John Lofgren (Speedway)
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FYI - regarding JL Engineers - I just heard back from him and thought I'd share his thoughts on sizing -
"Hi Steve, I use a Brannock Device and I am a perfect 9.5. The 9.5 size boots fit me, but I still go with a 10 because I like to use an insole. So, for the shape of my feet, they are true to size. Well, at least true to the Brannock Device, which I consider the most accurate way to measure. I've had some people think they run a 1/2 size big and a 1/2 size small. But they're comparing to some other brand no doubt…Yes, we plan to restock all sizes by Christmas. I honestly don't know what a 12.5D in Whites means. I don't own any of their footwear to compare. I think some of the forums with people who own both could be more assistance in comparing with other brands. Thanks, John"
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Nice. Consistent with what he told me
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Just to be safe, I'm going to neatsfoot oil mine soon and initiate a six month oil treatment cycle.
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Notice how the LW is thinner and also how the dye seems to permeate the leather, where on the Lofgrens it looks to be on the surface. This leather may have been tanned similarly but it is visibly different…
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@Chiba:
Saw the original pair of blue Badalassi boots at Mushmans yesterday. Crazy color change. They now have a strong greenish hue.
You know what they say, Chiba … pictures or didn't happen
That's really interesting news. Ironically, I pinged Mr. Lofgren just the other day about a pair in my size. Still sold out
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Notice how the LW is thinner and also how the dye seems to permeate the leather, where on the Lofgrens it looks to be on the surface. This leather may have been tanned similarly but it is visibly different…
Perhaps the reason behind the low retail price? I'm a firm believer in "you get what you pay for." I just picked up a Dickies buckleback vest from their 1922 collection at the local Mac House, but I don't expect it to last a lifetime, becuase it was on sale for only $20 - the price was too good to pass up.
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I dont think lw's ( sugarcane) is going to use a cheaper grade cxl leather . Really. And i dont think lofgren will too but the problem with lofgren is that their selling it more than what i think they should. Thats all. so cxl from horween is crap . Thats all anything not cxl ihave no experience so i assume anything not cxl is good
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Clearly $800+ it is a lot of money for a pair of boots, and requires careful consideration (unless you are "F*** You/Bill Gates rich, which I assume most of us are not). My friend about shit his pants when I told him what I paid for my White's, but now that he's seen them and looked closely and compared to his boots (which are falling apart after ~1 year), I think he gets it, and now he's scouring eBay for some nice used boots that he can afford. And we all know there are some (many) people who would never spend more than $50 for a pair of blue jeans, ever, period.
People join these forums to get information and opinions not available otherwise - it's all good. And clearly, when my Cxl boots are 5+ years old, my opinion on this topic will be much more valid.
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In answering the question about weight…
On my home scales my 11.5 lofgrens weigh in at what looks to be exactly 3 lbs.
My size 12 wesco narrow Morrison toe weighs in at approximately 5.5 lbs.In conclusion... My approximation of them weighing twice as much is not far off the mark.
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@Chiba:
Saw the original pair of blue Badalassi boots at Mushmans yesterday. Crazy color change. They now have a strong greenish hue.
You know what they say, Chiba … pictures or didn't happen
That's really interesting news. Ironically, I pinged Mr. Lofgren just the other day about a pair in my size. Still sold out
Alright, I'll get back over there and take some pics, next chance I get. And quit bugging John about engineer boots, I want him to make me some Pecos!
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In answering the question about weight…
On my home scales my 11.5 lofgrens weigh in at what looks to be exactly 3 lbs.
My size 12 wesco narrow Morrison toe weighs in at approximately 5.5 lbs.In conclusion... My approximation of them weighing twice as much is not far off the mark.
thanks mate. That's so awesome. -
That was indeed per pair.
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