Viberg Stitchdown Service Boot(™) in Classic Brown Chromexcel

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This classic model of Viberg’s Stitchdown Service Boot is a tough, made-like-a-workboot boot, that’s been put together like a dainty, delicate dress boot. Which is it?
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Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:26 Welcome
01:35 Style and aesthetics
03:55 Viberg
05:26 Construction
12:58 Leathercare
14:08 Sizing, fit and comfort
17:32 Value
19:39 Summary
Who Am I?
I am a Management Consultant in real life but in my Bootlosophy channel, I make videos about boots and all things boot related. This channel posts reviews of boots, unboxing of new boots, and follow-up reviews, and in doing so, may explore the philosophy of the brands and makers as well as the collectors!
In this channel, I will give information found in my research about the brand, the construction, and the materials, but I will express my personal opinions about how I feel about the boots reviewed.
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@revenanke3132 9 месяцев назад

What a coincidence, I actually got the same exact boot earlier this week as well. Viberg service boot, 2030 last, brown chromexcel, without a cap toe. It instantly became a favourite among my boot collection approaching two digits.

@joshuaslosser6988 18 дней назад

Got a slightly used set on Mercari the same exact build you’re describing. Currently have some iron rangers since I work for red wing. I’ve heard so much about how vibergs are the cream of the crop as far as service boots go so I’m very curious about them

@SUGAR_HOUSE_WYE 9 месяцев назад

“The heart has its reasons which reason knows nothing of…” (Pascal) Absolutely CLASSIC boot! Absolutely fantastic review!

@mattfox2716 9 месяцев назад

Love these reviews. Thanks

@williambrownlee9684 9 месяцев назад

I agree and I love your channel.

@EdAb 9 месяцев назад

Once again, a great video! If you can afford them, Vibergs are simply the best boots. Thankfully, there is no shame in not being able to afford them, there are lots of good, less expensive alternatives available.

@tony_r_pierce 9 месяцев назад

Excellent review as always. Love the Viberg Service Boot.

@johnhensley6077 9 месяцев назад

Very informative video! Those are beautiful boots obviously worth every penny.

@andresfeliperojas8771 9 месяцев назад

You’re becoming my favorite boot expert by ALOT! Salud 🥂

@fordsmobile1672 9 месяцев назад

Great video as always sir. I hope you and yours are doing well.

@CheungD99 9 месяцев назад

Enjoying your uploads and more so with the Vibergs. I have the colour 8 version and can say they are built to last. Agree that for a boot they seem more for light usage but that works for me. When I heard you mention you have about 100 pairs of boots in another video- that is some passion you have.

@blaight87 9 месяцев назад

Man I love the density of meaningful information. Maybe not the best cinematopgraphy (getting better though), but best boot content on the platform.

@shivanowbut7552 9 месяцев назад

Gorgeous Boot

@wellgeo223 9 месяцев назад

I bought my first pair of Vibergs a couple months ago. Brown kudu on the 1035 last. Beautiful and beautifully made. I'm looking to add black chromexcel 2030s to my collection. I actually don't have any black boots and Viberg has definitely caught my attention now.

@telemarktumalo6978 9 месяцев назад

Those are classic. Viberg just nails it with this boot. 2030 last, immaculate stitching and some of the best Chromexcel that is made. Yes, the price is definitely a premium. But, those boots are worth it.

@daniellogansa8101 9 месяцев назад

Yup! I got two pairs in black, it’s the only boot I like, hopefully they last me a couple decades.

@bfettrules1239 9 месяцев назад

I must agree. I have a pair of black and brown cxl service boots. I’m hoping to get the trifecta tomorrow at the online archive sale with a pair of natty cxl.

@rakaushik 6 месяцев назад

Fabulous review Teik ... If possible do a review on Viberg good year welted Scout Boots and Sneakers

@DancingSpacePotato 9 месяцев назад

My chromepak Vibergs have pretty average clicking, but oh boy did they gather an amazing patina! I like them so much I plan on having them rebuild on an adjusted last that fits me even better and with an unstructured toe. They’ll be with me for the long haul

@Zelinc 7 месяцев назад

Just got the 2023 last in color 8 and the quality is right on par with with my Rolling Dub Trio casper boots which are the same price point. The price is definitely worth it.

