Canadian Bootmaker Viberg Debuts Second Style With Menswear Writer David Coggins
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Canadian bootmaker Viberg has teamed up for the second time with menswear writer David Coggins on a collaborative shoe.
This time around, the duo is releasing The Outsider II boot. Designed and co-developed by Coggins and Viberg, The Outsider II is a continuation of the writer’s vision to create a boot that blends utilitarian outdoor toughness with city sophistication.
According to Viberg, The Outsider II boot has been produced in a tobacco full-grain calfskin suede and was crafted on the company’s 2040 Chelsea shoe last. The result is a boot that has a closer fit in the waist and heel with a roomier forefront than its predecessor. The model also features custom rear pull tabs and sock liners and a rugged Lactae Havea “Boss” sole.
What’s more, each pair is meticulously handcrafted using traditional channeled insole Goodyear welt construction, a method rooted in the same principles as hand-welted shoes. The channeled leather insole allows the foot to sit directly upon it, with the welt and the entire shoe attached. This method enables your feet to flex, form and mold to the leather insole.
The Outsider II boot, which retails for $1,000 is available now on Viberg.com. According to the brand’s website, the preordered pairs are expected to ship by Dec. 16, as the made in Canada style takes up to 10 weeks for production and delivery.
This latest drop follows the release of the duo’s first project, The Outsider I, which is also available for pre-order on the footwear brand’s website. This model, which also retails for $1,000, was similarly crafted on Viberg’s 2040 Chelsea boot last but is produced in Horween tobacco chamois leather. The flat-toe style also featured custom rear pull tabs and sock liners as well as an antique finish.
A successful author, Coggin’s passion for menswear and the outdoors has become the subject of several best-sellers, and he remains a leading voice in menswear and an advocate for the humble art of fly fishing.