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[WeatheredHide]

Still one of my favorites, I went with the beaver fur kudus today (with apologies for the bland work backdrop):

 

[JSO1]

Still one of my favorites, I went with the beaver fur kudus today (with apologies for the bland work backdrop):

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Really nice. How's the feel of the leather? Soft, rigid, etc.?

 

[WeatheredHide]

Really nice. How's the feel of the leather? Soft, rigid, etc.?

I have these and the peanut kudu makeup, and both were surprisingly soft and supple from the start, and now a bit softer with wear.

There's a lot going on with these, some areas with bison-like big wrinkles, tighter grain in other areas, scars, scratches, and marks all over. I'd be curious how a plain-toe service boot in 1035 would look in this hide.

 

[mitchmurr62]

I have these and the peanut kudu makeup, and both were surprisingly soft and supple from the start, and now a bit softer with wear.

Peanut Kudu! I missed out on those before they sold out & I've been searching & waiting for someone to sell their size 10s someday. I live in hope.

 

[gte872h]

These boys are so proud of themselves with this collab...They were even given a “blue ribbon”.

 

[Chrikelnel]

Looks like 3sixteen is doing a 15% off everything sale this weekend starting tomorrow. They have a lot more makeups on their site since the last time I looked.

 

[smartbrother]

Looks like 3sixteen is doing a 15% off everything sale this weekend starting tomorrow. They have a lot more makeups on their site since the last time I looked.

Exclusions apply.

 

[justridiculous]

I have a question about a pair of boots, hoping to get some help here. I just bought these from NMWA (1035 last service boots):

Service boot, aged bark roughout suede

A redux of our original service boot with Viberg, this time in their classic aged bark roughout. Sturdy but comfortable, these are the kind of boots that only get better with age - there's a reason we had to do this same makeup again. Details Full grain uppers; aged bark on the roughout side...

nomanwalksalone.com

I'm normally between a 12.5-13D in U.S. sneaker sizing, a 12-12.5 for boots and Alden's Barrie last. I've purchased pre-owned Vibergs in a 12 and they're worked fairly well for me. I got the boots above in a size 11.5 and while they work, they feel a bit snug in the toe box; specifically the width. Is this normal? Should I expect them to stretch/give a bit? I love the boots, but don't want to suffer and hurt my feet.

 

[smartbrother]

I have a question about a pair of boots, hoping to get some help here. I just bought these from NMWA (1035 last service boots):

Service boot, aged bark roughout suede

A redux of our original service boot with Viberg, this time in their classic aged bark roughout. Sturdy but comfortable, these are the kind of boots that only get better with age - there's a reason we had to do this same makeup again. Details Full grain uppers; aged bark on the roughout side...

nomanwalksalone.com

I'm normally between a 12.5-13D in U.S. sneaker sizing, a 12-12.5 for boots and Alden's Barrie last. I've purchased pre-owned Vibergs in a 12 and they're worked fairly well for me. I got the boots above in a size 11.5 and while they work, they feel a bit snug in the toe box; specifically the width. Is this normal? Should I expect them to stretch/give a bit? I love the boots, but don't want to suffer and hurt my feet.

Sounds like you've already determined a 12 works best for you.

 

[justridiculous]

Sounds like you've already determined a 12 works best for you.

The 12s I bought had a little bit of extra space in them. Not too big, but a bit of room. These 11.5s are sort of a perfect fit; no extra room. I'm wondering if those of you that have experience with Vibergs (specifically suede ones) find that after a bit of wear, the toe box "gives" a bit.

 

[RogerKaputnik]

The 12s I bought had a little bit of extra space in them. Not too big, but a bit of room. These 11.5s are sort of a perfect fit; no extra room. I'm wondering if those of you that have experience with Vibergs (specifically suede ones) find that after a bit of wear, the toe box "gives" a bit.

My experience is that they give some. I'm like you, a tweener with 7.5 and 8, but usually opt for the 7.5. I have wide feet with high arches, so Viberg break-in is a little rough for me. So I go through some hell with my annoyingly wider & higher volume left foot, while my right foot smiles in complete bliss. But lefty always gets there with time and a little effort. I can do the 8, but eventually end up with something that I'm limited to use with thicker socks - and I don't like the clown feet feeling. In the long run, I'm always glad that I stuck with the smaller size as they end up just right.

 

[Vocans]

The 12s I bought had a little bit of extra space in them. Not too big, but a bit of room. These 11.5s are sort of a perfect fit; no extra room. I'm wondering if those of you that have experience with Vibergs (specifically suede ones) find that after a bit of wear, the toe box "gives" a bit.

Well I'm not sure "a bit snug" constitutes a perfect fit but it comes down to personal preference. Suede boots will give some but it depends just how snug they are currently. Personally, I usually err on the side of a little extra room with boots than having to deal with a painful break in but there's no right or wrong answer. You can also play with sock thickness to either make the 11.5s fit better or to soak up some room in the 12s.

 

[itbegins]

They’ll loosen up. Keep them,

 

[ryebreadiest]

I now have multiple pairs of 11.5 and 12 in the 2030 last, I wear thin dress socks with the 11.5 and chup socks in the 12s. I can also squeeze a small arch support in the 12s, my color 4 horsebutt in size 12 with a shaved down Superfeet insole has become my go to for “I’m gonna be on my feet from sunrise to sunset” boot.

 

[nareichert]

WF confirmed the next iteration of the Franklin will drop in a couple of weeks. Get your wallet ready.

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