John Lofgren (Speedway)
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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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FYI, the black engineers are coming to Self Edge in April. Price will be extremely close to the Japanese price.
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Nice! So happy for John and Kiya that SE is carrying this stuff.
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That's dope….can't wait to try them on.
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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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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…
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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.
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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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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!
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It does, I tested out a few combinations, but the Strike Gold hoody is super thick and I bought this thing thinking of layering that under it. Works very well for that. I also tested a couple of IH sweats and those worked well too.
One of the more outside the box things I tried was wearing it over my A-2. This look is not for everyone, but I have to say I very much liked it, wound up looking like a varsity jacket almost.
I also love it as a mid layer to give my M-65 a little more winter legs.
The fabrics on this thing seriously impress me, I wish I could somehow convey texture on here.
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McLain, glad to hear the vest works well over hoodies. And would like to see some pics over your a-2. I was thinking to wear my FW air crew vest over my leather jacket, but it doesn't quite look right. But that is mainly a result of a bit of a mismatch between red brown of the leather and the green of the vest. Not my pic, but this is more or less the combo I tried.
Looks good with blue though, and I picked up the FW deck jacket to wear under it, as in this pic.
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Interesting information, John mentioned on Facebook a few details about the provenance of the different components of his engineers when I posted a picture of mine on his timeline and said I was happy with how they were standing up to my and the Minneapolis winter's abuse: "It must be due to the combined powers of Made in USA (leather, soles & heels), Made in England (welting strips), Made in Australia (buckles) and Made in Japan (stacks, shanks and construction of the boots)."
These boots are truly a citizen of the world
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I'm 8.5 Smokejumpers and 9.5 Lofgren with a gel insole I have a perfect fit. I could probably wear a 9.
I guess I'm a masochist…
