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[nishant]

Would you be open to selling these if they are size 10?

They are a size 9.

 

[Mr.Chest]

+1 on Darn Tough; I'm wearing a pair today with my Oiled Mocha service boots. They're great.

Darn tough are definitely nice, I wear chup and anonymousism for more fun socks. I do like anonymousism's marled socks quite a bit. They have some fun combination colors for sure.

 

[woofmang]

Darn tough are definitely nice, I wear chup and anonymousism for more fun socks. I do like anonymousism's marled socks quite a bit. They have some fun combination colors for sure.

I'll have to check them out.

 

[vettemike]

Also big fan of Darn Tough. Even better than Smartwool IMO

 

[IronRiceBowl]

Not sure about CHUP, I think I got a pair as a gift once, but I do know that most of my Anonymous Ism pairs are cotton-wool blends. I believe they do it for comfort as well as durability. They're probably my go-to brand as far as fit and comfort. Darn Toughs are really reserved for hikes.

 

[ROCK123]

Darn tough are definitely nice, I wear chup and anonymousism for more fun socks. I do like anonymousism's marled socks quite a bit. They have some fun combination colors for sure.

Google smartwool and chup and you. Smartwool did a collaboration with them

 

[Shawnc]

Guys,

Apologies in advance if this is not the appropriate thread for this question but I'm looking for advice/input on resoleing a pair of viberg boots.

I grabbed the natural/black shell scout boots and while I like the vibram soles, they don't fit my style. But I love the boot and was willing to spend the extra cash to have them resoled. I assumed I would be able to have Viberg do this before shipping the boots. However, Viberg indicates that new boots should not be resoled because it is an intensive process that puts too much stress on the leather if it hasn't been broken in. I'm certainly in no position to dispute that. However, I just saw the same boot in Garnet shell on ebay and it has been modified exactly like I was thinking.........

The bottom shot is my boot as purchased.

My question is whether resoleing new shell is harmful to the boot? I'd rather have them resoled immediately rather than have to wear the boots for a couple of months first.

Any input is appreciated.

 

[ajd578]

Anyone know more about the Horween "harness leather" that Viberg uses? For example, 3sixteen:



The post says waxy oil-tanned leather, but other harness leather I've seen is veg tanned. Either way, I'm most interested in knowing whether it will stretch a lot, like Chromexcel, or not, more like latigo.

 

[honestpanda]

Anyone know more about the Horween "harness leather" that Viberg uses? For example, 3sixteen:



The post says waxy oil-tanned leather, but other harness leather I've seen is veg tanned. Either way, I'm most interested in knowing whether it will stretch a lot, like Chromexcel, or not, more like latigo.

It’s Horween’s Rowdy tannage.

 

[ajd578]

It’s Horween’s Rowdy tannage.

Thanks! So according to the tannages list, it's vacuum dried, and so shouldn't stretch like Chromexcel, which is air dried (link).

 

[honestpanda]

Thanks! So according to the tannages list, it's vacuum dried, and so shouldn't stretch like Chromexcel, which is air dried (link).

Sounds right. I have the Horsebutt version and I haven’t noticed any stretch.

 

[Vocans]

Love the brown WF, I had to sell my pair due to sizing and definitely miss them. Might have to see if I can grab another pair in the future in a better last for me

Thank you! Was looking for a pair for a pair in 2030 for quite a while. My only regret is that my rotation is deep enough that I'm not sure when I'll get that amazing wf patina. First world problems I guess though, heh

 

[caffed]

Guys,

Apologies in advance if this is not the appropriate thread for this question but I'm looking for advice/input on resoleing a pair of viberg boots.

I grabbed the natural/black shell scout boots and while I like the vibram soles, they don't fit my style. But I love the boot and was willing to spend the extra cash to have them resoled. I assumed I would be able to have Viberg do this before shipping the boots. However, Viberg indicates that new boots should not be resoled because it is an intensive process that puts too much stress on the leather if it hasn't been broken in. I'm certainly in no position to dispute that. However, I just saw the same boot in Garnet shell on ebay and it has been modified exactly like I was thinking.........

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The bottom shot is my boot as purchased.

My question is whether resoleing new shell is harmful to the boot? I'd rather have them resoled immediately rather than have to wear the boots for a couple of months first.

Any input is appreciated.

I’ve gotten new shell boots resoled. The main issue is the skill of the person doing it more than anything. Stitchdown stretches the upper leather a lot so the shell can take it. If you’re concerned, I’d err on the side of spending more on a vetted cobbler.

 

[Shawnc]

I’ve gotten new shell boots resoled. The main issue is the skill of the person doing it more than anything. Stitchdown stretches the upper leather a lot so the shell can take it. If you’re concerned, I’d err on the side of spending more on a vetted cobbler.

Perfect. Precisely the kind of input I was hoping for. Thanks!

 

[Mrfuzon]

Thanks! So according to the tannages list, it's vacuum dried, and so shouldn't stretch like Chromexcel, which is air dried (link).

nothing like chromexcel, its a pretty stiff leather. Not exactly what i would say harness, but definitely hardier than latigo/cxl