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I have loved the Indys for 40 years, but have never owned a pair. Even with that obsession, when I plunked down my money, I bought the Vibergs. With the inferior materials, I just couldn't justify spending that much money on the Indys. The Viberg materials are simply topnotch. I hope the break-in isn't as painful as Nick experienced. I also own a pair of Vibeg steel toe work boots, which I bought 18 years ago. They took forever to break-in, but I don't think they ever hurt me. Those work boots are heirloom quality, I hope I come feel the same way about the Service boots. Btw, most Viberg boots can now be ordered in D, E and EE widths.

Rose Anvil reviewed the Alden Indy and, basically, ripped them a new one.

Of course we all know now that the last / shape is really the one redeeming thing about the Alden indy when the price is considered, every serious boot fan saw the indy cut apart recently on the Rose anvil channel and it's very hard to deny that the materials inside the boot just don't stach up against other boots in it's price range. You can get equal to better quality for the same or less. I personally can appreciate the look of a very nice classy boot, but at the end of the day they're basically just a high top dress shoe and as a blue collar guy living in a rural town I don't even own a suit and have no business wearing dressy looking boots.

I like speed hooks, but the hooks on the Indy are small and sharp. I prefer the Goodyear welt simply because you have more options for re-soles. Few people can do stitchdown, and even fewer correctly.

Thanks for the reviews Nick, I've found your style of doing these reviews to be very even handed. When you're critical of something, you're not overly critical, emphasizing it's not something "you" like. After watching many of your reviews, I have to say that I've picked up a pair of the Alden 403 from a local Philadelphia retailer, after taking your advice of trying them on first. One thing to point out is that I really like the combination last they're built upon, I really, really like that the heel feels secured in place versus other boots I have. They are a little heavy, much heavier than my Frye Logan Cap Toes, and there was literally no break in period. I find that the Neo-cork sole to have better grip than I had expected. If I get these resoled, I think I'd go back to Alden to get it done, I like the soles so far. Great thorough reviews!!

I have both and love both for the same reasons. My Alden 405s are a little more casual, and mine didn’t wrinkle up like yours did and don’t have the gap like yours do. My Vibergs have speed lace hooks and other then that are identical to yours. But they are way dressier then my Aldens. Regardless of which I wear out I usually get someone asking what I’m wearing. It’s makes me think about how badly famous people have it. Getting stopped everywhere they go. My boots are famous LOL 😂

Love my Indy boots and agree fashionably they are more eye catching. I always get compliments when out with my boots on. Never heard of Viberg but they seem like a legit boot maker. Alden makes many more shoes I prefer like their long wing bluchers in cordovan cigar color, which I adore and sparingly wear.

yet another excellent review my friend. I feel like alden vs viberg is a topic that could have many videos made about it lol! for me I love both brands and am happy to have both and they really are different animals altogether. definitely the vibergs are a thicker CXL compared to my aldens which make me feel invincible

A bit late to the party, but I love these vids. Glad I found this channel before taking a shot on some 1000 miles from a guy who didn’t know what he had tbh. Don’t know if I’ll ever be in the market for Aldens, but damn are they childhood nostalgia driven.

Great assessment! Got a bit carried away and own 3 pairs of each. My favourites are the Viberg CXL (brown cap toe) and the Alden 405 (calf). Viberg’s CXL is thicker and resists the creasing that messes with my Alden 403’s & Kudus. Vibergs are ass kickers, whereas the 405’s are just plain cool. Can’t pick a favourite...like em both!

I own Indy and find it the easiest thing to pair with my clothes. Any type of jeans - slim (I guess super-slim might look a bit off), regular, rolled up, stacked, black, indigo, faded.... and all sorts of chinos too (especially olive ones look awesome) and any casual shirt or t-shirt and also leather jackets - both black and brown. Obviously, you wouldn't wear it with dress pants and dress shirts or blazers … but everything casual is a go.

I love the Indy Boot! The Trubalance last is TTS on my foot, 10.5D. It is amazing on how it formed to the foot during my first wearing. Amazing... actually bought 3 pair. Need is never part of the equation. Great review.

