Keep them for your city boots for a while. When they need a resole get the Vibram mini-lug sole and keep them for your city boots - or get the 705 again. The nice thing about a sole like that is it doesn't track dirt clods everywhere! If you're getting them re-soled send them to Frank's Boots in Spokane.

Run the Ravens as is until they need a resole. Your a boot guy and with all the traveling plans you have they will make great airport boots. But it’s your feet so it’s your choice.

You’ve made it to a point in your life where you can have a boot for every occasion. Those look like going to town boots to me with the slick sole and all. Enjoy the journey.

Lug soles will be perfect for your boots. Nothing less. Great videos, drumming and harmonica sounding good too! Thanks.

Thank you for the video Buckin. Great to see you smiling face on a Sunday. I wood leave them just as they are and use them for climbing and dancing. For they are the Raven. Love ya brother. 🌲❤️🌲👊🪓

I think you always say in a way follow your heart or dreams, if you’re heart says lugs don’t look back. Love you Buckin and the wonderful people on this channel

Buckin those are your boots, your feet, your safety. We all will love you and your videos. You do what you feel is best for your feet and your body. Your sole of your boots will be good for your soul. Love ya buckin

I would definitely go with the lug sole, because in my everday life even when im not workin im workin if that makes sense, extra traction plus you get what your lookin for in a boot, Definitely resole

For what it's worth, I've got a set of Redwings with the Vibram 132's 'loggers' (I think) and they are by far my favorite every day sole. Fell into these ones and ended up finding them to be the best all round. Soft and grippy enough for wet work and when it gets cold, but hard enough to hold up. When they wear/round down a bit they look good as casual boots too. The vibram 109's are the same but the with the stiffer western heel yet still has some lug. Just my .02 that's what I'd go with cheers.

you're the best! i just got a pair of Viberg Contractor 151's, had to get them shipped from Ontario because the had my size. I cant express how beautiful they are. Vince DeVito does all the work for Dayton and Red Wings now. they work on Vibergs too. i would check them out for your re-sole

„Knowing you“ - i would get the log-sole on it! Best regards from Germany. Keep on your inspireing work!

You pulled me away from that heavy leaner you were so excited about cutting. Good job on that tree by the way.

I had a pair of Rev boots smooth soled motor cycling boot had them re soled with lug sole and loved them that way.

Vibram 100 lug sole with the matching heel would be fine. I have them on my Nick's Builder Pro boots and they work great... though some corks would be handy occasionally!

"Just say no" to slippery soles Buckin'! I have had 3 back surgeries including a fusion. I dont want to spend a single extra second thinking about my footing or fall on the tailbone. Has the potential to keep me down for too long. I vote for boot confidence!! No stress, less potential to slow me down! Love ya!!

Only thing I never thought about before, when you are running the forge, the hot slag tends to melt into your sole and can get very slick ,just a thought Buckin. Love ya brother

I’ve never had any custom made boots but I definitely understand when you say that’s the boot for you. To me though unless you work in a shop a slick soled boot just isn’t safe. I’d rather track mud everywhere and still have sure footing. Have a great day Buckin!

Awesome boots! Hard not to go with a tread sole for being on your feet daily . I run rear load garbage truck myself and wear tread sole loggers for many reasons. But I need the tread so they last longer .

You cant go wrong with the lug soles. Been wearing them for a long time myself and I'm 72 years old.

It's up to you. They're new. Could just roll with them for now if you have a back up pair for working while others are in shop. With any boot have to be steady on your feet. Even some lugs on boots can be tricky when wet. You seem like a classics kind of guy.

The boots that I have loved and worked hard, they can’t be replaced. If I were you, I would give those new boots that special place right now. They will be with you to the hole. Don’t mess with them. They will suit you better in the rocking chair one day. I am saying the smoother sole will suit you better in the long run. Test others in the field and preserve your favorites, they may not be available again, as I have found. Give them a special place, and enjoy others in more challenging service. Just my opinion, but I collect old stuff that I love, and I think you do too.

Hi Ray, I’ve been wearing Viberg for twenty one years, they make really nice caulk boots and regular lug sole boots , I get them resole, they hold up good in Southeast Alaska, keep them oiled and your feet stay dry, I wear sizes 16 shoes so it’s hard to find good boots so I get them handmade. Luke from southeast Alaska

I would run them like they are for a while. Lug soles tend to track mud and other stuff indoors where you don’t necessarily want to have to clean up every time you walk in. Both pair of Nick’s I have are a v100 and they carry a lot of stuff in the heavy lugs. Sometimes I wish I had something a little less aggressive for a outsole.

