Posts made by joona

Sounds awesome Finn/Rafa! Which last btw? Looking forward to see some pics once you receive them.

Thanks guys!

@davito those VMC 25th anniversary engineer boots look awesome. I really like that they are made on the 2030 last, not that I wouldn't like 2005 last but 2030 is still my favorite.

hehe.. that's the plan @rocket!

A bunch of pics of the Boondockers made for Rivet & Hide. Received them few days ago. Big thanks to Danny and Junior (and my GF ;))

Looking good! That brown suede/roughout packer.. Does it have unconstucted / soft toe box?

Those sand suede service boots looks great, thanks for sharing the pics bl@aster!

Thanks madmonday & mijama! I've been really pleased with them. Buffalo & buffalo roughout is a great leather.

I have absolutely nothing against SF group orders, but I find it a bit strange if Viberg will allow SF to still offer 4 people group buys from now on. Especially as Giles has been kind enough to arrange group orders for a lot longer than SF and for a price that is way cheaper for European customers (because of customs/taxes).

Personally I don't feel that there is a need to apply any wax/polish to shell cordovan after every 15 wear or so. I much prefer the color to age naturally. But then again, I'm not after highest possible shine. I only apply a thin coat of venetian creme once in a year or two. Other than that, I just brush dust / wipe dirt of after use (and keep the shoes in shoetrees when not using them).

It is Horween's natural chromexcel after some wear, stunning pair.

Thanks guys!
Heh, for me the monkey boots are the ones that I love the most from Tricker's (I've got 2 pair of those actually).

Details and some more pics of the PTB's.

Model: Tricker's Robert
Last: W2298
Leather: Mogano Shell Cordovan (the color is bit like horween #8, but perhaps a bit more brown than #8)
Sole: Dainite sole
Welt: Natural Barbour Welt

It is a bit confusing but I've understood it like this
"Guy" = Guy Ferguson (user name guyferguson @SF) // at least used to work for 4HS and now works directly for Viberg
"Fok" = LA Guy // part of SF staff and the person who arranges Viberg group buys (styleforum market)

awesome boots and great pics jesse!

Thanks Finn and JCMx800. Here is another angle. I've been quite impressed with both of them so far.

I would have loved snuff roughout Boondockers on 2030 last & Dainite sole (2030 last because it fits so well for me and Dainite sole because I feel that rubber sole would be more true to the original style than leather sole + it is more suitable for winter). Anyway, I have no doubts that it will be a great boot which ever the final specs will be. It is almost a relief that the specs won't be identical to what I'm looking after on this one as I've already got two pairs of Vibergs recently.