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    John Lofgren (Speedway)

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    • Chiba J.C
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      I called Lofgren's new boots "monkey" boots in my earlier post, but they're actually just lace to toe. Somebody called them monkey boots the other night and it stuck in my head. I think the lace to toes are the "work boots" that McLain mentioned, no?

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      • BluegrassB
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        @theorocks:

        just got word black engineers will be available apr/2014 they are accepting pre order payment …..looking for the ultimate engineer ...decisions decisions 🙂

        Where do you go to pre-order?  I wonder f he will make a size 13?  I exchanged eMails quite awhile back and he said they were considering it…

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        • theorocksT
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          @Bluegrass:

          @theorocks:

          just got word black engineers will be available apr/2014 they are accepting pre order payment …..looking for the ultimate engineer ...decisions decisions 🙂

          Where do you go to pre-order?  I wonder f he will make a size 13?  I exchanged eMails quite awhile back and he said they were considering it…

          info@speedway-shop.com is what I used they mentioned paypal ..I haven't decided …apr2014 seems so far away

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          • BluegrassB
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            Thanks - I will shoot them a note.  If they are doing a size 13 I am definitely interested.  😘

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            • mclaincauseyM
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              You might see if you can find 4-5 people who need 13. John said it takes about that I think to justify the last.

              Think it, be it.

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              • BluegrassB
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                I actually sent him a note, and he responded back that he could do it if we had 4 orders - but I hate to even ask as it's not going to be a profitable investment for him, especially when you factor in his time and the opportunity cost.  Super nice guy.  I guess I'll start thinking about building some Wescos - or there are still some RRL Murdocks on eBay in size 13 I'd consider… Having said that, if anyone is interested in size 13 JLs, they can PM me.

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                  John lofgren is one of those guys that I really want to support. In every account I've heard it seems that he's as helpful and as kind as you could possibly be, and that's really saying something when other retailers like Giles and Kiya are top notch.

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                  • mclaincauseyM
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                    He's great, agree he deserves support if you like what he's doing.

                    Think it, be it.

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                    • Chiba J.C
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                      At one point there were a few guys on Fedora Lounge looking for JL's in 13. You could try and reconnect with them. Might post something on Styleforum (there's a JL thread there) and also Denimbro and SUFU too.

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                      • BluegrassB
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                        Yeah, I thought about doing a full court press and checking on FL and SF, but then as I was thinking about trying to get folks to commit, make deposits, follow-through, etc.  And then I saw this - http://viberg.com/collections/footwear/products/engineer-black-horsehide - I got the last size 12 UK in this 8" black shinki horsehide (which I think is like a US 12.5 or 13).  This is a highly worthy boot and if it doesn't fit I can return it.  Brett said on instagram about these boots "Probably won't make them again, just because the cats paw half soles are near impossible to get, had to pull strings to get them, same with the buckles, which are very expensive comparing to what others are using. Maybe next winter we will do some then special again."

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                        • kiyaK
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                          FYI, the black engineers are coming to Self Edge in April.  Price will be extremely close to the Japanese price.

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                          • mclaincauseyM
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                            Nice!  So happy for John and Kiya that SE is carrying this stuff.

                            Think it, be it.

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                              Sweet! Looking forward to trying on a pair of Lofgrens.

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                                That's dope….can't wait to try them on.

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                                • Chiba J.C
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                                  Mr. Vintage Engineer Boots man comes through with an update on the Lofgren engineers.

                                  http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.jp/2014/01/lofgren-loggers.html

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                                  • BluegrassB
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                                    No surprise that these boots are the nuts.  I don't know why I torture myself reading this thread when nothing he makes will fit me!?!  😢 I guess I'm a masochist…

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                                    • mclaincauseyM
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                                      John announced that they are now accepting pre-orders for D width sizes up to 12 in black or brown Chromexcel or Cognac Baldalassi.

                                      https://www.facebook.com/john.a.lofgren/posts/10201776887398718
                                      We are now accepting pre-orders for the next production of John Lofgren & Co. Engineer Boots.

                                      #1 CHOOSE YOUR SIZE
                                      Sizes: US 6, 6-1/2, 7, 7-1/2, 8, 8-1/2, 9, 9-1/2, 10, 10-1/2, 11, 11-1/2, 12 (all standard D width)

                                      #2 CHOOSE YOUR LEATHER & COLOR
                                      [Horween Chromexcel Leather]
                                      Price: 79800 JPY plus 7800 JPY for worldwide shipping (Total 87600 JPY)
                                      Colors: Black or Brown

                                      [Carlo Badalassi Vegetable Tanned Leather]
                                      Price: 84900 JPY plus 7800 JPY for worldwide shipping (Total 92700 JPY)
                                      Color: Cognac

                                      *No sales tax needed if you are outside of Japan!

                                      #3 EMAIL US WITH YOUR CHOICES AND YOUR PAYPAL EMAIL ADDRESS. Of course before ordering we welcome your questions. Please send your orders & questions to shopatspeedway@hotmail.com

                                      Please note that pre-orders will end on January 5 and delivery will be in April. PLEASE have you order in by January 5 to guarantee you get your boots!

                                      Delivery will be by EMS airmail and come with a tracking number.

                                      Thank you so much

                                      John

                                      PS Again, please send your email to shopatspeedway@hotmail.com. Those that have ordered before or are familiar with Paypal can simply send the payment to the above email and we will confirm receipt. Don't forget to include size and color choice…

                                      Think it, be it.

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                                      • mclaincauseyM
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                                        Picked up Lofgren's deck vest. The fabrics are sumptuous and the construction immaculate. A perfect winter middle layer or autumn outer layer.

                                        Very soft, matte jungle cloth, leather trimmed D pockets lined with herringbone.

                                        Melton lined, a roomy interior pocket.

                                        Popping the storm collar, perfect mid layer for the 65.

                                        Think it, be it.

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                                        • Chiba J.C
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                                          ^^Vest looks very nice. Like the features and fabrics, and I'm sure it works great as a layering piece. How about the fit? Looks like there is a bit of extra material on the shoulders? I'm guessing that might disappear if you threw a sweatshirt etc. on under it? Could you have sized down for wearing it over just a shirt?

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                                          • mclaincauseyM
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                                            Yep, keep in mind it's a sleeveless deck jacket, so the cut is roomy, but you can size down for sure. I plan on putting this on over jackets, sweats, and hoodies so it's perfect for that.

                                            I do expect the shoulders to sink down. At least I hope they do!

                                            Think it, be it.

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