John Lofgren (Speedway)
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Well these are breaking in nicely and I can feel the heel lift declining slightly.
Question for those of you who've had these for a while… @Chiba J. @mclaincausey @summ3rhays
How quickly does the figure-8 stitching on the outsole wear out? I've been doing a lot of walking in these so far this week through airports, on concrete sidewalks, etc. and, even though the first time they were worn was Monday, they have already worn through enough where the many of the stitches are already broken, especially in the forefoot area. I assume it does not materially impact durability or secure attachment of the outsole correct? Is it primarily cosmetic?
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@Manticore Sorry man, never owned a pair. My engineers are the IH Viberg Wild Ones.
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Oops, sorry! I thought you owned a pair.
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I don't own any, but I'm confident that the stitching has little to no value at all constructionally.
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Thanks @Chris - that's what I thought.
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@Manticore here’s a quick pic of mine, which Have had About the same amount of use as yours.
The broken fireman’s stitch won’t affect the boots at all.. these boots are about as well made as can be.
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Thanks @Boyo . Looks fairly close to mine - just a bit more separation. Will try to get a pic posted this weekend.
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All of my boots have had that stitching break rather quickly… everything from Lofgrens to Role Clubs to Clinch so I don't think it's an issue at all.
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I wore these to the California Custom Knife Show this past Saturday and had 4 people come over and ask me about them and where they could get a pair. Popular boots!
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Trade wanted!
I have a pair of Lofgren engineers in brown cxl in size 9.5 with the original box. I need a size 10!
If anyone has a 10 they may want to trade for 9.5s, let's talk. Message me - maybe we can work something out.
Brown would be ideal but open to other colors as well - I love these and rather than sell I want to trade for a pair that fit.
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They look great!
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Donkey Punchers look rad.
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Hi all,
I would like to open a topic to share photos of John Lofgren boots and share experience. Please add your photos of your Lofgren's boots. I will also post some pics after some wear…
I have tried to search for such topic but didn't find any similar.I have received my about a week ago, not yet used them outside of the house(too could right now in my location
) Just made some initial treatment with proven brand for shoe care ::)
here some pics of my John Lofgren Donkey puncher boots in burgundy Horween chromexel:
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Great boots @Bulatik85
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Those are really sharp….l’d like to see’em in a few years !
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I'll say it again. Beautiful boots. Surprised we didn't already have a Lofgren thread here already as pretty much everyone I've heard from who has his boots sings their praises.
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Jaw droopingly gorgeous boots [emoji14]
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I've had a pair of the John Lofgren Champion persimmon-dyed sneakers for the last year and a bit. They've seen occasional use, perhaps 3-4 times a month on average; and I consider myself a very 'light' user of footwear. I've only used them to walk around town and drive. I like them quite a bit, find them super comfy and considering getting a second pair on the denim color. However, I'm also concerned at what I find as premature aging on these.
The taped seams are what seems to be failing the test of time on mine. See both heels (pic below).
The taped seam is also fraying between the eyelets (pic below)
I'm wondering whether anyone else has experienced the same problems. I see @Haddtoo 555 uses his often as he posts pics. Any comments? Perhaps it only happens on the persimmon ones? Are the denim ones longer-lasting?
