Viberg

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@FOXY:

Viberg 7 = RW US7.5/UK6.5
Works for me…

I agree with this…I'm 9D in Red Wings and took 8.5 in 4H Viberg.
Be aware though that the break in procedure for these boots will take time.
These boots are built tough and the heel/ankle support is like steel.
After a few wears, the boots should mold to your feet.

I made a mistake of walking in them around the city when I first got them and it almost amputated my ankle.

[Concret]

Nice to hear, thanks arrow.

Do you think it can be add a insole to your boots or that would be too tight(lets say wearing thin socks)?.

Edit: I just wanted to say that i'm looking for the same RW fit, roomy, almost "too big", but solved graciously with a nice and comfy insole.

[Concret]

@madmonday:

i always thought Viberg sizes were based off UK sizing charts?  just to add to the conversation my bobcats are an 8.5, and i could have gone down to a 8 and still have plenty of room for thick socks.

giving them a call (per chris' recommendation) seems like the best bet on getting sizing taken care of as with most things everyone has an experience that varies       
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and what is your size in RW?

[madmonday]

8.5 US enough room for heavy socks & all that good stuff. . . but why not contact the folks at Viberg.

i'm sure tehy heard it all before

[Concret]

Thanks madmonday. Ill send them an email as you say, lets see what they have to tell.

I want to bump this :

**_Nice to hear, thanks arrow.

Do you think it can be add a insole to your boots or that would be too tight(lets say wearing thin socks)?._**

[Giles]

Vibergs are based on UK sizing.  Mr Viberg senior learnt his craft in England…...Nuff said....

[arrow]

I do exactly what you intend to do with 4H Vibergs.

I currently use half insole (orthopedic ones) and still plenty of room for medium/thick socks.
Don't recommend wearing thin socks with these boots.

Recently, I had a cobbler apply a thin layer of leather on the inside of the left boot to help with the fit.
It alleviated some of the heel "pinching" that I felt and the boots are much more comfortable now and good for walking again.  The cobbler was actually amazed on the quality of the boots and he's familiar with Vibergs.

I'll post pics sometime this weekend.  Overall, I think you'll be fine with sizing half size down from your RW size.

Watch out though for the 10 weeks waiting period… BUT...it's truly worth every penny.

[Concret]

arrow, you are helping  a lot. I almost sold to down size half from RW.
How is the fit on your RW? Do you use insole on them?

[arrow]

Yes, I also use insoles with my Red Wings with medium weight socks.

[ChuckDenim]

Nice priced Vibergs for little feets.
http://caliroots.com/c-store/product.asp?id=24252

[madmonday]

chuck, the folks on the forum really love you.  no one made fun of the ugly a$$ boot you put a link to 

yuck

[urbanwoodsman]

Nigel Cabourn x Viberg 2012 Service Boot $875
I like these minus the cab toe. Too rich for my blood though.

[bagley920]

I'm kinda partial to the cap toe boots

[madmonday]

they are pre-distressed?

major turn-off

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@madmonday:

they are pre-distressed?

major turn-off

Yeah, I don't like them at all.

[urbanwoodsman]

I'm sure you could order these custom and get a similar boot for less and non-distressed. I don't like the distressed look either.

[dave]

The sad part is you can make them look that way within a month (or less) of normal wear

[kit99bar]

so true dave hahaa

[FurattoHeddo]

^Shame about those being predistressed, I like that vintage tan roughout …

Btw. Two-tone oxford on sale at Freeman

http://shop.freemanbrand.com/product/viberg-145-suede-mix-oxford

[madmonday]

FurattoHeddo, thanks for the heads up.  hope someone on here can make use of the link