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    Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Collection Preview - Now Live

    John Lofgren (Speedway)

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    • M
      Memphisakers
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      Dark cherry shinki leather is by far the strangest leather I’ve ever seen. I will tell you something that no one told me… it water spots immediately if it encounters anything remotely wet and the spots do not come out.
        I got tiny spots on mine washing my hands. Thought it would come out when it dried, Nope 😠 cleaning leather usually evens out spots… I’ll try that. That made a huge water spot right in the middle of the toe that never came out. 10 times worse that what I had to begin with and the rag I used was just damp with no cleaning products ??? WTF
      Ok but here is the good news, that made me quit babying them! And just last week I got caught in some misty fog in San Francisco that spotted up the entire boot. Now the spot is blended in with all the other spots and you can’t even see it. They have a very unique look to them and get noticed a lot

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      • popvultureP
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        It's nice to see how that Shinki is aging. Also really cool to see pics of that leather that're a little more natural vs the studio lighting from S&S or the Lofgren site. I feel like that sort of scaliness must be really bumped up in those studio shots because yours pleasantly don't have that super exaggerated look going, rather just very nice looking leather. I dunno, am I weird for not wanting my horse boots to look like alligator or something? 😃 Not that I think they look bad, just not into that vibe as much.

        Anyway, the tldr version is that these shots are making me more amped at the idea of picking up some of the all black engineers during next year's MTO. I need to get a 12.5.

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

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          @popvulture The reason I pickup up this particular pair is because of that very thing… the shaft and heel area of the boots are crazy textured like gators  😉 but the front panel of leather on both boots is smooth.
          You can see it pretty good here. I think it’s the best of both worlds

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          • popvultureP
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            Ah yeah man, I totally feel you on that choice! I dig the texturing up on the shaft, really just the perfect amount overall. Lucky pair to snag!

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

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              I’m really grateful to have them. I got them near new from another forum member here 😎 He posted a few pictures and I fell in love with this pair. Super happy I was able to pick them up (Probably why I keep posting pictures of them)

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              • Paul9221P
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                @IcarusFlies95:

                Hey Euro (?) Bro! I've checled both and it seems I got really lucky at $40ish a shirt. I don't see any Lofgren products anywhere outside of Ebay or Grailed. I'm always on a hunt for deals. I was surprosed when I got the chambray shirt it was brand new with tags.

                Ha, nah, I'm in southern California 🙂 You?

                Yeah, you just have to set a search up on eBay and Grailed for certain brands and have it email you.  That's what I would do in the past.  Have my coffee and scour the Grailed entries for gems 🙂

                Takes patience, but I found a ton of stuff on there!

                Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                  New Jersey, hour south of NYC. Even in NYC I doubt there's much of John Lofgren. Seems before the pandemic the re were more opportunities to buy them 2nd hand. Seems the price remains at around $5/600 used

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                  • MizmazzleM
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                    Little patina update. Got these over the summer and it was too hot to wear em much. Back at work as a teacher since early August. Worn in an every other day rotation with some Wescos. Freaking love these boots!!!

                    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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                    • Paul9221P
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                      I can tell you've been living in these. Beautiful progress, sir!

                      Blanket-line all the things!!!

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                      • MizmazzleM
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                        Thanks @Paul9221 watching the evo develop on these is so fun!! Every time I take em off for the evening I jus kind of rotate them around in my hands and admire them. I’d love to see some evo shots of other Natty cxl lofgrens if anyone has some to share!!

                        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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                        • deancleanD
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                          Not sure if this is the section but I just saw these the other day on the Lofgren site. Really wish I saw in time to get my size. Hopefully they do another run.

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                          • MizmazzleM
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                            Oh those are slick @deanclean
                            Love me a nice roper style boot!!

                            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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                            • deancleanD
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                              It’s tough though. I want a pair of Wescos too!

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                                Since yesterday i’m a proud owner of this beautiful pair Engineers! Thanks @Daniel San for hooking me up with these  😉

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                                • MizmazzleM
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                                  @Heavy_blue congrats holmes!!! Those are some sick boots. I absolutely love mine. I ended up putting a small leather insert in mine and the fit is perfect!!!

                                  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 thanks! I’m absolutely blessed to have a pair of this amazing boots! The work on these are outstanding! Saw your progress.. nice! What kinda socks do you wear?

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                                    • MizmazzleM
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                                      @Heavy_blue yeah man!! I feel pretty damn lucky myself. They are incredible. The evo progress on this leather is so incredible to watch develop. Look forward to see how yours come along too!!

                                      I’ve been wearing some Darn Tough Everyday Crew socks mostly. But I also have some
                                      Thicker Darn Tough hiking crew socks that fit great thickness wise. These boots have more volume than my other boots so I Can comfortably wear thinner and thicker socks. I got lucky with the sizing on these. The last they use is damn near perfect for my foot.

                                      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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                                        Figured might as well show some L-i-v-i-n’…

                                        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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                                          Those are progressing reaalll nice @Mizmazzle

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                                          • deancleanD
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                                            [mention]Heavy_blue [/mention] nice looking boots. Great find. What cut of jeans are you wearing in the photo. I have a pair of engineers on their way to me and I’m just curious about how slim a pant would fit nicely over them.

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