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[Mizmazzle]

@Karol thanks dude. Yes I’m looking at the HNW last Overlanders myself. Want room to be able to wear thicker socks for winter hiking as well. Do you find the sizing to be much different between the 55 last and the HNW?

[Dmart]

@mclaincausey They look great!

[Karol]

@Mizmazzle I have not noticed the difference between 55 and the HNW. Regarding the extra space, my thing is to size the boot for a thick sock, and put a woolen felt insert when I fancy to wear the boots with a thinner sock.
I just seen that Nicks has released video about lasts and sizing. Take a look, maybe it will be helpful.

[FlavourFade]

Hi everyone, with getting older I have to face the fact that my feet change and I realised that in most of my boots the toes of my right food do not have enough width. I only wear Red Wing right now and have had nothing else besides a pair of indys a couple years ago. I am thinking of selling my RW except one pair that fits good and getting one or two new pairs. What can you recommend for a guy with slim heels, low instep and wide forefoot?

PS: here in Germany we do not have a bunch of widths to choose from, it's mostly all d for Red Wing...

[tody]

@FlavourFade Viberg Service Boots with the 2030 last come in an E width.

[FlavourFade]

Thanks @tody I will look into that

[Mizmazzle]

@FlavourFade I find Viberg 310 last to be incredibly comfortable. Wide, tall toe box. The ankle and heel sits nicely comfortable for me. I’m a 9D in all my Red Wings. The 310 comes in an E and I rather enjoy the added width.

[FlavourFade]

Thanks @Mizmazzle ! I think maybe something with a munsoon last could be also good. I need a snug fit (and cand stand heelslip) but with more room for my toes.

[init616]

@FlavourFade I seem to have similar foot shape to yours.
Low instep but with toes being rather wide and actually 'tall' if that makes sense, with humble heel.

I am finding viberg's 2040 last very comfortable.
Here's 2040 next to 2030, both in the same size: 10.5E

[init616]

[cityofdelusion]

@FlavourFade

For "expensive" and high quality shoes and boots with the Munson (or inspired) last, consider the following options:

• White's boots (Swing last)
• Nick's boots (Thurman last)
• John Lofgren boots (M-43 last)

For "cheaper" and less quality shoes and boots with the Munson (or inspired) last, consider the following options:

• Birkenstock (Normal footbed)
• GEA Waldviertler (respectively, G or H width)

[FlavourFade]

Thanks @init616 and @cityofdelusion !

[mclaincausey]

As much as I love my engineers, service boots, smokejumpers, cowboy boots, and hikers, I am starting to think my platonic ideal for an everyday boot is the whole-cut Chelsea in some form of hardy, water resistant leather. Stick your toes in it and pull the tab and you’re ready to roll, and it still looks like a boot coming out of the hem.

That said, today’s boots:

[Hajduk 0]

I finally got to my first viberg boots and it dark rubber Essex last 2030
It is an understatement to say that I impressed with the quality, comfort and beauty
Size 11 viberg
To compares I m 11.5 D US size in red wing Iron ranger and size 12 in almost sneakers

[goosehd]

@mclaincausey My Viberg Chelsea boots are worn more than any other pair for the reasons you stated. Easy on, easy off, and pretty damn comfortable while still looking great.

[mclaincausey]

Yeah they’re the best. Eyeing the black version of my exact build now.

[Mizmazzle]

@Hajduk-0 I got my first vibergs for Christmas. Same as you, really impressed with everything about them. Yours are quite nice!!

[Hajduk 0]

@Mizmazzle
I just gave them a conditioner, it's noticeable that the leather is dry so they're even better .
What did you have before Viberg?

[Mizmazzle]

@Hajduk-0 well, I’ve had Red Wings, Wescos, Lofgrens…now Vibergs. The Lofgrens have impeccable finishing. But honestly, the Vibergs kinda combine the rugged chunky build of a wesco with damn near the finishing level of a Lofgren. My sample size is small. But that’s been my experience.

[mclaincausey]

Viberg is my favorite heritage maker.

I love my Lofgrens but feel like they’re overpriced relative to Viberg. For example, their Chelsea isn’t whole cut (has a side seam), uses the same last they’ve used on I think almost all their boots (it’s a good last but it just feels like they’re cutting corners—why is it also used on the lace-up Donkey Puncher?), is made out of CXL (which is fine, but no CF Stead), and costs a bit more than my Viberg version. The materials and construction don’t justify that IMO.