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[ajd578]

Oh yah, you are right. I really don’t know. This is what they told me when I asked them about the nail. View attachment 1825131

Today I learned about 'welt nails'.

 

[mypants]

Any photos or opinions on the blucher you guys want to share? The Loden Janus Calf Suede caught my eye…

Rockland Blucher - Loden Janus Calf Suede

Similar to our Derby shoe, the Rockland Blucher features an open lacing system because the quarters of the shoe overlap the single-piece "one cut" vamp. This subtle difference makes the Blucher less formal and is more versatile than a traditional Oxford. Edwin Viberg designed our first Blucher...

viberg.ca

I‘ve only had service boots before, two pairs of Chelsea’s and one pair of slippers (which are awesome btw).

 

[7sport]

Any photos or opinions on the blucher you guys want to share? The Loden Janus Calf Suede caught my eye…

Rockland Blucher - Loden Janus Calf Suede

Similar to our Derby shoe, the Rockland Blucher features an open lacing system because the quarters of the shoe overlap the single-piece "one cut" vamp. This subtle difference makes the Blucher less formal and is more versatile than a traditional Oxford. Edwin Viberg designed our first Blucher...

viberg.ca

I‘ve only had service boots before, two pairs of Chelsea’s and one pair of slippers (which are awesome btw).

I haven’t handled any Viberg bluchers myself, but was excited when they first debuted. I liked that they were unlined and on a single leather sole. I’m a huge Alden Dover fan, and they looked like a similarly great summer shoe option.

This latest iteration doesn’t really make sense to me. Now it’s a lined shoe on a chunky rubber lugged sole. I really love the Loden suede, but the rest seems like a bit of a let down to me.

And I say all this as someone who likes and owns a several Viberg Derby shoes (though my preference for these are the stitchdown examples built on the older pattern). I’m not sure what differentiates this current version of the blucher from the current version of the Derby shoe. I just had different expectations for the blucher to be a nice light flexible summer option.

Edit: I guess the patterns are subtly different. The blucher is a little more sleek.

not as sleek as Alden’s version:

 

[mypants]

Thanks @7sport . Really appreciate the side by side comparison!

 

[sononchalant]

Saddle tan chromepak 145s arrived yesterday. 110 is hella roomy but just... works somehow.

 

[caffed]

Today I learned about 'welt nails'.

Just one of many potential nails waiting to stab your foot

 

[RossM]

Just one of many potential nails waiting to stab your foot

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What boot is that?

 

[Shawnc]

Probably ruin all our old 2030 boots if it’s based on the new 2030 last 😀

Hate to bring up what sounds like old news, but the 2030 changed? I’m mostly an Alden guy but have always felt like 2030 in size 8 is my best fitting pair of footwear. Just took delivery today and these feel the same to me

Latest delivery from Viberg. There is a visible brass nail around the welt joint and waist area, hope it’s not gonna cause any problem. View attachment 1825052 View attachment 1825053 View attachment 1825054 View attachment 1825055

Same here. Went with the Chukka…….

It’s been a while for me with Viberg as they priced me out. Been looking for a chukka for a while and these hit many sweet spots. Nice casual vibe and I love ridgeway. Didn’t think I’d be a fan of the notched welt but I like it. Meh on the piping but for a casual boot, it’s ok. I’m very impressed/pleased with the little things. High quality plastic and cloth bags. Nice brush and most importantly, no welt nails.

 

[Crizzlelovesyou]

Hate to bring up what sounds like old news, but the 2030 changed? I’m mostly an Alden guy but have always felt like 2030 in size 8 is my best fitting pair of footwear. Just took delivery today and these feel the same to me

The TL;DR is that it was changed slightly, mostly to accomodate D and EE widths. In addition the service boot pattern was changed slightly. The last change is felt most with a service boot, but for other patterns it doesn't feel as different.

Most people won't feel a fit difference, but some do, especially if they're a 1 down from brannock in 2030. Its a "big deal only to the bergnerds" situation. Most people are still happily buying new bergs without worrying about the last and pattern adjustments.

Edit: lol that wasn't a very TL;DR summary sorry

 

[sononchalant]

The TL;DR is that it was changed slightly, mostly to accomodate D and EE widths. In addition the service boot pattern was changed slightly. The last change is felt most with a service boot, but for other patterns it doesn't feel as different.

Most people won't feel a fit difference, but some do, especially if they're a 1 down from brannock in 2030. Its a "big deal only to the bergnerds" situation. Most people are still happily buying new bergs without worrying about the last and pattern adjustments.

Edit: lol that wasn't a very TL;DR summary sorry

tl;dr old viberg good new viberg bad but will still buy them because viberg

 

[caffed]

The TL;DR is that it was changed slightly, mostly to accomodate D and EE widths. In addition the service boot pattern was changed slightly. The last change is felt most with a service boot, but for other patterns it doesn't feel as different.

Most people won't feel a fit difference, but some do, especially if they're a 1 down from brannock in 2030. Its a "big deal only to the bergnerds" situation. Most people are still happily buying new bergs without worrying about the last and pattern adjustments.

Edit: lol that wasn't a very TL;DR summary sorry

I’ve noticed that the instep feels slightly higher on some newer releases and the toe puff is more pronounced. Not sure if either are intentional.

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[Turns31]

Instep is definitely roomier on 2020 and newer 2030s.

 

[Crizzlelovesyou]

I’ve noticed that the instep feels slightly higher on some newer releases and the toe puff is more pronounced. Not sure if either are intentional.

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Instep is definitely roomier on 2020 and newer 2030s.

So I found the tongue stitch seam to be tighter, and then it gets more voluminous right after IME. 9D 2030 fits me better than any 8.5E or 9E 2030s though

 

[Shawnc]

The TL;DR is that it was changed slightly, mostly to accomodate D and EE widths. In addition the service boot pattern was changed slightly. The last change is felt most with a service boot, but for other patterns it doesn't feel as different.

Most people won't feel a fit difference, but some do, especially if they're a 1 down from brannock in 2030. Its a "big deal only to the bergnerds" situation. Most people are still happily buying new bergs without worrying about the last and pattern adjustments.

Edit: lol that wasn't a very TL;DR summary sorry

Very interesting. I’m one of those who go down 1 from brannock and these feel the same as all other I’ve owned. I guess the important point is that my newly minted Chukka’s fit perfectly as I am quite excited to have them in hand. Appreciate the detailed explanation. Thanks.

 

[Shouldaville]

Loden suede in natural light. My third boot with Lactae Hevea soles and it wears incredibly well...not sure if some "crepe" descriptions keep people away. Much better heel cushions than last year's pairs, which is a nice bonus.