John Lofgren (Speedway)

[Chiba J.]

Mine just showed up 5 minutes ago.

[Chiba J.]

Fit is great, and I'd say true to size. The double soles make these noticeably heavier than similar sneakers I've owned. Not sure yet, but I'm hoping this will mean more support too.

[davito]

Yeah @Chiba J. Looks great. About what you are not sure yet? I hope you can enjoy them

[Chiba J.]

Thanks D. Haven't had a chance to wear them much yet so I'm not sure about the degree to which the double soles will translate into more support. I've had trouble with plantar fasciitis from thin soled sneakers in the past and I think the extra support on these will eliminate that.

[davito]

Ok mate i understand, yes most important your feet feel well. I have sensitive feet too and i only wear comfortable fits. This is also why i prefer vintage converse or the repro 70s over the standard cuts nowadays. And now a good pair of lofgrens I think you'll be happy with them over long run @Chiba J.

[Mich]

@mclaincausey:

Engineer Evo update.

Quality evo on these, i love mine too, they've hardly been a day off my feet since i've gotten them.

Great to see the duck hunter sneaks updates, i'm expecting mine to arrive any day now.
Lovely combo with the yellow striped socks buddy @davito

[mclaincausey]

John Lofgren posted @vintage_engineer_boots amazing pair of black JL Engineers, which he took through an ancient ceremony recently.

http://www.yrgram.com/p/857309251941506827_2797118#.VKv8sFt6_fU.facebook

[mclaincausey]

Sneaks. They're super comfy and look great.

A couple of minor QC issues surprised me but nor bothered.

Soles not quite uniform at the toe.

There's were a few spots where neps in the fabric affected the camp dye, leaving tiny white spots when I brushed the neps off.

These are the observations of a nitpicker and I'm very pleased overall.

[seanocono]

Nice pickup, mcl. I saw these at SELA today. They are too good!

[khaki8]

@mclaincausey:

Sneaks. They're super comfy and look great.

A couple of minor QC issues surprised me but nor bothered.

Soles not quite uniform at the toe.

There's were a few spots where neps in the fabric affected the camp dye, leaving tiny white spots when I brushed the neps off.

These are the observations of a nitpicker and I'm very pleased overall.

MCL….neppicker would be more like it

[mclaincausey]

Haha! Nice one!

[goodrain]

how did you guys size on them relative to your Nike and boots sizes?

[mclaincausey]

I'm brannock/Nike/Red Wing US 9.5D. Viberg 8.5D and took a 9 in these for a perfect fit.

[davito]

Size 8
Wear US 7.5 in vintage converse and 70s repros, in nike/jordan i wear us8.5.
In workboots/engineers a comfy 8

[Chiba J.]

I'm 12 in most tennis shoes (11.5 in boots =Alden, Lofgren) and these fit me very well in 12.

[copleyandwatson]

Sorry if i stepped on any toes promoting my site… my bad. I didn't mean to piss anyone off. Ive just been chatting with another member about what kosher on here. Just wanted to inform people of the sizing changes to the stock we have available. Im seriously trying to be a good guy here because of the limited stock availability....

John Lofgren and Company 'Champion' Sneakers

HBT Camouflage Canvas - 1 x 8US, 1 x 9.5US, 1 x 10US

Natural Canvas - 2 x 8US, 1 x 10US, 1 x 12US

Navy Canvas - 2 x 8US, 1 x 8.5US, 1 x 9.5US

The fit is identical to a pair of core Converse All Star

email me at info@copleyandwatson.com for details.

[grandmasterben]

extremely limited you say? i better go and get a pair right now!!!!

[davito]

300 pairs worldwide, 100 each colorway

[davito]

Navy canvas arrived, they r fantastic

[Chiba J.]

Today was my first day out with mine. Too cold for sneakers, but very happy with the fit and support of the "Champs". Feel like these could almost work as real athletic sneakers.