Viberg
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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.
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@Mizmazzle Very nice, proper commando sole. Fits the boots very well.
And it looks like the work was very well executed
And I'm with you regarding weight, in general I never seen to take notice of the weight of footwear. (Too used to heavy leather shoes/boots as this point I guess).
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@Mizmazzle really man those look amazing.
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@Mizmazzle You’ve convinced me to go this route when the time comes to resole my boots. Love the chunkyness!
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@Denman-John I’m taking them out backpacking this weekend. I’ll check back in on their performance. But I agree. The new sole balances out the profile of the boot so much better now.
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Hot day today so the slippers get the call.
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