I think what will take this channel and the quality of your videos to the next level is not worrying about getting “too nerdy” and half apologizing to the audience. There are so many channels out there that go SO much more micro in the details: James Hoffman on coffee and how you can make your own water to affect the taste, watchmaking channels where millions will happily watch the guy scrape away a spec of dirt for ten minutes. Don’t worry about it, dive in and share your passion freely
@@roberth4395 people spend 10-50k on buying a luxury watch, wedding rings, jewelry. Boots can be used everyday and good leather shoes can last forever if you take care of them properly. A good pair of shoes or accessories makes you feel great and enhances your social life. I think that is worth the price compared to a $4000 rust bucket that only depreciates, and you will have to spend much more to keep her running + gas. Something like that you can take only point A to point B, while quality leather shoes you will always have. Now with that said I can't knock you valuing the shitty sportscar more, especially if you fix up and work on cars. I think a purchase is never foolish if it enhances your mood and life. And, if you calculate cost per wear/ use it's pretty cheap if the item is used often.
@@D_Jilla You broght up good points, but I still stick to my views. I love top quality leather shoes, but this thing is a waste of money. If you want the best leather shoes for the lovest price then go to central/eastern europe. You can get greater quality for like 1/10 of the price (bespoke). I am not saying investing in quality leather shoes is a bad choice, what I am saying is that investing in american leather products is one of the worst choices you can make. If you don't want to travel to europe just for a shoe then do this during your holiday.
Enjoy the fruits of your labor. I have a boot collection my wife bought me a rack for because I enjoyed your videos so much that I started collecting boots. For the boot nerds like me and the sneaker heads you’re making happy, too, please know that we really appreciate the Rose Anvil channels here on RUclips. Keep up the great work.
26:06 Keep making whatever you like man! I know you're running a business and you get some income from these videos, but in the long run, as a 'customer' what always keeps me coming back is people keeping it real and staying true to themselves without shilling out. Over the years I've unsubscribed and lost interest in loads of good channels and magazines and whatnot because everything they made turned into over-the-top ridiculous clickbait. Now arguably, the title of this video is pretty clickbaity too, but the content is great. I'd say if you want to hold on to your audience in the long run, authenticity is key. Love these more rambly, long, and random videos. Your genuine enthusiasm and interest is palpable and comes across well. If you'd turn everything into this dull, 100% automated, algorithm-pleasing BS you would totally lose the spark of the channel, as has happened to many, many others. This channel is the main reason I've gotten really interested in the quality of my own footwear. It's taught me what to look for, and what kinds of things to avoid. So many of my shoes used to break within months, now everything I wear pretty much lasts me years and years. (With the exception of the odd pair of sneakers, perhaps.) Just keep doin' what you're doin'.
All in all good sentiment. It's why I unsubscribed from Carl Murawski's channel. Got tired of his bullshit click bait videos where his priorities were shilling names and products instead of just talking to viewers and informing them by covering cool shit. Carl plays up folksy but the dude is corporate. Weston though, been subscribed for years now and the guy has remained authentic the entire time. Nothing but respect for Weston. Glad to see his channels and his business doing well. He's earned it.
That type of stuff would actually be a cool thing to see, he keeps buying boots for himself, but instead of cutting them in half he gives wear test reviews
I visited Vancouver Island a bunch of years ago and a friend there kept talking about his job at this boot factory. When I got home I finally looked them up and was kinda shocked by the prices, but it was honestly the first boot company I'd ever heard of that wasn't Timberland or Doc Marten so just figured that's how things went. As the years went on and I've learned more and more, I'm realizing how truly special Viberg are and have been waiting for them to show up on this channel
@@slymarbo4046 had. That's what they were known for originally.. really good quality workboots. Rumour has it they've stopped making workboots entirely as it's just way more lucrative to make high end boots like in the video. You can't really blame them but there's a lot of old boys on the island that are really sad about it!
Those are some good looking boots. From my experience with engineer boots they should fit you basically like a western boot when adjusted but without any heel slippage when tighten. If they are that loose on you currently I doubt they will be much better once broken in. You might have to look into getting a custom pair made for you with your full ankle & calf measurements similar to how nick's does tall lineman boots.
I was shocked to hear these boots weren't fitted to him. Seriously, for 2 grand, such a big name and the quality, why wouldn't you measure your customer's foot, ankle and even calfs? That's borderline fraud. I have the Rose Anvil Nick's Boots from 2021 and they were fitting juuust right and I always have to wear thick socks, else they are too big. Before buying, I spent an hour measuring my foot's length and width and converting it to american sizes and checked dozens of websites to be sure it fits. Yet it only fits because of a workaround. That's not acceptable for 700$, and inadmissible for 2000$.
@@VictorDude98 Indeed, if I remember well, I took a quarter or half size down (it's all in x/y inches), as comments said the toebox would ve very roomy "knowing Nicks".
In 2009 Matthew Crawford was a professor at the University of Virginia, and he published a great book called Shop Class as Soulcraft. Crawford was a philosopher who also worked in his own motorcycle repair shop, and he wrote his book to argue that human beings innately yearn to create tangible things, and he was concerned about the best and brightest being steered towards unfulfilling work in banking and law. Now in the 2020s I see so many people living Crawford’s thesis as the trades, crafts, and arts are being revived, and Rose Anvil embodies that spirit and inspires white-collar drudges like me.
Keep rambling man, this is so awesome to hear you talk about boots, skin quality, way of how it's built and all those stuff. I must admit I've got this thing on boots because of you :D Some time back when I was searching for some sort of boot review I bumped on your channel, and that's how I got into boots that are properly built. So keep up the good work, both channels are great!
