Viberg
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Chris, not Viberg specific but I have taken American work boots (Whites) to allegedly the best cobbler in London, who screwed them up, sent pictures to the Shoe Healer, who didn't seem confident, and had some done locally, which was ok at best.
The lesson I have learned is that if you love your boots they need to go to a specialist. I recommend spending the extra and either returning them to the manufacturer, or use use Brian The Bootmaker.
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cross post from the care thread
Can anyone recommend me a decent cobbler in London? The Cat's Paw heel on my IH/Viberg service boot seems to be wearing obscenely quickly on the outside back portion, so I need to get it replaced with something a little more robust.
Any pointers/tips gratefully received.A bit more info given Mega's post above - ideally I'd just like the aforementioned outside back portion replaced, as there's loads of wear left in the rest of the heel (and the whole sole generally - they only arrived in Jan). Basically enough of a repair to stop the permanent part of the heel starting to wear too.
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I have a friend who is a cobbler (based in Putney). If you send me some pics I can always have a word with him to see what he can do. He is excellent. Been a cobbler for forty years - restitched my churches recently. He's due to change my red wing chukkas to commando sole at some point. He might not be able to do anything as I know he's really ruddy busy but I'm happy to ask.
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Cutlasshound - perfect, that's very kind of you to offer. I'll sort some pics tonight and post them up.
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Kool no problem. Or shoot me a pm with your number and will drop you a text.
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nice boots, but the denim is awesome as well.
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These just hit Viberg.com - it was impossible to resist.
Scout boot in Horween's Chicago Tan Latigo.
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@Sugar:
Mijama - Two questions: What width are your Indy boots and what last are your Boondockers on? My Vibergs arrived today and width-wise the 2045 last compares well to the Trubalance in D width. Consensus seems to be that the 2030 last also corresponds with the same size in Trubalance D but we all have different feet.
sorry for the late reply. My boots are a D width, and my Boondockers are on the 110 – at least i think its a 110. Gotta see if i can dig up the box.
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These just hit Viberg.com - it was impossible to resist.
Scout boot in Horween's Chicago Tan Latigo.
Did you get these?! I saw this and ordered a green pair of laces for my scout bisons. thanks!
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And…... hello new boots, welcome to the family! These babies are just awesome.
After I ordered them, the guy who was packing them up noticed a slight scratch on the right boot upper outside quarter - so he eMailed me and offered to take $100 off! Viberg is all Aces in my book - the products and the service.
Now I need to find some green laces - they came with brown flat laces and leather.
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Nice! Great color. Such a clean look.
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And…... hello new boots, welcome to the family! These babies are just awesome.
After I ordered them, the guy who was packing them up noticed a slight scratch on the right boot upper outside quarter - so he eMailed me and offered to take $100 off! Viberg is all Aces in my book - the products and the service.
Now I need to find some green laces - they came with brown flat laces and leather.
Gorgeous buddy. Congrats. If you find a pair of flat waxed olive/army green laces in 40" length, please let me know. Its not an easy find.
