John Lofgren (Speedway)
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These guys just arrived today and I am stoked. I was real worried about sizing, as I am a 6.5D for my right foot and closer to a 6 on the left. Most of my chelsea style boots are all EU 38/39 and varies between manufacturers and my RW Iron Rangers and Blacksmiths are also a US 6.5, a bit roomy without an insole but with a bit of insole they fit great, with the widest part right at the ball of my foot. I ordered the Lofgrens in 6.5, which was the last Burgundy pair(or wait till December for a restock). With wigwam airmax thin socks they are snug and the width fits the ball of my foot perfectly with the toebox having a bit of room but not too much, decent amount of heelslip though. With proper boot socks they fit like a glove up front and it reduces the heel slip down to about 1/4". Time to wear them and break em in to see how they fit and form to my feet. Hope that helps any other tiny feet people out there a bit with sizing.
The burgundy really are beautiful.
The leather and build on these boys are exceptional and have to be seen in person! Can't wait to rock em all fall.
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https://www.grailed.com/listings/24210022-john-lofgren-john-lofgren-engineer-boot
$600 for ih forum members
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Love the frog skin sneakers
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Digging these Badalassi Carlo GrigioSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
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First time I see them on feet. Beautiful leather.
Thanks yeah I’m excited to see how these evolve
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Beauties, @theorocks !
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First time I see them on feet. Beautiful leather.
Thanks yeah I’m excited to see how these evolve
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Yes keep us posted please. I can only imagine how good they will look in a couple of months.
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Beauties, @theorocks !
Thanks agreed they are already starting to crease and show different shades [emoji41]
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[mention]Dmart [/mention] will do !
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[mention]thebeardoweirdo [/mention] Thanks at times throughout the preorder wait I was contemplating the colour and thinking wtf lol sure glad I went for it [emoji1690]
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@theorocks any updated photos of your JBL Badalassi Carlo Grigio’s evolving? I’m on the fence in ordering these and interested in your opinion after spending a few months in them. Thanks!
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@John:
@theorocks any updated photos of your JBL Badalassi Carlo Grigio’s evolving? I’m on the fence in ordering these and interested in your opinion after spending a few months in them. Thanks!
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Definitely starting to darken … I haven’t had much time In them Lately working from home a lot etc … I’m still on the fence with sizing I’m a branock 10 and have these in a 9.5 (which is the usual sizing advice) … the toe box is a little snug at times if my foot slides forward in boot … I actually think I would prefer a 10 … but as they break in they feel better and better
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@theorocks thanks for the update on your JBLs - greatly appreciate the evo pics. I’m apprehensive regarding the exact size since it’s a pain returning, but there’s no way to dial the size in without ordering. They look great and you’ve cemented my decision. Thanks again!
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@John Galt for reference I am an 8.5 in Lofgren engineers, donkey punchers, and tankers. I am also an 8.5 in Viberg and a 9 in Wesco, Red Wing, and Trickers.
Lofgren engineers are generally known to be a little more difficult to get on than many others. Lofgren told me he specifically made them this way so if you crash on your motorcycle your boots wont fall off. The plastic bag trick is your friend. When you first get them you may be convinced you sized wrong but once you get your foot in they'll fit perfect.
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@BloodnThunder & @Dmart thanks for your JBL sizing experience. I believe my Brannock is a 9.5D, but haven’t checked in years. I wear an 8.5 in the Viberg 2050 & 1035 and some of the their 2030s. And then other Viberg 2030s I wear an 8.0 - it depends on if lasted a little bigger or smaller. My US sneaker size is normally a 10.0 . Based on @BloodnThunder experience - an 8.5 should work. However, @Dmart experience would indicate a larger size. Thus, I’m thinking I’m either an 8.5 or a 9.0 in the JBL. Definitely won’t be doing a preorder and will be looking at the return policy until get a pair under feet. If anyone else has experience with Viberg vs JBL sizing - greatly appreciate the feedback. Thanks!
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@John:
If anyone else has experience with Viberg vs JBL sizing - greatly appreciate the feedback. Thanks!
High arches. 9.5D brannock, 8.5 in Viberg hiking, smokejumper, and 2030 service boot lasts, and my 9.5 Lofgrens are probably a full size larger than they should be (though with thick insoles and using the straps they are very comfortable) @John Galt If I were buying more Lofgrens, the question would be 8.5 or 9.
