Engineer Boots, Harness Boots...

• Apr 23, 2024

• #5,221

Fifty150

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Edward said:

A slightly lighter boot isn't a bad option to have around for off the bike use.

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Over all, these are good boots. Just not thick, heavy, and rugged. I like them. Very versatile. I will wear them with my semi-formal, the next time black tie is requested. As opposed to cowboy boots, which is what I normally wear with my black tie.

 

• May 1, 2024

• #5,222

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Indigo Wave

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Red Wing 2970 dead stock. The shop owner closed down the business and piled the goods in the warehouse. I took them home immediately without any hesitation. I think I'm a luck guy today.

 

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• Jun 15, 2024

• #5,223

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mrpekmen69

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Hi new here, anyone sell their RoleClub 1940 ? I wear redwing engineer boots in 8.5D.

 

• Jul 9, 2024

• #5,224

Tyler Durden

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Finally sliding into these Lofgren CXL a bit easier. Never thought I’d see the day, where I wasn’t breaking a sweat trying to get them on… but here I am! I have a long road ahead but can’t wait for the patina to kick in.

 

• Jul 9, 2024

• #5,225

RossRYoung

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My lofgrens have, by far, the tightest shaft of my engineers. I loathe the same process, but love the snug fit once they’re on. I usually struggle taking them off too!

 

• Jul 9, 2024

• #5,226

Tyler Durden

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RossRYoung said:

My lofgrens have, by far, the tightest shaft of my engineers. I loathe the same process, but love the snug fit once they’re on. I usually struggle taking them off too!

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Initially I would use a steamer on the shaft just at the pass through right above the heal cup and at the instep just under the strap. I use long shoe horn, and plastic bags. The struggle was definitely a lot of work but has since got easier.

Now I’m noticing less shoe horn, no steam, and a lot less work. I still have 2 other pairs to work this process through as well. I look forward to the day of popping them right on, if that day ever comes.

I do recommend dress socks too at least for the beginning break in stages. This is now my 4th pair of Lofgren’s and it’s like the first time all over again. When I had my first pair I didn’t even make it to this point. So I’m pretty excited !

 

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• Jul 9, 2024

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KBlake

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Anyone know anything about these boots?

 

• Jul 9, 2024

• #5,228

Boyo

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^^ I recall Knapp shoes/boots. they probably folded in the late 80's.. where i used to work the Knapp shoe salesman would come by every few months and take orders..if you ordered he would then bring your boots back with him on his next trip to the shop..It was an interestinhg process and an interesting way to make a living.. I didn't think much about it when I would order from him, as I was a dopey kid with a good job buying boots.. now that im about his age now I think about how hard the Knapp shoe guy was grinding to make a couple of bucks.. different world. filled with different men..

Anyway..Knapp shoes would be American made, probably very solid

 

• Jul 9, 2024

• #5,229

Tyler Durden

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Boyo said:

^^ I recall Knapp shoes/boots. they probably folded in the late 80's.. where i used to work the Knapp shoe salesman would come by every few months and take orders..if you ordered he would then bring your boots back with him on his next trip to the shop..It was an interestinhg process and an interesting way to make a living.. I didn't think much about it when I would order from him, as I was a dopey kid with a good job buying boots.. now that im about his age now I think about how hard the Knapp shoe guy was grinding to make a couple of bucks.. different world. filled with different men..

Anyway..Knapp shoes would be American made, probably very solid

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That’s amazing man. Some things were just the way they should be back then.

* VEB did a little write up on the boots a while back.

http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com/2010/05/knapp-engineer-boots.html?m=1

 

• Jul 9, 2024

• #5,230

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Tyler Durden said:

That’s amazing man. Some things were just the way they should be back then.

* VEB did a little write up on the boots a while back.

http://vintageengineerboots.blogspot.com/2010/05/knapp-engineer-boots.html?m=1

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Very cool. These are being sold for $225. I’m trying to determine if that’s reasonable.

 

• Jul 9, 2024

• #5,231

Tyler Durden

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If you can swing it and it brings you joy, DO IT! Aside from worn soles if there are no issues. They can be resold and made to look like new. Just the story alone as per BOYO, is cool enough and worth a few drinks.

 

• Jul 22, 2024

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KBlake

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Lofgren Engineers $800 Size 7

 

• Jul 22, 2024

• #5,233

Tyler Durden

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KBlake said:

Lofgren Engineers $800 Size 7

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Probably should throw this in the classifieds.

 

• Jul 22, 2024

• #5,234

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KBlake

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Tyler Durden said:

Probably should throw this in the classifieds.

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It’s not mine. I’m alerting people to a deal.

 

• Jul 23, 2024

• #5,235

Tyler Durden

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Took these out for a spin today.

 

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• Jul 26, 2024

• #5,236

ashigaru

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Got extremely lucky and found these Mister Lou's in exactly my size, 12D as the last pair in stock. I took it as a sign I was meant to have them. I was nervous because of all of the sizing discussions I've seen online. I'm happy to report these fit like a glove and are surprisingly comfortable! I'm blown away at how sturdy these boots feel and they look great.

I'm interested to see just how long it takes to break these in.

 

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• Jul 27, 2024

• #5,237

Fifty150

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Not known for the engineer boot. Also not known to be sold on Amazon. Red Wing.

 

• Aug 2, 2024

• #5,238

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Indigo Wave

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Picked up two shipments at the same day. On the left hand side is Max Schaaf 4Q Whites Engineer.

On the right hand side, wrapped in DHL packaging, are Lee 101z 21oz and 101b 13 3/4oz from Aero Leather.

It's quite disappointed the boots come with weird instep straps length. What QC is this? They're over $600 boots.

Finally, It is fixed by bringing 2 more holes to each strap.

 

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• Aug 7, 2024

• #5,239

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agrocrag

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Been wearing these attractions that I really love, however, I'm not too fond of how the right boot is creasing compared to the left. I am being way too nitpicky right?

 

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• Aug 7, 2024

• #5,240

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KBlake

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agrocrag said:

Been wearing these attractions that I really love, however, I'm not too fond of how the right boot is creasing compared to the left. I am being way too nitpicky right?

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They look great.