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[Understatesman]

Thanks guys, but I literally just got these and am still within the return period for Manufactum. Granted, it's in Germany so there's those hoops to jump through... But I paid through the nose and would rather try to return them for a full return (minus Express Shipping).

You all really like these, huh? What am I not seeing.... ?

 

[stevent]

Is the shell unlined? Or what makes them so light?

 

[rydenfan]

Thanks guys, but I literally just got these and am still within the return period for Manufactum. Granted, it's in Germany so there's those hoops to jump through... But I paid through the nose and would rather try to return them for a full return (minus Express Shipping).

You all really like these, huh? What am I not seeing.... ?

I wasn't looking for a crazy deal just keep it in mind is all.

Yes, I like them very much. Have you owed other cordovan boots or are these your first? it is a different material so just curious

 

[Badseeds]

I really hope Viberg will build some shell cordovan service boots with lining. 2030 last, 310 last, 2045 last, all fine with me and I am ok with plain toe / straight cap / brogue, as long as there is no pinking.

 

[misterjuiceman]

I really hope Viberg will build some shell cordovan service boots with lining. 2030 last, 310 last, 2045 last, all fine with me and I am ok with plain toe / straight cap / brogue, as long as there is no pinking.

The pinking kills the cap-toe for me. I really hope they do away with that.

 

[Understatesman]

Well, I just returned from the post office where I spent $75 to send them back.

What I noticed, with the sleek leather and lack of a top eyelet at the ankle cuff, you need to wrap the laces around the ankle to tie, but they easily slip up and off the ankle. Also, I've never felt such a thin tongue before. It almost felt like you could tear it. For anyone familiar with the regular tongues of the CXL boots, these were completely devoid of strength or structure and felt like a thin piece of shaved felt. I know it wasn't, just trying to explain.

And yes, it was my first Cordovan in an ankle boot. I own a pair of dress shoes in black Cordovan. I knew it'd be unlined and it knew it'd be thin, AND yes, it was super comfortable. It just felt "off" for me, like not what a boot should be. I've owned thin lambskin chukkas and those were my favorite. These ... they felt showy.

Looks like I need to wait and see what 3Sixteen is cooking with their Stealth version.

 

[Steel28]



The pinking kills the cap-toe for me. I really hope they do away with that.

+1 on no pinking. Really hope to get black cordo boots soon.

 

[tonio028]

Pinking?

 

[rydenfan]

Well, I just returned from the post office where I spent $75 to send them back.

What I noticed, with the sleek leather and lack of a top eyelet at the ankle cuff, you need to wrap the laces around the ankle to tie, but they easily slip up and off the ankle. Also, I've never felt such a thin tongue before. It almost felt like you could tear it. For anyone familiar with the regular tongues of the CXL boots, these were completely devoid of strength or structure and felt like a thin piece of shaved felt. I know it wasn't, just trying to explain.

And yes, it was my first Cordovan in an ankle boot. I own a pair of dress shoes in black Cordovan. I knew it'd be unlined and it knew it'd be thin, AND yes, it was super comfortable. It just felt "off" for me, like not what a boot should be. I've owned thin lambskin chukkas and those were my favorite. These ... they felt showy.

Looks like I need to wait and see what 3Sixteen is cooking with their Stealth version.

sorry they didn't work out with you. I could have saved you $75 but so be it.

 

[VLSI]



If you are selling a pair of Vibergs how do you know know how to size them? There are dedicated places to sell and people can choose to look there if they want to. These threads are not the place for that.

If you decide you don't want those please shoot me a PM. They should be my size

sorry they didn't work out with you. I could have saved you $75 but so be it.

You could take your own advice.

 

[linafelt]

But I'm on the fence. They're so thin and shiny, they almost look plastic-y. I think I prefer a more substantial boot, but the thicker raw edges of the black CXL leather is a bit much. I also prefer the unstructured toe and maybe a straight cap (but I could leave that).

 

[misterjuiceman]

Pinking?

For those of you guys that thought the Viberg shell was very thin, is it thiner than what other brands are using, or is it the lack of lining that's making it seem thiner than shell from Alden et al.?

 

[Akeem]

Unlined shell is quite thin. Alden shell boots feel substantial because there is a leather lining and then another fabric type layer in between. I've held off buying a pair of vibergs because most are unlIned in the shaft area which i wasnt too sure on.

 

[Joona]

For what it is worth, at least my manufactum boots are actually pretty thick shell cordovan compared to others I own and have handled. I'd have to agree that the tongue on the other hand is quite thin and soft leather (it is not shell cordovan). I have not had any troubles lacing the boots around my ankles.

 

[Badseeds]

Even though shell is thinner than HH, its probably still the more durable of the two. Personally I'd make sure any HH boots I buy are lined.