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[meso]

Anyone comment on what a good leather for a ****-kicker pair of 'bergs would be? Im talking city slush/salt. Not expecting my feet to stay completely dry, but I'd like the leather to not be ruined. Im thinking Chamois, Waxed Flesh, maybe Reverse Kudu and Chromepak if I can find any.

Chamois and reverse Kudu are likely too delicate if you want to keep their unique finish.

For toughness look to any of the real workboot leathers, like oil tan and roughout. Red dog is another standard work boot leather, but it takes forever to break in and the color's not for everyone.

 

[patrick_b]

I saw that pair at the sale; I remember strongly considering it but I got a pair in Milkshake instead. Looks great on foot though; has an especially work-wear feel to me.

Anyone comment on what a good leather for a ****-kicker pair of 'bergs would be? Im talking city slush/salt. Not expecting my feet to stay completely dry, but I'd like the leather to not be ruined. Im thinking Chamois, Waxed Flesh, maybe Reverse Kudu and Chromepak if I can find any.

All pull up leathers can be made very water resistant with wax based treatment (i.e., Obenauf HDLP). Even roughout can be made to be virtually waterproof with a treatment. I've owned Mocha vintage which I treated with HDLP and my feet never got wet over the course of a winter season (New England). Same for mocha oil roughout, dry feet.

 

[Clorc Kent]

Hey! Never posted on this forum before but figured this might be the place to ask this. I bought a pair of Viberg Apsleys size 12(im a 13 in shoes/sneakers and 12 in boots before these) on grailed a little while ago, and as it turns out, i cant get my feet inside them. I managed to get one on after struggling for a bit. Once on they fit almost perfectly. The problem seems to be my foot shape (a combination of protruding heels and high feet). I've always had some problems getting boots on, hence my preference for low top shoes but never anything close to this. The thing stopping me getting them on is the seam on top http://i.imgur.com/XOKSCsk.jpg being too far back. Leading me to my question:
Is there any way to stretch these enough that they might be wearable for me or is that just a surefire way to ruin the boots and my feet? Really heartbreaking to have to sell them, but its looking pretty likely at this point.

 

[Kevin K]

Hey! Never posted on this forum before but figured this might be the place to ask this. I bought a pair of Viberg Apsleys size 12(im a 13 in shoes/sneakers and 12 in boots before these) on grailed a little while ago, and as it turns out, i cant get my feet inside them. I managed to get one on after struggling for a bit. Once on they fit almost perfectly. The problem seems to be my foot shape (a combination of protruding heels and high feet). I've always had some problems getting boots on, hence my preference for low top shoes but never anything close to this. The thing stopping me getting them on is the seam on top http://i.imgur.com/XOKSCsk.jpg being too far back. Leading me to my question:
Is there any way to stretch these enough that they might be wearable for me or is that just a surefire way to ruin the boots and my feet? Really heartbreaking to have to sell them, but its looking pretty likely at this point.

get a pair of shoe trees that are just a bit bigger than the boots and stuff it in if you want to stretch it just a bit. But not too much could cause damage. Thats my only suggestion

 

[meso]

Alternate suggestion: buy boots that you can put on.

 

[Graemsay]

Quick question: How does the 2050 last fit?

I've heard it's a similar shape to the 2030, but was wondering if anyone could confirm.

 

[IIIrd Icon]

@Graemsay
Yes, same shape & width ... feels narrower, initially, due to its construction.

 

[Graemsay]

Thanks @IIIrd Icon.

The 2030 is a bit tight in the toes, so I'll give the Chelsea boots a miss. Shame, as there's a pair in my size for sale on Mr Porter.

 

[sask boot]

I did it again Fok. Had to have some leather soles. With the 110 it balances it out very well. The commando was fine but I always prefer leather soles. Wish Viberg did more on leather soles. Some may like it and some wont.

 

[AlanRS]

Two questions on Viberg Slippers

(1) I wear a 2030 Service Boot in size 12 and am happy. I am 12.5 Brannock, a little on the wide side. I assume a 11 Viberg Slipper will be too small for me. I will wear socks with it. Am I right?

(2) Where can I buy a size 12 milkshake suede slipper (or similar color) now? Can't seem to find anything out there, but maybe I'm looking in the wrong places.

Thanks.

 

[gte872h]

Hey! Never posted on this forum before but figured this might be the place to ask this. I bought a pair of Viberg Apsleys size 12(im a 13 in shoes/sneakers and 12 in boots before these) on grailed a little while ago, and as it turns out, i cant get my feet inside them. I managed to get one on after struggling for a bit. Once on they fit almost perfectly. The problem seems to be my foot shape (a combination of protruding heels and high feet). I've always had some problems getting boots on, hence my preference for low top shoes but never anything close to this. The thing stopping me getting them on is the seam on top http://i.imgur.com/XOKSCsk.jpg being too far back. Leading me to my question:
Is there any way to stretch these enough that they might be wearable for me or is that just a surefire way to ruin the boots and my feet? Really heartbreaking to have to sell them, but its looking pretty likely at this point.

I know what you mean about the seam on the heel since I have the waxed flesh Apsleys. As long as my laces are loose enough I don't have an issue and using the pull tabs helps. Have you tried using a thin shoe horn or something to get your heel past the seam? I know some use a plastic bag over their foot in order to slide into engineer boots initially. The plastic bag can be torn and pulled out once the boots are on.

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I did it again Fok. Had to have some leather soles. With the 110 it balances it out very well. The commando was fine but I always prefer leather soles. Wish Viberg did more on leather soles. Some may like it and some wont.

Nice! Leather soles are the best in my opinion.

Two questions on Viberg Slippers

(1) I wear a 2030 Service Boot in size 12 and am happy. I am 12.5 Brannock, a little on the wide side. I assume a 11 Viberg Slipper will be too small for me. I will wear socks with it. Am I right?

(2) Where can I buy a size 12 milkshake suede slipper (or similar color) now? Can't seem to find anything out there, but maybe I'm looking in the wrong places.

Thanks.

Freemans Sporting in NYC had the milkshake slippers for their recent pop up shop. They may still have them and if not they should be back at Viberg. Just reach out to them. I have the slippers in my same 2030 size since I have a high instep.

 

[kingk]

Viberg.com will have milkshake slipper releasing on Friday June 14

I know what you mean about the seam on the heel since I have the waxed flesh Apsleys. As long as my laces are loose enough I don't have an issue and using the pull tabs helps. Have you tried using a thin shoe horn or something to get your heel past the seam? I know some use a plastic bag over their foot in order to slide into engineer boots initially. The plastic bag can be torn and pulled out once the boots are on.



Nice! Leather soles are the best in my opinion.



Freemans Sporting in NYC had the milkshake slippers for their recent pop up shop. They may still have them and if not they should be back at Viberg. Just reach out to them. I have the slippers in my same 2030 size since I have a high instep.

 

[kingk]

Viberg.com will have milkshake slipper releasing on Friday June 14

Oops meant July 14

 

[kingk]

For those looking for 145 Oxford
New store in Van BC Canada carrying brown cxl, free shipping for Canada, US

https://nifty-do.com/collections/viberg/products/145-oxford-shoes

 

[billymax]

For those looking for 145 Oxford
New store in Van BC Canada carrying brown cxl, free shipping for Canada, US

https://nifty-do.com/collections/viberg/products/145-oxford-shoes

Thanks for the heads up. I got this exact pair MTO 4 years ago and I love them. This is a good stocklist that I didn't know about.