• Home
    • Recent
    • Calendar
    • Register
    • Login
    Iron Heart Forum
    Iron Heart Forum

    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

    John Lofgren (Speedway)

    Footwear
    147
    1.6k
    494.0k
    Loading More Posts
    • Oldest to Newest
    • Newest to Oldest
    • Most Votes
    Reply
    • Reply as topic
    Log in to reply
    This topic has been deleted. Only users with topic management privileges can see it.
    • mclaincauseyM
      mclaincausey
      見習いボス
      Joined:

      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.

      last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
      • mclaincauseyM
        mclaincausey
        見習いボス
        Joined:

        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.

        last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
        • Chiba J.C
          Chiba J.
          Joined:

          ^^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?

          last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
          • mclaincauseyM
            mclaincausey
            見習いボス
            Joined:

            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.

            last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
            • Chiba J.C
              Chiba J.
              Joined:

              It looks like the sizing will work great for layering. I picked up this FW's air crew vest and sized it similarly and it works great for layering. Should look great with a hoody under it. And I too would expect the shoulders to sit down.

              last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
              • mclaincauseyM
                mclaincausey
                見習いボス
                Joined:

                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.

                Think it, be it.

                last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                • BluegrassB
                  Bluegrass
                  Joined:

                  it looks awesome.  love vests.  this one is sweet.

                  last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                  • Chiba J.C
                    Chiba J.
                    Joined:

                    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.

                    last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                    • mclaincauseyM
                      mclaincausey
                      見習いボス
                      Joined:

                      Sho

                      Think it, be it.

                      last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                      • mclaincauseyM
                        mclaincausey
                        見習いボス
                        Joined:

                        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 🙂

                        Think it, be it.

                        last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                        • Jordan23J
                          Jordan23
                          Joined:

                          How is sizing comparing to your Viberg-IH-Smokejumper MCL? Thx.

                          Enjoy ya addiction!

                          AE

                          last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                          • mclaincauseyM
                            mclaincausey
                            見習いボス
                            Joined:

                            I'm 8.5 Smokejumpers and 9.5 Lofgren with a gel insole I have a perfect fit. I could probably wear a 9.

                            Think it, be it.

                            last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                            • Chiba J.C
                              Chiba J.
                              Joined:

                              ^^What do you consider your true size?

                              I'm a 12, and have the Badalassi in 12. I could probably go 11.5. But I put in a super feet 3/4 insole. Boot socks. And tighten the strap a notch, and the 12s fit great.

                              last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                              • mclaincauseyM
                                mclaincausey
                                見習いボス
                                Joined:

                                I am solidly a US9.5 D in most brands. Red Wing digitally measured me as such.

                                Think it, be it.

                                last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                • Jordan23J
                                  Jordan23
                                  Joined:

                                  Thx MCL!

                                  Enjoy ya addiction!

                                  AE

                                  last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                  • Chiba J.C
                                    Chiba J.
                                    Joined:

                                    Placed my order. Very stoked for the boots, and very stoked to hear they'll be here in June!

                                    Bordeaux CXL.

                                    New Lofgren last (same sizing as engineers)

                                    Horsehide lining

                                    http://item.rakuten.co.jp/speedway-shop/lk-004/

                                    last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                    • FridayF
                                      Friday
                                      Joined:

                                      That is one hell of a boot.. The line in those boots is just amazing.. Congrats !!

                                      Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                                      ~Shinici Haraki~

                                      last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                      • GilesG
                                        Giles
                                        IHUK Crew
                                        Joined:

                                        Yes, I agree, it is a beautiful looking boot….

                                        "OK face up to it - you're useless but generally pretty honest and straightforward . . . it's a rare combination of qualities that I have come to admire in you" - Geo 2011

                                        last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                        • Chiba J.C
                                          Chiba J.
                                          Joined:

                                          Don't you have a thing for burgundy boots Giles?

                                          Maybe there are tougher boots, and maybe prettier boots, but IMO the Lofgren's are the perfect blend of the two.

                                          Here is the vintage boot that John based the last and design on:

                                          http://bowarrow71.blog111.fc2.com/blog-entry-1917.html

                                          I don't know how true the current design is to that vintage boot though. Guessing that he started with that as an inspiration, but ended up tweaking things as he went along. For example, height. I like the shorter height, but I'd be pretty stoked to see a later release in the original height too.

                                          last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                          • mclaincauseyM
                                            mclaincausey
                                            見習いボス
                                            Joined:

                                            It is a gem of a logger boot. I have so far resisted the urge to order one but man it's lovely.

                                            Think it, be it.

                                            last edited by 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                                            • First post
                                              Last post
                                            Copyright Iron Heart 2025.