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[Kahuna75]

RE: Engineer boots

Do you have to unbuckle to don/doff or are they slip on/off? Never owned a pair but love the idea of a slip on boot with winter coming. Right now a pair of Blundstones serve as my "take the dog out" boots. I'd love to upgrade.

I have not adjusted the buckle at all...mine are not broken in at all yet so maybe that will change for me...right now the upper and lower buckle are set how I go them. They go on and off very easy for me...I sized the same as I have for every Viberg last to date all size 12

 

[patrick_b]

I have not adjusted the buckle at all...mine are not broken in at all yet so maybe that will change for me...right now the upper and lower buckle are set how I go them. They go on and off very easy for me...I sized the same as I have for every Viberg last to date all size 12

Thanks @Kahuna75 !

Those are so damn stunning. Kicking myself for not jumping on board.

 

[Broark]

I don't adjust the forefoot buckle on my pair when I take them on and off, but I undo the shaft buckle. A lot easier to put on or take off than say my Boondockers.

 

[SoyBoy2]

RE: Engineer boots

Do you have to unbuckle to don/doff or are they slip on/off? Never owned a pair but love the idea of a slip on boot with winter coming. Right now a pair of Blundstones serve as my "take the dog out" boots. I'd love to upgrade.

I tried to get on this buy but was too late. Damm!

I have a pair of Whites engineer boots. If I am riding my bike I leave the bottom buckle in the 3rd hole, if I am walking around a bunch I suck them up to the 4th hole to minimise heel slip. To take them on or off it is put near impossible to do if they are in the 4th hole so loosen them up a notch. YMMV.

 

[gambit402]



Great!! Latest tally for: Standard City Service Boot (SCSB) Natural Waxed Flesh 110 Last Pull tab Vibram 705 half sole and matching heel (not Cat's Paw) 7 eyelets Partially structured toe Stitchdown Nailed down construction (if possible) Contrast tongue Looks like we have the following definitely in on this: @Raneleigh @Aviv @metranger8694 @pema @loanshark @SoyBoy2 @Akeem That's 7 of us...definitely enough to bring to vote if Fok approves. Who else am I missing... @billymax ? Anyone else on board?

I'm a maybe. Between this and the side zip.

 

[Raneleigh]

I'm a maybe. Between this and the side zip.

Thanks - would love to have you on board!

 

[gambit402]



Thanks - would love to have you on board!

Wish I had enough funds to not have to choose, but I think this does suit my style more. Was trying to get out of my comfort zone. Any idea of when we're supposed to hear back from Fok?

 

[Raneleigh]

Wish I had enough funds to not have to choose, but I think this does suit my style more. Was trying to get out of my comfort zone. Any idea of when we're supposed to hear back from Fok?

I always think it's best to stay within your comfort zone when it comes to boots. Every time I ventured out of it, I always ended up selling them eventually. Best intentions, but they saw more closet time than street time.

Fok was at a trunk show in NY. I think he's back this week - said something about the 6th or 7th. He has a lot of catching up to do, but hopefully he will weigh in this week.

 

[IIIrd Icon]



Yes!  Forgot to add that in - thanks!  Here is the final:

Standard City Service Boot

Natural Waxed Flesh

110 Last

Pull tab

Vibram 700 half sole and matching heel (not Cat's Paw)

7 eyelets

Partially structured toe

Stitchdown
Nailed down construction (if possible)

Contrast tongue 

A fab make up, actually, but I'm in desperate need of a black boot for work to replace my 6y/o Black Indy.

If they were Scout, tho, I'd seriously consider.

Btw, I noticed on the specs ... u guys need to make sure that there's leather heel slip__ to have a constant thickness @outsole

 

[THSdrummer]

Hello all! Brand new, but been lurking on and off for a while. Considering the dive into the Viberg boot world, but I'm curious, does anyone polish their Viberg boots? I'm not looking at cordovan, since I can't pull that purchase off yet. I'd like something I can get a bit of luster to, not necessarily mirror like.

 

[CMT1]



Hello all! Brand new, but been lurking on and off for a while. Considering the dive into the Viberg boot world, but I'm curious, does anyone polish their Viberg boots? I'm not looking at cordovan, since I can't pull that purchase off yet. I'd like something I can get a bit of luster to, not necessarily mirror like. 

I use Bick 4 on my Chromexcel and Latigo service boots to condition and moisturize the leathers, and it does leave a rich, although not necessarily "shiny" look.

One time I was visiting family in SC and was informed that I had to attend a jacket/slacks dinner in memory of my stepfather. All I had were my Chromexcel service boots that I had worn to travel there, but I did have Venetian Shoe Cream at the house - So I over-VSC'd them up and had a laugh at how shiny they came out:

They worked with light tan corduroys and a blue blazer, but I'd never try to get them that glossy again.

Here is a shot after Bick 4, which does a great job of treating the leather without leaving it too slick:

 

[THSdrummer]

I use Bick 4 on my Chromexcel and Latigo service boots to condition and moisturize the leathers, and it does leave a rich, although not necessarily "shiny" look.

One time I was visiting family in SC and was informed that I had to attend a jacket/slacks dinner in memory of my stepfather. All I had were my Chromexcel service boots that I had worn to travel there, but I did have Venetian Shoe Cream at the house - So I over-VSC'd them up and had a laugh at how shiny they came out:





They worked with light tan corduroys and a blue blazer, but I'd never try to get them that glossy again.

Here is a shot after Bick 4, which does a great job of treating the leather without leaving it too slick:

Holy heck. I like that.

This is a good representation of the boots I currently own (Red Wing Beckmans), except I put a layer of black polish on every 2 or 3 conditions to help keep it dark.




Those Vibergs are looking like they'll polish up well and help me round out my collection. Any more photos? Models to consider?

I've also been looking at the Kangaroo model as I've heard Kangaroo leather shines up really well, but I'm a bit nervous with how much the leather varies in color.

 

[metranger8694]

A fab make up, actually, but I'm in desperate need of a black boot for work to replace my 6y/o Black Indy.

If they were Scout, tho, I'd seriously consider.

Btw, I noticed on the specs ... u guys need to make sure that there's leather heel slip__ to have a constant thickness @outsole

Do Scout boots always have to have those Vibram Morflex/Wedge type thick soles?

Or could we do a build with a conventional leather midsole with Vibram 705/Vibram heels?

 

[Raneleigh]

A fab make up, actually, but I'm in desperate need of a black boot for work to replace my 6y/o Black Indy.

If they were Scout, tho, I'd seriously consider.

Btw, I noticed on the specs ... u guys need to make sure that there's leather heel slip__ to have a constant thickness @outsole

I don't know what you mean by leather heel slip...please explain..

 

[Raneleigh]

Do Scout boots always have to have those Vibram Morflex/Wedge type thick soles?

Or could we do a build with a conventional leather midsole with Vibram 705/Vibram heels?

Never seen a scout boot with a conventional heel/sole. But the wedge needn't be white all the time - it could be black.