Unbreakable design and indestructible leather.
Daniel.S.Latham4 months ago
Viberg EngineerHorween Brown Chromexcel Horsebutt
View albumUse & wear
Physical Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Hot Temperatures
Cold Temperatures
Wet Conditions
Snow
Daily kitchen work and day to day leisure wear.
Leather
Horween Brown Chromexcel Horsebutt
Durability
Care Routine
Daily wear from day one. Rain, shine, Snow, ice. This leather is very resistant to wear and is revitalized with mostly only brushing. I did condition with Bick 4 midway thru the competition period. It would probably take a few years to show any substantial color change with this leather. There is some discoloration due to oils, dirt and cleaners from daily kitchen work.
Fit
41464 Last: 10US Men's Brannock: 11D
Arch
Comfort
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
I have and extremely high arch and like all slip on boots there was about a month of daily wear in order for the pressure on the top of my foot to subside as the leather formed to my foot. Heel slip also subsided after significant wear.
Craftsmanship
Viberg Engineer
Durability
Construction
Hardware
Overall, these are built like tanks. The catspaw heel wore substantially faster than other brands. A small rip formed on one strap but has not increased after about 2 months of wear. Otherwise, I can’t see a reason why these boots won’t last for many many years even with regular wear in a work and leisure setting.
Sole & heel
Vibram Half SoleLess than a day, current sole
Traction
Durability
Generally durable and even fairly non-slip on tile and slippery surfaces.
CatspawWorn for less than a day, current heel
Durability
Wore quickly with regular wear.
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
Purchased with then intent to own and wear them forever and have been reassured that they will last.
Written by Daniel.S.Latham
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