Viberg
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Those Hoppers look nice!
I have a pair coming soon, whenever they are finished. They did change the leather though, I was informed Viberg ran out of the tobacco chamois and they decided they would make the new Hopper run in aged bark. They did offer me a refund since they weren't the exact boots I ordered, but I think the aged bark will look nice so I decided to stay in. -
Oh and another makeup that looks really nice, posted on Brett Viberg's Instagram.
Brown horsehide, looks like a 2030 stitchdown service boot?: https://www.instagram.com/p/BJN3MF0jFVj/?taken-by=brett_viberg -
Thanks @rocket, unfortunately they only go to size 12, and I'm a 13.
At some point I'll probably get a pair of the brown waxed flesh Country Derbies from Viberg instead.
@Broark the re-run of the Hoppers also have a partially structured toe. Shame Viberg ran out of the tobacco chamois, as it's a really nice leather. I'm looking forward to seeing how they turn out.
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@Graeme I was really looking forward to the tobacco chamois but I think the aged bark will be a good look too.
And it'll give me an excuse to get another pair of engineers down the road in a darker brown leather. ;D
I'm pretty sure Dave from Himel Bros. said there would be another run of the brown horsehide engineers he did with Viberg on his Instagram. Hopefully that comes to fruition. -
There will always be another pair of dark brown Engineers. ;D
I like the Hoppers, but the last doesn't quite work for me. With thin socks on, I find they slip around a lot. With thick socks, they're just slightly cramped around my big toe. The stock advice seems to be to go up half a size on them.
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I ordered a 12 based off the fact that I have a pair of 11.5 Boondockers on the 2045 last that fit very well.
Hopefully they fit, the 1035 beige calf derbies I have in 12 are a little long and narrow for my foot, so hopefully that won't be the same case with the 2005 engineer last. I put some insoles in the derbies and they fit a little better now luckily. -
I've got a pair of Scouts on the 2030 last, and the Hoppers on the 2050, both in a size 13. The Hoppers don't quite work for me, but I do wear them a bit.
You might get away with an 11.5, but a 12 will probably be better. I'd have to jump from 13 to 14, and I don't know if that would work.
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There will always be another pair of dark brown Engineers. ;D
I like the Hoppers, but the last doesn't quite work for me. With thin socks on, I find they slip around a lot. With thick socks, they're just slightly cramped around my big toe. The stock advice seems to be to go up half a size on them.
'Sad they were not a match for u.
Initially, I had similar experience w/wearing thin vs thick socks. I tried slipping in some sort of "training" leather insoles [Tacco], to wear w/ thin socks … just till the leather break in & [stabilizes]. Been working for me so far__ heel slippage down to a minimum.'Plan on wearing them more often once the NYC heat subsides.
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Need to help with sizing on the engineer boot. I wear a 12 in John Lofgren's Engineer. Does anyone know if the 12 in the Viberg Engineer will be a similar fit?
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I must defer to others who have John Lofgren boots, but you "may" want to size down 1 to 1/2 size in Viberg. I wear a 12 in Viberg and 12.5 or 13 in other American-made boots (Red Wing, White's, Mr Freedom and Wesco).
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Same here… looking to buy these, but I'd like to know how they fit compared to Red Wing, Timberland or even Nike. Any advice? I'm somewhat wide with my feet.
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I tried @trail and arrow's pair of Viberg Hikers on, and they are a wide fit.
I'd suggest giving Viberg a shout and seeing what they advise.
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Someone please talk me down from the ledge, I'm really thinking about ordering these natural waxed flesh 2045 service boots…
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Damn, those are gorgeous! :-X
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Broark, thinking about a pr for myself.
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Ha!! I've never had much luck with IH forum members talking me off the ledge!! More like the people in the street yelling "jump!"…...
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I spoke with the guys at Notre. Anyone else interested in trying to get another run of these made:
https://www.notre-shop.com/collections/viberg-boots/products/service-boot-in-natural-waxed-flesh-commando-sole
We would need six people to sign on. I'm one. Are five of you guys interested? They are great boots in a last that looks great and is super comfy for guys like me who can't wear the 2030. Please message me if you are interested.Sent from my SM-G920F using Tapatalk