Viberg
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I’ve put some serious wilderness miles on these boots in the last year or so that I’ve had them. Other than a fairly steep break in on the most rugged of terrain, I’ve loved them…except the shite “commando” sole on them. The spacing on the lugs are such that pebbles and snow pack and mud just build up and make those conditions awful to hike/ walk in. Plus, the lug doesn’t go all the way out to the edge of the sole and causes a bit of roll off on rocky terrain that can and has led to some ankle roll.
Today I sent them off to Unsung to have a Vibram 100 put on them. My favorite all terrain sole! Have a big fishing trip planned for next Friday. Dude says he thinks they might be able to have em back to me in time!! Fingers crossed!!!
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@Mizmazzle that’s awesome, glad you finally did it. They’re going to be perfect when you get them back. What is the wait time on the resole?
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@ZackB they say it’s a one week turnaround once they receive them (and your scheduled appointment time has arrived.)
I told him about my trip and he said he could make it happen. I won’t be mad if it doesn’t happen, but I will be STOKED if it does!!In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...
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@Mizmazzle hell yeah man, that is super quick. Hopefully you get them before your trip.
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Viberg X Division Road British Tan Cypress. In 2020 Last which is a dressier shape and has a slimmer toe box. Excellent pull up leather; so waxy and oily.
IG: @stitchdown.shell
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@stitchdown-shell Very nice!
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@stitchdown-shell Just bought my 1st pair (2030) - the feel of the leather is great but the smell... that is something else.
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@stitchdown-shell Just bought my 1st pair (2030) - the feel of the leather is great but the smell... that is something else.
Congrats on your pair! What leather did you go with? Love the smell of fresh leather.
@JunkPants said in Viberg:
@stitchdown-shell Very nice!
Thank you very much.
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@stitchdown-shell 2030 Service Boot with Brown CXL..... Need more
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@Mizmazzle said in Viberg:
@ZackB they say it’s a one week turnaround once they receive them (and your scheduled appointment time has arrived.)
I told him about my trip and he said he could make it happen. I won’t be mad if it doesn’t happen, but I will be STOKED if it does!!I went to Viberg a couple of summers ago. Very hospitable folks there and it was great to visit the place where all the magic happens!
We took one of the small single engine charter planes from Vancouver to the island. It’s well worth it!
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@will6er Classic! I've had a pair for a few years and they're holding up great
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@ZackB well worth the trip! There’s a lot to do on the island as well!
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@Mizmazzle Love those boots of yours. I agree that the Commando sole isn’t ideal, but I’ll probably keep them on until they wear down. Traction wise I found them great while trekking in Nepal - many rock “staircases” along with dirt paths in mostly dry conditions. They definitely don’t like mud and try to avoid it for the most part, but sometimes shit happens. They do pick up pebbles in the tread but doesn’t bug me until I can hear/feel them. I just pick it out and move on. The boots are so comfortable and I can wear them all day with no problem. I’ll probably go the same route as you are when it comes time to resole them. When I know I’ll be going out in ugly conditions, I grab my Redwings with a heavy lug sole and forget about it. Looking forward to seeing pictures once back from the cobbler!
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@Denman-John thanks dude. I’m stoked to get the beefier sole on them. I too have some red wings I put a Vibram 100 on and they are unstoppable. So having that sole on these boots…should be unstoppable.
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@Mizmazzle They look great ~ let us know how they feel and if you notice any weight difference.
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@Denman-John they seem a bit heavier but not by a lot. Course they were heavy from the jump. But I honestly don’t even notice the weight when I’m hiking.
