John Lofgren (Speedway)

[tatmantall]

Gonna have to check that out thanks ben

[Bluegrass]

http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com/2014/01/los-angeles-based-cobbler-brian.html

[Bretro_]

Lowered heel= blasphemy!!

[Chiba J.]

Guys, I'm not wanting to break any forum rules, but don't want to make this into a marketplace post yet because it's still a little while off. Anyway, I've got a brand new pair of JLs in Badalassi Cognac coming in size 12 that I will sell for considerably less than you can buy a new pair. PM me.

[grandmasterben]

Wrong size?

[Chiba J.]

No my first pair had a leather flaw. I wasn't that concerned about it, but Mushmans offered to replace them. Planning to sell the new pair and go for a pair of John's logger boots (while I wait for him to release the engineers in Natty cxl).

[grandmasterben]

Sounds like a good plan!

[mclaincausey]

Did some maintenance on these in preparation for beating the bejesus out of them in New Orleans. Like new again.

[Friday]

@grandmasterben:

Yes sir, self edge la

Ben, may I know how will you go with sizing on the engineers? Ive read that they tend to come 1 size bigger. So If Im in between sizes 10US and 9US should I go with a 9?

Thanks

[grandmasterben]

I believe that they are around an e width (to accommodate the Japanese foot), so I think that if you are a d width you should size down half. I'm a true 9.5 and the 9s slipped on like a glove in 5 seconds. That said, I'm going to try on an 8.5 just to be safe. I'll let you know…

[mclaincausey]

I wear a 9.5, but could have gotten a 9. (Also a US9.5D). The 9.5 lets me put nice thick gel insoles in there though so  it's all good.

[Chiba J.]

^^Same here. I'm a 12 and have the JL engineers in 12. Probably could have gone with 11.5, but the 12 fits fine and allows me to put in my Superfeet 3/4 inserts for more heel cup and support, which I really need. I'd say stick with your true size and get a (custom) insole and some nice thick boots socks.

[Friday]

@ GMB, McClain, Chiba

Thanks guys. Meaning I should go with 9 if want a snug fitting or go with 9.5 if wanting a bit of room. hihi.. Ordering online for a boot is not at all pleasing.

[mclaincausey]

John allows returns but you have to try it on extremely carefully on carpet. He needs to be able to restock as new.

[Chiba J.]

Is the consensus that the JL boots are a half size larger than the RCs?

[tatmantall]

My size 12 RCs were extremely tight and short were as my 11 1/2 lofgrens the perfect looseness and a hair short. I would say almost a full size seperstes the two but that's just me. I don't wear an insole in either

Side note: my lofgrens are probably going up for sale. Lace ups are treating my foot issues a lot better so despite my love of engineers they maybe out of the question now. @least for the time being

[summ3rhays]

Sorry to hear about your feet Tat.  I was just lusting over the JL engineers on the SE site.  Shoot me a PM if you do consider selling them.

[tatmantall]

You'll be the first to know. It's still just a consideration but if they go up.. You'll be hearing from me

[Chiba J.]

Thanks for the info TMT.

[Friday]

Cristian said RC sizing is similar to RW and Barrie last which is a half size bigger. So a 9 in JL=9.5 in RC. I'm confused.