Thank you Billy Ray !!! Something that doesn’t tack mud!!! Bates boots worked well over the years for me . Retired pipe-fitter they worked well when working off ladders . Just saying.

Awesome boots Buckin! 👍🏻 I would definitely run the lug soles. With the conditions you work/play in wet, snow, mud, under growth, and on the side of hills. You could definitely benefit fron the lug soles. I've gone on my butt way to many times with slick soles🤣🤣

Sorry Billy I missed your upload again. I was out bucking with my new Holzfforma G660 Pro ... Boy... What a saw for such little money!!!! This ol boy is getting all sorts of work knocked out! Double H continue to be my favorite boots. They have a unique modern sole but made the old way though.

With the boots Billy I gotta say you've got a good couple pair....and a couple good pair too...what I would do is keep these for splitting in the driveway and working in the forge...and as a designated pair of rug cutters cuz let's be honest they are pretty damn snappy looking

I like the smaller soul. I think one pair for work and one to go out. The brown ones are beautiful my brother. I have back problems as well. The higher heals don’t help me out. !!! Love ya brother.

Hello Buckin. .. they are meant to be on your feet.. no rush on these boots they appeared for a reason.. Wait until Viberg goes back to resole again and put the lug you like and deserve on. You know the boot and so does Viberg. Love and respect

Those are some good lookin boots!

You should have several pairs of boots. Have some with the light sole, and some with the heavy lugged sole. Thanks for the videos. -Mike

Keep the slippery sole for dancing, and the lugs for work. Variety is the spice of life. Good to see someone else has small wide feet. I wear an 8-1/2 EE

Go with the big grippy Lug you ole LUG😉💚🌲💚🌲💚

Lugs, for sure. Love ya, Buckin’. Stay well, my friend.

Do what you know works. 200years and the old axe designs are just as good or better than today. Go with the RESOLE job brother.

Nice boots! If you plan on wearing those working in the woods have them resoled. I wore a pair of muck boots one day in the woods when the liners for my winter caulk boots were wet, I slipped on a bank caught a limb buried in the snow and destroyed my knee. I consider my boots to be one of my most important pieces of equipment after that (it's not what they cost, it's what they save) Mud, snow, wet grass, slippery bark, it's not worth running slippery soles. I would probably keep those for working in the shop or going to town boots otherwise.

Hi Ray I will get none slippery boots buddy If I was in your situation ✊✊✊✊🪓 we better be safe you know rainy days more slippery and ice and snow days ❤️ we love wind follow your heart 👍

Resolve with a Vibram lug v100 lug sole all day. Have them on two pairs of nicks hot shot boots. Great for everything I’ve ever done outdoors and indoors.

Go with the lugs Buckin , great looking boots.

Thanks!

I wear Whitte’s packer boots and I don’t have the lug sole. That’s because I use them for horse riding as well as cutting wood. I think you should do what is best for your application. Love your videos. God bless and be safe!

Bin seeing you commenting on all the other KZfaqs and have been waiting for this video. You know what you want buckin trust your gut

Vibram 430 minis~~ When I first started watching your great videos I thought you were an exclusive McCulloch man, then saw how often you touted the Huskys, Pioneers, etc. I went out and bought 6 vintage McCullochs, and then 3 Huskys... So, yes, if you can't get the Vibergs anymore, try Nicks, Whites, heck, even Red Wing U.S.A. or Chippewa USA. I'm a Red Wing USA man because my fiance is from Minnesota. We love watchin' ya even if ya got Vans on brotherman!

New boots suit's you sir

Good evening bud hope all is well with you and your family

When I was watching you toss wood out of your truck (at the 9:00) mark I could just feel my back spazzing out!!! My back issues always seem to occur when I am lifting and TWISTING. And when my back goes out I almost wish I were dead! It is the most excruciating pain I have felt in my life, and in my worse cases, it lays me up for almost two weeks.

Go with some logger lugs for soles. I'm a Red Wing guy, have been for 26 years or better. You Buckin' know what is best for you sole wise on your awesome foot wear. I understand busy Sunday and I really appreciate the video. I really miss the live feed though. God bless and have a wonderful week.

nice :)

thanks 4 video. be kind.

Do what makes you feel right , you’ve got a good soul anyway brother . Being a carpenter you wear the toes out anyway , being on your knees all day , doesn’t matter how good they are . But l always go for comfort 👍🇨🇦

Hello to France again. I love Viberg, in France Viberg are with log sole, is a évidence. God bless you and your family.

