Worth the hype
Stuville77over 1 year ago
John Lofgren Ludlow BootsShinki Timber Oiled Horsebutt
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Office Work
Physical Work
Leisure
Everything. Desk work, out in the plant I work in, weekend wear wear with the wife, and out in the garage working on the car.
Leather
Shinki Timber Oiled Horsebutt
Break-In
Durability
Care Routine
They just evolved slowly. No huge creases, just molding to my foot. Care is basically nothing. My favorite pair of boots.
Fit
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
Best fitting boot I’ve ever had.
Craftsmanship
John Lofgren Ludlow Boots
Construction
Design
Classic design. One quirk I found is that water can get in at the base of the laces through a gap in the leather. Construction is flawless. Inside has a patch of rough out in the heel cup that keeps your heel locked in.
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
Always apprehensive when buy boots at this price point over the internet. They showed up and I was quickly put at ease. The box and packaging is impeccable. I pulled them out of the gorgeous bag and slid it on my foot. I was giddy. Never had a boot fit me so well and looked so sharp. They are a piece of art.
Written by Stuville77
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