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[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.

[flannel slut]

@init616 I came here with the same response to @FlavourFade… great post comparison on the 2030 to 2040. I too have a wider foot than the other and find width to be the dealbreaker for me and footwear. My feet always thank me when I am wearing my 2040s over 2030s.

The difference is more noticeable but still similar IMO when it comes to comparing the Lofgren 110 and 120 last. The chunkier boots from Lofgren: Donkey Punchers, steel gang and combat boots, is built on their 120 last -much more room in the toe box. Lofgrens sleeker line: the Chelsea, engineer boots etc is built on the 110 last.

[FlavourFade]

@flannel-slut @mclaincausey @Mizmazzle right now I am leaning towards lofgren since I like the look much more... The munsoon last of their M43 could do the trick since I only need a bit more width sideways and not above my toes. I did not find any available Viberg models that look as cool as the Lofgrens to me tbh. I ordered the last available pair of M43 in my size after reading a lot about these. But I am still interested in Viberg und will check if the Lofgrens fit first anyway. Will let you know