John Lofgren Combat Boots/Engineer Boots/ Overall BRAND REVIEW!!!

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2 жыл бұрын

I heavily referenced Jake’s article, here it is:
John Lofgren Boot Review: The John Lofgren Engineer Boot
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@Bootlosophy 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Dale. Words that had to be said, and by the way I really like this format of discussion. Loving it!

@DalesLeatherworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Teik!!!!

@erth4896 Жыл бұрын

Excellent content as always!! Thank you Sir

@tockingwatches2377 Жыл бұрын

Great review and commentary!

@everyone_else_fault412 2 жыл бұрын

Nice review Dale! Someday I’ll get a pair of his engineers when I find the right makeup

@DalesLeatherworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!! Would love to see you in some JL engineers!!!

@mariogiardinazzo8381 2 жыл бұрын

We’ll done!!!👍👏👏👏 just heard about this stuff about not made in China and I don’t think he was picking on individuals but the labour situation in China in general. I think he respects the individual maker’s themselves and a lot of the Indonesian and Chinese makers actually follow and like John Lofgren boots from what I see on IG so I don’t know either way what is in his mind but I just love the boots man! Let’s just all try to get along. They’re boots. If we can’t let little things like this go we are doomed as a race. Those are my thoughts. I support everyone who makes quality boots period. Including Lofgren. If the Chinese and Indonesian makers let it go so should we. Just my opinion which I’m entitled to. Thank you Dale buddy!!!

@DalesLeatherworks 2 жыл бұрын

Well said Mario!! And thank YOU for sending me these to review!!! Was great getting to become more familiar with Lofgren!!

@WolfRanger2008 Жыл бұрын

I just like boots! I don't get mixed up in debates, feuds, politics and etc. Specifically, I like these boots. I can't afford them but I can certainly admire from afar.

@SuperFlowback 2 жыл бұрын

My black donkey punchers are hands down my favorite pair of boots. I definitely agree on the half size down, as S&S suggested to me.

@DalesLeatherworks 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Thanks my friend!!

@stevenkelly-reif2682 2 жыл бұрын

Very thoughtful discussion. Appreciate the look of the engineer boots, but at my age don’t think I can pull it off. As usual always learn watching your channel.

@DalesLeatherworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Steven!!!

@albertoclonado 2 жыл бұрын

I’d think the opposite, Engineer boots seem timeless, just need the right outfit and attitude

@mrjvee2597 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve got some vintage Chippewa cibola boots that look like those . Thick supple leather . Love ‘em .

@MIIIB 2 жыл бұрын

Very interesting 🤔 . I like your videos man. Saludos brother

@trinityhandmade3864 2 жыл бұрын

Nicely done! Really love the stitching on those.

@DalesLeatherworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!!!

@thevintagefuture6567 2 жыл бұрын

Well said brother! We gotta cut them some slack….And wow, these are beautiful. The combat boot is growing on me even though I previously always thought they looked dumb and awkward.

@DalesLeatherworks 2 жыл бұрын

The toe is very bulbous but if the size is right I think they’re a hit

@aradoran 2 жыл бұрын

@@DalesLeatherworks Is it a more bulbous toe than the 1000 mile?

@Iwantproblems Жыл бұрын

The Lofgren Combats look like elevated Iron Rangers imo

@CokeWithIceAndLemon Жыл бұрын

JL Combat Boots are my favorite boots in my collection.

@naughtyskywalker9292 2 жыл бұрын

*Gonna invest in a boots shelf like the one you have to piss off my wife.*

@darrenhall7454 Жыл бұрын

Ah, Quadrophenia. A great film. 1960's MODs, a very British film. I'd recommend it. The soundtrack is great, too, mostly by The Who.

@CrispyFrenFry Жыл бұрын

This is a great video and discussion on John Lofgren as a company. I personally don’t buy into the belief that there is a perfect boot or silhouette because that is a matter of aesthetics. In other words, it is purely a matter of taste. Can a boot be objectively better? To an extent I do believe they can but only so long as the purpose of the boots are taken into consideration. For example, I love Oxford boots and service boots but o wouldn’t wear the latter with my suits nor the former with a pair of Jean shorts. Can someone try to argue one of these styles are better or more perfect than the other? Of course but that would be a pointless debate because they’re made for very distinct purposes. I’m just glad we have access to such brands despite going into a financial realm that only the financially secure or financially risky would welcome. I can’t but shall admire them through the lenses of others who share them online.

