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    • BroarkB
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      @Graeme:

      I think that a lot of the stitchdown vs Goodyear argument is down to Styleforum disappearing up their own posteriors.

      Figured this is what it really amounted to.
      I only own two pairs of nice boots and they're both GYW'd Alden, no real issues myself. ::)

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      • Sugar MountainS
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        Yeah, the Viberg stitch-down vs. GYW argument makes for a lot of boring reading. People are struggling to accept it because really it's being done to achieve greater productivity and output as the brand grows. Many would rather that the company stays as it has done over the past five years and remains our little secret. That said, I do love the traditional style of a Northwestern work boot.

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        • FinksterF
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          @Devastitis:

          Nice boots! … can't await my new ones

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            Thanks everyone!  I don't think I would have known mine were goodyear welt until someone pointed out that the store I bought them from has the goodyear version, compared to the stitchdown that is sold from Berg.com.  As long as it doesn't affect longevity and quality, I honestly couldn't really care.  But if I had to pick one or the other, I'd probably go stitchdown as that's classic Viberg.

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            • mikebarhootM
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              Like you say. With 30pr in rotation. Shouldnt matter.

              Thats a great looking boot.

              So @Broark, that wat you ordered?  Yes, i could read back to see but driving atm.

              🙂

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              • BroarkB
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                Yup Mike, my boondockers should be here today actually so I'll be posting pictures and thoughts later!

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                • Cold SummerC
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                  The GYW vs. Stitchdown debate is a bunch of pretentious cork-sniffing. I love my GYW Vibergs and actually like how the welt contrasts against the Color 8 CXL. If I bought another pair I'd probably go stitchdown though for variety's sake.

                  I feel like I've read that GYW has better longevity because stitchdown construction can lead to tearing in the resoling process, but I can't remember for sure.

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                  • BroarkB
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                    And here they are! I'm very happy with these boots, I ended up ordering an 11.5 in the 2045 boondockers (half a size down from by brannock size) and they feel really nice. There's a little bit of extra room in the toes but my feet aren't slipping around or anything like that. Really nice presentation with the packaging and the way they were shipped. The first thing I noticed about these was how nice they smelled coming out of the box.  😉
                    Ordered on 5/25, received today 6/1. Slight delay due to the holiday but no complaints. These definitely feel more like a workboot compared to the other nice boots I have (two pairs of Aldens) and just more rugged all around. I can tell the raw cord sole is going to take some breaking in, it's quite stiff initially.
                    I can tell this won't be my last pair of Viberg boots, now the only question that remains is which laces should I use?  😘







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                    • organisysO
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                      Great score! Look awesome!

                      Pride of Japan :-)

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                      • BroarkB
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                        Thanks @organisys I think they are even nicer than I imagined they would be!

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                        • FinksterF
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                          You can't go wrong with Boondockers  🙂  …  epic footwear

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                          • mikebarhootM
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                            Great. Thanks for the GAW. 🙂

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                            • BroarkB
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                              Thanks for the kind words guys, I wore them today for the first time. About 8 hours or so on my feet and didn't really feel any discomfort while breaking them in. Looking forward to wearing these daily!

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                              • FinksterF
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                                New pair of Vibergs waiting in the local post office

                                jittery & greedy  😎

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                                • D
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                                  @Finkster:

                                  New pair of Vibergs waiting in the local post office

                                  jittery & greedy  😎

                                  Pics!  Which ones did you grab?

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                                    Great boondockers guys, very nice

                                    Cheers,
                                    David

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                                    • FinksterF
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                                      @Devastitis:

                                      @Finkster:

                                      New pair of Vibergs waiting in the local post office

                                      jittery & greedy  😎

                                      Pics!  Which ones did you grab?

                                      Service Boots in snuff suede with sand 2060 Vibram sole  😘

                                      • Snuff Suede (Charles Stead Tannery)
                                      • Sand 2060 Sole
                                      • Brown Thread
                                      • 1035 Last
                                      • Vintage Brass Eyelets
                                      • Natural Midsole
                                      • Partially Structured Toe Box
                                      • Made in Canada

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                                      • BroarkB
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                                        Good stuff, the 1035 last looks nice.
                                        I like most Viberg boots outside the 2030 last which is too dainty for me.
                                        I like that brown color, too bad they don't make half sizes!

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                                        • FinksterF
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                                          @Broark:

                                          Good stuff, the 1035 last looks nice.
                                          I like most Viberg boots outside the 2030 last which is too dainty for me.
                                          I like that brown color, too bad they don't make half sizes!

                                          My boots are 9,5

                                          http://www.superdenim.com/brands/viberg-boots/viberg-service-boot-snuff-suede-sand-2060-sole.html

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                                          • BroarkB
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                                            I guess I mean more specifically an 11.5, they seem to stop at 11.
                                            That being said I don't need any more boots for some time, plus my buddy is going to stop by the Viberg sample sale this weekend and might be able to get me a few pairs.

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