Photo by gameofdrones on February 13, 2025 of the John Lofgren El Capitan in Horween Black Chromexcel.

John Lofgren El Capitan

Horween Black Chromexcel

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Taken on February 13, 2025

Maker

John Lofgren

Model

El Capitan

Leather

Last

210 Last

US Men's Brannock: 8D

210 Last: 7D

7 and 7.5D were comfortable, decided to go for snugger size because CXL is softer and I tried on with thick socks

Sole

Purchased from

Standard & Strange

More about this item

Unstructured toe

Why I own this

Ready To Wear

I was looking for a black boot with unstructured toe, hoping for some good creases, rolls, and collapse. I also knew fit and comfort would make or break whether I’d wear it enough to get to that point. Standard & Strange Berkeley had the Lofgren El Capitan in stock. Pricey, but I had determined to get it if it fit. I was hoping to try on a few others to check lasts but the other boots didn’t interest me.

How I sized

210 Last: 7DUS Men's Brannock: 8D

Luckily S&S had the range in sizes in stock. I start with 8 (Brannock size, clearly too large just looking at them), then 7.5, then 7. I spent some time with them in store debating between 7 and 7.5. The 7.5 footbed felt most natural, but turned out was just a hair too roomy everywhere else The 7 felt more snug all around. Toebox shape worked well with no pressure spots. Most importantly the vamp volume was spot on- snug with socks, comfortable. Brannock width is a C/D.

Ordering process

Purchased from Standard & StrangeTotal cost: 900 USD
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