Show us your boots
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As much as I love my engineers, service boots, smokejumpers, cowboy boots, and hikers, I am starting to think my platonic ideal for an everyday boot is the whole-cut Chelsea in some form of hardy, water resistant leather. Stick your toes in it and pull the tab and you’re ready to roll, and it still looks like a boot coming out of the hem.
That said, today’s boots:
Think it, be it.
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I finally got to my first viberg boots and it dark rubber Essex last 2030
It is an understatement to say that I impressed with the quality, comfort and beauty
Size 11 viberg
To compares I m 11.5 D US size in red wing Iron ranger and size 12 in almost sneakers
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@mclaincausey My Viberg Chelsea boots are worn more than any other pair for the reasons you stated. Easy on, easy off, and pretty damn comfortable while still looking great.
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Yeah they’re the best. Eyeing the black version of my exact build now.
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@Mizmazzle
I just gave them a conditioner, it's noticeable that the leather is dry so they're even better .
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@Hajduk-0 well, I’ve had Red Wings, Wescos, Lofgrens…now Vibergs. The Lofgrens have impeccable finishing. But honestly, the Vibergs kinda combine the rugged chunky build of a wesco with damn near the finishing level of a Lofgren. My sample size is small. But that’s been my experience.
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Viberg is my favorite heritage maker.
I love my Lofgrens but feel like they’re overpriced relative to Viberg. For example, their Chelsea isn’t whole cut (has a side seam), uses the same last they’ve used on I think almost all their boots (it’s a good last but it just feels like they’re cutting corners—why is it also used on the lace-up Donkey Puncher?), is made out of CXL (which is fine, but no CF Stead), and costs a bit more than my Viberg version. The materials and construction don’t justify that IMO.
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@init616 I came here with the same response to @FlavourFade… great post comparison on the 2030 to 2040. I too have a wider foot than the other and find width to be the dealbreaker for me and footwear. My feet always thank me when I am wearing my 2040s over 2030s.
The difference is more noticeable but still similar IMO when it comes to comparing the Lofgren 110 and 120 last. The chunkier boots from Lofgren: Donkey Punchers, steel gang and combat boots, is built on their 120 last -much more room in the toe box. Lofgrens sleeker line: the Chelsea, engineer boots etc is built on the 110 last.
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@flannel-slut @mclaincausey @Mizmazzle right now I am leaning towards lofgren since I like the look much more... The munsoon last of their M43 could do the trick since I only need a bit more width sideways and not above my toes. I did not find any available Viberg models that look as cool as the Lofgrens to me tbh. I ordered the last available pair of M43 in my size after reading a lot about these. But I am still interested in Viberg und will check if the Lofgrens fit first anyway. Will let you know
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@FlavourFade excellent choice. Love the look of these as well and the monsun last is very forgiving.
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@flannel-slut thanks, I am looking forward to trying them on... I read that they are similar to alden trubalance which I had and they felt very comfy. Sold only because I did not wear a lot of boots back then
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Can't wait to have them in my hands! KustomKraft engineers MTM.
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@spaniarddh holy shit you win
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As these boots show character after only three days of wearing, I must admit intensive wearing
I'm in Love with my Viberg dark rubber Essex
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Good morning everyone, my favorite engineer boots from my little collection
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1-Role Club Black Horsehide Horween;
2-Attraction Lot.444 in Black Horsebutt Maryam;
3-S&S X WESCO VAN CLEEF III VEG TAN;
4-Wesco 100 Anniversary in Black Horse Horween;
5-Wesco Mr Lou in Black Horsehide Maryam;
6- Red Wing 9268 in Black Klondike Teacore;
7-Red Wing 8268 Abilene Rough Out.
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@Luijim78 Nice!! When given the opportunity, could you add sizes to each as comparison between the different brands and lasts? Also, can you provide any worthwhile differences to note if going to purchase another pair - I.e. Wesco Mr. Lou vs Redwing. Thanks in advance! John
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@John-Galt certainly, I start from the fact that I have a fairly "normal" foot as regards the width and the instep, I am a standard D sole and the length is 26/27cm therefore a size 8 or 8.5 D. I start from the Role Club, the Horse Horween is slightly stiffer and thicker than the Wesco 100 anniversary pair (definitely the most comfortable and softest pair since the first day I have). They are a US size 9D and fit a little bigger than the Mr Lou in Black Maryam of the same size. The Mr Lous are the narrowest and most precise in this 9D size. The Attraction lot.444 are also size 9D and have a fit very similar to that of the Role Club, the sole is much wider than the Mr Lou, they are made with Maryam horsebutt leather like the Wesco but unlike these the latter dye is made in Japan by the brand, this makes them much less tenacious and the Teacore and the collapse of the tip much easier and faster. The Wesco Van Cleef III are model 7500 (the Mr Lou are 7600) and size 9E. They are the widest I have and I can compare their fit to a pair of Red Wing 2268 PT.99 size 9.5d that I wear very little and didn't include in the photos in the post. The Wesco anniversary 100 (boss model) are size 8.5D, in this case the soft and buttery leather makes the difference. They are very comfortable and are the only ones that I can wear with every pair of jeans including the 777 size 28 with 16cm openings, the Teacore is immediate and the comfort is incredible. Finally, the Red Wing 9268 and 8268 are both size 8.5. The first ones are exactly my size, fit and shape similar to Wesco Anniversary but differ in softness and comfort. Every time I take off my left boot I risk skinning my foot
. Naturally the Klondike leather is very cool, even in this case the daughters of The appear quickly, but even after years of use they are still as stiff as winter (not the Italian one which is now around 20 degrees 
). Finally, the 8268, are my second pair and both pt.05, with the lace on the high ankle, the Abilene rought out leather is very beautiful as well as prone to staining, changing shape and expanding in a short time. They are size 8.5 but after a few months you may have to wear an insole because they will feel very or too loose. I hope that with my terrible English I was able to give some useful information. I apologize if I wasn't able to be clear, if you need other photos, measurements or anything else just ask (I'm only speaking with the little experience I have, if I've written inaccuracies or bullshit please correct me calmly). Have a good weekend everyone 
