Viberg
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Can anyone educate a complete noob like me as to the pros and cons of stitchdown vs. flat welt construction? For my next pair of Vibergs I was looking at some service boots with a flat welt but a lot of people seem to favour stitchdown construction instead and I don't really understand why. Is this purely for aesthetic reasons or is there something more substantial that I'm missing?
@Qinhan the difference in quality and weatherproofing is minimal. It's really aesthetic. Flat welt can be dressed up a little better than a stitch down boot.
Just further to this question, for those that are interested, this is what Brett Viberg had to say on the lack of difference in quality between goodyear and stitchdown methods:
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@Styleforum is currently conducting this year's 1st Viberg GMTO__ thought I'd ask here, if any1 is interested in taking part making [this] urban boots design concept made. ALL black, so I added some textural/tonal features. Here are the proposed specs:
Name: SMBH
Model: 6" SCOUT Boots, 2-tone
Last: 2040
Leather: Tumbled Horsehide x Roughout Shaft
Construction: GYW StormWelt[ Black]
Sole: Vibram Gloxi-cut
Eyelets: 8-Gunmetal
Toebox: Partially Structured toe [ping-pong]Notes:
• [Optional] Kilties
• NO Pull-up Strap
• *Indigo or Grey-Dyed midsole
• All-around Grey**Tonal Stitching [including 360• welt stitch]
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So there should be plenty of interest.
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It's all a matter of taste & purview, right ?!
Cuz no one's got absolute monopoly on steez … [emoji482]Absolutely. Each to his own. Good idea to mention it here despite the reactions, mine included.
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SHIT, MY BRAIN HURTS
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Going to have to agree, regardless of color I'm not a fan of the style/look of the boot.
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@BloodnThunder
Thanx for the honest opinion.
We always have a choice__ to ignore or engage. I can take neg criticisms, but I push back on unwarranted nasty close-ended comments that are solely meant to insult & disparage … talk about "behaving horribly". -
No worries @BrownIcon. To be fair it's not that particular boot either. Different strokes for different folks, I just happen to have always disliked the look of basically any boot with a wedge style sole.
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I can take neg criticisms, but I push back on unwarranted nasty close-ended comments that are solely meant to insult & disparage
That boot brings out the worst in me. But don't worry, I'll stick to the Beer section on StyleForum
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No worries @BrownIcon. To be fair it's not that particular boot either. Different strokes for different folks, I just happen to have always disliked the look of basically any boot with a wedge style sole.
Never thought I'd own a pair of Engineers just cuz I dint feel I can pull off that sorta steez … & now i got 2pairs.
Styleforum GMTO is a great way to get some jawns that're more rare/unique than a limited edition. This year, I thought I'd venture out of my comfort zone [again], as I did w/ the Trickers Allan Teak Cordo & Viberg Tobacco Chamois "Hopper" … w/c was my very 1st engineers ... only this time, I'd like to contribute & be a part of the creative process.
Inspired by Kyle Reese's (Michael Biehn) BlackTrench X BlackNike hi-tops from the first Terminator movie__ 'thought I'd treat the **Scout**s to a stealthy, more nimble, "hit-the-ground-running" kinda cross-utility urban trekker fit for a NYcity-dweller.
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i saw them on your instagram. to be honest, the black was what made the decision for me. SF had great GMTO especially with trickers and alden in the past i think..
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@louisbosco
Hey, man! FOK updated possible leather substitute__ Scotch Grain Print Horse Butt (Italy) & cuz of the thickness, it can be done on stitchdown. So far, got 2 SuFu peeps interested, pending actual price quote.
️ Well, as the saying goes … can't sell puss* to Bruce Jenner.