Really enjoy, the free flowing style of the video. Takes me back to the beginning videos with the classic Weston comments and facial expressions. PS you were the final inspiration for my nicks builder pros! They are awesome!
Definitely a beautiful boot but for that price you can get a similarly built (Dr. Sole, Horsebutt) John Lofgren or Brass Tokyo engineer. Personally the shaft on those is too wide and short and wouldn’t wear right under jeans. I prefer my Wesco Mr. Lou’s but hey I’m glad stuff like this exists out there and people enjoy it!
I have been looking at mister Lous for a while now. I’ve read the shafts are more narrow than the boss’s but boss’s are more work boots than every day kick around boots. I have hockey legs and worry that the shaft won’t fit well over my calves. What’s your take on the shaft size?
After several wears, it will wrap around your foot. Just take time. I don't have cordovan engineers but I do have Horween natural cxl, and maryam tea core black horsehide. Just takes some wearing, don't fret
I loved hearing your comments about the try on. I feel like you echoed a lot of my issues I’ve had with my White’s in the ankle area, even with boots that were sized properly to my foot length (and in narrow width). I punched a couple new holes in my ankle strap and wore them for a while and the heel slip has definitely gone down, but it’s still there. But hopefully with more wear the soles will curl up and reduce the heel slip.
I love this channel. You have such a great and calm voice. Very informative. I have learned so much about boots. I hate that you cut up the WWII boots, but interesting to understand how well they were made.
I'd personally like more unboxing from you. Breaking down the little things added in and the packaging as well as the boots themselves was kinda nice. It was also nice to see you actually excited to be opening up your own boots for a change
Also I'm feeling like if you get thicker socks and possibly punch another hole the boots should be more than fine. The 2nd extra hole could be useful during the break in.
I just found this channel about an hour ago, and while quickly falling for Weston, I then clicked to watch this vid b/c it's exactly the form for which I've been looking, and I see Weston wearing a Coheed and Cambria shirt...OMG! I'm in love!
I definitely like the idea of this channel being about your personal taste and the long format is great. Perhaps once you have a catalog of videos here you can make a trailer for the main channel to send traffic here?
Side note. I’ve dealt with Horweens direct to consumer retail outlet(tannery row) and they always have treated me like a valued customer. Even if I’m looking for one Piece of Shell. They are the best imo.
Love the longer form videos on this channel! I live in Victoria, BC and have a clear line of sight to the Viberg store front from the bus stop on my daily commute to university. True torture
Love the videos where you just go in to your own world and chat about what you love. These type of boots are a pipe dream for me but still like seeing them and leaning the story behind them
At first I was expecting you were going to cut them in half, and was a bit anxious about your doing that, so I’m glad you are enjoying BOTH of those beauties. Wear them in good health!
Just bought a half belt Horween Cordovan jacket from our friends in Scotland. It is more burgundy then expected but after you video, I’ll all in with this jacket….like the long form video
I like the Vlog format, and Engineer boots are just next level when it comes to style. Maybe add some sculpting padding in the medial and lateral ankle as well as the achilles to improve lockdown?
more on lasts , ive found it to be so important . ive got an odd shape foot and its led me down a path that brought me here .Its very easy to become a cordovan addict . those may be the coolest pair of boots ive ever seen !
Good on you, brother. Shell engineers are the grail of all grails. I've got a pair of John Lofgren engineers in natural CXL and they definitely felt very roomy with a lot of heel slip when I first got them, so I cinched them down to the tightest hole on the strap and they still felt kind of loose. After breaking them in and wearing them for a couple of years and upgrading to some nice thick boot socks they fit great on the second-to-last hole. Engineers definitely fit different from lace-up boots but once you have it dialed in nothing beats having an ultra-comfortable boot that takes all of about 10 seconds to put on and take off. Plus I feel like a badass pirate cowboy even when my jeans cover everything from the buckle up.
Nice rambling video. Your passion for the subject flows naturally. Enjoyable viewing. Those did look pretty big, hope you managed to sort them somehow.
Agreed. My heart breaks when a $2k pair of premier boots doesn't fit right. But they are indeed gorgeous. The longer further is fine when the topic and presenter are as engaging as this.
bought some vierg boots in 2016, just the standard service boot (around $800). i wore them through multiple muddy and snowy winters in switzerland. wore them probably a solid 4 years worth of daily use, had them resoled only once and they look even better than new honestly. i cant see myself ever buying from another brand again unless i need something cheap for really rough work.
Congratulations! Engineer boots are great, you have to get use to them and yeah, they are slip on loose. I live in a cold area and can wear them with wool socks. The stitching looks amazing. Hot dude into great shoes!
I was a tanker in the Army and I had one pair of tanker boots to wear in the field. They had a strap that wrapped around the uppers to a buckle at the top. I liked to wear them then, when I was mostly on my tank. They were made with a purpose, and they were a pride thing. Most of us wore them. I didn't wear them when I wasn't on the tank most of the day, they killed my feet with regular walking during the day if I had to walk a lot. I am 100% disabled veteran. I have had 17 operations, 9 on my right legs, and I wear mainly boots or very comfortable shoes. I am very picky about what goes on my feet. I usually go to a Red Wing store where they can help me find shoes, and go to many places with professionals for boots. I am anal about boot care. I grew up on a farm and we learned about that since we were young.
Props for the Coheed and Cambria t-shirt. Was this video supposed to go on the second channel? Seems like a ton of work for this video to get out to the hardcore audience only.
