Viberg - January 2013 Special Orders

[demonito]

this is something in my mind

[thomasnunnally]

If some people want to work on a build with me, send me a PM, but I want something simple, all one color (brown), one type of leather, service boot, low profile (but not leather) sole.

Something sorta like this:

[jacoavlu]

Giles I apologize in advance if I missed something discussed elsewhere, but what's the advantage of ordering through you vs directly w viberg?

[Giles]

Nothing really, I take a little pain out of the equation and you get an IH/Viberg logo'd boot.  It matters not a jot to me whether you order direct or not, I make virtually nothing on the sale anyway…..

[joesaintjohn]

I think their new rule may make ordering through our favorite retailer virtually impossible…if two people can't hardly decide on where to eat dinner, how are 4 people supposed to decide on "custom" boots!

[Guest]

@joesaintjohn:

I think their new rule may make ordering through our favorite retailer virtually impossible…if two people can't hardly decide on where to eat dinner, how are 4 people supposed to decide on "custom" boots!

That's why I believe it would be better if there was a unanimous decision put forth on a singular model representative of the forum.  (I'd also like to see something similar put into action with a flannel and jean.)

[joesaintjohn]

Graeme, I really love this toe.

[Finn666]

thomas I kinda like your thinking

[Graeme]

@joesaintjohn:

Graeme, I really love this toe.

I know.

Current spec is for the square toe, but no Thinsulate lining. (If you're not hiking in subzero temperatures then I don't think it's needed.) But I'm open to debate.

As for ordering through Giles, for those of us in the EU it means that shipping, import duties and VAT will be handled collectively. I think that it might work out slightly cheaper than going direct.

[Friday]

^^ This and besides i know im in good hands and for the record I got mine ahead of schedule.

[ChuckDenim]

I have two favorites:
-Scout in full ice mocha cxl with a christy sole, same like the Superdenim modell

-Hiker or Pachena Bay in a dark brown leather (waxflesh or harness), Portland or another profile sole

[joesaintjohn]

^^
Chuck, me and Graeme are trying to get a wax flesh hiker/Portland sole combo going with a square toe. Hop on board!!!

[ChuckDenim]

What´s the difference in the fit between the normal and the square toebox?

[Graeme]

I'm not sure what the difference in fit is. My guess is that it'll add volume. And look more badass.

[Graeme]

Vibram do a bunch of ridiculous sole units that look like they were developed by Tonka.

Vibram Tacoma

Vibram Bighorn

Vibram Bifida (has side mouldings, which might preclude it from being used on a traditional boot)

Vibram Matayur

Vibram Sierra

Vibram Portland

[thomasnunnally]

Have received a message from jord666 with some interest in something similar.  I really want the above.  Brown wax flesh…Danite sole...maybe a cats paw....1940 service.

[Dirty Denim]

Seconded on ^^^^ or is it thirded

[gratefulmelon]

@jacoavlu:

Giles will they do an 8 inch pull on western for you? Previously I think they've done that exclusively for japan

I'd be up for this or even the regular 11" western boots.

[Chiba J.]

What's difference between the "western" and the "stallion"?

Edit: looks like the 11" western is the stallion, correct?

[joesaintjohn]

Graeme, I'm sure you've seen it, and I know it's the wrong sole, but Leffot has a harness leather hiker.

http://leffot.com/shop/viberg-66-hiker-brown-harness-leather/

PS here's an interesting expose on WaxFlesh:

http://horween.wordpress.com/2009/12/09/the-leather-that-has-3-names/