John Lofgren Donkey Puncher Boots
Horween Natural ChromexcelHaven't gotten too much wear into this pair so far in the first month, besides plenty of walking indoors at work. There's a couple of small scuffs here and there and the leather laces have rubbed off some of their color on to the boots. The CXL leather and the boot as a whole has been quiet comfortable straight out of the box. Personally I felt that there was minimal to pretty much no break in on this pair. I plan to do a lot of nature trails and hiking this up coming up as the temperature drops a bit here in the southeast US.
Taken on November 4, 2025
Open Thunderdome 2025-2026, November submission
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Maker
John Lofgren Bootmaker
Model
Donkey Puncher Boots
Leather
Last
US Men's Brannock: 8D
120 Last: 7.5E
N/A
Fit pretty snugly 0.5 down with boot socks as a 7.5HTT/8.0HTB D Brannock size. It honestly feels more like a D width to me and you might need to go TTS if you have longer toes.
Sole
Heel
Purchased from
Blue Owl
Order info
Cost: 876 USD
Availability: Stock Model
Lead Time: Less than a day
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Why did you choose this item?
I wanted a logger style boot and though that Donkey Puncher was a rather amusing name for a boot. I'd also heard good things online about the quality of John Lofgren as a brand, when I had originally decided to purchase this pair.
How did you determine your size?
I took advice from both the Blue Owl Workshop sizing guide, John Lofgren website, and the Stitchdown Discord group, before deciding to go 0.5 down from my bigger (HTT/HTB) Brannock size.
What was the ordering process?
I ordered this pair online from Blue Owl Workshop during their 2024 Black Friday sale.
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