Well the second looks much worse haha. I suppose I should have noticed it was the same boot; but I was focused on just the wrinkling and didn’t notice. Yeah that second photo really shows how not great it is.
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I requested a refund in my email, hoping that by being clear in my expectations we can quickly come to some kind of arrangement. I don't think there will be any exchange option as it was a pre-order, although I must say it'll be a bit of a let down to see them go. They were going to fill my "black boot with block heel and cap toe" niche, haha.
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I like the look of good leather, not this inferior quality passed off as "character".
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I appreciate your input, but I'm still not satisfied with the look of it. I'm very OCD when it comes to uniformity. If all the panels exhibited similar characteristics to the one in question it would honestly bother me less, despite the overall (IMO) less appealing appearance. We'll see how it goes.
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I would return them if I could, but they're a pre-order and thus ineligible. I doubt that this example would be showcased as what to expect when you spend a fair chunk of change and wait half a year for a pair of boots. I guess it shows that the hype behind certain makers and tanneries is not always reinforced by reality. I don't care who makes it, as long as it's good. If Viberg doesn't provide me with the option of a refund on the grounds that this level of QC is below par then I'll have to consider whether I wear them or sell. I highly doubt I'd get a decent price for them, considering the appearance of that panel, but I know that my feelings of disappointment would overpower any sense of enjoyment I'd get from wearing them.
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That wouldn't bother me one bit.
Who tells you that the quality is below par?
I would say the shoes are flawless and the panel looks good. Just because it doesn't appeal to you visually doesn't mean the quality is bad?
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I wish I felt the same way.
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It's my opinion that the quality is below par because of the delaminating top layer of the grain, which is distinct from normal grain break. I hate to be one of those "loose grain" types but here we are. You can see the veins bubbling out after only being tried on once. I can press down on those popped out areas and feel the gap between layers.
Of course, your opinion is the only one that matters here. Sorry, that you don´t like the boots. What size (in US numbering) are they, if you dont mind me asking? I am really salivating over your pics...
I think it is done on purpose. The rest of the panels show the leather super-smooth, the side panels are super-grainy. I am pretty sure it has been done on purpose, not a defect at all, if you don't like that look it is quite another matter.
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11.5 Viberg size in the 2040 last. I believe their sizing is similar to UK sizing. I wear a 12 in most boots and a 13 in running shoes.Of course, your opinion is the only one that matters here. Sorry, that you don´t like the boots. What size (in US numbering) are they, if you dont mind me asking? I am really salivating over your pics...
This is the only panel on any of the boots with this issue, the rest are uniform.
To clarify my opinion on them. I dont mind graining and I dont mind wrinkling happening eventually. I dont like how the toe caps have literally like no grain but the side panels do. I would like a more uniform look whether its grain, or no grain. Im not opposed to leather having natural graining or even scars and marks. In some boots that a feature not a flaw. I also dont like it looking that wrinkly fresh out of the box. If I were buying used or 2nds doesnt matter. If they were mine and I wore them for 6 months and they developed like that also fine. Its the fact to me its fresh out of the box that way and no uniformity to them, and I doubt were advertised that way. I could be wrong though if the sale photos or advertising language spoke about the natural graining of the leather etc.....well then thats on the buyer.
These are my Vibergs, both sides. As you can see, the grainy panels are there on purpose. Look awesome, too, but that is a matter of taste. If your boots have only one grainy panel, and the rest are smooth, something's wrong. Do you have shots like these below of your boots?
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I don't have the boots handy right now but here's an on foot shot where you can see almost all other parts of the boots. Not exactly the same situation as your boots above, which, I might add, I quite like the appearance of and don't consider that to be a defect or flaw, just different grain tension.
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Okay, I see. The rest of the panels on your boots being smooth, I think your doubts are justified. Could be poor clicking on Viberg's part, to use the industry term. If it bothers you, I'd ask to see a different pair, particularly if you are paying full retail.
Okay, I see. The rest of the panels on your boots being smooth, I think your doubts are justified. Could be poor clicking on Viberg's part, to use the industry term. If it bothers you, I'd ask to see a different pair, particularly if you are paying full retail.
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