Posts made by vintage_engineer_boots

Hear, hear!!

Wow! Rockin' it better than a lot of guys that post online!  Definitely better than this guy.

@mclaincausey:

Notice how the LW is thinner and also how the dye seems to permeate the leather, where on the Lofgrens it looks to be on the surface. This leather may have been tanned similarly but it is visibly different…

Perhaps the reason behind the low retail price?  I'm a firm believer in "you get what you pay for." I just picked up a Dickies buckleback vest from their 1922 collection at the local Mac House, but I don't expect it to last a lifetime, becuase it was on sale for only $20 - the price was too good to pass up.

@Chiba:

Saw the original pair of blue Badalassi boots at Mushmans yesterday. Crazy color change. They now have a strong greenish hue.

You know what they say, Chiba … pictures or didn't happen 

That's really interesting news.  Ironically, I pinged Mr. Lofgren just the other day about a pair in my size.  Still sold out 

@Seul:

Killer boots man!..

Thanks Seul and Snowy!

mclaincausey, something to look forward to with your new acquisition is the way the patina develops.  Because of the amazing formula used at the tannery, it's as if the oils provide a protective layer over the fading black as compared to my Horsehide Becks (left boot in the photo).  In order to preserve the HH patina, I'd have to apply my own oil.

Notice how smooth the CXL is even after the careless manner in which I wear them on a daily basis.  The Becks receive the same attention and would probably benefit from a treatment.

*both boots are untreated by me.

@tatmantall:

Cheers VEB, great to have you here and glad your prospecting some IH denim… They are my favorites!

I can't wait!  I'm currently leaning towards a pair of 634xhs.

@mclaincausey:

Nice–is that an A-2 as well?

Thanks!  Yes, that's a 1950's HH Sears Herc A-2

@mclaincausey:

CXL is made from the hides of elder demons, tanned for 666 years with the pulverized bones of angels in the blood of innocents, by a sweatshop of Hell-bound hedge fund managers under the direction of Satan and his fiery whip. What's not to love?

You pulled the words right out of my mouth.

Gentlemen, I know exactly why the disdain exists and it's not because of the leather.  I'll leave it at that as I'm not one to get myself wrapped up in any type controversy.  I'm just here to learn about my future first pair of IH jeans, contribute relevant info/opinions, and enjoy a community that, so far, seems like a top group of folks.

Cheers!!

^Hehe!  You've got the fever!!!

Here's my first every pair of Engineer Boots purchased in 1991 in a small shop in San Jose, California.  They're were made by Double H and cost about $90.  I wore these like it was no ones business (that's all natural patina).  Notice the western style heels.  They didn't start off that way - I wore the heels down so far before the initial re-heel that the cobler had no choice but to reshape them.  I had the heels replaced at least six or seven times over the span of four years.  I believe my parents still have these boots somewhere in their home.

Photo circa 1993

Thanks tatmantall, Chiba and  mclaincausey!!  I've been collecting Engineer Boots for over 22 1/2 years now and worked with pretty much every leather out there in my leather work and can say with complete confidence that these (and my RC's, of course) are my favorites of any pair I've owned.  John Lofgren's contribution to the Engineer Boot world has definitely upped the ante.

Position assumed!  Loving this top shelf leather!!

It's incredible how these boots look so much better and better with age.

Congrats!!!

If the teaser photo of his upcoming work boots is and indication, the Goodyear storm welts may be stock.

Cheers Mclain!

^Thanks!  I'm actually tempted to make one of those for myself.

*Noticed I spelled "souvenir" wrong earlier.

Getting back to boots (kind of) … sent a pair to THE Cobler himself today

^ Some of the more common names are "biker belts," "Indian belts," "vintage western belts," "sovenir belts."  I personally made this belt and have tons of other designs inspired by the original 1930's - 1950's belts of the time that I create.

Dyed a belt and matched the studs to the buckles of my Lofgren's

I just use a heavy grade canvas from the local fabric shop (Joann's in SoCal).