Bro, great job 🙌🏽💯🍻 Was super stoked to see your new channel. I think having a second channel where you can be more chill and need out hard without the pressures of the algorithm is fabulous (though I do applaud and congratulate you for the 600k subscribers on the first channel- that’s a massive accomplishment and blessing, and I’m super super happy for man! 🍻). I thoroughly enjoyed this from beginning to end! I learned something when you were talking about the dye color on the backsides of the shell. And yeah, 2005 last isn’t great for skinny feet like yours and mine 😅 Glad you weren’t afraid to punch holes in the straps. That’s the way to go. I’ve done that to my engineers, and it makes a huge difference. Could probably add one more hole on yours honestly….Would have been nice to see more closeups of the stitchdown stitch rows (and the beautiful shell itself I suppose). The fact that Viberg does these as stitchdown is a huge deal. Most makers (including me, if I were a maker) would welt shell, cuz it’s so valuable; wouldn’t wanna risk any issues in manufacturing. Most makers don’t have the guts to do that, and I don’t blame them (which is why these cost $2000). One bad slip while doing the Stitchdown, and a an entire shell vamp is ruined (like you mentioned about the lasting process). Viberg has some dumb quirks sometimes, but I keep coming back cuz Brett has the balls to try cool stuff like this😂 He’s a true restless creative with some backbone, and my appreciation and admiration for that runs deep…..Lastly, massive bonus for putting your feet on the table 😂😂😂 Freaking hilarious and awesome, dude 😄🤘🏽Enjoy these gorgeous boots!! Do an update sometime on the aging and ultimate sizing conclusion 🙏🏽🍻
Gorgeous boots. Engineer boots are so different from lace up boots for fit. I also have small volume feet and have had to fill the volume with leather in sole inserts. I really like your attitude about styling. So much rigid thinking out there about what should be worn, and should not be worn, etc. Conformity can be soul crushing.
Thank you for creating this second channel. Really appreciate all your content. Try to promote this channel a bit more, you have a lot of loyal subscribers who will come over in a heartbeat
I like when a company adds things like that with their products because they care. You can tell when it's just done to add a premium appearance to junk. It doesn't always have to be with premium high end products either, it can be as simple as the family message included with Buck knives.
Wow. Those are gorgeous. I remember in the early 70's, (when I was a kid), when engineer boots were popular. As a teen in the early 80's, I just never saw them again. They kind of disappeared, and I thought of them...as kind of antiquated. An old boot style, so to speak. Today...at 55 years old...I would totally wear those. The style brings back nostalgia. Yeah...those are amazing boots. I could never afford $2000 boots...but I could afford a $500 or $600 engineer boots. I need to go ahead and pull the trigger on a nice pair. Of course...they won't be shell cordovan...but still...that engineer style...is a stunning look. I love the buckles. I also felt the same way about "harness" boots back in the day. They were popular in the 70's, and at one time, I felt that they too, were an antiquated style. Now...I would totally rock them. Even Chelsea boots have made a resurgence. I have a nice pair of chocolate suede Chelsea's, and I think they are just fantastic. The old boot styles...are back in style, and I can see why. They are just classic and beautiful. I need all three. Engineer, Harness, and Chelsea. (But I will never go as far as "Earth Shoes"...lol). Those were terrible looking. Lol. Love your new channel. Looking forward to your new platform/content. You get a "like", and another subscriber.
I found a pair of engineer boots on an attic that was a stash of good from the 40s to the 90s, but mostly 70s stuff... ahh those boots were just so much easier to make me fit than ww2 style jackboots and other slip on boots, especialy the eastern block tanker boots with only shaft fastening belts...
This channel has done so much for my view on footwear. I will demolish a pair of work boots in a few months so seeing the quality difference is huge. I recommend this channel to everyone. These are some gorgeous boots
I love these boots, love my viberg boots just don’t own a pair of engineer boots but winter is coming up and may get myself a pair after watching this video
I know I ALWAYS say it but I LOVE THIS CHANNEL & your others as well !!! I'll prob never have 2000 to drop on boots wesco Mr Louis are prob my limit but have always wondered how Viberg's could be worth 2g's and because of you I know way more than I did and see it now !! There just ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY BEAUTIFUL BOOTS !!!! OH & nice shirt !!!! Huge huge Coheed fan here !!!!
The Viberg unboxing experience is amazing. I feel like you kind of missed out on it because everything fell out. It is honestly akin to opening a new MacBook - only better because of the smell… Those boots are gorgeous. Congrats. Glad you decided to treat yourself, and enjoyed getting to watch you nerd out over them. Like others have said, stop apologizing! We’re here because we enjoy it. Great content as always.
These boots are honestly way better than many sneakers that are over $1000 in resell, the quality, the craftsmanship, the details and the fact that you can resole and have them for years even decades with proper care is well worth the initial price, sneakers that are not worth it are a waste of time and money, these alongside quality clothes last longer than cheap boots and clothes and are better for the environment and your Waller in the long run Also you deserve to treat yourself, take care of your feet and you’ll be better than most guys who didn’t care for their footwear and will have aches and pains and eventually surgery in their later years
I agree. I'm not a sneakerhead but have a few minimalist sneakers in different colors, but I would never buy common projects, which cost as much as my Allen edmonds shell cordovan boots (getting shell boots at the cost of calfskin boots is a total steal, had a contact that would let me know her store inventory when my size came in). Those vibergs are awesome, but out of my price range, but if anyone can afford them, more power to them.
Would love to see videos on the main channel about some artisinal boots such as guidis or carol christian poell as a lot of people love the leather quality and uniqueness of their boots
Those are beautiful boots. So many great functional and classic design features. Congrats on your success - and enjoy! I vote for heritage boot videos!
love your rant about wearing your jeans however the hell you want lmao I wear my jeans to work with big three inch cuffs and think I look amazing. I want my jeans to cuff off just above my ankle, so when I'm sitting and my jeans hike up, they show more of whatever boots I'm wearing.
