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Overall these have been awesome boots.

Robabout 1 year ago
Viberg Service BootHorween Natural Chromexcel
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Maker

Viberg

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Model

Service Boot

Leather

Horween Natural Chromexcel

Last

2030 Last

US Men's Brannock: 11E

2030 Last: 10.5E

Sole

Dainite Studded Sole Black

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Viberg

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More about this item

Always been an Alden guy. Never tried Viberg until now. Couldn’t get Alden natural CXL, could get Viberg natural CXL. Let’s see how this goes…

Use & wear

Office Work
Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Wet Conditions
Snow

These have been worn to work, used for yard work and hiking in the mountains, and soaked in 3” of standing freezing rain at the Ravens vs Steelers game. They’ve seen snow and salt and held up well.

Leather

Horween Natural Chromexcel
Break-In
Care Routine
Color Change

These took a bit to mold to my foot, but have become comfortable with use. I haven’t conditioned or polished them, other than a bit of VSC after using vinegar once to remove salt stains. I let them sit to dry completely when they’ve been soaked through. They’ve darkened a bit with use, and have some scarring from my office chair, rocks, and dog claws.

Fit

The 2030 last doesn’t naturally fit my foot. The heel is a bit large and the toe box is tight. Arch support is good, length is good, but volume is a bit low for my foot. After a few months of wear they fit better then when new.

Craftsmanship

Viberg Service Boot

Design, finish, and construction are all excellent.

Sole & heel

The sole has worn well and offers decent fraction in most cases.

Final thoughts

Overall these are amazing boots. I just wish there was a place where I could try on different lasts and sizes to get a better initial fit.

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