Wabash Engineer Boots - Dark Brown Waxed Flesh
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If you want the absolute best in engineer boots, this is it. John Lofgren debuted these in 2012, and every run has sold out as fast as he could produce them. Every great pair of footwear begins with a good last, and these start from a custom made last designed by John to give a 1950's silhouette to the boot (no toe bump, with a nice taper to the shape).
These are a slightly modified variation on John Lofgren's iconic engineer boots, made from a thick red-brown tea core Shinki horsebutt. Being a tea core leather, the dye at applied to the hides does not fully penetrate the surface of the hides, leaving the flesh underneath undyed - over time, the surface dye will wear and scuff off, revealing the tan core beneath.
These are made from a gorgeous heavyweight dark brown waxed flesh cowhide leather, produced by the Horween Tannery in Chicago — a hardy and durable leather that develops an exceptional patina with wear. We've carried a handful of other waxed flesh other boots over the years, and it can't be beat for maintainability, comfort, and aging. Though it starts out stiff, the waxed finish makes the leather more resistant to the elements, additionally flattening the surface of the leather into a more smooth and shiny texture. Over time, the wax will wear down and scuff away, revealing the much lighter brown roughout texture of the leather, aging uniquely for each wearer.
As far as leather goes, it's thick and sturdy, starting out noticeably stiff and requiring a few weeks of good wear to really break-in. After that, the leather begins to relax considerably, moulding to take the shape of the wearer's foot and softening at flex points to move more easily.
The finishing details are as exceptional as ever - Japanese steel shanks, British Goodyear storm welting, and antiqued-brass buckles made in Tokyo. Even the labels are made on shuttle looms. All of this goodness is pulled together and turned into boots at one of the best footwear factories in Japan.
If you want to go really in-depth - check out what John at Vintage Engineer Boot's has to say about them.
Choose 0.5 size smaller than your Brannock device size.
- Limited edition seasonal release
- Horween dark blown waxed flesh cowhide leather
- Built on the John Lofgren 110 Last
- USA-made Vibram 705 sole and 700 heel
- Brown edge stain
- Goodyear welted construction
- Approx. 12.5" height
- Choose 0.5 size smaller than your Brannock device size.
- Made in Japan
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Wabash Engineer Boots - Dark Brown Waxed Flesh
Wabash Engineer Boots - Dark Brown Waxed Flesh
Couldn't load pickup availability
Product details
If you want the absolute best in engineer boots, this is it. John Lofgren debuted these in 2012, and every run has sold out as fast as he could produce them. Every great pair of footwear begins with a good last, and these start from a custom made last designed by John to give a 1950's silhouette to the boot (no toe bump, with a nice taper to the shape).
These are a slightly modified variation on John Lofgren's iconic engineer boots, made from a thick red-brown tea core Shinki horsebutt. Being a tea core leather, the dye at applied to the hides does not fully penetrate the surface of the hides, leaving the flesh underneath undyed - over time, the surface dye will wear and scuff off, revealing the tan core beneath.
These are made from a gorgeous heavyweight dark brown waxed flesh cowhide leather, produced by the Horween Tannery in Chicago — a hardy and durable leather that develops an exceptional patina with wear. We've carried a handful of other waxed flesh other boots over the years, and it can't be beat for maintainability, comfort, and aging. Though it starts out stiff, the waxed finish makes the leather more resistant to the elements, additionally flattening the surface of the leather into a more smooth and shiny texture. Over time, the wax will wear down and scuff away, revealing the much lighter brown roughout texture of the leather, aging uniquely for each wearer.
As far as leather goes, it's thick and sturdy, starting out noticeably stiff and requiring a few weeks of good wear to really break-in. After that, the leather begins to relax considerably, moulding to take the shape of the wearer's foot and softening at flex points to move more easily.
The finishing details are as exceptional as ever - Japanese steel shanks, British Goodyear storm welting, and antiqued-brass buckles made in Tokyo. Even the labels are made on shuttle looms. All of this goodness is pulled together and turned into boots at one of the best footwear factories in Japan.
If you want to go really in-depth - check out what John at Vintage Engineer Boot's has to say about them.
Choose 0.5 size smaller than your Brannock device size.
- Limited edition seasonal release
- Horween dark blown waxed flesh cowhide leather
- Built on the John Lofgren 110 Last
- USA-made Vibram 705 sole and 700 heel
- Brown edge stain
- Goodyear welted construction
- Approx. 12.5" height
- Choose 0.5 size smaller than your Brannock device size.
- Made in Japan
Shipping
Returns
Size Guide
Built on the John Lofgren 110 Last
Need help with sizing? Contact us.
- Narrow and low volume feet:
- 0.5 size smaller than Brannock
- D-Width and average volume feet:
- 0.5 size smaller than Brannock
- E & EE-Width and high volume feet:
- 0.5 size smaller than Brannock
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