Most comfortable boots, outstanding craftsmanship and patina potential

ruff.de.nimesabout 10 hours ago
John Lofgren M-43 Service ShoesHorween Leather CXL Natural Roughout

Maker

John Lofgren Bootmaker

Model

M-43 Service Shoes

Leather

Last

Munson Last

US Men's Brannock: L 9E, R 9D

Munson Last: 8D

Snug fit, index finger width space in the front

Sole

Heel

Purchased from

Redcast Heritage

Order info

Cost: 875 EUR

Availability: Stock Model

More about this item

Worn a handful of times pre registering for the worn dome

Use & wear

Office Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Travel
Cold Temperatures
Wet Conditions
Snow
Extreme Conditions

Everyday life incl. office work, playground with the kid, outdoor activities, etc. German Winter, snow, etc.

Leather

Horween Leather CXL Natural Roughout
Patina Process
Care Routine
Break-In
Durability
Breathability
Color Change

Dramatic change this leather is so well known for! Comfortable out the box and got even more comfortable with each wear. The leather warms up with an hour or so of wear every time and just gets super cozy like a leather sock. Collapses around your foot shape and toes and needs zero care. Never felt like my feet were overheating or getting sweaty at all either.

Fit

Munson Last: 8DUS Men's Brannock: L 9E, R 9D
Comfort
Arch
Toe Box
Instep
Heel
Socks
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

Went for a snug fit (US8) and wasn‘t sure if I should have sized up half but turned out great. With the leather getting warm and soft after a little while of wear each time they were totally comfortable even with a more snug fit. Foot is secure and locked in!

Craftsmanship

John Lofgren M-43 Service Shoes
Design
Construction
Finishing
Durability
Stitching
Lining
Hardware
Clicking

All perfect. Top class Lofgren Level of quality and execution. No complaints at all!

Sole & heel

Vibram 700 Tygum V-Bar Full Sole Black6 months, current sole
Durability
Traction
Comfort
Design

Great sole with barely any wear and good traction. Comfortable under foot.

Vibram 700Worn for 6 months, current heel
Durability
Traction
Comfort
Design

Barely any wear after six months in two boots rotation. Lot of life left before even considering a heel replacement.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

Worth the quite high price! You get superb craftsmanship, top materials and possibly the most comfortable boots you‘ve ever owned. This design also just goes with everything as well and the patina is truly impressive!

Written by ruff.de.nimes
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