@ericiidx 8 месяцев назад

I really like Saphir's Oiled Leather cream on Chromexcel. I've seen Venetian Shoe Cream recommended by both Horween and Viberg. After a few years of use, I found it too waxy and dressy-looking for my taste (on a Chromexcel service boot, anyway.) The type of shine that can blind you in the sun. Maybe I overdid it! Whatever the case may be, the Saphir cream provides more of a warm sheen that I'm a fan of, and it smells great!

@alexvonborstel4763 8 месяцев назад

Teik, I like your presentations and watch your blog each time one comes out. As to Viberg, that’s my Holy Grail of boot. Living in the United States, I purchase a size 12 Viberg boot while wearing a size 13 in running shoes. Their web sizing chart states to move down one size from a sporting shoe size to fit into their 2030 last. I’m sure that relates to their other lasts. Take care and continue on your boot journey.

@Bootlosophy 8 месяцев назад

Indeed! Their size 12 is a UK size 12 which is equivalent to a US size 13 (one NUMBER down in the UK) and they are true-to-size.

@Zelinc 7 месяцев назад

As an American I am 10.5 D on a bannock. I wear 10.5 in Red Wing, Thorogood and Oak Street and I am a 9.5 in the Viberg 2030 last. They fit like a glove.

@FraldinhoBJJ 5 месяцев назад

Great review . I’m into guns, bourbon, luxury watches , cars , boots , Jiu jitsu , and a million other hobbies. I’ve seen reviews on all these topics and the things that go along with them. This is one of the best review videos I have ever seen . Well done. I’m also much more interested in these . Just got my first “real” pair of boots with the iron ranger and trying to decide if I want these or some nick’s Americana/falcon boots

@Angel-AbC9 3 месяца назад

Iron rangers real boot ? This us a big step up in class

@mgapagnolo1819 9 месяцев назад

I have ordered the Tochigi Chocolate Cowhide Service boot in a 2030 Last. Should get them next week. Fingers crossed!

@minnesota-hk1vp 9 месяцев назад

Awesome boots! 2030 vs 2020 video?

@iuhuh10110 9 месяцев назад

Im a US 11 D on a brannock device. I've tried on Vibergs in 9.5, 10, and 10.5. For me 10.5 is definitely the best size of those. The pair I currently own is 10.5 in the 1035 last. I recommend new Viberg customers try them on in a store if you can. If you can't I would say err on the side of a little big and go .5 down from your true US size. You can always wear thick socks or add an insole if there's more room than you prefer.

@Angel-AbC9 3 месяца назад

Thank you I'm in the US and your statement was much clearer than teik , I was still confused when he tried to explain the sizes .

@elyaquino2310 9 месяцев назад

I am so happy to see this review! These boots deserve a worthy owner such as yourself, Teik 👌. I look forward to getting another Viberg Service boot in my correct size. You’re right; it can be confusing sometimes to get the right fit, but once you do, Viberg is excellent. Enjoy your boots brother, and thank you for the mention ❤

@henryw5934 8 месяцев назад

I asked viberg about their shank. This is their respond Hello, we use Cedar for it's rigid structure. Leather structures can have more issues long term So its wood shank not leather.

@justy5944 9 месяцев назад

Damn what I wouldn't do for a pair of those!

@williamswiger7547 9 месяцев назад

Have the same boot. Wear a half size down from my true US size. Same width of D. At one time, the Whites MP were priced well. Great boots but their prices have gone up too much to be a bargain anymore. Grant Stone and Truman are the bargain quality boots now for me.

@Angel-AbC9 9 месяцев назад

No dressy boots for me

@williamswiger7547 9 месяцев назад

@@Angel-AbC9 Almost all boots can be casual or work depending on the work. The Viberg is a good-looking boot that can take a beating if you want to use them that way. Almost all good work boots makers offer more scaled down versions for casual/light duty wear.

@Angel-AbC9 3 месяца назад

Would be nice to see those boots side by side with GS diesel crimson , not looking at price and compare them from top to bottom and the inside , i have no doubt the conclusion with will be closer than what people would think.

@billybob7088 9 месяцев назад

after I get my MP's I might get some Vibergs

@makemyday44mag97 9 месяцев назад

Their new boot lineup is beautiful. I wish they still had their great “real” work boots for sale, but I guess we have Nicks for that.

