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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)
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Thanks @init616 and @cityofdelusion !
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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:
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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
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@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.
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Yeah they’re the best. Eyeing the black version of my exact build now.
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@Mizmazzle
I just gave them a conditioner, it's noticeable that the leather is dry so they're even better .
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@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.
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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.
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@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.
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@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
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@FlavourFade excellent choice. Love the look of these as well and the monsun last is very forgiving.
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@flannel-slut thanks, I am looking forward to trying them on... I read that they are similar to alden trubalance which I had and they felt very comfy. Sold only because I did not wear a lot of boots back then
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Can't wait to have them in my hands! KustomKraft engineers MTM.
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@spaniarddh holy shit you win
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As these boots show character after only three days of wearing, I must admit intensive wearing
I'm in Love with my Viberg dark rubber Essex
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Good morning everyone, my favorite engineer boots from my little collection
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1-Role Club Black Horsehide Horween;
2-Attraction Lot.444 in Black Horsebutt Maryam;
3-S&S X WESCO VAN CLEEF III VEG TAN;
4-Wesco 100 Anniversary in Black Horse Horween;
5-Wesco Mr Lou in Black Horsehide Maryam;
6- Red Wing 9268 in Black Klondike Teacore;
7-Red Wing 8268 Abilene Rough Out.