Viberg Boots Long Term Review, Sizing, and CXL Lottery?

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@Brajin1 Ай бұрын

Honestly, for a GYW boot I would prob go Truman/Parkhurst/granstone. The QC is very close for viberg, but it’s probably 50% of the cost. If you’re buying Viberg, go for the full Monty and get the stichdown boot. All the PNW brands take real time to select the best parts of hides. It’s part of the costs you pay for. For example I have seen Wolverine 1000 miles with lots of loose grain. They just make them faster, use automated processes to cut the hides.

@subhasish-m Ай бұрын

My two pairs of stitchdown Parkhursts are beautifully clicked with very pretty creasing. Their value is amazing right now, I would still love to see a more professional comparison between them and Viberg because to my eye they are very equal and the Parkhursts are prettier.

@Brajin1 Ай бұрын

@@subhasish-m I recently got a pair of parkhurst. The quality is the excellent.

@johnmoon9562 Ай бұрын

Agreed on going all in. Viberg does do some details above and beyond those other brands, do depends what you value, but yeah, Parkhurst and Grant Stone are hard to beat for QC and value. Truman hide "clicking" is automated, and I get the labor cutting measure, but have heard of and seen pairs I wouldn't be happy with.

@robsreef Ай бұрын

Good review, I have the Viberg 2030 in Black French Calf, probably wore maybe 2 dozen times, and find the heel/back stay a bit too tight, but quality is unmatched. Everyone's feet are different, and people need to find the last the works best for their feet. In my case in order.. no. 8 Last Iron Rangers, GS Leo Last, and these 3 are tied..Truman 79 last, Whites MP, and Viberg 2030. Thursdays dead last..I have 23 pairs of boots, and I wear my Red Wings the most.

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

@@robsreef great point sometimes we just need to try different lasts to see what fits us best.

@hantusmostert 6 күн бұрын

looks like a nice last, wonder if Jim Green will have more last options

@tony_r_pierce Ай бұрын

My pair of Viberg stitchdown service boots in natural CXL has the nicest CXL of any of my boots. Thick, luxurious, very fine break, and no loose grain anywhere. For me this 2030 last fits perfectly. Beautiful boots.

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment!

@88sstraight Ай бұрын

In terms of sizing here in Canada, I never ran into UK standards until I started buying quality leather boots, starting with Viberg. I sold them about ten years ago as the 2030 last was absolutely wrong for my paddles. I since stumbled onto Canada West who have a line called Moorby which is astounding value in a GYW boot. The last used for most of this line is what I’d consider Munson style with a fairly broad forefoot and tighter heel. I love the fit and finish and recommend them.

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

@@88sstraight I would love to try those boots but can’t find where to buy them.

@jj4483love Ай бұрын

Hey great Vibergs! The brown cxl 2030 cap toe service boot is an all time classic. Maybe the best service boot design ever made imo.

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

Thanks for the comment! I agree, something about these things make them special.

@escozez Ай бұрын

Very nice thickness on the midsole, wish Alden would pick up on that ;). Good point on cxl, they should use loose grain on harder parts of the boot like heels and toebox that don't flex so much to be it less noticeable.

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

Great point!

@benmubaslat6708 Ай бұрын

Honestly I had a pair of Stitch down Vibergs for a small amount of time. In Australia they sold for $900 AUD (650 USD) at the start of the year, only to rocket to $1400 a few months later... Which is insane money. Mine was a veg tan leather from Maryam and yes it did have loose grain. I decided to move it on due to the last not quite fitting quite right. Vibergs 2030 E I feel is not quite a full sized E (which I required). I moved it on and got some MTO Indonesian boots which were a fraction of the cost, better clicking and have insane stitching and construction. I do love the look of the 2030 last, but alas they don't really fit my feet.

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

@@benmubaslat6708 thanks for the comment. What Indonesian brand did you use?

@benmubaslat6708 Ай бұрын

Hey mate. Tried to respond twice but I think KZbin doesn't like l Reddit links. I used Jakkrabbits. A relatively unknown Indonesia bootmaker. If you search Jakkrabbit Officer Boots in Badalassi Carlo Pueblo Bone, you should be able to find my write up. Hope that helps @@YouShoe-1985

@benmubaslat6708 Ай бұрын

@@YouShoe-1985 not sure why my replies haven't gone through mate. But Jakkrabbits in Bandung.

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

@@benmubaslat6708Awesome. I will check them out.

@toneohm Ай бұрын

Thursday still offers a few CXL options on their boots.., particularly is US made Vanguard

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

@@toneohm gotcha. Thank for the info

@user-lc5uo5uj2f Ай бұрын

What's "worth" the price? Opinions vary. It's all perception. Are Alden worth it? Are 1000 Mile Boots worth it? What about Allen Edmonds and Red Wings? Who gets $100K worth of leather, plastic, and metal when they buy a car? My Florsheim have Horween Chromexcel and sell for about five Jacksons.

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

@@user-lc5uo5uj2f good point

@keithnorman6468 Ай бұрын

270 flat welt was a bold move most go for the stitch down myself included

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

@@keithnorman6468 I get it and I’ll do stitch down for my next pair.

@keithnorman6468 Ай бұрын

@@YouShoe-1985 fyi I don’t know if you mentioned it in your review but these are channeled insole, flat, machine welted boots. I think their cost is almost justified in that since the price is probably close to a hand channeled, hand flat welted boot from China or Indonesia

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

@@keithnorman6468that’s I great point I failed to mention. Will highlight that on my comparison videos.

@fredsvlogandreviews5867 Ай бұрын

They look like an Oldmulla boot. I wonder how they compare.

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

Never heard of this brand but I checked them out. I might get a pair to see how they stack up.

@kirillsergueev191 Ай бұрын

Those boots look good but they are not magical. They do not make someone looks younger or feels healthier. But they must for the price.

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

You are certainly correct. They don’t make me feel younger or healthier just a little lighter because of the space in my wallet. They are very expensive.

@kirillsergueev191 Ай бұрын

@@YouShoe-1985 way above my league

@drhientran 20 күн бұрын

Viberg boots r good but price is getting out of controlled. So is whites boots. In general pre Covid quality was better.

@YouShoe-1985 20 күн бұрын

Yeah they are really really expensive but they must be making sales to keep it at that price 🤷‍♂️

@drhientran 20 күн бұрын

I supposed there still enough demands out there. I would watch for their annual clearance sales if you know your sizes

@urbandaniel100 Ай бұрын

I wonder what’s better , viberg or parkhurst?

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

@@urbandaniel100 I’ll be getting my first pair of Parkhurst soon so I’ll do a video comparing them.

@liljuanito123 Ай бұрын

Parkhursts have a narrower heel and lower toebox vs the 2030. Both are solid builds. Resoling newer refined bergs will take more time for the cobbler due to their higher spi. I love both brands tho.

@urbandaniel100 Ай бұрын

@@YouShoe-1985 was viberg more comfy than alden or AE?

@arindambasu9850 Ай бұрын

750-850 USD for these are nothing short of atrocious. GS and Parkhurst, Truman all make same level of boots for half the price. Would be my choice every single time. Viberg pricing much like Alden is senseless.

@skeeter2136 Ай бұрын

I wouldn’t pay full price. I got mine for $480 during last years archive sale in October. Worth it for that but not $800.

@YouShoe-1985 Ай бұрын

@@arindambasu9850 thanks for you opinion on it.