Viberg
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In that case there are many better people to answer this question than myself, as I've not got much knowledge of Whites and never owned a pair.
Firstly it should be said that Viberg's proper 'work boots' go for substantially less than, for lack of a better term, their 'fashion' boots. So you can get Vibergs for $200 upwards.
AFAIK, going from previous discussions, Viberg have a much smaller work force, a few more steps in the boot making process, alongside the fact that as 'fashion' boots they can charge a premium, as there is no other comparable boot on the market.
It's all about the elasticity of supply and demand, symbolic value and the cost of smaller production runs.
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A major factor is that the provenance of Viberg seems to be worth more to the consumer than the provenance of Whites. Although, I also think that Viberg do perhaps incur more overhead costs due to their business size and location.
Whether that price difference is justified is down to the individual consumer I guess.
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Whether that price difference is justified is down to the individual consumer I guess.
And this will always be the answer at the end of the day. Some of us spend $300-500 on denim, others much more on bags, suits etc.
Any explanation that attempts pure rationality will always be lacking in this area, as fashion is by definition a highly irrational phenomena (as opposed to clothing one requires for work/specific labour, which is generally a very rational decision).
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White's vs Viberg is the eternal unsolved question! I think both are made in similar small, hands-on factory and are of roughly comparable quality of construction. There is no doubt that the "fashion" factor has driven up Viberg prices recently. But White's have also gone up a bit, and I think you'd be hard pressed to find a pair for $400 – more like $500 and up. Still cheaper than Viberg of course.
Again, I think quality is comparable, but I do find that Viberg has a real edge on styling, and I think their leathers are a cut above what's available with White's. Whether that justifies the price is up to each buyer. I confess that I never thought I would come CLOSE to paying what it takes to get a pair of Vibergs, but eventually I came around. Once you've decided to spend 4 or 5 hundred, what's another 2 hundred...?!
Ha. No whites and nicks are factories. But still skilled guys and made by hand. But why are whites 400 and viberg 700? Have to do with Canadian dollar.? I'm not being smart, really wanna know, if someone can tell me why viberg is so much more for a good reason Mabey I'll try a pair. I LOVE quality goods
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@tod:
I confess that I never thought I would come CLOSE to paying what it takes to get a pair of Vibergs, but eventually I came around. Once you've decided to spend 4 or 5 hundred, what's another 2 hundred…?!
Quite, and once you have that mindset the decision to acquire a second, and third, pair is remarkably easy
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^looking forward to'em buddy!
on a serious note, this sums it up pretty well imo:
@tod:White's vs Viberg is the eternal unsolved question! I think both are made in similar small, hands-on factory and are of roughly comparable quality of construction. There is no doubt that the "fashion" factor has driven up Viberg prices recently. But White's have also gone up a bit, and I think you'd be hard pressed to find a pair for $400 – more like $500 and up. Still cheaper than Viberg of course.
Again, I think quality is comparable, but I do find that Viberg has a real edge on styling, and I think their leathers are a cut above what's available with White's. Whether that justifies the price is up to each buyer. I confess that I never thought I would come CLOSE to paying what it takes to get a pair of Vibergs, but eventually I came around. Once you've decided to spend 4 or 5 hundred, what's another 2 hundred...?!
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VIBERG Boondockers size UK 10
…FIGHT!
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Finn, where'd you score those cordovan Vibergs?
a guy from germany was selling them on the bay! couldn´t believe my eyes as i searched for some ´bergs and stumpled all over these. happy i was able to get them
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Rafa, did you scoop the Viberg x Manufactum cordovans?!?!?! I'm sofa king jealous!!! I am madly in love with those boots. I'm insane for them. If yours come in, they happen to be 3 sizes too big and you wanna give them to your favorite Okie, let me know!
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They'd only need to be one size too big; he's a 9 and you're a 10…
(Yes, I also think it's a little creepy that I know both your shoe sizes.)
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I thought he had tiny 7.5 feet. And I'm a 10.5 in all my burgs, but blue. But, yes, creep on brother Texas, creep on. And, Rafa, if they're a 10.5 and you hate them, and really want to give them to someone deserving of such terrible revolting boots, please, don't hesitate to mail them to Lawton, Oklahoma. I'm so jealous, you've really got the dream pair.
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