. I should have sized up or gone for an E width, so I had blisters the first times I wore them. This is over now and they begin to feel really good on the feet. The only current problem is, that the metalpleats caused blisters on the toes of both feet. But we were walking almost 9 hours and it's been the third day of wearing them. RO is perfect, just brush the dirt away and they look awesome again.

                        Thanks for the reply, Flo, and I apologize for my delayed response. I'm glad you are enjoying them. I love them, and consider myself lucky to have them every time I hike. I went with an E width, and am definitely glad I did. They fit exactly how I prefer.

                        You're right that the RO is perfect. I've included a pic of mine after a couple heavy dubs, with countless miles in between each treatment (and since the last treatment). I think they look great for utility boots – and the treatment is useful for the soggy conditions I sometimes hike in -- but I would definitely keep the rough out "as-is" for my next pair of everyday, service-type boots.

                        Thanks, again, and I'm wishing you a speedy recovery.

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                        • Max PowerM
                          Max Power
                          Raw and Unwashed
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                          Hiking

                          @elclintor:

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

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                          • T
                            twin
                            見習いボス
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                            That's some serious hiking @Max Power

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                            • Max PowerM
                              Max Power
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                              Still my favourite hiking boot

                              @elclintor:

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

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                              • AppfaffA
                                Appfaff
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                                Always loved these… great work max

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                                • Max PowerM
                                  Max Power
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                                  Thanks mate. Theyre very comfy and warm in winter, perfect for a long day outside

                                  @elclintor:

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

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                                  • marlinM
                                    marlin
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                                    Could you proud hiker owner help me please out with a couple questions?

                                    I've find it difficult to judge the sizing since I have never had Viberg's so far. My normal Red Wing's size, with thin black standard socks, is between 9 and 9,5US. I'll wear the IHWE-Build 5 in 9US and the RMC Field Shoe in 8 which is more like UK sizing. None of the above are roomy enough for some medium thick hiking socks.

                                    The next thing I was wondering is the Thinsulate. Is it not to warm or even sweaty while hiking in summer with medium thick socks. How about the breathability? And if they once wet, they probably take a long time to dry?

                                    As far I know they are like UK sizing right?

                                    I could buy a pair in 9,5E and one in 9D.

                                    Thanks Guys!

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                                    • hajdukH
                                      hajduk
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                                      I can help! 😉
                                      I went UK9D. Mine are for sure on the large size. The D with Viberg=E with RW. These are build as tanks! So thick socks has to be! + wool insole 4mm. My call. I am US9,5D with the RW moc toe. US9,5 with engineers from RMC & TMC. And UK8,5D with Viberg engineers & last 310. They breath well. And yes take some hours to dry. Wools socks close the problem. This rought out fabrc  is something! My guess is the 9D for you 😉 good luck man!

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

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                                      • marlinM
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                                        Cool @hajduk…thanks for your feedback!

                                        Just to be sure hajduk, you wear, a RW Moc Toe US9,5 with thin socks, and your hiker in 9D with thick wool socks + a 4mm wool insole on top of the original ones and he is still on the large size? But you are able to adjust the boot with the laces that he feels just right, even for a couple hours in mixed rough terrain, right?

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                                        • hajdukH
                                          hajduk
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                                          Moc Toe with thick socks.
                                          Yes insole on the top of the original ones and it fits perfect.  yes, able to adjust the boots with the laces to get the right feel. Specially with the red laces. The leather ones are nice but not practical to adjust correctly the boots around the ankles 😉
                                          I think it was also ok to go with a uk8,5d. But i use these a lot in winter time here in Norway. -17c. this morning…✌️

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

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                                          • marlinM
                                            marlin
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                                            @hajduk, thanks again this is really very helpful for me, but it's not what I was hoping for! 😉

                                            I'am certain now that the hiker in UK9 is just a tad to big for me, because I wanted to wear him at spring, summer and autum.

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