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Viberg Boot Interview – From 1931, A Namesake Boot Manufacturer March 3, 2019 BLOG

Viberg Boot has a long and storied history, steeped in its roots of work boots for the common working man. It remains as one of the few namesake boot manufacturers left in North America. Beginning in 1931 with Edwin Viberg, this Canadian company operating out of Victoria B.C. is now in its 3rd generation with Ed’s son, Glen Viberg, putting some of the finishing touches on every single pair of boots, and Glen’s son, Brett Viberg spearheading the future of Viberg. It’s that personal connection to the family that each and every pair of boots has that makes Viberg boots so unique.

Viberg Mushroom Chamois Roughout 145 Oxford – Rugged Meets Refined January 27, 2019 BLOG

We teamed up with @nathanchung once more to bring about another video for our second pair coming out of Victoria B.C. – the Viberg Mushroom Chamois Roughout 145 Oxford. Product photos and descriptions can only tell so much. As primarily an online retailer, we do our best in communicating the details in each piece we sell through those product pages. However, when we can, we try to tell the story of a product through video. Here …

[Worn] Viberg for Withered Fig Aged Bark Roughout ‘Marvington’ Service Boot – Nine Month Review January 16, 2019 BLOG

Previous Next Viberg for Withered Fig Aged Bark Roughout ‘Marvington’ Service Boot is our first boot we introduced back in May 2018. For our first make-up, we wanted something that would have broad appeal so that more customers could take part in this first release. At the same time, we didn’t want anything too common that you could easily find elsewhere (think CXL + Dainite Sole). Absolutely nothing wrong with those, as I own a …

December Promotions and Shipping Deadlines December 12, 2018 BLOG

Christmas is upon us, and for us that means sending out the final orders for the year, but also – and more importantly – taking time off to be with family and friends. Whether you celebrate Christmas or one of the many other winter celebrations, we encourage you to peruse our website early, and then spend some joyous times with those around you. Free Shipping and Double Withered Fig Points From December 12 – December 17, …

CHUP Socks Interview – Primal Aspects and Basic Needs November 24, 2018 BLOG

CHUP Socks is the brainchild of their director, Mr. Hashimoto. They have made their presence known in the boots and workwear community as you will often find a pair of Red Wings or Vibergs paired with a CHUP sock. CHUP consistently delivers unique patterns that pay homage to past and current folk and indigenous cultures. Using a low gauge stocking frame machine and the addition of hand-linked toes results in a laborious process that produces about 30 socks per day.