Made in Canada
Viberg
In short
Yes, Viberg makes its products in Canada, in Victoria, BC. It makes work boots, service boots and leather shoes. Founded in 1931.
Viberg has been making boots in Canada since 1931 and is now run by later generations of the same shoemaking family from a workshop in Victoria. Its boots use stitchdown or Goodyear welt construction with thick leather insoles that mould to your foot, and leathers range from horsehide to shell cordovan.
Key facts
- Brand name
- Viberg
- Parent company
- Viberg Boot
- Products
- Work boots, service boots and leather shoes
- Made in
- Victoria, BCBritish Columbia
- Where to buy
- Online and select retailers worldwide
- Canadian owned
- Unverified
- Founded
- 1931
- Website
- viberg.com
Facts as listed by Inspiring Canadians. Spotted something out of date? Send a correction
Highlights
- The heavy leather insole is built to take several resoles over the life of the boot.
Buying Outdoor & Footwear made in Canada: what to check
- 01Check the boot or jacket itself; "Designed in Canada" is common in this category.
- 02Ask whether boots can be resoled, by the maker or a local cobbler.
- 03Treat temperature ratings as a rough guide; fit, socks and activity matter too.
- 04For moccasins or mukluks sold as Indigenous-made, ask about the maker and community.
Viberg: questions people ask
Where are Viberg products made?
Viberg makes its products in Victoria, BC, according to the brand's own information. We add a brand to this directory only after checking that it makes products in Canada.
What does Viberg make?
Work boots, service boots and leather shoes. The brand's website has the full, current range.
Where can I buy Viberg?
Online and select retailers worldwide. Stock and stockists change, so check the brand's website before you go.
When was Viberg founded?
Viberg was founded in 1931.
Are there other Canadian-made brands like Viberg?
Yes. Browse Outdoor & Footwear for more Canadian makers, see other brands from British Columbia further down this page, or search every brand by name and province in the A to Z directory.