John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange
John Lofgren Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide - Standard & Strange

John Lofgren

Monkey Boots - Black Hokkaido Ezo Bear Hide

$1,950
Size
Size: 7

Pickup currently unavailable at S&S West Berkeley

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Description

The grain texture of Hokkaido Ezo bear hide is highly variable, and will differ immensely from boot to boot. We cannot ensure your boots will have more or less grain than what is photographed as all pairs will be entirely unique. Caveat emptor.

These are John Lofgren's take on the Eastern European (primarily Czech) surplus boots that saw popularity among civilian markets in the 80s. The actual origin of the name "Monkey Boot" is lost to history, but the prevalent opinion is that the tractor-tire-tread soles of the Czech boots offered enough grip to climb like a monkey.

The leather is ethically harvested from Hokkaido's native Ezo Bear population — these animals are not hunted for their hides, rather, the leather is sourced from adult bears that died naturally in the wild. Featuring a highly textured outer grain, each panel features a variety of scratches, bites, and scars acquired during the life of the wild animal it came from.

The leather is stiff and sturdy, with an uneven and highly varied texture that will soften over time. As to what exactly these will look like long-term: we can't exactly say. Bear leather is exceedingly rare and even less commonly used, so the specific trajectory of its patina is unknown to us.

As with all of John Lofgren's boots, these were developed slowly and carefully from last to leather. Featuring a rolled ankle, solid brass hardware, and Vibram's 705 sole / 700 heel combination from the USA, they're absolutely built to last, and only get better with time.

  • Built on the John Lofgren 140 Last
  • Naturally, ethically, sustainably harvest Japanese Ezo Bearskin from Hokkaido
  • Exclusive John Lofgren last
  • Brass hardware made in Japan
  • 10 eyelets
  • Flat waxed cotton laces
  • Vibram 700 sole + 700 heel combination
  • Leather midsole
  • Goodyear welted construction
  • Fully resoleable and rebuildable
  • Take one size smaller than Brannock size
  • Extremely limited run
  • Made in Japan

Shipping

We offer free USA shipping on orders over $300 and on select items as marked on the product page. All shipping is via UPS, USPS or DHL (international only). If you need us to use a different courier for shipping, please contact us before ordering.

Orders to Hawaii, Alaska, AE/APO addresses, and PO boxes will be shipped with USPS. All other US orders will ship UPS unless otherwise requested.

USA SHIPPING (excluding AK, HI, and AE/APO addresses)

  • Bandanas, Patches, T-Shirts, Socks, & Hats - $5 via USPS Ground Advantage
  • Orders under $300 - $12 shipping via UPS Ground
  • Orders $300 and up - Free shipping via UPS Ground
  • Expedited Shipping - $40 (1 - 2 business days) via UPS
  • Orders $500 and up will ship signature required unless otherwise requested.

USA SHIPPING (Alaska, Hawaii, and AE/APO addresses)

  • Bandanas, Patches, T-Shirts, Socks, & Hats - $5 via USPS Ground Advantage
  • Orders under $300 - $12 shipping via USPS Priority Mail
  • Orders $300 and up - Free shipping via UPS Priority Mail
  • Expedited Shipping - $40 (1 - 2 business days) via USPS Priority Mail Express
  • Orders $500 and up will ship signature required unless otherwise requested.

CANADA SHIPPING

 Orders under $400:

  • $18 (USPS 1st Class 10 - 15 business days)
  • $35 (USPS Priority Mail 5 - 10 business days)
  • $55 (DHL Express 1 - 2 business days)

Orders over $400:

  • $55 (DHL Express 1 - 2 business days)

INTERNATIONAL SHIPPING (EXCLUDING CANADA)

  • $55 (DHL Express, 1 - 2 business days after pickup)

WHERE WE DON'T SHIP

  • Due to our dealer agreements, Wesco items cannot be shipped to Japan.
  • We do not ship to Russia or Ukraine.

Returns

We want you to be comfortable shopping with us online without being able to touch the product.

  • Before you purchase, please check the size charts we provide against your favorite garments.
  • Exchanges or returns for store credit will be accepted on full-price items within 14 days of delivery (as verified by courier)
  • Items sold on sale or discount are final sale, no returns or exchanges.
  • Items must be in original condition with all tags attached.
  • Items that have been washed, hemmed, altered, or excessively worn cannot be returned.
  • All return and exchange shipping costs are your responsibility
  • We will process all returns within 3 business days of receipt
  • Our team will acknowledge receipt and action take with your return
  • Full terms and conditions are here.
  • If you have questions at any time you can reach us at hello@standardandstrange.com or use our contact form, or phone us at 510-373-9696.

MAKING A RETURN / EXCHANGE

For customers in the USA, please go to our returns portal at for any returns excluding leather jackets and footwear. There is no need to contact us directly once you initiate a return via the portal.

If you need to return or exchange a leather jacket or footwear, please e-mail hello@standardandstrange.com. Please include your order number and tell us if you'd like to make an exchange or return for store credit.

For international returns, e-mail hello@standardandstrange.com. Please include your order number and tell us if you'd like to make an exchange or return for store credit.

Size Guide

Built on the John Lofgren 140 Last

Need help with sizing? Contact us.

  • Narrow and low volume feet:
    • 1 size smaller than Brannock
  • D-Width and average volume feet:
    • 1 size smaller than Brannock
  • E & EE-Width and high volume feet:
    • 0.5 size smaller than Brannock

Curious as to how we size our garments? Check out how we measure.