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    Viberg - January 2014 Special Orders

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    • seanoconoS
      seanocono
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      Ladies and Gentleman,

      It's that time of year, again.  As I'm sure many of you remember, last January our fellow forum members initiated a special order Viberg series, with great success.  In this thread, you can propose essentially any build you desire.  The lone caveat is Viberg requires retailers place orders with a minimum of four pairs of the same design/makeup; so you'll need to find three other takers to get your build made.


      I will get the ball rolling:  The kind folks at Viberg lent some much-needed assistance in troubleshooting a potential Service Boot last that can accommodate my large feet.  Despite the fact that they've never built a Service Boot in my size before, they are confident they can build them in a 2005 last.  I am throwing out the following ideas as loose examples.  Feel free to run with them.  As long as the last is a 2005, I am very flexible.

      Classic, Black Service Boot:  I like idea of a black service with no thrills.  Something you can dress up or down.  Some of the following pictures are cordovan (which Viberg is out of); but I am looking into a leather that polishes up, nicely.  I like the thickness of CXL, but it scuffs easily.  Again, open to suggestions.

      Credit: Finn666

      Credit: Scottystyles

      Credit: Aries

      Black/Brown Combination Service:  The first couple pics are of bornheim's recent White's build, which received some well-deserved attention.  Same build, just Viberg.  The latter pics are of some Vibergs with an inverse CW.

      White's Version, Credit: bornheim

      Inverse Viberg Version, Credit: ChuckDenim

      Inverse Viberg Version, Credit: summ3rhays

      Merlot Service:  Thanks to G and natehate for inspiration.  Beautiful boot.  Soft toe, celastic, sprung?  They're all good.

      Credit: natehate

      Credit: Giles (lower light; well-worn)

      Brown or Black Wax Flesh Service:  By now, I'm sure you're all familiar with Jesse's build.  They are amazing; they've even inspired a build on that other forum.  trail and arrow is looking for takers on a Black Wax Flesh Country Derby.  Great idea, and boot.  If he can't find three others (I am down if it can be done in a 2005, taa), a Service might be a fair compromise.

      Credit: Jesselirola

      With some dubbin love:

      Black Wax Derby, Credit: trail and arrow

      Boondockers:  Need I say more?  Natural CXL rough out, leather sole.  Slightly different last than the traditional 110.

      Credit: Aries

      Credit: Scottystyles

      For those with some trepidation about how a Service in a 2005 last might look, fear not.  They are sic!  Big thanks to BrownIcon for posting pics of his Loden Green Service Boots with a 2005 last.

      Credit: BrownIcon

      If anyone would like their photos removed, please don't hesitate to PM me.  I will remove them immediately.


      What build would you like to get your hands on?  You have nothing to lose (except maybe a few bucks if you find three other takers), so take the leap and propose something…

      EDIT:  It dawned on me that some of our greener members might not be familiar with how this process works.  If you are interested in any of the builds I proposed (or a modified version), just state so below, and I will PM you when the time comes for a firm commitment.  If you would like to propose a different build, please do.  It will be your responsibility, however, to compile names.  Giles is NOT collecting names and sending out PMs; he is busy enough.  Once a build has four firm commitments, then the initiator should send G a message, and he will handle all the hard stuff (speccing pricing, collecting deposits, ordering, shipping, etc.).  If you have any questions, shoot me a note.

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        What's your size?

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          Snowy
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          Inverse Viberg Version tickles me pink. Consider me 60% committed

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            Snowy
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            PS great thread idea!

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            • seanoconoS
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              A 14EE UK is the largest size Viberg makes in non-"Workboot" models. They will be a little snug– just how I like them.

              Thanks, Snowy!

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              • Spring Son of LightS
                Spring Son of Light
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                I'm 100% in for the service boot in the first pic. Let me know where/when/how to sign up.

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                • seanoconoS
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                  Unfortunately, the Service Boot in the first pic is Cordovan, so the leather would be different.  I am looking into what other options Viberg offers.

                  Expressing your interest in this thread is enough. I will compile names and PM you when the time comes.  Thanks, SSoL.

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                  • Spring Son of LightS
                    Spring Son of Light
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                    @seanocono:

                    Unfortunately, the Service Boot in the first pic is Cordovan, so the leather would be different.  I am looking into what other options Viberg offers.

                    Expressing your interest in this thread is enough. I will compile names and PM you when the time comes.  Thanks, SSoL.

                    Sounds awesome! Looking forward to hearing the details! 🙂

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                    • Finn666F
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                      interested in something that's either natural CXL rough out or merlot (#8)!…

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                      • GilesG
                        Giles
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                        Rough out Merlot - briliiant idea…......

                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

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                        • FridayF
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                          I'm digging the rough out merlot

                          Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                          ~Shinici Haraki~

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                          • trail and arrowT
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                            Country Derby Boot Brown Merlot Waxed Flesh?

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                            • seanoconoS
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                              Rough out Merlot is an interesting idea.

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                              • Spring Son of LightS
                                Spring Son of Light
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                                I assume Merlot is a deep red wine color? I vote big thumbs down 😞 Fugly Bugly

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                                • seanoconoS
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                                  All good, SSoL. There is no limit to the amount of builds we can propose here. You can find pics of the smooth side of the Merlot leather, above.

                                  I'm still with you on a classic, black service like the first pic. Viberg recommends the black oil tan and black CXL leathers as the two best leathers suited for polishing. The black CXL scuffs easier, FYI. Your call, I like them both.

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                                  • Spring Son of LightS
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                                    Ahh sorry I think I'm understanding better the way this call to arms works.  😘

                                    I like the CXL idea, scuffs or no. Also, it's key for the sole to be natural-colored so as to contrast all pretty-like with the black.

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                                    • riffblaster generalR
                                      riffblaster general
                                      Raw and Unwashed
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                                      wow that derby boot is a beauty

                                      PUT DOWN THAT STARBUCKS, PICK UP THAT GNARBUCKS!!

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                                      • seanoconoS
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                                        @Spring:

                                        Ahh sorry I think I'm understanding better the way this call to arms works.  😘

                                        I like the CXL idea, scuffs or no. Also, it's key for the sole to be natural-colored so as to contrast all pretty-like with the black.

                                        No worries, at all. The learning curve is all part of the process.

                                        Agreed. CXL with a natural sole it is. Preference on eyelet color?

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                                        • Spring Son of LightS
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                                          @seanocono:

                                          @Spring:

                                          Ahh sorry I think I'm understanding better the way this call to arms works.  😘

                                          I like the CXL idea, scuffs or no. Also, it's key for the sole to be natural-colored so as to contrast all pretty-like with the black.

                                          No worries, at all. The learning curve is all part of the process.

                                          Agreed. CXL with a natural sole it is. Preference on eyelet color?

                                          Brass. 🙂

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                                          • seanoconoS
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                                            ^Done.

                                            Black Service. CXL. Natural Sole. Brass Eyelets. Need two more takers. Who else is in?

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