Viberg Scout Boots Rawhide Waxy Commander.
Viberg Scout Boot in Rawhide Waxy Commander - Charles F. Stead & Co Ltd.By btstewart • October 2, 2024"They are Vibergs, everything is spot on...."Read the full review
Great casual boot that can take a beating with interesting patina potential
Viberg Scout Boot in Horween Rowdy DachshundBy pesayerm • April 5, 2024"I’m a big fan of the scout pattern, especially with more casual leathers like this boot has. It’s great with casual fits and I enjoyed the chance to put more miles on them knowing they’d continue to look better and better.
I didn’t think so at first, but I do find the combination of casual and rugged pattern, leather, and sole to be an odd combination with the welt and super high SPI welt stitching. This looks like a boot meant to handle anything, but the lighter welt and fine stitching bring a dressy touch that feels almost out of place.
Construction and finishing feel in line with modern Viberg. Very clean stitching and high SPI throughout. Very clean welt joins. Not much to complain about there.
About halfway through the dome, one end of a staple started poking through the leather just inside the insole on the right boot, poking my arch when I walked. It was super painful when it first happened. Apparently Viberg uses staples to attach the upper to the insole, but they’re supposed to take them out before sewing on the welt. I’m guessing this got left in. I thought about sanding it down, but just put a small piece of medical tape over it and that solved my problem.
I’m not sure how clicking is supposed to look on this leather, but the vamps turned out to be very ropy. It does look like different parts of the hide were intentionally selected for the quarters, backstay, and quarters...."Read the full review
