John Lofgren (Speedway)
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Was always a bit concerned the badass gringos and the nattys would end up basically the same, color wise. I think they are definitely similar, but also have their own character too…see how another six months treats the Grigios…
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In the boot world, these are completely different, but to most people, they look the same.
To me both are soooo good
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@northsouthdenimguy you, sir, are a wise man!
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Anyone who has the M43 boots - how's the fit? I have the engineers and combat boots already, both in the same size (half down from Brannock) and the engineers are a little snug in the toe box, the combats are nigh on perfect.
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@NickD had the engineers and also the M43, both same size 9.5d. While the engineers were very snugg around the toes, I had plenty of space in the M43, very comfortable boots and the munsoon last is perfect if you want toe space but a secure fitting mid to heel section.
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@NickD i have three pairs. half size down from brannock. super comfortable, but the unstructured toebox needs some time to get used to. you will feel the leather forming around your toes, big toe especially. that's not a sign of them being too small, it's just the nature of the beast.
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Hmm, I’m not a fan of being able to feel the shoes touching the top of my big toe, probably why I find the combat boots so comfortable.
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WTF is this bulls*%t?
Had these badalssi Grigio boots about 16 months. Not even that heavy of wear really. I raged my nattys everyday for almost three years and never had an issue. Anyone experience something like this before?
Just noticed this when I got home from work:
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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If it’s any consolation a good cobbler can take care of this pretty easily. I would have them use heavier duty or higher quality thread just to be safe.
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@northsouthdenimguy that’s good to hear. I know shit happens. But it’s annoying none the less.
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For sure, I’ve never had that happen but I also would be annoyed.
@selveldgesteps
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@northsouthdenimguy I also emailed John Lofgren to see what they have to say about it. Maybe they will step up and make it right somehow. Though I’m not holding my breath.
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@northsouthdenimguy reached out to Grant at unsung. He confirmed it’s no biggie. Any cobbler worth their salt can fix it.
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 I had something similar on a pair of Wescos. It took my cobbler 5 minutes to fix. Annoying, but easy enough to get sorted.
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Nice! I was going to mention reaching out to Grant
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I got a pair of M43s. It looks like same size as the Combats was the right way to go.
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@NickD Would be interested to see how they evolve. The ones on their site look like they were used in the trenches but assume normal wear will evolve in a less extreme way.
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@will6er I'll post pictures during my journey with them, but I find my boots don't patina very quickly. I work at a desk, in a city so they aren't getting hard wear.
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great find in Japan
arrived today
super rare Lofgren x Mushmans Enginner in stunning badalassi leather.
soles are brand new 🥳
sure these will be super comfortable !
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first day in my new N-1 Boondockers
great boots for summer
