
One month in - the cleaning and conditioning starting to fade. And I've just been babying them. Now as winter comes in and I also wear boots more, I'm curious to see how much they'll change.
Taken on November 3, 2025
Pre-Worn Thunderdome 2025-2026, November submission
Viberg
Service Boot BCT
Viberg Sample Sale
Cost: 450 USD
Availability: Limited Edition
Lead Time: About 2 months
I really loves the nubuck nature/texture of the Port Vitello series from Maryam. I've owned a lot of Horsebutt from them but never a calf, and these looked perfect for long term patina. The BCT made them perfect for work too, so they were an easy choice.
I measured my brannock, which is 9.5C HTT/9HTB and consulted some friends. I tried both size 9E and 8.5E on the 2030 last and 8.5 is way better for my foot since it's low volume. Most importantly, the ball lines up at the widest part of the shoe so it also creases evenly.
Super easy thanks to the Viberg Sample Sale process on WhatsApp.