Viberg
Service Boot
Viberg
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.
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.
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.
Day hikes, travel to other continents, daily work, concert nights out, and dancing in the clubs to the wee hours.
Six months with a sweet whisky patina, that cleans up beautifully with a little touch of vanitian cream and horsehair brush 😊
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😉
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.
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.
I highly recommend this leather and last and especially the maker for the high quality of the product.