@@Atlas_B170 it definitely turns heads and gets a lot more of people's attention... sometimes negative, but you just roll with the punches and move on. It's still all worth the compliments I get though
I worked in the logging industry here on Vancouver Island for 45 years and I can honestly say that Viberg's are the best Caulk Boots I ever owned, they last 2 or 3 times longer than Paris or Dayton's, I think it's not just because of the Water Buffalo leather but the workmanship that went into them. By the way Engineer Boots should be fairly easy to slip on and off.
you do you! thanks for this dive into shell cordovan leather…but $$$$! have watched the Chisos boots video 3x…counting pennies to get to them…will have to put my heel shifter back on the Road King! y’all ramble all you want, good entertainment 😎
This was dope, I appreciate these type of videos. Also appreciate the customization of your the strap, like you said, style is about what works for you.
A really great looking boot. Quality costs money and with Viberg you get what you pay for. Maybe some day. There only one thing is the strap at the top I could live with out..But thats nitpicking.. Did not know you had a second channel..Can't wait till you do your 1 year review..
Those are absolutely beautiful boots. Actually works of art. I know if I was about to spend $2K on a pair of boots I would have set up an appointment with and gone to the manufacturer and gotten measured and told them how I want the ankle and lower calf to fit. Thanks for all your great videos. I never miss one.
Congrats on your success to purchase the boot. Curious what percentage of the boot is leather cost…what would the margin be on such a pair, 30%? Packaging and marketing costs 10%?
Rose Anvil "I don't really buy nice boots for myself" "I really watch what I spend". Also Rose Anvil, wearing $700 Whites boots while saying that... 😂😂
I considered it splurging when I bought myself a pair of White’s Cruisers for $600 with my Christmas bonus a year ago. This is opulence and quality in a boot manifested. Great looking boots!
Love all the vids. featuring the different brands and designs of boots. I am from South Africa and love my boots!!! I own the different types of boots that one supposedly needs. 😜 All my boots have been purchased at chain stores and outlets, but regarded as high quality, but not nearly as costly as the boots in the US 🇺🇸, so most probably not as high quality, but I still love them 🌹❤️ Some are more than ten years old and look as it has been purchase yesterday, cause I take great care of them. One thing I have learned when driving is that I only put my boots on when arriving at my destination. The boots featured in this video is super expensive and in Rand value it is ZAR 30 000 and I would not be able to afford it. In 2016 I had the opportunity to move to the US 🇺🇸 via intercompany transfer, but unfortunately due to the down spiral of the Mining and Minerals Industry those positions became obsolete. Love your videos, your boots!!! Oh yes.....lastely...........VOTE DONALD TRUMP!!!! 😼 😎
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I think what will take this channel and the quality of your videos to the next level is not worrying about getting “too nerdy” and half apologizing to the audience. There are so many channels out there that go SO much more micro in the details: James Hoffman on coffee and how you can make your own water to affect the taste, watchmaking channels where millions will happily watch the guy scrape away a spec of dirt for ten minutes. Don’t worry about it, dive in and share your passion freely
It's part of his charm.
Perfectly put! Let tik-tokers tik-tok and please give us informative content. ❤
here for the nitty-gritty
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I could never justify anything anywhere near this price range but I'll watch the crap out of this video, thanks for making it.
I don't actually like them. a bit of a model trying to be a 1% biker
Nothing justifies this price.
For 4k you could buy a 40 yo beat down fun to drive sportscar.
Only a fool would pay 2k for a pair of LEATHER shoe.
@@roberth4395 people spend 10-50k on buying a luxury watch, wedding rings, jewelry. Boots can be used everyday and good leather shoes can last forever if you take care of them properly. A good pair of shoes or accessories makes you feel great and enhances your social life. I think that is worth the price compared to a $4000 rust bucket that only depreciates, and you will have to spend much more to keep her running + gas. Something like that you can take only point A to point B, while quality leather shoes you will always have. Now with that said I can't knock you valuing the shitty sportscar more, especially if you fix up and work on cars. I think a purchase is never foolish if it enhances your mood and life. And, if you calculate cost per wear/ use it's pretty cheap if the item is used often.
@@D_Jilla You broght up good points, but I still stick to my views.
I love top quality leather shoes, but this thing is a waste of money. If you want the best leather shoes for the lovest price then go to central/eastern europe. You can get greater quality for like 1/10 of the price (bespoke).
I am not saying investing in quality leather shoes is a bad choice, what I am saying is that investing in american leather products is one of the worst choices you can make.
If you don't want to travel to europe just for a shoe then do this during your holiday.
If you have a weird foot size I'd consider checking secondhand markets. I've gotten Alden Oxfords under 100.
Enjoy the fruits of your labor. I have a boot collection my wife bought me a rack for because I enjoyed your videos so much that I started collecting boots. For the boot nerds like me and the sneaker heads you’re making happy, too, please know that we really appreciate the Rose Anvil channels here on RUclips. Keep up the great work.
Love the story behind the decision to purchase this pair. Always great when there’s something a meaningful behind your boots
26:06 Keep making whatever you like man! I know you're running a business and you get some income from these videos, but in the long run, as a 'customer' what always keeps me coming back is people keeping it real and staying true to themselves without shilling out. Over the years I've unsubscribed and lost interest in loads of good channels and magazines and whatnot because everything they made turned into over-the-top ridiculous clickbait. Now arguably, the title of this video is pretty clickbaity too, but the content is great.
