I have a hard time paying full price for a May delivery lol on a preorderYeah, just saw those this morning. Beautiful. Lofgren has been coming out with several nice leathers lately.
I wish I could closet-shop like that!I needed a pair of black boots to wear with my black leather jacket, while I wait for Benzein to make engineers for me. I just remembered I still have a 30+ year old pair of boots from my time in Australian army in new condition. Problem solved!
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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….
Do you have a pair of those JL engineers now? I think you sold some attractions steerhide boots if not mistaken. Im looking at the Lot 444 ones. Just wondering your thoughts on the two comparatively if the JLB are superior for a similar price point for example
^^ 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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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.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
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?