Just got my Vibergs. Wearing them now. This is my first pair. Initial reactions - excellent boots, and the profile is awesome - I have no idea why anyone would not like the 2030 last. I got a pair of size 10, which are probably 1/4-1/2 size large. I think that I'll go for the 9.5 next time, but meh - I hate small shoes, and shoes that are slightly large don't bother me. I'd say that these are probably a 1/2 size smaller than the Tricker's 4444 last, for anyone familiar, with the warning that they have a considerably narrower toe (not that that's too hard) and that the toe box tapers down quite a bit. Now that I think about it, maybe this was the right choice after all. Must smaller, and I've have that claustrophobic "my toes are completely immobile!" feeling.
The workmanship is really nice, as is the nubuck. These are supplanting my old Menichetti "mushroom" nubuck boots. Some people hate the Moreflex wedge sole, and in many cases, I agree, but here, the contrast in color really works well, and the height of the boot really balances it. Also, the taper in the sole mirrors that of the upper, which emphasizes the "sleek" look of the boot - which is funny, because this boot is pretty hefty. With a crepe sole, this boot would weigh 10 pounds. All in all, a really nice job, Guy and co..
