John Lofgren (Speedway)

[mclaincausey]

@tatmantall:

Absolutely beautiful I can't wait to pick up a pair of cognac badalassi

** I can't say I blame you in not treating them thus far…. I plan to let mine go for as long as safely possible as well. Wabi Sabi..

Yeah that gradient from honey to burnt cinnamon as you move from toe to top of VEB's is making a strong case for that eh?

[tatmantall]

this wait is killing me. Can't wait for Japan to be able to Star Trek some shit over here to the states

[vintage_engineer_boots]

@Moonshine:

VEB,

Your Badalassi boots are simply BADASSY!

Cheers, Moonshine!!

[Bluegrass]

I can't wait for the early adapters to comment on sizing (Tat, MC) 

I am so impressed with what I see and read AND I am a cxl fan based on my experience with White's.  Hoping I might be able to squeeze into a 12 - if ever available again…

These boots are just gorgeous.

[mclaincausey]

VEB can also help with his sizing experiences. I think they're on the blog.

[Bluegrass]

Thx MC, I've read the VEB blog… also checking other forums - and eMailed Speedway (haven't heard back).  Lots of conflicting views out there, from TTS to run .5 big.  Of course the experience could be different for different sizes in the spectrum too... always an adventure, sometimes you just have to jump.

[mclaincausey]

I'll be very thorough when I post

[Snowy]

^You're awesome [that's not coming out right, meaning thanks  ]

[tatmantall]

Package Sitting at Chicago ISC for the past few days…. Man I dislike that place.

[Bluegrass]

Wow, nice….. happy for you - won't be long.

[mclaincausey]

Mine too. I'm out of town anyway but when I get back I'm hoping to scoop em!

Haha thanks Snowy

[tatmantall]

Boots are in… Usps came by while I was out to lunch so I go pay the customs and pick them up in a few hours... Pics soon to come

[superfuzz]

Awesome new tatman! Can't wait to hear/see how they fit. How much was customs?

[tatmantall]

A little over $60 usd

[superfuzz]

Oh that's not bad at all. Good to know.

[tatmantall]

Yeah it was certainly better than I was expecting…

[tatmantall]

They are here and fit amazing! Can't believe how crazy boot sizing is. These 11 1/2 fit perfect, almost zero heel slip the leather is very supple as well. Attention to detail is superb… I will say though that these definitely arent heavy duty as my wescos (weigh about half as much), not that weight means better construction they may be equally well built) but these seem to be a bit more of a "dress boot" if that makes sense. Either way very happy with them and will definitely purchase the badalassi when abvailable.

• just noticed....Sorry for the upside down pics...

[mclaincausey]

Super glad they fit. You're normally a 12 in US right?  I went TTS, hope it works!

[tatmantall]

Normally a 12 or even 13

[mclaincausey]

Now I'm a bit nervous. If they are too big I have the possible recourse of an insole. We will see!