One of my favorite boots in my collection.
farroyo815 days ago
John Lofgren Wabash Engineer BootsHorween Dark Brown Waxed Flesh
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Maker
John Lofgren Bootmaker
Model
Wabash Engineer Boots
Leather
Last
Sole
Heel
Purchased from
Blue Owl
Order info
Cost: 1,195 USD
Availability: Limited Edition
Lead Time: 15 days
Use & wear
Office Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Cold Temperatures
Dry Climate
Humid Climate
Snow
Wet Conditions
A very easy to wear boots that don't need to be babied.
Leather
Horween Dark Brown Waxed Flesh
Patina Process
Durability
Break-In
Color Change
This leather is extremely tough and I believe it needs more time to break-in properly. Is definitely a work leather and I love it.
Fit
110 Last: 10DUS Men's Brannock: 10.5D
Comfort
Toe Box
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
No Toe Room
As tricky engineers can be, this last is very forgiving and comfortable.
Craftsmanship
John Lofgren Wabash Engineer Boots
Design
Construction
Stitching
Lining
Hardware
Finishing
Durability
Clicking
JL Wabash are just top notch/tier on engineers boots.
Sole & heel
Vibram 705 Tygum V-Bar Half Sole BlackAbout 1 year, current sole
Durability
Traction
Comfort
Design
Excellent and durable.
Vibram 700Worn for about 1 year, current heel
Durability
Traction
Comfort
Design
Expand durable.
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
Good Value
I'm just glad the used boots competition were added because I did really had the chance to continue using this amazing pair, which for me are just a perfect engineer boot.
Written by farroyo81
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