I'd say if you want to hold on to your audience in the long run, authenticity is key. Love these more rambly, long, and random videos. Your genuine enthusiasm and interest is palpable and comes across well. If you'd turn everything into this dull, 100% automated, algorithm-pleasing BS you would totally lose the spark of the channel, as has happened to many, many others.
This channel is the main reason I've gotten really interested in the quality of my own footwear. It's taught me what to look for, and what kinds of things to avoid. So many of my shoes used to break within months, now everything I wear pretty much lasts me years and years. (With the exception of the odd pair of sneakers, perhaps.)
Just keep doin' what you're doin'.
Well said.
I agree wholeheartedly. Can't wait to look back at this comment and see if he is still doing things right.
All in all good sentiment. It's why I unsubscribed from Carl Murawski's channel. Got tired of his bullshit click bait videos where his priorities were shilling names and products instead of just talking to viewers and informing them by covering cool shit. Carl plays up folksy but the dude is corporate. Weston though, been subscribed for years now and the guy has remained authentic the entire time. Nothing but respect for Weston. Glad to see his channels and his business doing well. He's earned it.
Absolutely. It's when a presenter gets carried away and starts to get "too nerdy" about their special subject that we get really great videos.
Those are incredible. Please do a followup letting us know how the break-in goes.
That type of stuff would actually be a cool thing to see, he keeps buying boots for himself, but instead of cutting them in half he gives wear test reviews
it would be a shame to waste those but yeah
I visited Vancouver Island a bunch of years ago and a friend there kept talking about his job at this boot factory. When I got home I finally looked them up and was kinda shocked by the prices, but it was honestly the first boot company I'd ever heard of that wasn't Timberland or Doc Marten so just figured that's how things went. As the years went on and I've learned more and more, I'm realizing how truly special Viberg are and have been waiting for them to show up on this channel
Viberg even has a like a 300 dollar line of workboot
@@slymarbo4046 had. That's what they were known for originally.. really good quality workboots. Rumour has it they've stopped making workboots entirely as it's just way more lucrative to make high end boots like in the video. You can't really blame them but there's a lot of old boys on the island that are really sad about it!
@@slymarbo4046 Viberg doesn't make work boots anymore.
Those are some good looking boots. From my experience with engineer boots they should fit you basically like a western boot when adjusted but without any heel slippage when tighten. If they are that loose on you currently I doubt they will be much better once broken in. You might have to look into getting a custom pair made for you with your full ankle & calf measurements similar to how nick's does tall lineman boots.
I was shocked to hear these boots weren't fitted to him. Seriously, for 2 grand, such a big name and the quality, why wouldn't you measure your customer's foot, ankle and even calfs?
That's borderline fraud.
I have the Rose Anvil Nick's Boots from 2021 and they were fitting juuust right and I always have to wear thick socks, else they are too big. Before buying, I spent an hour measuring my foot's length and width and converting it to american sizes and checked dozens of websites to be sure it fits. Yet it only fits because of a workaround.
That's not acceptable for 700$, and inadmissible for 2000$.
@@alexd.3048 Did you go for your own size or something like half a fize down etc?
@@VictorDude98 Indeed, if I remember well, I took a quarter or half size down (it's all in x/y inches), as comments said the toebox would ve very roomy "knowing Nicks".
I had similar and used wool insoles. That made them perfect
You are Correct. I think these boots are a bad design - and would have to be a custom fit to look right when sized properly.
Insanely beautiful and desirable (no (real) envy here)…boot that I trust you will wear and cherish!
Thx 4 sharing…
In 2009 Matthew Crawford was a professor at the University of Virginia, and he published a great book called Shop Class as Soulcraft. Crawford was a philosopher who also worked in his own motorcycle repair shop, and he wrote his book to argue that human beings innately yearn to create tangible things, and he was concerned about the best and brightest being steered towards unfulfilling work in banking and law. Now in the 2020s I see so many people living Crawford’s thesis as the trades, crafts, and arts are being revived, and Rose Anvil embodies that spirit and inspires white-collar drudges like me.
Keep rambling man, this is so awesome to hear you talk about boots, skin quality, way of how it's built and all those stuff. I must admit I've got this thing on boots because of you :D Some time back when I was searching for some sort of boot review I bumped on your channel, and that's how I got into boots that are properly built. So keep up the good work, both channels are great!
Really enjoy, the free flowing style of the video. Takes me back to the beginning videos with the classic Weston comments and facial expressions.
PS you were the final inspiration for my nicks builder pros! They are awesome!
Definitely a beautiful boot but for that price you can get a similarly built (Dr. Sole, Horsebutt) John Lofgren or Brass Tokyo engineer. Personally the shaft on those is too wide and short and wouldn’t wear right under jeans.
I prefer my Wesco Mr. Lou’s but hey I’m glad stuff like this exists out there and people enjoy it!
I have been looking at mister Lous for a while now. I’ve read the shafts are more narrow than the boss’s but boss’s are more work boots than every day kick around boots. I have hockey legs and worry that the shaft won’t fit well over my calves. What’s your take on the shaft size?
You deserve it! You brought a new type of interesting content to RUclips and we love it!
After several wears, it will wrap around your foot. Just take time. I don't have cordovan engineers but I do have Horween natural cxl, and maryam tea core black horsehide. Just takes some wearing, don't fret
I really appreciate the passion. It's very refreshing. A saying I use pretty frequently is "a little bit of craftsmanship goes a long way"
I loved hearing your comments about the try on. I feel like you echoed a lot of my issues I’ve had with my White’s in the ankle area, even with boots that were sized properly to my foot length (and in narrow width). I punched a couple new holes in my ankle strap and wore them for a while and the heel slip has definitely gone down, but it’s still there.
