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[brandonboot]

I´ve got my fifth pair of Vibergs 310 and i love these boots! View attachment 1862028 View attachment 1862029 View attachment 1862030

Vibergs are the best

 

[Coolhand0302]

3sixteen Scout Boots in Navy Latigo R/O…

 

[Crizzlelovesyou]

Shinki HH

 

[Mrfuzon]

I have this pair too.. probably the most comfortable pair I have.

I had that pair but back then 1035 was shorter than what it is now. I did pick up another snuff kudu in 2030 on commando… and yeah nothing is softer IMO

 

[Skell6009]

Free shipping on Viberg.com with code FREESHIP until Sunday Dec 4th, 11:59pm PST. I stocked up on some new laces.

 

[Mrfuzon]

Free shipping on Viberg.com with code FREESHIP until Sunday Dec 4th, 11:59pm PST. I stocked up on some new laces.

I derped on my last recent order and forgot to buy laces, def had to take advantage of them with this code.

 

[pirate_doc]

How do people size the 2005 last on the roper boot? Same size as 2030? I went same size as 2030, one down from brannock and they’re quite roomy with some heel slip, but I’m thinking with no way to cinch down it’s unavoidable. Length wise it seems fine, same length or maybe a little shorter than 1035 in same size.

 

[smartbrother]

How do people size the 2005 last on the roper boot? Same size as 2030? I went same size as 2030, one down from brannock and they’re quite roomy with some heel slip, but I’m thinking with no way to cinch down it’s unavoidable. Length wise it seems fine, same length or maybe a little shorter than 1035 in same size.

It’s a hard last to fit. Have you tried taking up some volume with a half or full length insole?

 

[Crizzlelovesyou]

How do people size the 2005 last on the roper boot? Same size as 2030? I went same size as 2030, one down from brannock and they’re quite roomy with some heel slip, but I’m thinking with no way to cinch down it’s unavoidable. Length wise it seems fine, same length or maybe a little shorter than 1035 in same size.

It should be taken at .5 down from brannock honestly to get the arch lined up. The usual 2005 is an EE width last with higher volume and a very short toe beyond the ball. Chances are you need the 2005D width last which is only ever special order/been stocked by Japan back in the day. Viberg really should offer both options as without the width/volume to fill it out you're not gonna enjoy the last probably.

 

[jischwar]

It should be taken at .5 down from brannock honestly to get the arch lined up. The usual 2005 is an EE width last with higher volume and a very short toe beyond the ball. Chances are you need the 2005D width last which is only ever special order/been stocked by Japan back in the day. Viberg really should offer both options as without the width/volume to fill it out you're not gonna enjoy the last probably.

Here's what I don't understand and I'm not trying to start an argument but there is always so much debate about full down from brannock or half down from brannock.

Viberg says to go 1 down from brannock. Almost every stockist says one down from brannock. Yet many here are adamant about starting half down from brannock. In almost every other brand, you'd defer to them on how to size their own boots

 

[Crizzlelovesyou]

Here's what I don't understand and I'm not trying to start an argument but there is always so much debate about full down from brannock or half down from brannock.

Viberg says to go 1 down from brannock. Almost every stockist says one down from brannock. Yet many here are adamant about starting half down from brannock. In almost every other brand, you'd defer to them on how to size their own boots

The 2005 last is just really short in length, its almost as short as 110 IME. I have 8.5 110, which is fine for athletic socks which is how I like my 145s, but I would not enjoy a 2005 last in 8.5. Also a lot of places don't understand brannock (non-US stockists) and are really saying 1 down from regular size which typically means sneakers which are supposed to be .5 larger than brannock, but that varies based on the sneaker brand. Also Red Wing is notorious for missizing people too small. Most sizing advice used to tell people to size 2030 like Barrie/TB.

What I think happened, as Viberg tweaked the 2030 and other changes over time was sizing adjusted to 1 down and then as they recently readjusted it back, people are still sticking to 1 down.