@MultiBassman62 9 месяцев назад

Pretty sure he said the work boots are sold on a different site

@Bootlosophy 9 месяцев назад

www.vibergworkboots.com/shop

@brentirving7209 5 месяцев назад

They no longer make work boots. Still some left on that work boot site but mainly odd sizes. They claim it was a Covid thing but my guess is they are done with work boots because margins are way better in the hipster market I got a pair of work boots right before they stopped making them

@johnglenweaver2026 24 дня назад

Great video. I appreciate you doing these. Is this boot in shell cordovan worth the extra $850?

@Bootlosophy 24 дня назад

Phwoah, difficult to be objective about that price

@EDHBlvd 9 месяцев назад

I am a huge fan of the 310 Last (I have two pair), but I’m still curious about the 2030. However I think I’ll try a 2040 first, I like how it still has a sprung toe.

@liljuanito123 2 месяца назад

I feel and visually see the new 2030 pattern is straighter at the toebox and doesn't hook in like the older pattern. My big toe (only right foot) can hit the side a lil more than I like it to. 2040s hook inwards more and feel way better. But that's after walking a mile in them. At the office or just down the block is no big deal.

@goonerphilosopher 9 месяцев назад

Vibergs really are different. It is almost impossible to describe, but you get as close as possible. I was fortunate and got a beautiful Dublin leather pair on sale from Division Road. But, aye, the full price: $900? $1k? For me, I can't justify that with so many good alternatives. But if you can, DR has some incredible makeups, and they will make sure you get the right size.

@liljuanito123 2 месяца назад

DR collabs are my favorite. Withered Fig 2nd then Brooklyn Clothing Company. They need to drop some more Cypress makeups.

@ChrisR65 8 месяцев назад

Hi Teik, thanks for your channel which is good and thoughtful content (I’ve liked and subscribed). Quick question… I have a Viberg Service Boot in the 2030 last made of natural kangaroo, which is a good and resilient leather. Nice boot but I’m struggling with how best to care for that leather. Any suggestions on how to best care for that leather (and not darken/change its color) given where you’re from? Thanks in advance!

@Bootlosophy 8 месяцев назад

I’d say regular neutral Venetian Shoe Cream. It will darken over time, all natural leathers will.

@darrenhall7454 9 месяцев назад

You retained The Ashes, just about. I blame the weather. 😅☔️

@Bootlosophy 9 месяцев назад

It was in England, of course weather was involved. 💦💦💦😁

@davidadams8027 7 месяцев назад

Great video! Which do you prefer your Vibergs or whites mp?

@Bootlosophy 7 месяцев назад

Looks = MPs, Construction = SB

@mattblair2224 9 месяцев назад

Great video Teik, do you find much difference between your Viberg D & E widths?

@Bootlosophy 9 месяцев назад

To me, not a lot

@teenoso4069 9 месяцев назад

That "run out" just wasnt cricket ;-)

@Bootlosophy 9 месяцев назад

Naaa, Bairstow tried it earlier and missed! 😂😂😂All good rivalry!

@TjPhysicist 5 месяцев назад

After watching your videos on viberg I ended up buying one. I usually prefer horweens Essex line though. I do have a question: the Chromexcel seems to be more shiny/glossy compared to something like Dublin leather. Is that usually so? Does that go away with wear and patina? The boots are great so far but I honestly very much dislike the glossiness of the cxl when it's new.

@Bootlosophy 5 месяцев назад

CXL is an oily pull up so yes. But it will go away with wear unless you polish it

@drzaius844 9 месяцев назад

The sizing is simple. Order your UK size.

@user-lr2sq5qx2r 15 дней назад

Hi Bootlosophy have you seen the new boot that's on pre-order from Viberg which came out last week, that is June 19 2024? It's a Dark Cognac Hatch grain shell cordovan in both the 2030 and 2040 lasts. What do you think?

@Bootlosophy 15 дней назад

Beautiful leather on that

@user-lr2sq5qx2r 15 дней назад

@@Bootlosophy really? Ok

@user-lr2sq5qx2r 15 дней назад

@@Bootlosophy I really can't get this boot out of my head but it's twice as expensive as their other boots

@JJ-mf8ru 4 месяца назад

Hi Tek. I recently bought my first pair of Viberg boots after watching your review. Mine are in shell cordovan on the Lactae Hevea sole. They are indeed very comfortable and lighter than many of my boots (Alden, Tricker’s, Grant Stone). I’m about to buy a second pair on a similarly unique sole (burlap) but then got worried about the trouble it will take to replace the sole when the time comes. Although with how many boots I have (not nearly as many as yours), I doubt I will wear out my soles. Are you confident that when you eventually have to replace the soles on your Viberg boots, there’ll be someone in your city who can deal with the stitchdown construction?

