I think the fact that the old boots are shorter is just due to the creased leather so they aren’t perfectly straight up 6:23

@DalesLeatherworks

Ай бұрын

That could very well be the case time will tell

Viberg 2030 Service Boot. Brown Chromexcel. Iconic, classy and absolutely ready for anything.

Extremely informative video , thank you!👌👍🤝

Great comparison, very interesting. As you mentioned, Viberg use UK sizing, that’s also the case in their widths. Viberg’s E width is the same as a US D.

@DalesLeatherworks

Ай бұрын

Ok this now makes complete sense

Ohhhh awesome video. 🤩🤩🤩🤩👏👏👏can’t wait to watch this!!!!

That old boot is the keeper. IMHO.

Awesome boots! I really miss my 2030 service boots!! I will consider getting them again! Thanks Dale

@Bootlosophy

Ай бұрын

I know where they are 😂😂😂

Bouth are so beautiful. I really appreciate Viberg design through the years both old and new one. I do own 2020 Bastions and i hope to get 2040 at some point

Well done and agree. The last for some reason keeps changing on me…

Great to see the comparison of what has remained the same and what has changed Dale! Very in-depth and I will be curious how the new boots will fit overall compared to the old boots? Time will tell of course and at least CXL tends to be a gentle break in. For as large of a collection as you do have you most certainly put those old 2030's through their paces! May they find a great home with their new owner!

@DalesLeatherworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks my friend!!!

Great video Dale. I always hear about Viberg changes over the years and see differences between the 2022 310 I bought and a late 2023 pair. It’s interesting to see how much changed with the 2030. That old box was dope.

@EDHBlvd

Ай бұрын

Oh this is the same thing I noticed with the 310. It seems to be getting narrower.

I think you made a great choice. New one looks more refined to me.

Great to see differences. I newer liked VB logo though. I know it is super subjective

Also, not sure if you mentioned it, but the vamp placement on the new vibergs are pulled back significantly compared to the older bergs, so it lends to another different look alongside the rounded toe of the new vibergs. Not a fan

Great video, Dale. Might be wrong, but I believe holdfast construction/channeled insoles are exclusive to welted footwear and would not be used on a stitchdown product.

Awesome video dale! I am in the same boat with my himel collaboration Canadian officer boots where I am a double E width and that it goes with military sizing at the time but the last is only offered in a single E.

@DalesLeatherworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks so much Cam for your insights and your continued support!!!

Dope!👍🏾

Drew’s boots does all leather, including the toe puff, shank, and heel. $379 to $700? , however all Mexican build, but very hardy looking. I believe the upper is 6 to 8 oz. They mold the arches of the insole, and mid-sole. Your reading of the leather structured toe puff reminded me of theirs. Definitely worth a look. That Horween brown with the more round toe bump is really nice.

1/2 size in Viberg is huge. I had to order and return a pair before i got it right. I'm 8D in Iron Ranger. A 7E in Viberg. Brooklyn Clothing has an exclusive on this captoe single stitching. They are the only ones you can get it from. Some other dealers have the BCT. I bought a pair of the brown CXL from BC after watching this video. Dale keeps spending my $.

@julioquinones1986

Ай бұрын

This is very interesting. I'm an 8D iron ranger and a 8.5D on the 2030 last. What's your brannock device size?

@lgroves336

Ай бұрын

@@julioquinones1986 8.5D

Hi Man. I am starting my boot journey. I want to get a boot that will last me a very2x long time with patina. I have my eye on a Redwing IR but the vibergs looks too cool. Any thoughts? So i just yolo on the vibergs?

@DalesLeatherworks

Ай бұрын

Viberg is 100% worth it once you understand your size and can nail it from the outset I don’t think you’d be disappointed

I got a pair of viberg boots a couple of months ago in black chromexcel - and they didn't even come with a box! I called them and they said they were out of boxes, but they'd ship me one when they got them in stock. I haven't seen it yet.

