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    Manticore
    Haraki san Expert
    Joined: 25 Jan 2017

    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?

    last edited by 19 Oct 2017, 13:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      summ3rhays
      Joined: 28 Nov 2012

      @Manticore  Sorry man, never owned a pair.  My engineers are the IH Viberg Wild Ones.

      IG: summ3rhays & Indigobleed

      last edited by 19 Oct 2017, 19:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Manticore
        Haraki san Expert
        Joined: 25 Jan 2017

        Oops, sorry! I thought you owned a pair.

        last edited by 20 Oct 2017, 18:46 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          Chris
          Raw and Unwashed
          Joined: 28 Jun 2010

          I don't own any, but I'm confident that the stitching has little to no value at all constructionally.

          last edited by 20 Oct 2017, 20:01 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Manticore
            Haraki san Expert
            Joined: 25 Jan 2017

            Thanks @Chris - that's what I thought.

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              Boyo
              The Unwoven
              Joined: 18 Oct 2017

              @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.

              Lively Up Yourself

              last edited by 20 Oct 2017, 21:13 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                Manticore
                Haraki san Expert
                Joined: 25 Jan 2017

                Thanks @Boyo . Looks fairly close to mine - just a bit more separation. Will try to get a pic posted this weekend.

                last edited by 21 Oct 2017, 05:50 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  dudewuttheheck
                  Joined: 5 Mar 2015

                  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.

                  last edited by 22 Oct 2017, 00:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    Manticore
                    Haraki san Expert
                    Joined: 25 Jan 2017

                    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!

                    last edited by 23 Oct 2017, 16:12 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      trapp
                      Joined: 6 Nov 2010

                      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.

                      last edited by 3 Dec 2017, 14:32 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
                      • topic:timeago-later,3 months
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                        Bulatik85
                        Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                        Hi all,

                        just received my first pair of Lofgren boots(Donkey punchers). Very satisfied. Nice quaility, very soft and comfortable.

                        .Net )

                        last edited by 20 Feb 2018, 06:37 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          Manticore
                          Haraki san Expert
                          Joined: 25 Jan 2017

                          They look great!

                          last edited by 20 Feb 2018, 06:47 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            BloodnThunder
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 20 May 2015

                            Donkey Punchers look rad.

                            IG: Shadesofindig0

                            last edited by 20 Feb 2018, 20:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              Bulatik85
                              Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                              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:

                              .Net )

                              last edited by 24 Feb 2018, 18:45 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                den1mhead
                                Raw and Unwashed
                                Joined: 6 Oct 2014

                                Great boots @Bulatik85

                                last edited by 25 Feb 2018, 07:23 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  Haddtoo 555
                                  Joined: 30 Mar 2013

                                  Those  are really sharp….l’d like to see’em in a few years !

                                  madmonday's retired….I'm just tired.

                                  last edited by 25 Feb 2018, 22:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    BloodnThunder
                                    Raw and Unwashed
                                    Joined: 20 May 2015

                                    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.

                                    IG: Shadesofindig0

                                    last edited by 26 Feb 2018, 14:44 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      den1mhead
                                      Raw and Unwashed
                                      Joined: 6 Oct 2014

                                      Jaw droopingly gorgeous boots [emoji14]

                                      Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

                                      last edited by 26 Feb 2018, 18:54 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Bulatik85
                                        Joined: 29 Jan 2018

                                        Thank you!

                                        .Net )

                                        last edited by 26 Feb 2018, 20:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          motojobobo
                                          啓蒙家
                                          Joined: 22 Aug 2015

                                          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?

                                          The journey is the objective.

                                          last edited by 2 Mar 2018, 20:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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