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Footwear to go with our jackets

Psant25

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Oh man These look great
 

Edward

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Yes - the soles are curved - it actually makes them v comfy once broken in and although they are incredibly sturdy it doesnt feel like that and the fit seems v natural. The curve actually helps with the “roll” of the stride, if that makes sense….

I getcha. Already formed to the natural curve that most boots will take on with use over time.
 

andyone

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Boyo

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^^ Yes I have a pair of JL in Natural CXL that I’m really happy with. I wasn’t looking for another pair, but these in all black (Shinki) won me over.
The Attractions are great boots too, I had both the steerhide and the HH. Quality and material is really high-end on both but I like the looks/profile of the JL a bit more. Attractions have a “slimmer” “fancier” or “sleeker” profile to my eye.. just my preference. You really won’t be disappointed with either.

lousy example but.. Lofgrens;

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Attractions:

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andyone

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^^ Yes I have a pair of JL in Natural CXL that I’m really happy with. I wasn’t looking for another pair, but these in all black (Shinki) won me over.
The Attractions are great boots too, I had both the steerhide and the HH. Quality and material is really high-end on both but I like the looks/profile of the JL a bit more. Attractions have a “slimmer” “fancier” or “sleeker” profile to my eye.. just my preference. You really won’t be disappointed with either.

lousy example but.. Lofgrens;

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Attractions:

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I like the look of the Lofgren Engineer boot.
But as my feet is difficult to get the right fit, maybe you could help me out.
My instep is high. On my attractions lot 444 I had a cobbler to stretch the vamp and the "bottom of the shaft" so I could slip in and wear it.
On pictures it's looks like the shaft of the Lofgren is tighter/more narrow than other Engineers.
How would you compare the shaft of the Attractions to the Lofgrens?
And is the Lofgren higher in the toebox and vamp or comparable to the Attractions?
 

Bfd70

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I can’t offer a comparison, but i have a low instep and had to wear inserts to make Lofgren fit. I’m amazed feet are so different. I can’t imagine having trouble getting into a pair.

@Boyo great pick up. All black is how black engineers should be.
 

matchankh

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When would you consider a resole? Been wearing these boots for about 7 months (around 3 times per week) and the heel is already pretty worn down.Getting quite close to the midsole especially on the right boot. The cats pow heel is not as durable as Dr sole ones. Should I send them in for a resole?
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Harris HTM

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When would you consider a resole? Been wearing these boots for about 7 months (around 3 times per week) and the heel is already pretty worn down.Getting quite close to the midsole especially on the right boot. The cats pow heel is not as durable as Dr sole ones. Should I send them in for a resole? View attachment 380872
There's still some life left. When there's no more rubber and the stacked leather sole touches the ground then it's too late.
More important is the wear on the sole at the toe. Avoid wear reaching the welt.
 

Boyo

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I like the look of the Lofgren Engineer boot.
But as my feet is difficult to get the right fit, maybe you could help me out.
My instep is high. On my attractions lot 444 I had a cobbler to stretch the vamp and the "bottom of the shaft" so I could slip in and wear it.
On pictures it's looks like the shaft of the Lofgren is tighter/more narrow than other Engineers.
How would you compare the shaft of the Attractions to the Lofgrens?
And is the Lofgren higher in the toebox and vamp or comparable to the Attractions?

I know Lofgrens can be tough to get in, even now for some reason my left pops right in but my right I can still sometimes struggle with.. ( I think is me tho)
That shaft/ vamp connection is always the trouble spot.. always a chance that spot will be tight. I don’t think there is much difference in the diameter of the shaft. I can measure the JL if you think it might help.
I don’t recall there being anything unusual with how the Attractions fit me, they were very comfortable.
I wear a 10 in the attractions and 10.5 in the Lofgrens.
In the past I’ve used a shoe-tree with a sock or 2 over it to make new boots more comfortable. In the end I think you just need to wear these things a lot in the beginning to get them broken in enough to be comfortable.
 

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