@BlueSpirit.

Ай бұрын

What? Bs!

@DalesLeatherworks

Ай бұрын

That’s simply insane! 😂 sounds like they owe you some free Venetian to boot

Do you know when they made the switch? Mine from 2019 seem to be in between your old one and new ones

@DalesLeatherworks

Ай бұрын

I have no idea as I haven’t tracked it closely but they seem to be doing things gradually

My new vibergs fit nearly a half size larger than my old, pre-2018 vibergs (both 2030 and 1035) with the original almond toe. pre-2018 fit snug, and the look is killer. I despise that Viberg went with new lasts that look so basic.

Old is so much better

My first pair on the 2030 in brown CXL fit great a 1/2 size down in a plain toe. Few years later, ordered a 2030 green cap toe thinking it would fit the same. Slightly too long. Could have gone down a whole size. A lot of toe room.

@DalesLeatherworks

Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing! My 8’s are a little narrow but still seem a little long haha but I know they’ll break in and be fine

A lot of the British sized footwear has the normal width size as E but that in America would be D.

I dread the day I am drunk and they have those plain captoe in stock in my size. The lack of plain toecap has been my excuse not to buy Viberg.

I've always wanted a Viberg Svc boot. However, I wanted to go to Canada or a retailer to get sized. Hearing that the collapsed toe is no longer makes me avoid it. That was the draw for me.

@jasonwroyal

Ай бұрын

I have a recent pair and it is still an unstructured toe on some service boot models.

I was really wanting an unstructured toe. Damn, late again!

@willygfromdahood

22 күн бұрын

Theyre occasionally doing them - Rivet & Hide boondocker, Brown Waxed Flesh, etc

860 USD for CXL boots! Absolute insanity. SPI be damned. GS, Parkhurst and tons of Indonesian makers can get me this quality at 350-400 USD.

At what year (2014 ->2024) did Viberg changed the 2030 last?

@DalesLeatherworks

7 күн бұрын

I am not sure, I think it was a gradual progression

how can any manufacturer change the parameters of a spec to something different without changing the name/SKU?! Should they need to evolve to keep up with the current demand, they should call it 2031 last? Tell me if I am being pentadic?

@DalesLeatherworks

Ай бұрын

It’s still their patented service boot so I guess they make the rules lol!

Glue could smell.

@DalesLeatherworks

Ай бұрын

Yes this is different though

@BlueSpirit.

Ай бұрын

@@DalesLeatherworks I wonder if Horween has different cxl recipes.

I got two pairs and both of them sqeaked within 25 miles.

@thesheepthemightythecrazy

Ай бұрын

So shit quality for such high prices.

@playingcalm5116

Ай бұрын

@@thesheepthemightythecrazy i wouldn’t say that exactly. Amazing quality with the best materials but glued by somebody who doesn’t care at all. I had never seen such nice stitching, cxl, and materials in one boot and I have other great boots. Whites, GS, RMs, Parkhurst, Alden. The boot just comes loose between the midsole and insole and renders an extremely high end product unwearable. Its remarkable how stupid this is

@thesheepthemightythecrazy

Ай бұрын

@@playingcalm5116 Would viberg repair it for free? That is a damn shame and expensive.

@darrenhall7454

Ай бұрын

I’m having the same issue with my Vibergs. Both are squeaking very badly. It’s coming from within the sole layers around the ball of my foot. It’s driving me crazy.

@playingcalm5116

Ай бұрын

@@darrenhall7454 I used alot venetian on the insoles and now the right one doesnt squeak on one pair so maybe that could help you. Viberg told me to just wear them more but if it continues they will replace them

I just wasted 5 mins of my lifespan watching videos comparing Viberg box "new" and "old".

@DalesLeatherworks

Ай бұрын

It’s a comparison video

@BlueSpirit.

Ай бұрын

🤣 Why did you do that to yourself?

@BootsOfJoseph

Ай бұрын

Why are you watching a comparison video.. if you did not want the details?