Footwear to go with our jackets

[Harris HTM]

Trickers Stow in suede.

 

[Tom71]

This seems like it might be the right thread to see if anyone can help me with sizing advice for John Lofgren CXL Engineers. Do they fit large, small or true to size ? Thanks for any help

I tried a pair beginning of this year, and they fit more or less true to size. Maybe size up 0,5, but that’s about it.
The thing that didn’t work for me was the super narrow instep. I just couldn’t get them on unless I’d size up at least 1,5 sizes.

 

[Bfd70]

This seems like it might be the right thread to see if anyone can help me with sizing advice for John Lofgren CXL Engineers. Do they fit large, small or true to size ? Thanks for any helpIn

@Tom71 amazing how different our experiences were. In my experience length = 1 smaller than brannock. Generous in the instep.
I have low volume feet. Almost no engineers work. Oddly several western boots do

 

[Observe]

This seems like it might be the right thread to see if anyone can help me with sizing advice for John Lofgren CXL Engineers. Do they fit large, small or true to size ? Thanks for any help

Size 13 running shoe, size 12 JL engineer. I found the instep loose and also had them feel narrow up front. I don't think my feet work for engineer or other slip on boots, though.

 

[BloodEagle]

Some interesting perspectives to think over there - thanks a lot guys. I do struggle with actually getting my feet into boots which otherwise fit OK, so the instep issue may or may not be a factor to consider - Im going to order some a size down from my regular and (carefully, should I need to return) see how I get on.

 

[Tom71]

Some interesting perspectives to think over there - thanks a lot guys. I do struggle with actually getting my feet into boots which otherwise fit OK, so the instep issue may or may not be a factor to consider - Im going to order some a size down from my regular and (carefully, should I need to return) see how I get on.

Let us know how it works for you.

 

[Tom71]

@Tom71 amazing how different our experiences were. In my experience length = 1 smaller than brannock. Generous in the instep.
I have low volume feet. Almost no engineers work. Oddly several western boots do

Yes, you did mention that.

I even had to size up in the Bright Shoemakers Engineers, and they are pretty voluminous. Here too, the instep was a huge problem.
The Wesco "Mr Lou" is a perfect fit for me. In and out without even touching the adjusters and yet they wear like a glove.

Western Boots have never been an issue for me, even without the "plastic bag trick". odd indeed...

 

[barnabus]

Has anyone heard of Lanx Shoes?

LANX Official Store - Handmade Boots, Shoes, Brogues and Sneakers.

Proper shoes, get ‘em worn. Men’s and women's footwear. Handmade brogues, boots, sneakers and outdoor footwear. A proud English company located in the beautiful Ribble Valley, Lancashire.

lanxshoes.com

Shoes and boots made in Britain, with some lovely traditional designs and a not-too-painful price point.

I'd be interested to hear if they're as good as they look.

 

[Harris HTM]

Has anyone heard of Lanx Shoes?

LANX Official Store - Handmade Boots, Shoes, Brogues and Sneakers.

Proper shoes, get ‘em worn. Men’s and women's footwear. Handmade brogues, boots, sneakers and outdoor footwear. A proud English company located in the beautiful Ribble Valley, Lancashire.

lanxshoes.com

Shoes and boots made in Britain, with some lovely traditional designs and a not-too-painful price point.

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I'd be interested to hear if they're as good as they look.

Just checked them, based on their price I have some doubts whether they are really made in Britain

 

[Harris HTM]

Has anyone heard of Lanx Shoes?

LANX Official Store - Handmade Boots, Shoes, Brogues and Sneakers.

Proper shoes, get ‘em worn. Men’s and women's footwear. Handmade brogues, boots, sneakers and outdoor footwear. A proud English company located in the beautiful Ribble Valley, Lancashire.

lanxshoes.com

Shoes and boots made in Britain, with some lovely traditional designs and a not-too-painful price point.

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I'd be interested to hear if they're as good as they look.

yep, the pair you posted at least they are not made in the UK.

 

[Psant25]

Stopped by my local RW shop and my faith has been partially restored. They had some new 1907s in my size that passed inspection. Put a little mink oil on to darken them up / smooth them out and i am ready to roll

 

[barnabus]

yep, the pair you posted at least they are not made in the UK.
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Deceptive wording on their website if they're manufacturing elsewhere.