But hopefully with more wear the soles will curl up and reduce the heel slip.
Yeah I've had to get ultra thin leather insoles to fill some space in some of my boots. Usually works.
I love this channel. You have such a great and calm voice. Very informative. I have learned so much about boots. I hate that you cut up the WWII boots, but interesting to understand how well they were made.
The shape of that Boot is absolutely amazing just looks so comfortable
Saw Coheed a couple of months ago, great show! Good taste in Boots and music my man.
So happy for you dude you deserve it! Been watching since the Carhartt video thanks for always letting us know it’s what’s on the inside that counts
I'd personally like more unboxing from you. Breaking down the little things added in and the packaging as well as the boots themselves was kinda nice. It was also nice to see you actually excited to be opening up your own boots for a change
Also I'm feeling like if you get thicker socks and possibly punch another hole the boots should be more than fine. The 2nd extra hole could be useful during the break in.
@@TheSickGman09 thick socks and insoles too. But it’s possible his feet are just too narrow for this last
I didn't know you had a second channel untill now. Great video, i learned a lot. Thank you for doing it!
I just found this channel about an hour ago, and while quickly falling for Weston, I then clicked to watch this vid b/c it's exactly the form for which I've been looking, and I see Weston wearing a Coheed and Cambria shirt...OMG! I'm in love!
I definitely like the idea of this channel being about your personal taste and the long format is great. Perhaps once you have a catalog of videos here you can make a trailer for the main channel to send traffic here?
Side note. I’ve dealt with Horweens direct to consumer retail outlet(tannery row) and they always have treated me like a valued customer. Even if I’m looking for one Piece of Shell. They are the best imo.
can't buy advertising as good as word of mouth
Love the longer form videos on this channel! I live in Victoria, BC and have a clear line of sight to the Viberg store front from the bus stop on my daily commute to university. True torture
Love the videos where you just go in to your own world and chat about what you love. These type of boots are a pipe dream for me but still like seeing them and leaning the story behind them
At first I was expecting you were going to cut them in half, and was a bit anxious about your doing that, so I’m glad you are enjoying BOTH of those beauties.
Wear them in good health!
Just bought a half belt Horween Cordovan jacket from our friends in Scotland. It is more burgundy then expected but after you video, I’ll all in with this jacket….like the long form video
ABSOLUTE CLASSIC ALMOST TO BEAUTIFUL TO PUT ON.
I like the Vlog format, and Engineer boots are just next level when it comes to style.
Maybe add some sculpting padding in the medial and lateral ankle as well as the achilles to improve lockdown?
Really enjoyed the long video format and just chilling hearing you talk about your new boots.
Those are amazing, congrats on the boots!! Also, hell yea, Coheed!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼
more on lasts , ive found it to be so important . ive got an odd shape foot and its led me down a path that brought me here .Its very easy to become a cordovan addict . those may be the coolest pair of boots ive ever seen !
Good on you, brother. Shell engineers are the grail of all grails. I've got a pair of John Lofgren engineers in natural CXL and they definitely felt very roomy with a lot of heel slip when I first got them, so I cinched them down to the tightest hole on the strap and they still felt kind of loose. After breaking them in and wearing them for a couple of years and upgrading to some nice thick boot socks they fit great on the second-to-last hole. Engineers definitely fit different from lace-up boots but once you have it dialed in nothing beats having an ultra-comfortable boot that takes all of about 10 seconds to put on and take off. Plus I feel like a badass pirate cowboy even when my jeans cover everything from the buckle up.
Nice rambling video. Your passion for the subject flows naturally. Enjoyable viewing. Those did look pretty big, hope you managed to sort them somehow.
absolutely stunning boots. And i think it is awesome you treated yourself!
I have a few horween shell cordovan watch straps, some of them 80 years old or more and they are so soft yet so strong it's amazing.
Love the longer format! Keep em coming! *subscribed! 💪💪
Thanks for talking about the fit
Agreed. My heart breaks when a $2k pair of premier boots doesn't fit right. But they are indeed gorgeous. The longer further is fine when the topic and presenter are as engaging as this.
@@jaslaruefor 2k get a MtM boot at the very least
bought some vierg boots in 2016, just the standard service boot (around $800). i wore them through multiple muddy and snowy winters in switzerland. wore them probably a solid 4 years worth of daily use, had them resoled only once and they look even better than new honestly. i cant see myself ever buying from another brand again unless i need something cheap for really rough work.
Congratulations! Engineer boots are great, you have to get use to them and yeah, they are slip on loose. I live in a cold area and can wear them with wool socks. The stitching looks amazing. Hot dude into great shoes!
Those Whites look incredible man
I was a tanker in the Army and I had one pair of tanker boots to wear in the field. They had a strap that wrapped around the uppers to a buckle at the top. I liked to wear them then, when I was mostly on my tank. They were made with a purpose, and they were a pride thing. Most of us wore them. I didn't wear them when I wasn't on the tank most of the day, they killed my feet with regular walking during the day if I had to walk a lot. I am 100% disabled veteran. I have had 17 operations, 9 on my right legs, and I wear mainly boots or very comfortable shoes. I am very picky about what goes on my feet. I usually go to a Red Wing store where they can help me find shoes, and go to many places with professionals for boots. I am anal about boot care. I grew up on a farm and we learned about that since we were young.
Love the shirt! Great band!
Props for the Coheed and Cambria t-shirt. Was this video supposed to go on the second channel? Seems like a ton of work for this video to get out to the hardcore audience only.
I've got a friend who met Claudio once and said he's pretty much the nicest, coolest dude you could ever meet
We’re all boot nerds that’s why we’re here! Congrats and keep it up!
