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[bry2000]

Curious about the comments about Division Road's sizing advice.

A few years ago, I consulted with Jason from DR regarding sizing for the 2045 last, which I had never tried previously. He gave me spot on advice.

I also agree with the sizing advice provided on their website as it relates to the 2030/1035/2040/2050 lasts. Ymmv, of course, but I have been very happy with DR's sizing advice and would trust them again with advice on any new lasts that I have yet to try.

 

[JoeRogan]

I wonder if the tochigis would have sold as well as they have if stockists weren’t offering large discounts on Vibergs earlier this year. New models never go on sale until like 7-8 months after release. Viberg probably let it slide this time because of the pandemic

I was mostly referring to .com, where they seem to have sold pretty well. But yeah, I only paid $500 for my pair.

 

[ajd578]

Curious about the comments about Division Road's sizing advice.

A few years ago, I consulted with Jason from DR regarding sizing for the 2045 last, which I had never tried previously. He gave me spot on advice.

I also agree with the sizing advice provided on their website as it relates to the 2030/1035/2040/2050 lasts. Ymmv, of course, but I have been very happy with DR's sizing advice and would trust them again with advice on any new lasts that I have yet to try.

What are you curious about, exactly? I said 'some'. I've tried a whole size down from Brannock, and it drove me nuts. 1.5 down sounds bananas, bit if you view your toes as vestigial then go for it.

 

[Vocans]

The funny thing is DR even says on their website that "2030 is very comparable to an Alden Barrie D/E last in terms of fit and sizing" and yet they still recommend 1 to 1.5 sizes down from Brannock when almost everyone takes Barrie .5 down from Brannock.

 

[justinkapur]

Yea i just dont seem to understand it. 1-1.5 sizes down from brannock would be a 9.5-10 for me. I wear a 10.5, this sizing advice would be too short and too tight.

Also I think in regards to returns, if they sell the boot and advise it will stretch after a few wears then it becomes unreturnable. Again im glad this thread exists for some people to use a resource for proper sizing advice.

 

[smartbrother]

The funny thing is DR even says on their website that "2030 is very comparable to an Alden Barrie D/E last in terms of fit and sizing" and yet they still recommend 1 to 1.5 sizes down from Brannock when almost everyone takes Barrie .5 down from Brannock.

 

[ryebreadiest]

I've been saying for a while that it's almost like Viberg is trying to not make money at this point with all these non service boot releases. They seem to be pushing back so hard on the notion of the SB being their bread and butter when they should have just embraced it and made the drops with a majority of SBs (and their other offerings sprinkled in). They keep trying to branch out with things like sneakers and hikers that just aren't going to sell as well as a SB.

I mean, it’s pretty clear that most of Vibergs sales (both in units and profit) come from their run of the mill, always stocked units like their CXL service boots. Even if you hand wave increased NA labor costs into the picture, Viberg has to be making a killing selling a standard dainite CXL color 8 service boot at 670 that Are not substantially different than lots of other makers are doing for 350-500. Shell releases, drops, stockiest makeups are for prestige/hype/Viberg nuts.

 

[Vocans]

I mean, it’s pretty clear that most of Vibergs sales (both in units and profit) come from their run of the mill, always stocked units like their CXL service boots. Even if you hand wave increased NA labor costs into the picture, Viberg has to be making a killing selling a standard dainite CXL color 8 service boot at 670 that Are not substantially different than lots of other makers are doing for 350-500. Shell releases, drops, stockiest makeups are for prestige/hype/Viberg nuts.

Oh I have no doubt that Viberg is still very profitable with $1300 shell drops and $700 CXL boots, I just think they're also leaving a fair bit of money on the table putting so few service boots in their seasonal drops when they have so many interesting leather options and stylistic options that could be combined for unique makeups

 

[MilesMW]

I just got a call from DR since it was my first shoe purchase with them verfiying size. It went to voicemail and they suggested 1-1.5 sizes down from brannock for your standard viberg sizing and then with the slipper another 0.5-1 size down from there. I feel bad for anyone that is a first time buyer that doesnt know their size and takes their advice. Just for ***** and giggles I tried using that advice and it would have put my slipper size between 8.5-9. I take a 9.5

Yea i just dont seem to understand it. 1-1.5 sizes down from brannock would be a 9.5-10 for me. I wear a 10.5, this sizing advice would be too short and too tight.

Also I think in regards to returns, if they sell the boot and advise it will stretch after a few wears then it becomes unreturnable. Again im glad this thread exists for some people to use a resource for proper sizing advice.

I can admit that I got burned by them as exactly described above. Why in hell I let it happen will never be understood by myself.

 

[nsubrmnn]

this is pretty amazing

 

[smartbrother]

I can admit that I got burned by them as exactly described above. Why in hell I let it happen will never be understood by myself.

Hush now, it’s ok. You’re in a safe place, now.

 

[RogerKaputnik]

I can admit that I got burned by them as exactly described above. Why in hell I let it happen will never be understood by myself.

It seems that folks are pretty evenly divided on the issue. For me, their advice was right. I am 8.5E (a hair over actually) on the Brannock and comfortably wear a 7.5 in 2030/1035, as they suggested. I have one pair of 2030s in an 8 and I'm limited to thicker socks.

 

[MilesMW]

Hush now, it’s ok. You’re in a safe place, now.

if by safe you mean where it’s ok to spend more on boots in a week than many spend in a lifetime, then yah, I’m here.

 

[smartbrother]

if by safe you mean where it’s ok to spend more on boots in a week than many spend in a lifetime, then yah, I’m here.

 

[Bob21]

Yea i just dont seem to understand it. 1-1.5 sizes down from brannock would be a 9.5-10 for me. I wear a 10.5, this sizing advice would be too short and too tight.

Also I think in regards to returns, if they sell the boot and advise it will stretch after a few wears then it becomes unreturnable. Again im glad this thread exists for some people to use a resource for proper sizing advice.

I think that's a bit too cynical and definitely unfair to the DR crew. I've had a few long conversations with them via email and while wires can get crossed (I got annoyed as I felt I was being condescended to), they're remarkably responsive and overall seem like good guys. I can't see them purposely leading people astray to snag a single sale and lose a customer down the road.

Also, add me to the column that's in line with their slipper sizing guideline.