Funny, I ended up right in the middle with Alden plain toe boot in Cordovan with 360 deg welt. Great boots, great video, great job!

I was hesitating between both of them and I found your review which helped me to make my choice. You can add one disadvantage for Viberg boots, it's almost impossible to find them in a shop in France. I went for Alden Indy 2 months ago and I have no regret at all. With them I feel really coooooool and proud walking in the streets. And so easy to break in, as you mentionned. In France only E width is available, but it fits perfect to my feet. Thanks for your videos, they are great

Viberg has recently (in 2015 I think) introduced GYW into their lineup. So there are service boot offerings in GYW if one were to desire that over stichdown construction.

i will eventually buy a pair of Vibergs because I'm a boot freak. but they are definitely not worth the money. and no matter how many boots I buy to try to replace them. the iron ranger is still my favorite.

The Viberg look better to me. I prefer the plain toe look. If I was going for a top quality moc toe, I would opt for the Galway by Crockett & Jones.

Alden Indy boot vamp/toe box shipping serves the function of reducing/eliminating the vamp creasing/wrinkling which happens with a plain toe boot.

Vibergs are out of my price range but hopefully one day I can get a pair. Wish they had a store in NY, would be convenient for trying on and buying. I own a pair of Indy boots and the leather on them are great and still looking nice after years of wear. They do feel clunky and heavy though. I’ve also almost slipped a few times walking on wet streets.

The Alden’s just look like something a high school shop teacher wears....

The white stiching on the Indy is a no-go for me.

As someone who wears eee width shoes i wholly sympathize with the disappointment of companies failing to offer more accommodating width selection.

When considering a Viberg boot and proper individual fit is it not a question of which last a particular model is built on? ie. if this boot is an E width and one needs a D width doesn’t one need to consider another model built on a D width last?

Does Alden make a non moc-toe version of the Indie 405? I like the TTS last but would prefer something a bit less casual.

Great review and comparison between two excellent boots. I own both. The Indy gets slightly more wear time for me, I'm not sure why, but maybe because the leather is softer and it has a more molded feel against my foot. However, I do not like the speed hooks on the Indy boot. I find they are too close together and they often feel very fidgety when I'm tying them. I've had the Viberg for less time and they still feel like they're breaking in. Very stiff leather. A sturdy boot, for sure, but almost over engineered. Overall, I agree with your assessment. Thank you.

The price difference between these two boots is one pair of Thursday Boot scouts..

Is it weird that I really like the Vibergs with a cap toe but not so much with a plain toe?

I've worn Viberg Service Boots and the Alden Indy Boots. The Viberg's were very uncomfortable because on one of the boots they were kind of narrow. The Viberg's only come in one width which is disappointing for a boot that costs so much. The Aldens are comfortable from the moment I wore them. The only complaint with the Alden is the soles are not as tough as a Vibram or Dainite sole, but the boot construction and leather are awesome. They can all be resoled for something more durable like a Vibram sole or Dainite sole. The Aldens also look really cool when they age, and so do the Viberg's. The price on the Viberg is ridiculous.

The stitching on the Indy is a bit awkward as it is obviously non functional. If I want a moc toe I'm going for a proper moc toe, Viberg wins for me on this.

Viberg Boots are cool, but not really all that comfortable. In terms of durability, both are durable, but the Viberg outer sole will last longer than the Alden. Aldens are way more comfortable and much easier to resole. Comparing the two, I ultimately would go with the Alden because when the leather ages it looks awesome. Vibergs are awesome, but they are overpriced. Viberg's, even when broken in, feel like you are wearing a pair of logger boots. The Alden is more of an ortho boot, so it feels comfortable the first time you put them on.

Alden’s for life.

The alden. Iconic.

Not really a fair comparison. Viberg is superior. Alden is over priced because of a movie / character. Viberg also makes D width now.

His name is Junior, they named the dog Indiana.

I guess I like the Higgins from AE because of the 360 degree welt.

