I love this boot! It holds up to wet and muddy weather, cleans up great, and looks amazing.

LewJayover 1 year ago
Viberg Service BootC.F. Stead Whiskey Phoenix
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Maker

Viberg

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Model

Service Boot

Leather

Last

2040 Last

US Men's Brannock: 11E

2040 Last: 10.5E

Wearing thick wool socks

Sole

Purchased from

Viberg

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More about this item

Cleaned them up and added new thin waxed cotton laces for the last patina thunderdome pics 👍

Why I own this

Limited Release

Viberg’s 10.5 2040 last got my feet great with little to no break in required. And C.F. Stead’s leathers are amazing. I love the how the dark red patinas and suite the fall/winter/spring seasons. I wear a lighter leather tone in the summer. This Bovine leather is also heavily waxed and water resistant which was great while I was in Tokyo last fall. I love the comando sole but have been very happy with these ridgeway soles for their exceptional grip and sleek look allowing me to dress them up nicely for a nice dinner in a fashionable restaurant. I used them for weekly hikes in the bush and were great in the snow and my new job at a garden center allowed me to wear them at work too where I was able to capture some nice pics and put in more miles too.

How I sized

I first got interested in fine boot wear last January and was thrilled to learn that Viberg in Victoria BC CANADA is only a 90 minute drive from my home. I was able to visit their facility and try on numerous pairs, sorting out sizing and lasts and leathers and love a thick leather on a sturdy sole for the stability and support this offers.

Ordering process

Purchased from VibergTotal cost: 1,250 CAD Lead time: Less than a day

I look through their online catalogue regularly to see what new is coming out in the current season and love the personal service when visiting in person.

Use & wear

Day hikes, travel to other continents, daily work, concert nights out, and dancing in the clubs to the wee hours.

Leather

C.F. Stead Whiskey Phoenix

Six months with a sweet whisky patina, that cleans up beautifully with a little touch of vanitian cream and horsehair brush 😊

Fit

Socks
Comfort
Arch
Other
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

I wear orthotics in all my shoes, but these…that is how great these boots fit my high arch👍 I use a medium thick wool sock which is perfect for fall through spring, which is the six months I will wear these each year til my days are done decades from now😉

Craftsmanship

Viberg Service Boot
Durability
Other

I love these boots …period. They are perfect 👍 and will last me my life time and with eventual resoled can be legacy boots to pass on down the line.

Sole & heel

Durability
Design
Traction

Was initially concerned about grip but these are great for hiking in the bush and I love the stability and the sleek look that can be dressed up too.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend

I highly recommend this leather and last and especially the maker for the high quality of the product.

Written by LewJay
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