Early days, but nice boot!
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Maker
Viberg
Model
Navvy Boot
Leather
Last
US Men's Brannock: L 12.5C HTB/13 HTT, R 13C
1940 Last: 12E
I needed to put in a Nick’s plain leather insoles to take up some volume. Fit is very good for me.
Sole
Heel
Purchased from
Viberg
Order info
Cost: 975 USD
Availability: Limited Edition
Lead Time: 3 days
More about this item
Initial release of new last and pattern.See background
Why did you choose this item?
After a poor experience with 2030 last year, I was left cold on Viberg. After seeing a new last and pattern, I was interested in trying something new and took a chance on the 1940 Navvy. I figured extra care/qc would be in play for a totally new boot.
How did you determine your size?
I previously tried the 2030 last at full size down. It was at least a full size to small. It was a little bit of a gamble since I disn’t really know what to expect with this last. I spent a lot a time observing sizing feedback for Viberg in general in the SDP discord.
What was the ordering process?
Ordering was fine from viberg.com. Shipping was quite quick, but expensive.
Use & wear
Casual walking around city neighborhoods and a light local trail. Have upcoming international travel.
Leather
With a few weeks of daily wear, getting some nice creases. Right now, just a quick brush after wearing.
Fit
Fit is pretty good for me. I did drop in a Nick’s leather insole to eat up some volume while they break in. I’ll likely remove in a couple more weeks. Very comfortable overall amd feels better each wear.
Craftsmanship
I like the overall design and pattern. It’s top-notch all-around. I’m especially fond of the clicking, with the smoth vamp and grained quarters. The scalloped split welt is interesting.
Sole & heel
Asthetically, Ridgeway isn’t my favorite, but on foot it’s been great and very comfortable. We’ll see how it handles snow in a couple months.
The rubber compound is a bit soft. I don’t really drag/scuff my heels much and they’ve worn fairly quick.
Final thoughts
I think the 1940 last is great. I would love to see the Service Boot pattern on this last.
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