Excellent video Nick. The Viberg is just outside my ideal price point. In addition, I am a “D” width and a personal fan of the Goodyear welt. I’m also not keen on wearing boots that might feel as if my feet are in cement blocks, as I believe you mentioned, perhaps in responding to a viewers comment. Thus, based on your review and my personal assessment I would choose the Alden Indy over the Viberg. I do own a pair of Higgins Mill, Allen Edmonds boots which I am quite pleased with. I would be very interested in your thoughts of the Higgins Mill as compared to the Alden Indy boot. Perhaps a future video? I really enjoy your videos. I find your commentary very easy to follow, probably due to the structure to the content which you establish early on, in each video. Bottom line: Thanks very much and keep up the great work! Ed

I own both and i certain feel like viberg is better boot. Lots of people hwere compare it against thursday and allen edmonds but viberg's construction is on another level.

I really like both, and figured I'd maybe get both someday (when I'm able to make 100% sure what size I need... and have money obviously!), but truthfully, if a Viberg can only be resoled 2-3 times, max, that kind of kills it for me. I buy for life!

I have two pair of Indy boots and wouldn’t trade them - fit like leather sneakers, comfy, look cool

I'm looking to buy the Indy, but the fiberboard mid sole just doesnt sit right with me.

You won me at “Indiana Jones”

Just want to say thanks for the review of these two classic boots. I have Alden 405’s and a pair of Cabourn Chukkas from Viberg, I love my Aldens and look forward to getting a Viberg service boot to flesh out my collection!

Review the Edward Green Galway!

You really need to review Thursday Vanguard boots; French Roast /Color #8 chromeexcel colors. I think they are comparable to the overpriced Viberg boots in chromexcel. And for those who care, there made in the United States.

Dainite studded sole is very slippery on hard surfaces, i once slip off and fall while walking on a slightly wet concrete. Very very slippery, not going back to that sole anymore.

This review is a little dated, especially what we learned from cobblers and the Rose Anvil review in the recent past. The Alden is not an adventure boot, it is a dress boot (???) made with inferior materials. Revive shoe repair (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bKqiqdd6lr7MaGg.html 2 minute mark) and Bedo leather craft (kzfaq.info/get/bejne/pdqVq6qBqK_PpH0.html 1:30 minute mark) both expressed disappointment when they took apart the indy boot. FYI- when they were making the indy movies, they had like 20 boots available in various levels of wear and when some failed, they just swapped it out. What opened my eyes was when Weston from Rose Anvil cut open the boot and I saw all the inferior materials. It is a nice boot (but overpriced) and many like the fit but as for it being rugged, it is more of a hollywood created myth. Viberg is more of a rugged adventure boot, it can stand up to more punishment but I also think it is a bit overpriced but not as badly as the Alden boot.

Alden Indy has much flavor and story, very unique, from top view to side view to bottom, nothing quite like it. Viberg's just so plain and blah, although tactile experience is better as it's just so heavy and thick.... Alden for me is the go to, the first kind of shoe never gave blisters, never, comfy to stand and walk.

i just think if i owned a pair of thursdays i couldnt get the vibergs too similar. i like the indys i have really come around to the way they look. damn id wear them so often.

I'm sure they are both great boots (I don't own either), but I don't like the look of the Aldens. The stitching is a real turn-off.

I want to get a pair of Indy boots

Notification squad? Love you Nick! You da best :)

My choice depends on the day. #Options

What product do you recommend for brand new boots? Just got the Alden 405's and was wondering what shoe care should I do before using it outside.

My Indys were the first shoes I've ever owned that required an E-width. Beware. They fit narrow.

Thinking on it, Alden probablt isn’t the best boot for Indy to wear because of the leather rather than rubber sole. But oh well

Hey, just wanted to see if you could help me with a quick sizing question. I’m a 9.5 EEE in White’s MPs. I don’t really have anyplace local to try the Alden Indys and the Vibergs on - so I’m just sort of guessing. Thinking I’d be a 9.5 EEE in Alden’s Truebalance last and 9.5E in Viberg (I’m used to wearing shoes that aren’t wide enough for me, so the fact that they’re only available in E width sucks but it’s something I can deal with). As a starting point, do those sound like good guesses? Or maybe go up half a size to 10 in Alden?