@brianbonilla4830 Жыл бұрын

I knew John growing up, days of Thrift stores, Italian Scooters, & Jamaican/ rare Soul music.

@DalesLeatherworks Жыл бұрын

That is so cool!!!!

@robertpotts445 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice boots, I do not own pair yet but considering getting a pair of Shinki Hikaku service boots.

@Cuthloch Жыл бұрын

Hey Dale, what are the shiny green and tan boots all the way on the right on your shelf?

@minnesota-hk1vp 2 жыл бұрын

Stunning boots just awesome!!!!😍😍😍😍

@DalesLeatherworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother!!!!

@elmarwaldvogel3383 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your thoughts and the review of these great boots! I think this video was kind of extraordinary. I have to confess I love JL-Boots and own amongst others his Combat Boots in Timber aaand black! 😄 Thanks again for your channel and your passion! 👍🏻

@DalesLeatherworks 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much Elmar!!!!

@sultanalkhader1630 5 ай бұрын

Can you share the link of the podcast episode?…as I always have issues with my sizing in boots,

@mikek9980 2 жыл бұрын

Random fun question. If you could design a coffee mug shaped like a boot, what would it look like?

@robbyt.5258 Жыл бұрын

Hello, very informative and well-made video. I have a question after about 30 seconds in the video, are you wearing a very nice gray pants, who made the pants and what is the name of the model. Thanks and regards Robby

@DalesLeatherworks Жыл бұрын

Thanks man! Those are 484 gray denims from JCREW!

@kylegosiaco5318 2 жыл бұрын

Lofgren is in the higher end Goodyear welt / handwelted market and they know who the players/competitors are. The people behind the Lofgren brand know that many new and up and coming players in the scene are based in Indonesia and China. So given this, I think the problem with Lofgren's old post "not made in Indonesia/ China" is that it's not a remark targeting the GENERAL work conditions of these respective countries. It's a marketing stunt to downplay their competitors based in those countries. Seen this way, it is offensive and upsetting.

@evanluu7545 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been watching a lot of your videos. Do you prefer chrome or veg tan if you had to pick?

@DalesLeatherworks 2 жыл бұрын

Both!!!!

@SaltShack Жыл бұрын

It’s Quadrophee-nia and it’s based on The Who album of the same name featuring Sting. It’s about the fashion culture of the “MODS” in the early sixties when popular adolescent music was moving away from the classic Bill Haley rock and roll to Motown the Beatles and of course The Who. I know this because I lived it in its late 70’s early 80’s revival with the coming of Bands like Secret Affair and the Jam and separate but accommodated ska music of the Specials and Untouchables. Narrow lapel three button suits from the thrift stores, penny loafers and the mandatory army parka was the uniform. Suit and penny loafers for style and the army parka, decorated preferably with the logo of your favorite band or classic red white and blue target, was for riding your Vespa or if you were really cool the harder to find Lambretta LI 150. If you haven’t watched the movie you should it’s interesting, the music is great and actually is one of the better coming of age stories ever told, though I might be a little biased.

@hermegonzalez1335 6 ай бұрын

where did you get those storage cubbies for your boots in the background? Could really use one of those

@DalesLeatherworks 6 ай бұрын

amzn.to/3RormzI

@hermegonzalez1335 6 ай бұрын

@@DalesLeatherworks 🙏🏼

@christopherfierro6181 6 ай бұрын

What kind of backpacks are those? Those are beautiful

@DalesLeatherworks 5 ай бұрын

I made those! About to release a batch of them on my website!

@wachinstuf Жыл бұрын

How’s that toe room width wise? That’s my biggest problem with shoes/boots.

@DalesLeatherworks Жыл бұрын

It’s got plenty of toe room!

@shuneughu4244 8 ай бұрын

I wear wolverine 1000 mile in the 9.5 My sneaker size is 10.5 Would (when they become available) going 9.5 on the John lofgrens be a way to do it? I’m on the email list to get an alert when they’re available

@DalesLeatherworks 8 ай бұрын

Yes Wolverine and JL sizing I believe are consistent

@humanfirst11 Жыл бұрын

Does Nicks have any engineer boots ?

@DalesLeatherworks Жыл бұрын

Yes its called the nicks renegade!

