Here’s to another PatinaThunderDome 🍻

Viberg Service Boot PCTHorween Golden Brown Predator Roughout
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Use & wear

Office Work
Outdoor Activities
Travel
Leisure
Snow

Not a whole lot more to say about these. I think I should’ve passed on the previous two review prompts and waited for this one. Maybe next year! In summary, I wore these mostly to work and around town. But I also took them on several mountain hikes and a trip to snowy Japan back in January. They have performed perfectly in all environments. Some sore heels during initial break-in. And after the long snowy hike in Japan with heavy snow. But otherwise they have been comfortable from day 1.

Leather

Horween Golden Brown Predator Roughout
Patina Process
Care Routine
Break-In
Durability
Color Change

I have enjoyed this leather a lot. Not much in the way of care. Only brushing from time to time. The color changes drastically based on lighting but overall I’d say they have darkened up a bit and the wax has worn off to reveal the fuzzy roughout. Much more so on the right boot than the left. I’m looking forward to waxing them with some Venetian Leather Balm soon.

Fit

2040 Last: 9.5EUS Men's Brannock: 10E
Arch
Toe Box
Heel
Comfort
Socks
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

Again, not much more to say about fit since the last two reviews. In summary, I loved the fit. They pretty much confirmed to me that the Munson last or Munson-like lasts are what I’ll be aiming for with future boots purchases.

Craftsmanship

Viberg Service Boot PCT
Design
Construction
Finishing
Durability
Stitching

No issues with craftsmanship, QC or anything. Totally satisfied.

Sole & heel

Goodyear Commando SoleLess than a day, current sole
Durability
Traction
Comfort
Design

Totally satisfied. See other two reviews for more ℹ️.

Goodyear Commando LugWorn for less than a day, current heel
Durability
Traction
Comfort
Design

Satisfied. See other two reviews for more ℹ️!

Final thoughts

I had a lot of fun in the Dome. Hopefully next year I’ll have better photography locked in for better and more consistent lighting and backdrops. I had hoped to have a better setup this year but it didn’t materialize, unfortunately. As a result, I think I didn’t do these boots justice with last minute contest photos. Here’s to another Dome completed 🍻! Best of luck to all the other contestants!

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