Footwear to go with our jackets

[Tom71]

I'm a 10.5 on a brannock and am sort of in between a 9.5 and 10 on a viberg 2030. The 2030 is just a little narrow so I believe in the 310 I would be a 9.5, but I've never owned a pair.

Thanks everyone for the advice. I reserved a pair in US 10 (my standard size) and feel, I shouldn´t worry about the boots being too small. I usually play around with socks and/or insoles if I have any issues, so this sets me at ease on a EUR 1.000 boot...

 

[Psant25]

Whoa where have these been all my life new RW release

 

[dwilson]

I admit I'm not a huge fan of the marshmellow soles in general but it looks especially out of place on those chelseas

 

[Cornelius]

Whoa where have these been all my life new RW release
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A few years ago Vivobarefoot made a shoe somewhat like this, but with a very thin minimalist sole, nice & wide at the ball of the foot. Like a cross between Australian work boots & a moccasin. Most comfortable grab & go shoes I've ever had; perfect for a quick dog walk in the early morning, long drives, etc. Made of a deep brown leather (their "wild hide" sourced from African game) and a very grippy & durable rubber sole.

For some reason they stopped making the men's version entirely, and now only offer the women's in black, so I have to baby the pair I have.

 

[dannyk]

I like the ebony ones with the black sole. Seems to flow very nicely. Those I would wear all the time. Great looking boot. The others don’t look as good to me with those soles.

 

[Psant25]

I like the toe and profile more on the weekender. These would be a work style boot not a sleek dress boot. But to each their own obviously. I just grabbed a pair of clarks desert boots for work i hate wearing my nice boots to work the chairs chew them up if i am not careful and soap, sanitizer, you name it, i am always hot stepping from something flying through the air. Not sure if I am gonna grab a pair too many boots as is and just dropped a lot on my custom rios boots

 

[Insomnia]

Thanks everyone for the advice. I reserved a pair in US 10 (my standard size) and feel, I shouldn´t worry about the boots being too small. I usually play around with socks and/or insoles if I have any issues, so this sets me at ease on a EUR 1.000 boot...

Where will you buy them, a retailer in Europe or directly at Viberg?

 

[Tom71]

Yes, a reatailer in Cologne by the name of „Kentaurus“. Very nicely curated selection and a „one of a kind“ owner. He’s restocking Vibergs for the first time in ages.

 

[Insomnia]

Yes, a reatailer in Cologne by the name of „Kentaurus“. Very nicely curated selection and a „one of a kind“ owner. He’s restocking Vibergs for the first time in ages.

Great choice, yes he is a very nice guy and has a nice collection of clothes and footwear. I just was about to give you the recommendation to look at his shop for a pair of Vibergs in the 310 last I reserved a pair in the Rowdy Dachshund leather.

 

[Tom71]

Great choice, yes he is a very nice guy and has a nice collection of clothes and footwear. I just was about to give you the recommendation to look at his shop for a pair of Vibergs in the 310 last I reserved a pair in the Rowdy Dachshund leather.

I stop by every time I’m in Cologne. Which seems like ages now. I went for the „Dublin“ leather, although the name „Rowdy Dachshund“ alone would be justification to go for it.
Let’s hope it works out. The owner is more of an artist than a businessman.

 

[Jin431]

Benzein Cigar Horsebutt Chelsea. I still need to dye the area that had the color stripped, I thought it would grow on me as in patina widen but nope

 

[Bfd70]

Those are sharp. Where did you purchase from?

 

[Cornelius]

Benzein Cigar Horsebutt Chelsea. I still need to dye the area that had the color stripped, I thought it would grow on me as in patina widen but nope

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These are great, would be interested if available in a last with a much wider ball to accommodate my 13EE feet (e.g., White's "Swing Last", I think #35?).

 

[dudewuttheheck]

Those are sharp. Where did you purchase from?

A lot of these newer makers from Indonesia will take orders on Instagram through dm. I know Onderhoud does, Sagara does, and Flame Panda in China does as well.

 

[Jin431]

Those are sharp. Where did you purchase from?

Thank you. from Indonesia $420 with shipping/PP fees.

These are great, would be interested if available in a last with a much wider ball to accommodate my 13EE feet (e.g., White's "Swing Last", I think #35?).

I think they can switch around the last that has a wider toe box for gents with bigger feet. Do reach out to them through Instagram.


*they are not as quick to respond to DM's right now as before but they will still reply to inquiries

 

[JoeNiblick]

Is anyone familiar with Zerrows Boots? I was just checking out their website. Are they made in Japan (the website doesn't specify)? What about sizing? There aren't a lot of reviews out there.

 

[Jin431]

Truman Java Horse Rump Boots

 

[Coriu]

Truman Java Horse Rump Boots

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Have you checked out Russell Mocassin? ...from simple to flashy. I own easily over 10 pairs.
https://www.russellmoccasin.com/burgundy-vsop-chukka/
https://www.russellmoccasin.com/ostrich-premier-chukka/

 

[Jin431]

Have you checked out Russell Mocassin? ...from simple to flashy. I own easily over 10 pairs.
https://www.russellmoccasin.com/burgundy-vsop-chukka/
https://www.russellmoccasin.com/ostrich-premier-chukka/

Did not know about this brand at all. Now those are interesting leather choices! Looks great

 

[Coriu]

Did not know about this brand at all. Now those are interesting leather choices! Looks great

Likely because they don't advertise. They don't need to. I'd encourage you to read about their history. Their shop is like a walk back in time with ancient machines and guys who have been making shoes by hand for 30+ years. These are true craftsmen. The owners can look at a shoe and tell you exactly who made it. Each cobbler has his own "signature." A little tip...at any one time, they have a number of shoes sitting on their shelves that can be had for a discount, ie custom shoes that didn't work. Call up and tell Ralph or Suzie about your sizing and they can let you know if they have anything that might fit you.