@marcelovieiragodoy Жыл бұрын

Do you recomend same size then red wing iron ranger, truman and grant stone in combat boot?

@DalesLeatherworks Жыл бұрын

I wear 8.5 in all of them but the GS seem to fit the largest!

@olgi2068 7 ай бұрын

Hi Dale, very good description. Thanks. I would however disagree on the sizing: For me personally, the JL as well as the Vibergs are a full size down my Brannock. As is with Red Wings.

@fredmoore4792 2 жыл бұрын

How about some Wellington boot's

@SeanAbellana Ай бұрын

What pants are you wearing at the 00:28 part of video?

@DalesLeatherworks Ай бұрын

Those are from grease point work wear 😎

@jimli420 2 жыл бұрын

Amen, we’ll said. There are great stuff that come out of China, but it’s no secret that for the most part, safety and labor laws are not of chinas concerns, let alone how they steal designs.

@Geronimo00 2 жыл бұрын

JL didn't make a mistake and should never apologize for having the ethics and standards others only pay lip service to.

@apilkey Жыл бұрын

I believe arch height and foot volume need to be considered more when ordering boots. I’m a 7E Brannock but always wear Size 8 running shoes. For Viberg I went off everyone’s recommendations and ordered Size 7 and had to return then because they were way to small. For White’s I did the same thing and ordered smaller based on recommendations and yet again way too small. I ordered 7.5E for my John Lofgren’s so we will see when I get them. From what I gather now if it’s a D Width I need to go to a Size 8D But if it’s an E Width then I need to go 7.5E. I have a high volume foot.

@aradoran 2 жыл бұрын

I really hope all the heritage/GYW boots aren’t a short-lived fashion thing…because I’ve got about 50 years worth of boots to wear. 😅

@DalesLeatherworks 2 жыл бұрын

Hahaha you and me both!!

@albertoclonado 2 жыл бұрын

That’s how I justify my boot purchases, thinking -this if for the rest of my life!

@aradoran 2 жыл бұрын

@@albertoclonado Same. I mean Ive had some crappy shoes last 5-10 years. So it’s an easy argument to say the good stuff will last a lifetime.

@johnmatarazzo1901 2 жыл бұрын

John Lofgren boots are worth every penny.

@thehundredthmonkey5972 Жыл бұрын

Never Apologize to the Mob!

@mohamedelgeneidy5172 2 жыл бұрын

Shout out to buckleguy

@franzb69 2 жыл бұрын

Those look like red wings with better soles

@robertsmithUH60driver 2 жыл бұрын

Dont sell yourself short😏 You are beautiful in your moms eyes. Nice boots btw.

@aradoran 2 жыл бұрын

😂

@108u9 2 жыл бұрын

Perhaps there’s space to move beyond the implied undertones to dismissing “Made in China”. The workers in China (and they are not necessarily Chinese) are people too, just making a living. We should honour that someone invisible on the other side of the world spent their time and energy making something for us who are relatively much luckier social economically wise to enjoy. Instead perhaps we should critique the consumerist, exploitative capitalist systems and cultures that perpetuate these issues we find problematic. Perhaps we can find ways to address these issues. To leverage off dismissing “Made in China” just to elevate the perception of our work seems to be missing the point.

@muhammadaliclay8976 2 жыл бұрын

these boots are high quality but what mr.lofgren did was messed up... he was actively being rude about chinese and indonesian artisans and also criticizing wesco for using dr.sole soles... he was also having a spat with the owner of dr.sole... if he is such a patriot why does he make his boots in japan..he should start making it in USA like roleclub,redwing,kreosote....he uses vibram soles which are made in usa for ethical purposes...but where does the rubber come from...it comes from SE Asia.. he also uses italian leather where they use migrant labour and dont pay them at all.. it is all documented..he also lives in california where they pay 1dollar to incarcerated fire fighters.. you can find all those documentaries are DW.. www.reddit.com/r/goodyearwelt/comments/k4lmhz/conflict_on_instagram/

@mikek9980 2 жыл бұрын

Random fun question. If you could design a coffee mug shaped like a boot, what would it look like?

@DalesLeatherworks 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha, I’d probably want a Chelsea boot mug ☕️!

@DalesLeatherworks 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha, I’d probably want a Chelsea boot mug ☕️!

@DalesLeatherworks 2 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha, I’d probably want a Chelsea boot mug ☕️!