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[gte872h]

Not sure if any of you care, but I just received my latest natural CXL service boots from L&F (been wanting to acquire these again in my correct size) and a pair of the new OSB Lakeshore Boots in natural CXL just to compare the new two (2030 vs Lakeshore lasts in particular). Below are a few photos comparing these along with a photo that includes my few years' old Alden natural CXL longwings.

Few thoughts:

- The Vibergs are stitchdown and the OSB are goodyear welted
- Vibergs weight a bit more - little more substantial
- Higher instep in the Vibergs
- The toe appears to be a tiny bit wider/rounder for the 2030 but it's pretty close. Neither are "blobby" by any means and both wear comfortably for my normal width foot.
- I have more vertical room above the big toe in the Lakeshore than the Viberg, which seems to always be the case with my Vibergs. I believe that's because the leather is a little thicker. These Vibergs are partially structured.
- Natural CXL coloring is very similar on both with Vibergs perhaps being a little lighter in color. My few years old Aldens are a completely different shade (little darker) after a few years of wear.
- I love Viberg and always have, and I believe it's certainly the better constructed boot. Having said that, I am pleasantly surprised with how much I like the Lakeshore boot which came out to about $150 cheaper than the Vibergs (would have been closer to $200 had I not taken advantage of the favorable USD to CAD exchange rate). I also have the Lakeshore boot in the brown CXL coming to see in person, and I may just keep those. The natural CXL Lakeshore will go back as I'll definitely keep the Vibergs.

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Hey thanks for posting these comparisons. I almost bought the cognac lakeshore boots when they were on sale for $200 a year or two ago. What are the sizes of each of the pairs?

 

[grizzlygiant]

I'll just leave these here and see myself out.

 

[idonotmatch]

Looks great! Still patiently waiting for my shipping notice!

I'll just leave these here and see myself out.

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[grizzlygiant]

It will be well worth the wait. It's insane how good these are.

 

[trevorplease]

Your pair looks flawless!

 

[Raneleigh]

Speaking of the 110- Pumping gas with the vaunted Ebony Latigo Half Japanese Oxfords:
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That was a classic build - one of the all-time greats!

 

[beardsf]

Frank said on ig that the rest would ship this week or next. I hope he's just under promising! Will be checking my email for a shipping notification every 5 minutes from now on.

 

[grizzlygiant]

Couple more for you. These are unedited aside from a little contrast so they definitely are more brown than red. To me they are the perfect colour.

 

[vettemike]

Couple more for you. These are unedited aside from a little contrast so they definitely are more brown than red. To me they are the perfect colour.

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Perfect color indeed. I can’t think of a more beautiful leather. You could double your money

 

[nicks tea]

When did you get yours? What size are they? How did you get them before everyone else?

I’m so jealous!!!!!

Couple more for you. These are unedited aside from a little contrast so they definitely are more brown than red. To me they are the perfect colour.

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[grizzlygiant]

When did you get yours? What size are they? How did you get them before everyone else?

I’m so jealous!!!!!

Yesterday, size 10. I got them due to my close location and my relationship with Viberg. The other pairs should hopefully be going out within the next week or two.

 

[orionz06]

Yesterday, size 10. I got them due to my close location and my relationship with Viberg. The other pairs should hopefully be going out within the next week or two.

Dibs!

 

[CanadaCal]

Top down is just gorgeous. Not a lot of work being done the first few wears.

 

[metranger8694]

That was a classic build - one of the all-time greats!

It is.

Alas Raneleigh, we are old school.

The 110 is like the music of Led Zeppelin and The Beatles. Forever classic.

The 2030 is more like the music of Beyonce and Rhianna. Youthful appeal but waning in years to come.

 

[Akeem]

I'll just leave these here and see myself out.

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looks perfect

it's game over after I get these. time to move on