Viberg
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Thanks again, @mclaincausey ! Sounds like big potential in both directions.
@mental floss what size boot are you?
I'm a 10.5 US in my Iron Rangers. Why?
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You never know. I've seem what I consider to be very popular styles. They definitely go faster though.
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@mental floss The sample sale is stressful, but if the force is with you, it's definitely worth the effort imo (having said that I'm a size 12 and had no success on my 1st and only try). Like summ3hays says, preparation is key - know your size (prob. a 10 in viberg if you are 10.5 in red wing), what last you are interested in, and be johnny on the spot when it launches. And I also agree with mclain, they will usually talk up upcoming releases, boots going to their preferred retailers, and things like sample sales on instagram.
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Thanks a lot for your feedback, gentlemen!
I will keep my eyes open.
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My pair from the sample sale. They are about a year and a half old now. I wasn't sure about two toned boots, but I've really grown to love them.
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@mental floss I own the reverse kudu smoke boots and I highly recommend them. The most buttery and dense leather I've handled (wearing mine today). There is a third sample sale coming at some point, but Guy told me things have been crazy and they haven't been able to set it up yet. It's a real crap shoot. If you really want a pair of Vibergs, just buy them direct. The sample sales have SOME cool options but as others have noted, they can have some glaring defects or - in the case of the pair I wanted to buy - they have been previously worn!
Boondocks are cool too - but I like the uniqueness of the kudu, especially in that color. You won't be disappointed (and if you're a 10.5 in Red Wing, unless you have a super wide foot I'm pretty sure you're a 10 in Viberg).
In case you need some help deciding
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@Spring Son of Light
Amazing boots! I already liked the pics from some pages before a lot where they look rather blueish. Now the color seems to be lighter than on the website. I wonder which is closest to reality.Nice socks btw!
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@mental:
@Spring Son of Light
Amazing boots! I already liked the pics from some pages before a lot where they look rather blueish. Now the color seems to be lighter than on the website. I wonder which is closest to reality.Nice socks btw!
Thanks! I would say the boots only look bluish in photos. They're really a light grey. Smokey even.
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I LOVE those kudus - want so bad - but must resist. Too many boots. But those are top of my list "if" I was going to grab another pair. @Spring Son of Light you are a fortunate man!
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I am a 11 in the Barrie last and a 10.5 in all Viberg lasts
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Good luck you will not find a nicer boot
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Has anybody experience with the Horween Waxed Flesh leather? I have this on my Vibergs and am unsure how to take care of it. It starts to wear off and give way to the brighter colour of the leather, but I would prefer them to stay dark. Should I try black shoecream and Otterwax or would this "ruin" the idea of that leather? -
My guess is good ole fashioned shoe polish
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No help to Max's question, but did you know Waxed Flesh leather, French Waxed Calf leather & Huntsman leather are all one and the same & that it's actually heavly waxed or dubbed roughout?
Here's the source:
http://horween.com/101/the-leather-that-has-3-names/#more-373
I had no clue . . .