"We are committed to expanding our British manufacturing and working with some of the finest material suppliers in the UK and around the world. LANX's commitment to British manufacturing extends beyond footwear; with socks made in Leicestershire, clothing sewn in Greater Manchester, and shoe boxes made in Lancashire."

 

[TLW '90]

my new custom shop Jim Green Vellies just arrived a today.

I'm not one to nitpick over tiny details so maybe my opinion doesn't mean much, but I have been extremely happy with the F&F they put out.
Just as I've seen in some of their videos lately they seem to be running their sanding drums a little too long before replacing them because there's a little burning to the edge finishing but it doesn't bother me at all.

 

[jeo]

This seems like it might be the right thread to see if anyone can help me with sizing advice for John Lofgren CXL Engineers. Do they fit large, small or true to size ? Thanks for any help

I’m a 7 in most brands. I have a pair of the Lofgren m43 in a size 7. They fit great. I needed a 6.5 in their engineers.

I’d go a half a size down from your usual size.

 

[Harris HTM]

Deceptive wording on their website if they're manufacturing elsewhere.

"We are committed to expanding our British manufacturing and working with some of the finest material suppliers in the UK and around the world. LANX's commitment to British manufacturing extends beyond footwear; with socks made in Leicestershire, clothing sewn in Greater Manchester, and shoe boxes made in Lancashire."

Maybe they do offer some collections made in the UK?

 

[Harris HTM]

Crockett & Jones Connaught Oxfords.

 

[AeroFan_07]

This seems like it might be the right thread to see if anyone can help me with sizing advice for John Lofgren CXL Engineers. Do they fit large, small or true to size ? Thanks for any help

Might find some help here: https://www.thefedoralounge.com/threads/comparison-wesco-mr-lou-to-john-lofgren-engineer.102418/

 

[AeroFan_07]

New whites…Why is it so hard? Im done…
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What the ****?!

That's not even close to anything I would expect for Any PNW manufacturer or even an overseas-sourced Red Wings.

Granted Moc-Toe is a new venture for White's and none of mine have this design, honestly speaking I do not prefer it. However this is really shoddy. What model is this? And did you order it through Baker's Shoes in Oregon? That's a pretty good deal overall - better service & lead times, easier returns if needed, and an extra measure of QC along the way.

 

[Psant25]

What the ****?!

That's not even close to anything I would expect for Any PNW manufacturer or even an overseas-sourced Red Wings.

Granted Moc-Toe is a new venture for White's and none of mine have this design, honestly speaking I do not prefer it. However this is really shoddy. What model is this? And did you order it through Baker's Shoes in Oregon? That's a pretty good deal overall - better service & lead times, easier returns if needed, and an extra measure of QC along the way.

This was a stock model Perry moc toe distressed leather, picked it up from White’s direct during their sale.

 

[BloodEagle]

I took delivery of my much researched John Lofgren Engineers in natural CXL earlier today. Very nicely presented and packaged, smelt lovely, and constructed to an extremely high standard - but I couldn't get them on for the first 5 minutes of trying.

Thus ensued a potential nightmare scenario, where I couldn't get them on try on properly without some firm gripping and pulling, but I couldn't crease or otherwise mark them in case I wanted to send them back. I dug deep, and with my father's oft-repeated phrase that 'nothing good comes without hard work' at the forefront of my mind, I persevered and managed to get them both on.

As soon as they were on I immediately knew I was going to keep them, they were supremely comfortable, they fit exactly how I wanted them to (a little heel slip but nothing too much) and looked extremely cool - if, at this early stage, a little (well, a lot actually)anaemic what with them being brand new natural CXL. Fingers crossed they will darken up a bit in the sun and with just general wear.

I went with as US 11.5, so one half size down from my brannock measurement and, despite the initial issue with getting the ******s on, the feel really really great. They're pretty spendy, and Ive certainly never considered laying out so much on footwear before, but I'm really happy. Thanks for the sizing tips from earlier in this thread, here's a few first 30 minutes pics for anyone interested.