Lovely looking boots Weston, what jeans you wearing in the shots? They look great with them 👍
Thumb's up for Coheed and Cambria t-shirt! Awesome band. Boots are excellent too.
Bro, great job 🙌🏽💯🍻 Was super stoked to see your new channel. I think having a second channel where you can be more chill and need out hard without the pressures of the algorithm is fabulous (though I do applaud and congratulate you for the 600k subscribers on the first channel- that’s a massive accomplishment and blessing, and I’m super super happy for man! 🍻). I thoroughly enjoyed this from beginning to end! I learned something when you were talking about the dye color on the backsides of the shell. And yeah, 2005 last isn’t great for skinny feet like yours and mine 😅 Glad you weren’t afraid to punch holes in the straps. That’s the way to go. I’ve done that to my engineers, and it makes a huge difference. Could probably add one more hole on yours honestly….Would have been nice to see more closeups of the stitchdown stitch rows (and the beautiful shell itself I suppose). The fact that Viberg does these as stitchdown is a huge deal. Most makers (including me, if I were a maker) would welt shell, cuz it’s so valuable; wouldn’t wanna risk any issues in manufacturing. Most makers don’t have the guts to do that, and I don’t blame them (which is why these cost $2000). One bad slip while doing the Stitchdown, and a an entire shell vamp is ruined (like you mentioned about the lasting process). Viberg has some dumb quirks sometimes, but I keep coming back cuz Brett has the balls to try cool stuff like this😂 He’s a true restless creative with some backbone, and my appreciation and admiration for that runs deep…..Lastly, massive bonus for putting your feet on the table 😂😂😂 Freaking hilarious and awesome, dude 😄🤘🏽Enjoy these gorgeous boots!! Do an update sometime on the aging and ultimate sizing conclusion 🙏🏽🍻
You deserve it, Wes!
Well on the road to ONE MILLION SUBS on the main channel!!
Had a pair of White’s X Stitchdown collab boots in natural horsehide that I waited 7 months for to end up being too small. It’s sad times lol
Gorgeous boots. Engineer boots are so different from lace up boots for fit. I also have small volume feet and have had to fill the volume with leather in sole inserts. I really like your attitude about styling. So much rigid thinking out there about what should be worn, and should not be worn, etc. Conformity can be soul crushing.
Thank you for creating this second channel. Really appreciate all your content. Try to promote this channel a bit more, you have a lot of loyal subscribers who will come over in a heartbeat
I like when a company adds things like that with their products because they care.
You can tell when it's just done to add a premium appearance to junk.
It doesn't always have to be with premium high end products either, it can be as simple as the family message included with Buck knives.
Wow. Those are gorgeous. I remember in the early 70's, (when I was a kid), when engineer boots were popular. As a teen in the early 80's, I just never saw them again. They kind of disappeared, and I thought of them...as kind of antiquated. An old boot style, so to speak. Today...at 55 years old...I would totally wear those. The style brings back nostalgia. Yeah...those are amazing boots. I could never afford $2000 boots...but I could afford a $500 or $600 engineer boots. I need to go ahead and pull the trigger on a nice pair. Of course...they won't be shell cordovan...but still...that engineer style...is a stunning look. I love the buckles. I also felt the same way about "harness" boots back in the day. They were popular in the 70's, and at one time, I felt that they too, were an antiquated style. Now...I would totally rock them. Even Chelsea boots have made a resurgence. I have a nice pair of chocolate suede Chelsea's, and I think they are just fantastic. The old boot styles...are back in style, and I can see why. They are just classic and beautiful. I need all three. Engineer, Harness, and Chelsea. (But I will never go as far as "Earth Shoes"...lol). Those were terrible looking. Lol. Love your new channel. Looking forward to your new platform/content. You get a "like", and another subscriber.
I found a pair of engineer boots on an attic that was a stash of good from the 40s to the 90s, but mostly 70s stuff... ahh those boots were just so much easier to make me fit than ww2 style jackboots and other slip on boots, especialy the eastern block tanker boots with only shaft fastening belts...
Love how you're geeking out about the boots
Nice boots and Coheed shirt! Have you read The Amory Wars? It gives context to their albums. Literally the icing on the cake for their music
Loving the new channel, Weston! Keep up the good work dear friend 👍 💪
This channel has done so much for my view on footwear. I will demolish a pair of work boots in a few months so seeing the quality difference is huge. I recommend this channel to everyone. These are some gorgeous boots
Loved this video, talking about stuff without a set format was nice
I love these boots, love my viberg boots just don’t own a pair of engineer boots but winter is coming up and may get myself a pair after watching this video
I know I ALWAYS say it but I LOVE THIS CHANNEL & your others as well !!! I'll prob never have 2000 to drop on boots wesco Mr Louis are prob my limit but have always wondered how Viberg's could be worth 2g's and because of you I know way more than I did and see it now !! There just ABSOFUCKINGLUTELY BEAUTIFUL BOOTS !!!! OH & nice shirt !!!! Huge huge Coheed fan here !!!!
The Viberg unboxing experience is amazing. I feel like you kind of missed out on it because everything fell out. It is honestly akin to opening a new MacBook - only better because of the smell…
Those boots are gorgeous. Congrats. Glad you decided to treat yourself, and enjoyed getting to watch you nerd out over them. Like others have said, stop apologizing! We’re here because we enjoy it. Great content as always.
beautiful boots and i'm dying for more viberg content from you
Awesome Boots.
Awesome.
"i'm shaking from the caffine"....
HILARIOUS!
That Coheed and Cambria tee is dope.
Love the long format ramble!
Great video. Enjoyed it!!
Awesome looking boots! I love the 8” engineer style. Can you update us on the break in and how they patina.
