John Lofgren Bootmaker
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John Lofgren Bootmaker is a footwear brand based in Miyagi, Japan. The company was established in 2010. The brand produces boots and shoes in Japan.
About
John Lofgren Bootmaker is a footwear brand based in Miyagi, Japan. The company was established in 2010. The brand produces boots and shoes in Japan.
History
John Lofgren grew up in California. He became interested in vintage clothing and footwear as a young person. He later moved to Japan, where he started the John Lofgren Bootmaker brand in 2010.
Manufacturing
John Lofgren Bootmaker manufactures footwear in Japan. Workshop staff are referred to as shokunin, a term for skilled craftspeople. The company sources materials from suppliers in Japan, the United States, England, France, Germany, and Italy.
Construction and materials
The brand uses the Goodyear welt construction method on many boot models. Leather is sourced from Horween Leather Company in the United States and Shinki Hikaku in Japan. The brand offers some models made with Japanese suede and other specialty leathers.
Product lines
John Lofgren Bootmaker produces several types of footwear. The product range includes engineer boots, lace-to-toe logger boots, service shoes, combat boots, and monkey boots. Some models are made with Horween Chromexcel leather, Shinki Hikaku horsebutt, or shell cordovan. The brand also offers brogue shoes, moccasin boots, moc toe boots, and desert boots. Limited edition releases have included boots made with Hokkaido Ezo bear hide and special shell cordovan leathers.
