Viberg

[Dstauffer]

After a year of wear, got around to treating these. Really happy with how it turned out, it's almost like I got a new pair of boots.

I liked the original roughout look, but really like how they look now. Excited to see how they evolve from here.

Bottom pic is the the stock photo from Viberg as I never took an original pic of these boots.

[Dishelveled]

@dstauffer
I like the look too.  What did you treat them with?

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[Dstauffer]

I used a treatment made by Baker's boots, I am sure its identical to any number of standard leather treatments. I did two coats on this pair.

[Dishelveled]

Copy that. Thanks, man!

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[Qinhan]

My new (and first) pair of Vibergs.  Scout Boots in Grey Calico from Division Road.  I suspect that they won't be my last pair of Viberg.  They feel pretty amazing.

[Seul]

Sick…

[Dishelveled]

Great score; Really cool make up!

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[Qinhan]

Thanks @Seul  and @Dishelveled

They're made with a 'nude' or untreated leather that will pick up lots of patina and darken with wear.

[Dstauffer]

Just copped a pair of Viberg Bison 310s off ebay.

I did a little research on the leather, but did not find a ton about it. Anyone have any experience they would like to share about bison leather?

[mikebarhoot]

Very cool score.  You're gonna love the Bison. I'll provide more detail when not responding from phone. At least my $0.02.

They black or chocolate?

[Dstauffer]

@mikebarhoot Thank you very much. I would welcome any and all feedback on this leather as I have no experience, but love the viberg 310s.

the seller said these are a very dark brown (chocolate I guess). In my research of Viberg bison boots, I found that they start out black or almost black and then fad to a dark brown.

Looking forward to your comments!

[BloodnThunder]

@Dstauffer I have the Viberg Hikers in Bison.  Mine are a much lighter shade of brown but as far as the leather goes I love it.  It feels more supple to me than steerhide.  The size of the grain is also a really nice change from cow or horse as well.  It could have just been my pair but there is a distinct difference in smell between the bison and my other boots.  The few shots I have seen of darker dyed bison boots do appear to hold their color fairly well and the fading is nice and subtle.  Definitely a good boot to have in rotation.

[tod]

@Max:

Thanks to all who adviced me on White's, but I decided to get these. Black Wax Flesh is so awesome…

Thanks to Vater & Sohn and Sascha for making them.

Hey, curious how these have worn in. Any new pics..?  Thanks!

[Max Power]

@tod

I have some Pictures with some wear, not the current state but the best I can do right now:

The black wax gives way to pretty light Brown, which Looks good somehow, but then also makes the shoes look untidy. That's why I treated them with some Mustang Paste from time to time to keep them darker.

[tod]

^ @Max Power Very good, thanks!

[pillowPANTS]

Black rough out short shifts today

[BrownIcon]

2-tone lace-to-toe:

[madmonday]

beauties.

great example of rugged & smooth as heck at the same time.

where is that make up from?

*roping on the denim isn't bad either

[BrownIcon]

@madmonday tnx … Got 'em from the recent sample sale.  Tried to google the make-up, but yielded zilch.

Quality seemed prod'n to me, but not so sure since I'm no expert ;).
The last shape & feel, I assumed was on the 110 as I have a pair to compare. But, as I've worn them a few times, they feel/wear more like an actual workboots__ e.g., White Semidress w/noticeable arch support, unlike my Bison Chukka.

::) Shudda asked Guy or Frank for the deets.

[Max Power]

@tod I found more recent pictures along with my ih-v 04 bot