John Lofgren (Speedway)

[Dmart]

@Tyler-Durden They remain a pain even after years but it gets easier. I haven’t yet get to the slip-on stage.

[Mizmazzle]

@Tyler-Durden hey bro. Congrats on the boots and the rad lady!! Mine were never very hard to get on. Bit of a light tug and they pop on. That being said, after almost a year in them, I’ve felt no real change in how easy they are to get one. I just sort of grab the top of the upper and pull em on.

I have seen a YouTube video from the guy who makes Kreosote boots. He takes the wooden end of a hammer to rub against that “pass” area the heel gets hung up on. Kinda runs and stretches that area.

Not necessarily suggesting you do that. But if you get to the point of frustration, you have options. Sure a cobbler could help ya out too if you get to the point of throwing your hands up.

[Tyler Durden]

@Mizmazzle Yes, I've done the broom handle thing which helped I think, or I just won the fight that day. I'm sure with more wear I'll come to accept the process.

[Dmart]

That definitely helps. I did it the same way. One day it will get easier, but as I said, for me it never got to the easy step in that I have for example in my Wesco‘s.

[Tyler Durden]

Quick update.

Second day out in my engineers, and noticeably easier to get on. Still some slight work but a huge difference from what I was expecting. Not the huge fight till the end this time. I was also fearing after I returned home, but easy to get off then too. I am happy to report I am no longer dreading putting my outfits together with these in mind.

[Mizmazzle]

@Tyler-Durden yeah dog!! Wear em often and they get better and better.

[Mizmazzle]

Wipe em down and brush em good.

[Nik]

Coming along really well. Great shaft collapse, but the best bit is all the colour variation from denim around the instead strap and on the toe box. Are you putting shoe trees in them? Would be cool to see them all creased up too seems like you've got a good batch of chromexcel in terms of break and grain.

[A Former User]

@Mizmazzle they look nice!

[Mizmazzle]

@Nik I’ve been thinking the same thing! I do use shoe trees. I’m loving the creasing and waving that’s forming in the toe box. When the trees are out it’s a lot more defined.

[Gammaman]

These are the ones I’ve been wearing I don’t use shoe trees. The Nat cxl is always changing and looks different depending on lighting.

[Mizmazzle]

@Gammaman wow!! Just…wow!! How long have you been working on these beauties?

[Gammaman]

5 years old.

[the246guy]

Anyone here owns a pair of John Lofgren Chukkas? I'm after one and I would like to know if they are suitable for dressing up. From the website this shoe is classified under dress boots, but wanted to know from someone who owns it.

[A Former User]

[spaniarddh]

@Dmart Black CXL?

[Dmart]

@spaniarddh yes sir!

[the246guy]

John Lofgren Steadfast Chukka

I'm about to pull the trigger on this boot, but unsure if I should go for Burgundy or Black. I'm planning to use these as business casual, occasionally use it with a blue suit. What do you guys recommend? I'm leaning more towards the Burgundy.

[Dmart]

Burgundy, especially if you plan to pair it with blue. Just make sure to get a burgundy belt!

[the246guy]

Burgundy belt is a nice tip. Thanks, I'm already going to source another PTC belt and eyeing on the Color 8. So It should complete the look for me.