Nick's boots is worth a look

Well I bought a pair of Nick's the 16-in boots and I think they're fantastic I really think you should try a pair of Nick's you should meet Nick he's an awesome person there's nothing wrong with fiber they're awesome boot then what trouble is they don't make boots anymore I think you should put the lug soul on what you want but give Nick a shot

I was beginning to wonder where you were today Buckin , hope all is well

Lug boots are the way to go when you're outside. I ware Redwing boots I also work on a concrete floor every day. Outside I lug boots. Take care and fun cutting...

Can't work without good boots!

I like the smooth soles when working in mud, less mess in the truck and house. Wear those out first. You will feel better about buying a second sole

Going in the other direction considering a set of PNW custom workbooks with the Vibram 430 mini lug because it should be grippy on tin roofs but not track as much mud on the barns we're building.

Nice 😊

I have several pairs of Viberg service boots and you can't beat them. The quality and thickness of the leather and the fit and style are unbeatable.

I've been wearing boots since I was about 4 or 5. I can't say I know you but I've been watching your channel for a few years now. So I see what you do or at least on your channel. I myself have several pair of boots I got cowboy boots for s*** kicking downtown Saturday night but they're kind of hard to get into anymore I've had my ankles smashed between two cars I've been stepped on by cows drop trees on them or at least log rounds beat battered and abused jumped out of semi trailers as long haul driver farmer climber faller bucker. In the woods I've always worn Whites with lugs or spikes. Around the house from the farm always wore smoother soles especially working mechanic work and on the farm and whatever around the house maintenance and such because of the dirt track. At 64 I've given up the spikes. Working as you do and your shop with saws and axes and going to be doing some forge work and so on and so forth I would keep those boots the way they are and get another pair with deep lug vibram. I got to say part of the reason I wouldn't get rid of them slick boots is because I'm too damn cheap I'd wait till they need resoled at the very least. Good chanel my hats off to you keep it up and stay kind. Bill W is a pretty good friend of mine. West Central Mountains in Id.

I say keep them as your dancing boots, or travelling boots while you get your others resoled. I think there's a saying "happy wife, happy life"....gotta look good when you're out dancing, right? LOL! Get the others back, and use them as you need, and when these one's eventually need a new sole on them.....you'll know where you'll want to send them after sampling the others and finding what works best for you! Have a great day everyone, much love from Northern Alberta!

Buckin" you need to get those resoled. I've had boots with those almost smooth Vibram soles and they do last a long time but much too slippery for what you do you need the V-100 Vibram lug sole. Also I have a few pairs of Nicks and they are a great boot !!

Try Matt Devito in Vernon they do resoling. That’s where I bought my vibergs. My preference in a workbook with some kind of lug sole

First off I was commited to White's boots for years but when they sold out and the quality went to hell I bought my first pair of Nick's boots. We are lucky here in the north west cause there is some really quality bootmakers here. So with that being said you know what our weather is like up here. Between the rain and snow and the outdoors we work in it is almost a must to have lugged boots. Were hearty folks up here and ya I very rarely wear anything but my loggers. Out shopping for groceries or taking the wife out for dinner or just hanging out with friends I feel most comfortable in my boots and so are most of my buddies. So ya lugged boots do hold the mud on them and ya my wife does get a bit irritated when I track in the dirt but it's better than slipping on a log or slipping in the mud and twisting an ankle like I did walking a creek fishing a couple years ago in flat bottom boots. So all my boots are lugged and have the big heels on them for traction in all kinds of weather, and I do wear a taller boot also, my Nicks are 14 inches which are great for out in the woods tromping through the brush. SO YA I WOULD DEFINATELY GET THEM RESOLED ASAP

Buckin it,s all about the accesoring! You need a pair of boots for every occasion.

Lug them big heel love them magic brother buckin 👍👍👍💪👊

A few months ago I went into viberg and got used boots too, same slippery sole… The cobbler in canwest mall(Westshore mall) in Langford resoled mine with the normal vibram tread and was a much quicker turnaround (3 days) and cheaper than viberg quoted They sure are good boots

Hey Buckin' Keep the smooth sole on them! I run them on my "going to town" boots. They are the pull on version of those. I love them, they don't track saw dust everywhere. Lets shoot a video some time. - Cheers, Coleman off Big Timber.

As is…..not everything needs to change ……appreciate them for what they are….your feet and back might enjoy the slight change when you rotate your boots 🥾

Oofta my!! Those are dandy’s!!!

For logging in the woods lugs are where its at climbing up and down hills all day. But idk about the tree service work but im sure you still need traction.

Re-sole them for sure. I have some expensive boots, and they deserve reconditioning and upgrading whenever appropriate.