Hard to take you seriously after you compared Thursday Boots to Red Wing boots.

Can you do review of J crew boots ? Kenton and pacer? Thanks

Great video!😎

Thanks Nick another great review. My Vibergs just came in the mail.

So I've been looking for some longterm boots and have narrowed down the brands to Viberg and Truman. Are there REALLY any concerns one should have with Viberg boots? I see lots of people talking them down and part of me suspects that it's just people rationalizing the price/reacting to the "elite" nature of the boot - a "I don't even want an OLED tv - LCD is better" sort of thing. Is QC that bad?

I really like the Alden tankers but their too expensive. Dont like shell either. I'll probably get a pair of John Lofgrens if I can find one on grailed or ebay to wear while waiting 18 months for White Klouds. Going to japan in 2 months. 😶

hi, what is your opinion on J Crew kenton boots? thanks

The quality is same at the line, both is very well made, but the outside looking is better with Viberg. But my opinion, i do not like the Stitch down construction of Viberg, not becoz of it's bad, i just don't understand why they do not make boots with Goodyear welt construction, if they do i can say their boots is the best. Maybe they want some kind of unique things but some brand like Truman use Stitch down construction too, so why they keep it. Many people said that Stitch-down construction can not resole many time like GYW, i was thinking about buying a pairs of Viberg Shell cordovan boots but with that crazy price i still dont have GYW so maybe i will give up that idea

Thanks!

Aldens are more comfortable, and the leather is awesome. Vibergs are sturdy but you will blister up your feet trying to break them in.

Nick do you have any Oak Street boots? If you do what are they like? I was looking at their indigo rough out. Looks great and all but I couldn't find any reviews of it. Also, is it wrong to assume that all rough outs are somewhat tough shoes?

Do you ever clean and condition you’re boots. I’ve never seen any pair of boots in you’re videos that are clean. It shows you’re style all around I suppose.

Viberg's, you pay $695, but you also pay another $50 for international fees. Viberg's are imported from Canada, and you will pay an extra fee because they are shipped from Canada. Aldens have a ton of colors, and a variety of really cool boots styles.

Waiting for the review of Alden shell cordovan boots.. Thank you..

viberg is sure the high end boots with quality craftsmanship, but i'm gonna have to disagree with "viberg is the best boot in the world". there are a lot of other boots brand that posses equal if not higher craftsmanship and materials with better value/price.

If I buy the Aldens here in UK, where would I get them resoled/healed and how much does it cost please somebody?

From the looks of the Alden’s they look too big for you. You should try a 11D. You went true to size almost. For me arch support is the most important factor because it has to do with comfort.

Can you give the weight of each pair to compare?

Actually Viberg makes the 2020 series which is just like the 2030 but in D width.

Dose Viberg 2030 wider than trubalance in D width?

10 years warranty???

ALDEN all the way!

Yet another VERY hot boot video. Very nice.

Can you get these boots in extra wide

the alden has a apron toe not moc toe

What's the heaviest boot you have?

What is that shirt? It’s dope!

will this be a series?

I know Alden is supposed to be a very high quality product, but none of their designs have ever inspired me to drop north of $500

You lost me with no leather sole. Wolverine 1000 mile boots beat both of these hands down. NO CONTEST. When will these companies stop trying to get people to convert from leather soles? We will not wear synthetic soles. These guys just don't seem to get it. They can say all day long how great these synthetic soles are and this is what the industry is doing. blah blah blah. But we want leather soles. Period. Damn.

I have heard Viberg are better quality boots compared to Alden

Most people shilling the Indys in the comments section are only doing so because they're too broke for Viberg. That's fine - just don't pass judgement on the other boots to justify your own purchase.

Always buy the Vibergs, watch the Rose Anvil of these overpriced Aldens..

The Alden’s seem dishonest with the “fake “ mock toe

Alden or gtfo.

Found the Alden Indy quiet ugly Viberg looks much more nicer

Non Goodyear welted for 700 bucks is just not worth it man