For example as a 9D HTT, 9.5D HTB brannock:
2014-2017 2030s (OG last): 8.5s too small/borderline, the size 9s from this era fit me better.
2017-2018 2030s (heel contour adjusted 2030s): 8.5s fit well, though 9s are okay too
2018-2020 2030s (pattern is adjusted, but the variable width 2030 hasn't happened yet): 8.5s are still okay, but a bit more snug, 9s work well though.
Modern 2030 (variable width adjusted last): 8.5 too small/borderline, 9D perfect, 9E slightly large, but better than 8.5E.
And no matter the era I always like 9 if its a GYW pair.

I don't think there's anything wrong with taking Viberg's in 1 down, but I do think people should be wary specifically of 110 (which Viberg has told people to go 1.5 down from Brannock which is crazy) and 2005 which is just really short past the ball (if you have a shorter HTT than HTB it doesn't matter as much.) The reason a lot of us have been pushing .5 down to start, especially for new people, is just because its the safe bet more often than not. Often just wearing thick socks is enough to make .5 down from brannock work well for most people.

 

[honestpanda]

Viberg used to suggest half down in the past. That’s how I first sized back in 2017 taking Guy Ferguson’s advice

 

[jischwar]

The 2005 last is just really short in length, its almost as short as 110 IME. I have 8.5 110, which is fine for athletic socks which is how I like my 145s, but I would not enjoy a 2005 last in 8.5. Also a lot of places don't understand brannock (non-US stockists) and are really saying 1 down from regular size which typically means sneakers which are supposed to be .5 larger than brannock, but that varies based on the sneaker brand. Also Red Wing is notorious for missizing people too small. Most sizing advice used to tell people to size 2030 like Barrie/TB.

What I think happened, as Viberg tweaked the 2030 and other changes over time was sizing adjusted to 1 down and then as they recently readjusted it back, people are still sticking to 1 down.

For example as a 9D HTT, 9.5D HTB brannock:
2014-2017 2030s (OG last): 8.5s too small/borderline, the size 9s from this era fit me better.
2017-2018 2030s (heel contour adjusted 2030s): 8.5s fit well, though 9s are okay too
2018-2020 2030s (pattern is adjusted, but the variable width 2030 hasn't happened yet): 8.5s are still okay, but a bit more snug, 9s work well though.
Modern 2030 (variable width adjusted last): 8.5 too small/borderline, 9D perfect, 9E slightly large, but better than 8.5E.
And no matter the era I always like 9 if its a GYW pair.

I don't think there's anything wrong with taking Viberg's in 1 down, but I do think people should be wary specifically of 110 (which Viberg has told people to go 1.5 down from Brannock which is crazy) and 2005 which is just really short past the ball (if you have a shorter HTT than HTB it doesn't matter as much.) The reason a lot of us have been pushing .5 down to start, especially for new people, is just because its the safe bet more often than not. Often just wearing thick socks is enough to make .5 down from brannock work well for most people.

I guess thinking about Standard and Strange or Withered Fig, they suggest 1 down. But thanks for the clarity around better safe than sorry. I have a pretty standard foot, maybe slightly moderate instep and 1 down in all lasts except 2020 and the sneaker last have been good for me.
I think there are a lot of people that don't understand their foot volume as well which leads to some issues with sizing

 

[jischwar]

Viberg used to suggest half down in the past. That’s how I first sized back in 2017 taking Guy Ferguson’s advice

Interesting, didn't realize that. My oldest pair are from 2013 and are my normal 1 size down

 

[ajd578]

Here's what I don't understand and I'm not trying to start an argument but there is always so much debate about full down from brannock or half down from brannock.

Viberg says to go 1 down from brannock. Almost every stockist says one down from brannock. Yet many here are adamant about starting half down from brannock. In almost every other brand, you'd defer to them on how to size their own boots

Viberg’s lasts are generally wider than other manufacturers’ standard width, so not surprising that the sizing is messy.