@Bootlosophy 4 месяца назад

No. You should check yourself in your city.

@JJ-mf8ru 4 месяца назад

@@Bootlosophy I do. @williesleathers lives half an hour from me :)

@Bootlosophy 4 месяца назад

@@JJ-mf8ru excellent!

@franky3fingers337 9 месяцев назад

Just to take note. Viberg stopped taking on resole work for their service boots and refers people to Bakers. I’ve had more than one pair resoled at excellent cobblers/cordwainers and they all then to charge more due to the high spi. They have to be hand sewn for best results. Still love them but ymmv on long term upkeep.

@cc50378n 9 месяцев назад

I just purchased a pair from their AW23 drop. I’m a bit disappointed when they referred me to Bakers for resoles.

@franky3fingers337 9 месяцев назад

@@cc50378nsame. It’s unfortunate.

@drhientran 9 месяцев назад

@@cc50378n maybe blessing in disguise. I like working with Bakers

@daniellogansa8101 9 месяцев назад

@@cc50378napparently bakers has the Viberg lasts. They also do authorized work for other PNW brands so I imagine they’d do a decent job.

@lgroves336 6 месяцев назад

over 800 usd now... I'm US. Went a full size down. Boot was too big. I found this on the web: Does Viberg fit true to size? A correct Viberg size often will be one (1) to one-and-a-half (1.5) sizes down from a US Brannock device measurement or sneaker size, and either a half (. 5) to one (1) size down from other US boot manufacturers like Alden or Red Wing.

@Bootlosophy 6 месяцев назад

I know! Depends on the leather too

@drhientran 9 месяцев назад

Yep pricey. White ‘s has 20% off twice per year.

@jasonc158 9 месяцев назад

i am surprised you say SK in the right way.

@Bootlosophy 9 месяцев назад

Canadian buddies from school days

@PiloSil 9 месяцев назад

🫡

@urbandaniel100 9 месяцев назад

its a nice style but anything with stitchdown is not for me. assembled quickly and i d rather go for handwelt at this point. the comfort is different !!

@cmiller7299 9 месяцев назад

Been tempted by the Viberg SB and White's MP lately....but just couldn't justify the price, even used on ebay in the $400 range. I already feel pretty great in my Grant Stones, Higgins Mill, etc. Whites seems to justify their price better than Viberg, IMO. Viberg seems a luxury fashion piece, but with significantly less of the social signaling & recognition that the wearing demographic seeks out compared to other items (such as watches). This leads me to a tangent and sad truth...these boots are depreciating assets. I've justified luxury watches simply based on their ability to retain value. But boots? I agree with you Teik, the only thing that really matters is how you feel. And not meaning to change anyone's mind here, just for me at ~$750 and above they have to be checking some serious and unique boxes that GS, RW, AE, Parkhurst, etc. don't check...and I don't know what those boxes would be; they must be more than simply tighter stitch density (which my GS would give a run for their money I think...looks pretty close).

@BB-gl7zt 9 месяцев назад

Ah a fellow watch enthusiast! Same here although I would take a dive into specific watches after depreciation has set in ie second hand. The market is softening too so deals are going to be had relatively soon.

@Angel-AbC9 3 месяца назад

Your comment was well said and alot of us has to double think about a viberg boots , is it the name that brings the price to close to 900 , it's a beautiful boot but to me it does not check the boxes , so I have to stick with GS , Truman and whites , viberg is not 400 to 500 dollars better than those .

@arindambasu9850 9 месяцев назад

Vastly overpriced for what this company actually offers. Trumans and Grant Stones offer the same or better quality for literally half the price. Viberg is just overhyped and overpriced.

@Angel-AbC9 3 месяца назад

I won't say over hype , viberg and alden was the hype and deserving so many years ago and both at this present time still think today is the same as yesteryear which is not the case , today we have much more boot makers who offers equal to maybe better at a much better price . Hopefully both would wakeup and realize that today there's competition and smart people do see that .

@MyPantsAreOhSoFancy 9 месяцев назад

I thought Viberg used a wood shank. Is that not the case anymore?

@AdamBrinson 9 месяцев назад

Bedo's Leatherworks recently did a video rebuilding a pair of stitchdown Vibergs and they had a wooden shank with cork filling. Also, not a true toe cap which I find disappointing at that price. Still absolutely beautiful boots both in materials and craftsmanship!