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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

    John Lofgren (Speedway)

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    • popvultureP
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      @68degreesorless:

      straight, bulbous, rounded nature of JL

      I do not see anything remotely bulbous about JL engineers — ymmv though. I get the cowboy boot thing though with the Wescos. I generally think of them being more rugged, while the JLs are a lot more refined. 🤷‍♂️

      WTB
      IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
      Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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      • 68degreesorless6
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        Fair enough. I only have 2 engineers that I’ve actually worn to compare to. So maybe they aren’t bulbous in world of engineers, but compared to looking down at Lou’s they look little bulbous to me. Both beautiful boots though and you won’t be disappointed either way.

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        • MizmazzleM
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          Well, all this input makes for great reading ad I wait for the new engineers that shipped this morning!! Da’boot, got an email and a refund from Standard & Strange saying the JLs dropped in price $25.00…can’t be mad at that!!

          In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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          • MizmazzleM
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            @68degreesorless why don’t you ride in the Wescos?

            In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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            • 68degreesorless6
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              I totally would / could. My primary riding jacket is black leather so get a better match from JL. But I may still at some point.

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              • BloodnThunderB
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                Construction on a pair of Lofgren's is considerably better than Wesco.  That's not to say Wesco's are not quality boots.  But Lofgren's are a step up in how clean and consistent construction is.  Fit is totally wearer dependent so I'll leave that alone.

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                • MizmazzleM
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                  Well shit…curiosity got the best of me and I went to the Red Wing store to use their fancy measuring machine. All my 4 pairs of red wings are size 9. I acquired my first couple pairs on eBay when I was first getting into nicer boots. They fit fine so that what I bought in my next couple pairs.

                  My brannock is size 9 and I fit into a size 8.5 iron ranger really nicely. This may change my sizing needs totally in these Lofgrens!

                  In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                  • Daniel SanD
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                    @BloodnThunder:

                    Construction on a pair of Lofgren's is considerably better than Wesco.  That's not to say Wesco's are not quality boots.  But Lofgren's are a step up in how clean and consistent construction is.  Fit is totally wearer dependent so I'll leave that alone.

                    that’s what I think too 👍

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                    • popvultureP
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                      Yep, I very much agree with that too.

                      As far as Lofgrens go, I’ve found the Donkey Punchers most impressive. The construction on those is particularly nuts.

                      WTB
                      IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                      Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                      • MizmazzleM
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                        It all makes such perfect sense now!! Hell in carnation these are gorgeous boots!!! So sublimely finished, incredible styling, and the fit!!! Sweet Jesus. I thought after my Red Wing store measuring experiment I’d need a full size below my 9 Brannock. These size 9s were a struggle for about 2 minutes each foot…then pop! Ever so snuggly in place. Almost no heel slippage, a gentle hug across the instep and just barely enough wiggle room in the toes. Honestly, they fit just a touch better than my custom Wesco Morrisons somehow!!

                        In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                        • Daniel SanD
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                          sweet 👍😄
                          congratulations you made the right choice !
                          have a pair in natural clx too 🥰 love em

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                          • popvultureP
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                            Fantastic! Enjoy em!!!

                            WTB
                            IHSH-IHG-BLK XXL
                            Sugar Cane Coke Stripe SS L charcoal

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                            • MizmazzleM
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                              Any sock recommendations on a boot this tall? I love Darn Tough crew socks. May need to go taller into like a ski sock.

                              In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                              • M
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                                Man those got there quick!! I love the natural cxl lofgrens so much  😎 sounds like you feel the same way about them… now you can see what all the fuss is about  😃

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                                • GilesG
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                                  https://www.ironheart.co.uk/footwear/ihg-029-gry.html

                                  "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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                                  • MizmazzleM
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                                    I’ve heard great things about those IH engineer socks. I’ll have to snag some on my next order!

                                    In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                      @Mizmazzle How are the Lofgrens working out with your wardrobe? You mentioned being worried about styling them without cuffs on your jeans. How is that working out for you? Do you end up putting cuffs in or are ya rocking them without?

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                                      • MizmazzleM
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                                        Man as soon as I saw them all my apprehension about not fitting my style just disappeared. Instantly felt like they were perfect! Honestly haven’t had a chance to really wear them yet. Been like 100 degrees in Denver. Off on another fishing trip. Gonna throw some jeans on with the boots when I get back. I’ll post some pics fo sho!!

                                        In the easy chair with my boots on, melted whiskey in my hand. Could'na been asleep for more than three hours...time to go to work again...

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                                        • M
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                                          I’m glad to hear that man! That is exactly the way I felt about them!! I bet you will figure out how to make them work. It seems to dress up an outfit without cuffs and dress down an outfit with. I think I wear mine without cuffs most of the time.

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                                          • mclaincauseyM
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                                            Oh nice @Mizmazzle ; Denverite here as well.

                                            The heat definitely sucks but I've been getting a lot of wear of my new chambray SS shirts 😃

                                            Think it, be it.

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