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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

I could never justify anything anywhere near this price range but I'll watch the crap out of this video, thanks for making it.

Those are incredible. Please do a followup letting us know how the break-in goes.

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'.

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

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.

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

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

You deserve it! You brought a new type of interesting content to KZfaq and we love it!

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!

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 KZfaq. 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

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!

absolutely stunning boots. And i think it is awesome you treated yourself!

Love the longer format! Keep em coming! *subscribed! 💪💪

The shape of that Boot is absolutely amazing just looks so comfortable

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!

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 really appreciate the passion. It's very refreshing. A saying I use pretty frequently is "a little bit of craftsmanship goes a long way"

Good video I really enjoyed hearing all the details about the shoes and the leather. Keep the long format videos going.

Love the long format ramble!

Really enjoyed the long video format and just chilling hearing you talk about your new boots.

ABSOLUTE CLASSIC ALMOST TO BEAUTIFUL TO PUT ON.

Great video. Enjoyed it!!

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.

Loved this video, talking about stuff without a set format was nice

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.

Great boots! Thanks for sharing.

Those are beautiful boots. So many great functional and classic design features. Congrats on your success - and enjoy! I vote for heritage boot videos!

Congrats man! We all feel your true passion for these shoes/boots. It’s important to treat yourself every once in awhile. God speed.

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!

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.

Saw Coheed a couple of months ago, great show! Good taste in Boots and music my man.

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!

Wait, what? Cordovan is 10X more expensive, but it’s not as strong? So using cordovan as a hiking boot or motorcycle boot would never happen? Damn, but they look so nice. They seem worth $2000. And I’m so thankful you didn’t cut them in half. I would have cried.

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 !

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?

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

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.

beautiful boots and i'm dying for more viberg content from you

These are some sweet boots. ..Congratulations!!

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 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.

Thanks for talking about the fit

Those boots are absolutely incredible.

really liked this video man

Love the shirt! Great band!

I didn't know you had a second channel untill now. Great video, i learned a lot. Thank you for doing it!

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?

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

Those are beautiful!!

Yesss, Coheed & Cambria!! Great content, thanks!

Wow those are works of art.

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

Beautiful well worth every cent

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 love this style of video I would love longer videos of you expression your love for things

Those are amazing, congrats on the boots!! Also, hell yea, Coheed!! 🤘🏼🤘🏼

Nice Coheed shirt and I love your channels!

Love how you're geeking out about the boots

I don't blame you for not cutting them in half but I'm glad you said it at the start

Great Video, Thank You

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 🙏🏽🍻

These are some of the best looking boots I’ve ever seen

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!

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

Amazing pair of engineers.

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.

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.

You deserve it, Wes! Well on the road to ONE MILLION SUBS on the main channel!!

Congratulations! Those boots are amazing!

Awesome channel, awesome boots and awesome that you have a tactile brand knife

Great work

The Color 8 shell is so beautiful and it really suits those boots

I love the rambles

These are super cool and look beautiful. After seeing Carl Murawsaki's John Lofgren Engineer boots it was cool to see another best of the best style boot. Personally id be more on the side of the Nicks Tanker boots because i wouldnt want to have to feel like i need to be careful with them. For the second channel you could do some follow up style content too. Run some B Roll of your personal moc toes worn in or revisit old boots that might be worth looking at again.

I am glad you bought those for yourself

"this is really nerdy, you probably don't care" me switching from background listen to intense attention

Awesome looking boots! I love the 8” engineer style. Can you update us on the break in and how they patina.

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.

I think they look really good with the jeans pulled down over the boot shaft! They also look good with the bottom of the jeans slightly rolled up and pulled over the boot shaft. Makes a nice silhouette. That’s my two cents.

We’re all boot nerds that’s why we’re here! Congrats and keep it up!

i like that you described what cordovan is because i assumed it was some sort of synthetic

That Coheed and Cambria tee is dope.

I have 2 pair of Viberg shell service boots (Color 8 - the correct color, and Maduro) They're great. Can wear em dressy or with jeans. A bit hard to break in and they do creak & squeak a bit, but I like 'em.

Beautiful boots. They will last a lifetime with you. When I wore my RM William boots all day on hard concrete and asphalt, I put heavy duty insoles in and it made all the difference to foot comfort.

Those might be the most beautiful boots I've ever seen.

Those Whites look incredible man

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.

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

That's the best pair I've ever seen.

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.

Beautiful boots. Ed Viberg actually learned how to make boots in the small town of Shellbrook, Saskatchewan-not far from where I live. It’s a piece of history very few people know around here. He had a reputation for making durable boots and shoes for loggers and farmers in the area. Northern Saskatchewan is pretty brutal for footwear, you have to make boots that can handle snow, mud, thick underbrush, muskeg, and wet grass. So the fact that Viberg had a great reputation really speaks to the quality of his work.

*Also after learning the process & quality of the horse back leather, I think 2k$ is a steal tbh, I've seen alligator boots by big name boot companies go for about 5k$ & even up to 10k$ considering the complexity... it's an absolute great buy* 👍

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

You are so giddy. This was fun to watch.

Love the idea of an in depth cordovan video!! I’ve been trying to do some research on my own, but it really stops at «there’s a membrane and it takes a long time to make.» Would be amazing to get a single video explaining in detail what it is. Why do horses have this membrane? What makes it so strong? What significance does the membrane have in regards to use and care?

I care about that extra stuff they put into the packaging I wish you would include it in all your videos so I wouldn’t feel the need to buy it myself 😭. Great video. Really looking forward to the white’s review because the handwelt construction really interests me. Can’t wait to see it

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.