Hi BR Take this boots like they are! Take them for the special moments in life: going out with your wife, dancing, eating, everything but working. Even if you would rather wear them to work. If they will need to be resole, you‘ll get your chance! Hopefully this will help you. Even if it could be difficult at first. 😇 But that‘s just my opinion and your choice. Choose wisely! 😅 Kindness and love will win! Greetings, Dirk 🤜🌳🌲🪵🤛

Keep em the way they are. Use em for kicking around - use your other boots for being in the woods!

Buckin.....resole em with the lugs. Your just like me, I'm just like you. We live in our boots, will die in our boots. Again like myself, were getting older. our "moveability" is starting to wane. we need all the traction we can get. I'm 70 now. still in the woods. keep em well oiled, well polished and they will take ya through the rest of the hard times coming. Well cared for, polished and oiled, cleaned up regular they easily pass for any situation encountered. i wear a 10.5 EEE and good luck finding em ! you lucked out major dude.

Kinda get what you your saying! My timberline boots don’t seem to be being made now! Thinking about taking my old ones to get redone! I like a aggressive tread myself!

I've been watching you for years and although those looks good the way they are I think lugs will be much better for you but you do you buddy

east coast boot wearer 60 yrs. Quebec built boots now,anyway safety is always first and then dancing, cheers

With all the different things you use them for I would definately resole to lug sole

You should get the lug soles for the stuff you do.....I feel it would be safer for you with the stuff you do.....I all so want to say I love you vid's & you seem like a guy that would give a shirt off the back to someone if they needed it.....I mean you seem like a all-around nice guy.....So keep up all the good work & work safe out there

Nice looking boots. I like the tapered heel. Ya resole them but keep the tapered heel.

Run with the lugs you know then they would be completely perfect for you just awesome looking boot

Hi Buckin Billy Ray Love the chanil what brand of jeans do you wear? Thanks Greg from Nor Cal have a great day .

Thats an easy one. Have them resoled for sure. You love Viberg, but those soles are an issue. Once its an issue, no matter what it is, you will leave that thing alone. You might pick it up every now and again, but long term, no ways. We know you Buckin

Buckin they are a good looking boot ,I like that heal and that sole is made for indoors which probably is why Viber calls the soul the Forman sole, since you sent one pair to get resole maybe you keep this pair for doing things inside like taking the wife out on the town are traveling. I like boots also I used to have boots for working and boots for doing other things I agree boots just feel better. But it's your decision have a day

They're beautiful boots!!!! Never a better a boot ever made!!!! You need to find a way to get them resoled!!!!

Buckin I have pair of Whites Smokejumpers with the deep leg sole leg heel and10 inch uppers I like them and wear them everywear.

Hey Buckin Billy, I would have them resoled with the lug sole. I have wesco's with both soles & wear the lug soled ones more often then not. You feel like you can stomp a mud whole in something with the deep lugs. Thanks for all your video's

full lugs for sure, unless you want to reserve this pair for more casual use and not heavy work. I've got a pair of vibergs with a similar slippery sole that's more every day and less work oriented, and when I finally ordered some White's I went with a full lug and regret nothing.

Brian the boot maker in Los Angeles does some nice resoling work.

If it were me since you have the other set out to get resoled I’d wear those in the tree, in the bush, and out splitting and keep the ravens as my “going out set” for more of the daily duties off to the store, out to dinner, etc…

I would definitely add the tractor treads, I did that with my Dayton's, best choice ever. Now as for the Vibergs I had a pair of their 6"stompers, worst boot ever. They killed my feet and to add insult to injury these boots where made in china "not worth the capital" I spasificaly naught them to support a Canadian company. I am now wearing 8"" Canada west line man's boots so far they are excellent. I'm a welder so they do take a shot kicken anyway great videos.👍👍

Resole to the Vibram V-100 lugs 100%. The main reason is safety. I don’t want to see you get hurt from taking a weeper off a log. Can’t wait to see what you decide

Can't go wrong with the lugs

Just found a pair of viberg Stallion boots at my local thrift store too big unfortunately! I love my rigger work boots

Resole em'....your not a guy that's going to stick those in the closet for your Sunday go to meeting boots, you're going to wear em for everything. I remember you wore those vintage new corks that didn't fit on a job a few years back....you're going to wear them as you should! A guy like you can cut a rug in some lugs. 😎👊 I like the look of the lugs too, I'd resole them if they were mine. Love ya BBR!

Buckin, knowing you, since you’ve first bought those boots, you’ve been talking about that sole. Do what will make you happy. You know. You know.

I’m a nicks boots guy though I’ve also got a pair of whites. I’ve got luchese custom elephants as well! I love handmade boots .I’ve seen the vibergs but not known anyone who had them.

Those boots look a lot like the ones I used wear in the late 70 s same toe shape and the heel was the same loved them , I would put the lug sole thanks buckin .