Viberg
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Haha indeed. It's actually my day job so I could probably get some research out of it ;).
Really interested in your reaction tatmantall, it's always a really fascinating, often irrational reaction when we find ourselves attracted to a garment (or repulsed by it).
I wonder what it is we see in it: for the garments we love, is it that we see some kind of ideal version of ourselves in it (Freud's ego-ideal maybe)? How we wish others would see us?
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Haha… Sorry to bring my personal headaches of understanding into thread.... Thinking out loud again..
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Not a huge fan of the elf shoe thing personally; is 310 one of those ski jump lasts?
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Yeah, it's the one on the viberg flatgead boot posted in the last page
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Thanks David, I am planning on making a video for these boots. I am waiting on some cooler weather to try and shoot something outside hopefully.
Tatmantall, I love the 310 last. Lately, I only see other lasts and these stand out. Being unique and getting it at a great deal is a win win for me.
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:), wear in good health bud!
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Has anyone got a pair of Boondockers (110 last)? How did you size compared to the 2030 last?
The Viberg bug has buried itself deep in my skin, dammit.
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pretty much the same image, but you know:
thanks tres & finn for the hint. jep great story & those are going to look great with some wear & tear. i really like those. . .
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They look great, Mike. Nice score.
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Hey guys, just a heads up before I post them for sale, I'm going to have to let these go I think.
My freakishly long left foot is making things uncomfortable for a 9.5, which is a shame because my right foot is a perfect fit.
Today is the 10th wear and I'd probably have to bring them to a cobblers to get the left boot stretched, and I'd rather instead just order half a size up than stretching out a boot not really meant for my foot!
So PM me if you want 'em. Again, size 9.5s.
Also, I think I'll order some Boondockers. If I probably need a 10 due to length in the 2030 last, what size would you all recommend on the 110?
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Great vid KKT.
To offer some advice on sizing, as I've just had Morgan receive and offer advice on my foot sketch.
He said
@Morgan:
Your tracings indicate that your left foot is a 10.5 and your right is a 10. The 2030 last, on which your current boot was built, is slightly longer than our other lasts which is why a 9.5 works although snug. I would suggest a size 10 and having the left boot stretched if necessary and after a week or two's worth of wear.
I asked if he meant I order a size 10 in the 110 also, and he said yes, it's a generous comfortable last, shorter than the 2030.
So I've ordered a 10 in the 110 Boondockers, and I'm on Styleforum's group order for the 2030 service boot in black, size 10 too, and I'll stretch out the left boot.
Anyone else own a 110? How's the fit?
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No advice on those particular lasts but I can tell you from personal experience a nightmare story of a pair of engineers that Morgan sized off the same tracing used prior that ended up comparable to slipping my foot in a swimming pool they were so oversized. Not trying to scare you but just be aware, its akways best to be measured on a brannock or try them on… I hope it all works for you though mate!
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The fact is, those tracings are two dimensional, and some of the extreme lasts Viberg uses are very much three dimensional. I don't see how you can really accurately size someone on one of those elf-shoe lasts with a tracing, but that could be a failure of my imagination.
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Well, that's calmed my anxiety chaps…!!!!
I guess we'll see, the service boots I'm selling (sob) are definitely too tight and they're a 9.5, so I think a 10.5/10 for my feet are a good estimation.
Whether or not that translates to a 10 on the 110 is another matter.
If it's a bit loose, I'll just chuck in some comfy insoles and get on with it.
please post some fitpics 
