Viberg

[Chris]

I would go with the Dainite, personally.  I don't care for the appearance of the separate sole and heel of the 705.  It seems like it makes the instep look oddly thin to me.  Also makes the boot sole a bit more prone to water damage, if that's a factor for you.

The 269 will give you a nice clean profile, but is going to give up some traction.  The Dainite is going to give you a similarly clean profile, but should have better grip.  I have noticed that in slick conditions, like wet tile floors, that the Dainite slides a bit more than I'd like.  That said, it's not bad, and in all other conditions it seems to perform really well.

Plus, it looks cool.

[davito]

Between those 3 I would go Dainite with the service boot as well

[marco]

@Chris:

Marco-  best would probably be to contact Viberg directly.

Thanks for that Chris, i wasn't sure if Giles had a direct link with VB and was taking general orders.. I mailed them from the blog so we'll see what happens.

[Finn666]

a page without some pics…not in my book!

here´s a brilliant pair from Snake (sufu)!

@Snake:

Finn, here is my Viberg Service Boots, Vintage Tan, Work Toe, Vibram 430, Single Natural Mid Sole.

[twometer]

Sole search continues, anyone knows what kind of sole this is?
Can see the cats paw heel but otherwise clueless.

To me a great overall look and setup.

http://vibergboot.wordpress.com/2010/08/14/army-serviceboot-pattern-based-off-ww2-boot-vintage-tan-leather/

[davito]

Twometer front sole looks like a biltrite sole, need a closer picture. Great looking shoes and good choice of soles should u go for it

[SpaceGnome]

yea, def a biltrite

[Finn666]

Viberg Boot - UK7 - Oxford Style 145, Brogue Cap Toe, blk. Chromexcel, Vibram Christy Sole

http://www.ebay.de/itm/Viberg-Boot-Size-8D-Brogue-Cap-Toe-145-Whites-Alden-Black-Chromexcel-/230964697754?pt=US_Men_s_Shoes&hash=item35c6919a9a

[marco]

$120 shipping to the uk for a pair of boondockers… That's alot of shipping

[natehate]

@marco:

$120 shipping to the uk for a pair of boondockers… That's alot of shipping

Boots are heavy

[Chris]

Still a bit high.  I shipped a pair of boots to Europe for less than half that.

[joesaintjohn]

Just saw an instagram photo of a new berg and its Goodyear welted. Guess they're having to meet demand.

[natehate]

@Chris:

Still a bit high.  I shipped a pair of boots to Europe for less than half that.

canadas fucked?

[Brattman]

After 5 long months, I finally received my Viberg Hikers through 4 Horsemen.  The make up is as follows:

Chocolate Bull Hide
2030 last
Unstructured toe box
Gun metal hardware
Vibram Sierra sole

Out of the box, I couldn't be happier with these boots!  This is my first custom Viberg (4th pair overall), and it was really something to open the box and see them made entirely to my specs.

I plan on using these as a serious hiking boot, and will be taking them up a local mountain for their first trek today.
Looking forward to seeing how they wear in!

[toddjcoley]

Wanting peoples thoughts on soles for a service boot. I am leaning towards a leather sole and Giles suggested a double leather. need to make my mind up to place my order.
Thanks

[natehate]

A lot will steer you away from a leather sole. I have a pair with leather sole cats paw combo and I've yet to wipe out in them on ice. It's a personal preference and I think they look cool. So go for it !

[Chris]

I prefer the commando sole, myself.  It gives good traction and still has a relatively sleek profile.  If you do much walking on concrete or in wet conditions, (or even worse, a combination of the two) leather soles wear out more quickly.  They also need more time to dry out if they do get wet.

[davito]

Todd,
Imho double leather with cats paw heel or dainite. The other soles are kuul too

[joesaintjohn]

Love my leather soles.

[tatmantall]

Just recieved a notice that viberg will be receiving equipment to start using Goodyear welts