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[caffed]

Really really really happy with these

Wow nice! What boots are these? MTO?

 

[Squizzy3k]

 

[ajd578]

Wow nice! What boots are these? MTO?

Thanks, yeah MTO:

Model	Service boot
Size	11
Leather	Black Shinki horsebutt
Last	2040
Production	Stitchdown
Lining	Unlined
Eyelets	8 AA gun black
Tongue	Partially gusseted, Black shinki latigo horsehide (I intended teacore for the tongue, didn't catch the mistake on invoice)
Sole	Black Dainite Studded (wanted leather, wasn't possible for some reason)
Heel	Black Dainite studded
Finish	Inked black
Thread	Tonal
Sole thread	Black
Structure	Unstructured
Heel counter	Single piece (no pull tab)
Other	Black binding

 

[Squizzy3k]

Thanks, yeah MTO:

Model	Service boot
Size	11
Leather	Black Shinki horsebutt
Last	2040
Production	Stitchdown
Lining	Unlined
Eyelets	8 AA gun black
Tongue	Partially gusseted, Black shinki latigo horsehide (I intended teacore for the tongue, didn't catch the mistake on invoice)
Sole	Black Dainite Studded (wanted leather, wasn't possible for some reason)
Heel	Black Dainite studded
Finish	Inked black
Thread	Tonal
Sole thread	Black
Structure	Unstructured
Heel counter	Single piece (no pull tab)
Other	Black binding

Has anyone ever gotten 100% what they asked for? I was telling @Turns31 im very happy with my MTO but it isn’t exactly what I imagined.

 

[Reiver]

The boots that I mistakenly thought might be shell arrived.

I have to say I like them more than I expected. Still not 100% sure what the leather is, most likely french calf, possibly horsebutt?

They almost roll more than crease on the vamp which I like.

sadly I think I might have to move them on, they’re a touch snug on the right foot. I often have trouble with my right foot being a bit wider than left. My only other Vibergs 2030 CXL are half a size larger (half down from my US brannock) and fit better.

Here’s how they look with a well worn pair of white oak 501’s.

 

[Meelypops]

The boots that I mistakenly thought might be shell arrived.

I have to say I like them more than I expected. Still not 100% sure what the leather is, most likely french calf, possibly horsebutt?

They almost roll more than crease on the vamp which I like.

sadly I think I might have to move them on, they’re a touch snug on the right foot. I often have trouble with my right foot being a bit wider than left. My only other Vibergs 2030 CXL are half a size larger (half down from my US brannock) and fit better.

Here’s how they look with a well worn pair of white oak 501’s.

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there was a box calf and a horsebutt run back in the day, one or both were for mr porter. This looks more like horsebooty than calf to me. Nice pair!

 

[Reiver]

there was a box calf and a horsebutt run back in the day, one or both were for mr porter. This looks more like horsebooty than calf to me. Nice pair!

Thanks for the info. They are really nice and I love the leather.

What makes you think horsebutt out of interest? I have no experience with horsebutt

 

[ajd578]

Service Boot® 2040 - Mahogany Shell Cordovan

The Service Boot® is our most iconic product that dates back to 1931. Characterized by an “antique” brown colour with a slight red undertone, Mahogany shell is rich, brown shade that is classic and versatile. This Shell Cordovan boot ships with a Certificate of Authenticity, a set of Viberg...

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[7sport]

Service Boot® 2040 - Mahogany Shell Cordovan

The Service Boot® is our most iconic product that dates back to 1931. Characterized by an “antique” brown colour with a slight red undertone, Mahogany shell is rich, brown shade that is classic and versatile. This Shell Cordovan boot ships with a Certificate of Authenticity, a set of Viberg...

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would have loved to see these in a double leather sole.

Don’t think they’re doing any leather soles on their stitchdown shoes now with the high spi.

 

[Squizzy3k]

 

[caffed]

would have loved to see these in a double leather sole.

Don’t think they’re doing any leather soles on their stitchdown shoes now with the high spi.

My hatchgrain DL ones did. But definitely a rarity.

 

[7sport]

My hatchgrain DL ones did. But definitely a rarity.

I stand corrected. Those are some nice boots you’ve got. Post pics if you have any.

 

[caffed]

I stand corrected. Those are some nice boots you’ve got. Post pics if you have any.

full pic from above 👆

 

[ajd578]

I stand corrected. Those are some nice boots you’ve got. Post pics if you have any.

Dunno why they wouldn't do leather sole and stitchdown for me. I definitely thought of the hatchgrain pair, but didn't push the issue. My guess is that they ran into production difficulties making that run, or that it required adjustments of the equipment that they weren't willing to do for one pair.

It's not just the SPI that's different, either. They're also doing open channel vs. closed vertical channel. I dunno why either of those would cause problems, though.

And unrelated - black Shinki latigo would be awesome on a pair of derbys.

 

[H. E. Pennypacker]

The boots that I mistakenly thought might be shell arrived.

I have to say I like them more than I expected. Still not 100% sure what the leather is, most likely french calf, possibly horsebutt?

They almost roll more than crease on the vamp which I like.

sadly I think I might have to move them on, they’re a touch snug on the right foot. I often have trouble with my right foot being a bit wider than left. My only other Vibergs 2030 CXL are half a size larger (half down from my US brannock) and fit better.

Here’s how they look with a well worn pair of white oak 501’s.

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This reminds me of waxed calf, which can look and behave like shell and horsebutt. Crockett and Jones and Zonkey Boots regularly utilize waxed calf. Can't say for sure unless handled in person.