John Lofgren (Speedway)
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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!
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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.
that’s what I think too
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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.
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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!!
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sweet
congratulations you made the right choice !
have a pair in natural clx too 🥰 love em -
Fantastic! Enjoy em!!!
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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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@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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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!!
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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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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
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@Memphisakers those boots are looking dope! Those are the Devil’s Causeway?
@mclaincausey Denver what what!!? Glad it cooled down today!! XHS and boots?? Hell yes!!!Took some pics this am. Did a compare/ contrast with my Wesco Morrrisons.
Curious, heel slip became less in my Wescos as they broke in. Will heel slip lesson with this Natural CXL? The boots actually feel a bit roomier today. Only the second time trying them on still. Haven’t worn them outside yet.
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Weekend will cool off with the monsoon too!
My heel slip mostly went away with time. You can also poke more holes in the counter strap to ratchet up the tightness if you need to.
Go Avs!
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Im wearing pretty thin socks. Not dress sick thin, but the thinner Darn Toughs. I’m wondering how my stretch that Natural CXL will have. They feel damn good now, maybe ever so slightly loose. Of the leather stretches a bunch they might get looser. Guess I’m wondering if anyone with this leather/ boot can attest to the stretch they have gotten over time…
Go Avs!!!
