Posts made by Brattman

Are Blue in Green's measurements typically quite accurate?  There's significant disparity between their measurements and Superdenim & Inventory.

^Thanks Sugar Mountain!  Much appreciated!

Any sizing advice for M65 field jackets?  I'm 5'10"-11", about 160 lbs, slim with a 39" chest.  I'd like it to be relatively fitted, but also layer with knits or an insulator jacket in the winter months.  Measurements I've seen on Blue in Green, Superdenim, and Inventory are inconsistent.  Does anyone have this jacket (perhaps with similar proportions) and can speak to how it fits?

For reference, I'd love for it to fit like these pics:

Does anyone have fit pics wearing a Real McCoy's M-65?  All the product shots look amazing, but fit pics are few and far between and I'm not sure how to size (split between small and medium).

After 5 long months, I finally received my Viberg Hikers through 4 Horsemen.  The make up is as follows:

Chocolate Bull Hide
2030 last
Unstructured toe box
Gun metal hardware
Vibram Sierra sole

Out of the box, I couldn't be happier with these boots!  This is my first custom Viberg (4th pair overall), and it was really something to open the box and see them made entirely to my specs.

I plan on using these as a serious hiking boot, and will be taking them up a local mountain for their first trek today.
Looking forward to seeing how they wear in!

^I wanted the 4 Horsemen city hiker, but with the smooth leather out, rather than the rough out, and with a lugged hiking sole instead of the wedge.  It was just as easy going through them, and their shop is walking distance from my home and work.  After talking with Guy, it just made sense.

This is my first post on the board!  I'm a huge Viberg fan and resident of Victoria, BC, so I'm right in the heart of Viberg country.

Today I received a pair of Viberg chukkas in aged bark that I got on Ebay for under $400.  These are the chukkas that were originally sold at Tate & Yoko, and which now can be found at Barney's.  I also have a pair of 4 Horsemen service boots and saddle oxfords, both of which are size 9.  The chukkas are size 9.5, but I thought I'd take a chance on them.  They definitely fit a bit roomier than the other two pair I have, but I suspect they'll work out fine.  I actually find that my service boots get way too restrictive after a day of walking, as my foot swells.

Here are some pics of the new boots:

You may notice that the colour is a fair bit darker than depicted on the Tate & Yoko site.  This is because the seller put two coats of Renovateur on them before selling.  The colour with the conditioner is nice and rich, but I do look forward to them lightening with wear.

Here are all three of my current Vibergs:

Back at the beginning of December, 2012, I placed an order with 4 Horsemen for a Viberg hiker with custom modifications:
-Chocolate bullhide
-2030 last
-No Thinsulate liner
-Gunmetal hardware
-Vibram Sierra sole

I expect that the hikers should be ready within the current month.