Incredible comfort and construction, leather leaves wanting
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Maker
John Lofgren Bootmaker
Model
Wabash Engineer Boots
Leather
Last
Sole
Purchased from
Standard & Strange
Order info
Availability: Custom
More about this item
Custom MTOSee background
Why did you choose this item?
I had a chance to do a custom pair with John Lofgren, and I wanted to make sure I made sometime unique, yet not over the top, that would age gracefully. I love how The Real McCoys used contrast brown stitching on their black Buco jackets, so I went with that. Edges were left black so they would scuff to brown. White outsole stitching was used to make ‘em pop, and give visual shape in the absence of the usual Lofgren storm welt. Finally, Shinki Oiled horsebutt was a leather I couldn’t resist.
How did you determine your size?
Wide because I’m a wide boy
Use & wear
Hard daily wear. Hanging out with a toddler, mowing grass, dad shit
Leather
Broke in easily and quickly. I love the wrinkles, but I’m not entirely impressed. I prefer horsebutt from other tanneries, although shinki horsefront is still unmatched in. The oiled horsebutt is just a bit too finicky.
Fit
Craftsmanship
Excellent. Top of the line for factory made boots
Sole & heel
Nearly indestructible, but somehow still someone soft and comfy
