Thanks for your reply! I do own a pair of chippewas size 9 but they are rather large. I would like to order a pair of wescos since the exchange rate ia perfect. But I haveno idea what size I should order.
John Lofgren mainly uses Horween CXL which is the same as those used by White's.Best i can guess is that lofgren boots are less of a work boot and way more of a fassion boot considering their leather choices. Im not saying theyre not as good, but, i would expect the west coast boots to take a beating better.
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They are not that thick. Single midsole with Vibram rubber sole. Same as lots of engineer boots.OK, no offense, but those boots would make me never want to get a pair of Engineers. I know we all are diff taste, but the soles look ridiculously thick to me. I mean, I've had dozens of pairs of all sorts of good boots over the years and never anything like that was needed nor desired. Can someone explain that to me?
Agreed on this, though I will give Wesco credit for making their boots very solidly. Lofgren are the best non-hand welted boots I've ever seen, though. Only Role Club and Clinch are better and even then it's extremely close.I just had the good fortune of trying on Redwing 2268, Wesco, and John Lofgren engineers. I was amazed at the difference bumping up to Lofgren makes! What a beautiful and amazingly made boot. Miles above the other 2 brands.
Agreed on this, though I will give Wesco credit for making their boots very solidly. Lofgren are the best non-hand welted boots I've ever seen, though. Only Role Club and Clinch are better and even then it's extremely close.
I wonder why they don't as well, but then other than dress shoe makers, there are only three hand welters in Japan or the US that I know of. Brass, Role Club, and White Kloud. I own the first two and have the last one on order/have seen them in person. It's a nice feature to have and when done perfectly like White Kloud, it is art, but it's not entirely necessary. Keep in mind that it's not actually easy to do well according to those I've talked to and it takes a LOT of time. Even at Clinch, only one guy does it. The other two are one man brands.At that price point I just don't get why they don't use hand welting. The gemming shouldn't be an option in a top quality shoe or boot.
Those are spot on.Here are the Road Champs after three weeks of wearing. I've included the original picture as comparison.
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As opposed to what it's doing to me, age is only making those look better.
Gorgeous. I can almost smell that room (love the small of cobblers" shops).Wooohoooo! Email from Brian! View attachment 85243