One Boot To Rule Them All

And, what do you wear blue boots with?  According to my wife, she would need an entirely new wardrobe to wear blue shoes/boots, and thus owns none.

doing alright, thanks for asking. I bought the Common Projects Chelsea in Olive Suede from Notre, so it wasn't too too difficult to resist.

i may be wrong and can't believe everything the interwebz says... If anything I bet you can sell and get your money back of course

Was looking over at Epaulet after sending off an email to Bakers so boots were on my mind this morning.

Anyways, drawn to this one. I like the commando soles, the no speedhooks, and of course....shiny.

 I received my Viberg color 8 Service Boots, today. With all the brouhaha between Viberg and Truman, I figured a little side-by-side was in order. Outside of the stitchdown construction, there are some stark contrasts between them...

 It's not the pics. There is quite a difference. Although, it's not entirely on Viberg. When compared to my Wolverine 1K, the Viberg is relatively close. My Chippewa Homesteads are taller than the 1K. The Truman's are taller yet. They both just happen to be on opposite ends of that spectrum. I actually prefer the height of the Viberg. When lacing the Truman's, if I use the speed hooks, the extra height creates some discomfort on my ankle bones. I'm hoping that dissipates, as they break in.

 I will say, I was pleasantly surprised by the amount of room in the 2030 last. It is considered an E width. But, it's a generous E. I have wide feet to begin with. The first test, I put them on with the heaviest socks I own. They went on fairly easy. Snug, of course, but nothing I couldn't live with. I'll be wearing a thinner socks in them, anyway. The Truman's were ordered a few months before the introduction of their new EE last. So, they were made with their standard last, stretched to an E. They did not pass the heavy sock test. But, they have broken in nicely, and are quite comfy with a lesser sock.

 With the Viberg, I like the sleeker, lower profile, and the shape of the toe. But, there is a trade-off. To achieve the look, they have to use a slightly lower heel, and flatter sole. It keeps the toe down, but it leaves very little arch support for my higher arches. The Truman forefoot has more curve to it, which swings the toe up a bit, but creates more lift in the arch, as well. For support, Truman has the edge. I will be looking for an arch insole for the Viberg.

 The construction of both is top-notch. I have no issue with either, in that regard. 

 Big picture, each of them will have their place. It'll simply depend on the situation.

 

 

Thanks. Hard to knock Truman's pricing, especially for horse.

I'll agree with your thoughts on Viberg. If you can manage a deal like I did, I believe it's justifiable. But, the $700+ range is a bit over the top. Having to scour through review after review, about the right fit, makes it far less appealing, as well.

The last and leather combination is only made by Viberg?  I think that's what your saying because I'm pretty sure Natural Waxed flesh can be sourced?

I'm pretty sure I'm going to own a pair of Meermin's in the next year or so, just not sure which ones.

Shell for $440.

www.meermin.es/grupoMTO.php?idGrupo=576#


Tempted to waitlist these in proper size. I'm not a fan of Chukka's but these are a nice compromise which would be even better with some tread on the sole. Barrie is 1/2 down I think.

standardandstrange.com/collections/new-arrivals/products/the-welsh-brogue-navy-chromexcel

Well this answers that for me.  I am not into the unstructured toe dimple especially when shelling out over half a g.

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