Viberg

[Jii]

Since we had loads of snow last night I'm going to pop out my Short Shifts for the first time this winter

Edit: decided to take them for a resole. Chose a brown Vibram commando sole which probably is a better choice for winter duty than the wedge sole since it still was too slippery. I hope it turns out nice..

[Chris]

@Finn666:

Normally, I'm strictly a brown boots kinda guy, but these are really nice looking.

[Finn666]

Viberg X Leffot

from: http://49thparallelblues.tumblr.com/

[Jii]

Didn't have time to get these back from the cobbler  before we were out of daylight again (all five hours or so of it I guess) so I'll have to continue my habit of posting crappy pics.

I do have to say that these look a lot better with this sole in comparison to the wedge sole even though I had to go for black instead of the honey colored I wanted since Vibram doess not manufacture them in a bigger size than a US12 which was too small. And I don't think traction will be an issue anymore :).

I'm happy with the end result even though there are some minor cosmetic flaws, they're boots made for heavy wear anyway so it doesn't bother me that much. Over all I think the boots look much more proportioned than before.

[injunjack]

now they look like real engineers, good. Just remember not to walk on that floor after you have used them outside. That sole collets, and I mean collects stones in the grooves.

[madmonday]

what you all think of the new vibergs out of Freemans:

http://shop.freemanssportingclub.com/collections/all/products/viberg-fsc-service-boot-in-tan-roughout

i have to say their two makeups are my favorite in a while despite my slight aversion to that Vibram 4014 Christy sole.  sh!t i mean if it works, it works & the slimmer toe box give these a few more options & i think will look better with my slimmer jeans & such.

*someone with the time & energy can put up the flick not happening from me @ this point

[orlylow]

what can I use to clean off some dirt/stains? considering its suede. will water do the trick?

[injunjack]

if it's wet or moist, let it dry, then brush it with suede brush. If there is ie. indigo stains, live with them. I believe there isn't much you can do.

[rocket]

to help the lazy 

http://shop.freemanssportingclub.com/collections/all/products/viberg-fsc-service-boot-in-tan-roughout

[madmonday]

don't have access to photobucket at work & when i get home i forget about it 

thanks rock(it) much appreciated

[injunjack]

mikey, just get desired pics properties (right click and choose properties) get the address and insert it to image tags in your message. No need for photobucket. Or am I missing something here?

[madmonday]

i see an X not sure if you all can see it

[rocket]

no, you can do that this way, however I usual save the image and upload them by my own, to avoid broken links and also to keep possible trouble away from here, copyright, etc…

[injunjack]

[injunjack]

I took that pics properties from your red x

[Seul]

Damn - they'd look better with a leather sole imo… Pic from above really has me drooling...

[Omega Man]

Let me ask a noob question.  How do you guys protect suede / rough out leather?  Silicon spray, and an occasional suede brush?  Don't think we can use any products like Obenauf's Oil/LP because they will gum up and darken the leather.  Any suggestions?  Thanks.

[zhivago]

Obenauf's doesn't gum it up but will darken it for sure. These started off very very light, now…

[jacoavlu]

just got some light suede russells and debating treating them w LP, I fear now every little drop of water gonna leave a spot and then I'm gonna end up treating and cleaning them later

[Jii]

@Omega:

Let me ask a noob question.  How do you guys protect suede / rough out leather?  Silicon spray, and an occasional suede brush?  Don't think we can use any products like Obenauf's Oil/LP because they will gum up and darken the leather.  Any suggestions?  Thanks.

I don't use any sprays since they tend to affect the breathability of the leather. Just a brush now and then after the shoes have dried if they've gotten wet. Roughout collects stains and dirt like no other, it's just something you'll have to live with.