Viberg
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So, I finally have my first pair of Vibergs – black horsehide 1950 Service Boots, 310 last -- and I love everything about them (leather, looks, foot support, sturdiness, etc) except that I am having a hard time adjusting to walking with that high heel. I have worn plenty of work boots over the years and don't mind breaking them in over time, but I realize that I have never had a pair with this higher heel (never had White's or Vibergs in other words).
So my question is for those who have worn the 310 last with the higher heel: Did you all have some adjustment time to getting used to walking in the boots? I guess I am a "heelstriker," who hits pretty hard on the heel first in my stride, and this seems exacerbated by the height of the heel. It's a little awkward and a little jarring. Did others experience this and adjust/get used to it? Or are there just some of us for whom the higher heel doesn't work?
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^hey tod…nice to read you mate.
so it´s my first pair of vibergs with the same high heel i´ve bought recently and i have to say that getting used to that is still "under construction"...all my other boots have the vibram cristy sole and that is not even comparable to a sole+hell combo...i´m sure you gonna get a feel for the heel pretty soon (as i will), so getting used to them takes a bit of time.
i enjoy wearing the boots from day to day more though i have to say. and the high heel is becoming a close friend of mine over time
just my 0.002´s though!
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You will adjust, I am an old sneakerhead from years ago who never imagined I'd be wearing boots and nothing but. At first it felt strange but after I adjusted to all of the offered support I where boots regardless of the situation.. I have a very difficult time wearing anything but now because I am that accustomed to the overall feel of a boot including the heel to anything else. I feel like I'm not at 100% in anything else… Call me crazy, but that just my view on the world
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^^ Thanks for these responses men. I am going to hope this turns out to be my story too, cause I do love these Vibergs in every other way. Rafa, I hope it works for you too, cause that brown HH might well be the nicest boot leather I've ever seen!
If it turns out that I just can't adjust to the heel, I may end up selling these black HH's (size 10 UK), so if you're interested keep your eyes open. But I am hoping that won't happen…
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just saw finn's boots. incredible score.
to echo your usual posts:
where you score them? please more pictures.
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^ if I should be the one to answer that then here you go
tod actually was the one that sold those boots to me. he posted the eBay link a few weeks ago and I directly pm'd him about'em…today I couldn't be happier that he accepted
you'll find more pics in the boot contest thread:
http://www.ironheart.co.uk/forum/index.php?topic=4452.msg259821#msg259821 -
UK 9 not tooo big? great score & i'm very curious about horsehide. will be fun to watch your boots earn their patina
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UK 9 not tooo big? great score & i'm very curious about horsehide. will be fun to watch your boots earn their patina
nope…figured a UK9 is the perfect size for viberg boots for me. it's one size up from my red wing or yuketen size where I take a US9 btw.
had the 4HS service boot (2030last) in a UK8.5 and they weren't really comfortable. the whole boot, most of all the toe box was way too narrow and slim and my feet hurt after some hours of wear and I only was able to fit pretty thin socks!received the IH scout boot in a trade and it was a UK9 and the fit was perfect so I'll stick to that size for all of my future viberg purchases. thick socks are no problem, so even perfect for winter time!...
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Anyone interested in my Viberg - Burg&Schild collab?
I´m thinking about letting them go cause they were a bit too small in the lenght.
They are UK 8,5, ice mocha/black tan.
@ChuckDenim:Burg&SchildxViberg, ice mocha/black tan
Some more fitpics.
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How much mate?
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Hi everyone, I need some suggestions / ideas for a new Viberg Boot
I hope you can help me?
I want a Viberg Pachena Bay Boot with 1276 vibram sole, but i can me decide which leather/s???
I found only this picture:
http://www.life-time-gear.com/2011/06/boot-of-day-63-viberg-boots-pachena-bay.htmlThis looks good for me, but I need more ideas.
I want this boots for hiking.
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I am having the same debate but on a 66 hiker maybe on a different last?
Can you show me please some pictures ??
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MightyMouse, if you want to know more about the different leathers that can be used, check this link:
