John Lofgren M-43 Service Shoes

Horween Natural Chromexcel Roughout

These are truly napping up so nice! My previous (slightly ill fitting) pair were nothing like this in terms of leather texture.

Taken on July 9, 2025

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Maker

John Lofgren Bootmaker

Model

M-43 Service Shoes

Leather

Horween Natural Chromexcel Roughout

Last

Munson Last

UK Brannock: 8EE

Munson Last: 8D

This is my second pair of Lofgren M-43’s. Previously, I had them in 8.5. The fit was good instantly, but very quickly became a bit loose and I could never tighten them down properly and felt as though my foot was rocking about. With the size 8, they feel great, and firmly snug, no tight spots for now and knowing that the natural cxl is so supple, these will be perfect.

Sole

Vibram 700 Tygum V-Bar Full Sole Black

Heel

Vibram Heel Block

Purchased from

Speedway Sendai

More about this item

Second pair of Lofgren M-43’s, sold my original pair as I couldn’t nail the fit. Have always loved the M-43 style through an interest in WW2 era history. Happy to have grabbed these and the batch of cxl on these is even better than the first.

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