I was more impressed when you mentioned a few videos back that you still wear your Chippewa boots to go hiking 🥾
These boots are honestly way better than many sneakers that are over $1000 in resell, the quality, the craftsmanship, the details and the fact that you can resole and have them for years even decades with proper care is well worth the initial price, sneakers that are not worth it are a waste of time and money, these alongside quality clothes last longer than cheap boots and clothes and are better for the environment and your Waller in the long run
Also you deserve to treat yourself, take care of your feet and you’ll be better than most guys who didn’t care for their footwear and will have aches and pains and eventually surgery in their later years
I agree. I'm not a sneakerhead but have a few minimalist sneakers in different colors, but I would never buy common projects, which cost as much as my Allen edmonds shell cordovan boots (getting shell boots at the cost of calfskin boots is a total steal, had a contact that would let me know her store inventory when my size came in). Those vibergs are awesome, but out of my price range, but if anyone can afford them, more power to them.
Love your content!!! Detailed beyond belief
Would love to see videos on the main channel about some artisinal boots such as guidis or carol christian poell as a lot of people love the leather quality and uniqueness of their boots
Those are beautiful boots. So many great functional and classic design features. Congrats on your success - and enjoy! I vote for heritage boot videos!
Those boots are absolutely incredible.
love your rant about wearing your jeans however the hell you want lmao
I wear my jeans to work with big three inch cuffs and think I look amazing. I want my jeans to cuff off just above my ankle, so when I'm sitting and my jeans hike up, they show more of whatever boots I'm wearing.
I do one cuff at maybe just under an inch. Big respect to anyone who does a 3-inch cuff
@@Atlas_B170 it definitely turns heads and gets a lot more of people's attention... sometimes negative, but you just roll with the punches and move on. It's still all worth the compliments I get though
These are some of the best looking boots I’ve ever seen
Excellent videos always. Merci.
Ps. One other great thing about Viberg is that they use brass nails so they are not affected by rust.
Ps. Congratulations on your purchase
I don't blame you for not cutting them in half but I'm glad you said it at the start
Do you go to get custom fitted or do you just wing it and go off the olde Brannock foot measuring device? Never mind, saw the Brannock .🤷♂️
I worked in the logging industry here on Vancouver Island for 45 years and I can honestly say that Viberg's are the best Caulk Boots I ever owned, they last 2 or 3 times longer than Paris or Dayton's, I think it's not just because of the Water Buffalo leather but the workmanship that went into them. By the way Engineer Boots should be fairly easy to slip on and off.
I'm glad that a person who can fully appreciate the cost of such boots was able to get some at an, apparently, reasonable price.
you do you! thanks for this dive into shell cordovan leather…but $$$$! have watched the Chisos boots video 3x…counting pennies to get to them…will have to put my heel shifter back on the Road King! y’all ramble all you want, good entertainment 😎
Congrats man! We all feel your true passion for these shoes/boots. It’s important to treat yourself every once in awhile. God speed.
This was dope, I appreciate these type of videos. Also appreciate the customization of your the strap, like you said, style is about what works for you.
Woah I don’t even think Viberg makes engineers anymore. Great review
A really great looking boot. Quality costs money and with Viberg you get what you pay for. Maybe some day. There only one thing is the strap at the top I could live with out..But thats nitpicking.. Did not know you had a second channel..Can't wait till you do your 1 year review..
The Color 8 shell is so beautiful and it really suits those boots
Those are absolutely beautiful boots. Actually works of art. I know if I was about to spend $2K on a pair of boots I would have set up an appointment with and gone to the manufacturer and gotten measured and told them how I want the ankle and lower calf to fit. Thanks for all your great videos. I never miss one.
for 2 g I'd expect them to come to me.
That’s why they’re overpriced. Over the counter, ready made, generic sizes.
@@mohamedsiddig2850unlined too, such a weird decision for Cordovan
Good video I really enjoyed hearing all the details about the shoes and the leather. Keep the long format videos going.
i like that you described what cordovan is because i assumed it was some sort of synthetic
Congrats on your success to purchase the boot.
Curious what percentage of the boot is leather cost…what would the margin be on such a pair, 30%? Packaging and marketing costs 10%?
That's the best looking Engineer boot I've ever seen.
Rose Anvil "I don't really buy nice boots for myself" "I really watch what I spend". Also Rose Anvil, wearing $700 Whites boots while saying that... 😂😂
Being as it was a collab boot design he probably didn't have to spend anything on it.
Bro he did a collab for those he literally said that in the video
@@Hanitcal69it’s still funny, shut up
I considered it splurging when I bought myself a pair of White’s Cruisers for $600 with my Christmas bonus a year ago. This is opulence and quality in a boot manifested. Great looking boots!
Nice Coheed shirt and I love your channels!
Love all the vids. featuring the different brands and designs of boots. I am from South Africa and love my boots!!! I own the different types of boots that one supposedly needs. 😜
All my boots have been purchased at chain stores and outlets, but regarded as high quality, but not nearly as costly as the boots in the US 🇺🇸, so most probably not as high quality, but I still love them 🌹❤️
Some are more than ten years old and look as it has been purchase yesterday, cause I take great care of them. One thing I have learned when driving is that I only put my boots on when arriving at my destination. The boots featured in this video is super expensive and in Rand value it is ZAR 30 000 and I would not be able to afford it. In 2016 I had the opportunity to move to the US 🇺🇸 via intercompany transfer, but unfortunately due to the down spiral of the Mining and Minerals Industry those positions became obsolete. Love your videos, your boots!!!
Oh yes.....lastely...........VOTE DONALD TRUMP!!!! 😼 😎