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    John Lofgren (Speedway)

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    • mclaincauseyM
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      Sho

      Think it, be it.

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      • mclaincauseyM
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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 🙂

        Think it, be it.

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        • Jordan23J
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          How is sizing comparing to your Viberg-IH-Smokejumper MCL? Thx.

          Enjoy ya addiction!

          AE

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          • mclaincauseyM
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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.

            Think it, be it.

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            • Chiba J.C
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              ^^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.

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

                Think it, be it.

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                • Jordan23J
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                  Thx MCL!

                  Enjoy ya addiction!

                  AE

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                  • Chiba J.C
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                    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/

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

                      Tough, heavy and ready! = IRON HEART

                      ~Shinici Haraki~

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                      • GilesG
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                        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

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                        • Chiba J.C
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                          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.

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                          • mclaincauseyM
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                            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.

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                            • GilesG
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                              I do.  And I have thought long and hard about these, but decided to be sensible for once…..

                              "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

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                              • Chiba J.C
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                                I'm not all that into burgundy, but for some reason the shade really seems to suit the boot IMO. Had the chance to see these back in December and I was even more impressed in person, and it was the up close and personal view that swayed me to the color. Anyone know if "Bordeaux" is a different shade of CXL than the usual burgundy?

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                                • mclaincauseyM
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                                  Japanese horsehide lining, CXL, American brass hardware, oak tanned heel and sole, American vibram outsole and heel, English storm welting, Japanese construction. Like his engineer, a very global boot. You have to admire the dedication and his eye for design.

                                  Think it, be it.

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                                  • madmondayM
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                                    great boot Chiba.

                                    would be all in if not for the curved/tappered heel (forgive me boot terminology is not my strong suit), i tried wearing a pair of white's with that kind of heel & i could just never get used to it.  i loved looking at them cause they were a work of art, but in the end i just sold them away.

                                    i fear i would do the same if i bought these .  . .

                                    head high, middle finger higher

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                                    • Chiba J.C
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                                      Yeah, McLain, John spends a helluva lot of time obsessing over the details. It shows.

                                      Monday, you couldn't get used to the look or the feel? I have this same heel on my JL engineers, and they are my most comfortable boot.

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                                      • madmondayM
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                                        the feel, but it might have just been a mental thing . . . . which isn't hard to imagine if you take a look at me :O)

                                        so many people swear by this kind of sole, it can't be a bad thing . . .  it just didn't work for me.  i also think it's kind of danty looking & reminds me of a woman's heel, but again it's my own madness that's swaying me on this.

                                        those boots look the bizness & will serve their owners well

                                        head high, middle finger higher

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                                        • mclaincauseyM
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                                          I just noticed the stitching on the back going down towards the heel counter, how it spreads out as it approaches the counter…. So damn sexy...

                                          Think it, be it.

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                                          • Chiba J.C
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                                            I'm not letting you near my boots. lol.

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