John Lofgren (Speedway)

[superfuzz]

Awesome new tatman! Can't wait to hear/see how they fit. How much was customs?

[tatmantall]

A little over $60 usd

[superfuzz]

Oh that's not bad at all. Good to know.

[tatmantall]

Yeah it was certainly better than I was expecting…

[tatmantall]

They are here and fit amazing! Can't believe how crazy boot sizing is. These 11 1/2 fit perfect, almost zero heel slip the leather is very supple as well. Attention to detail is superb… I will say though that these definitely arent heavy duty as my wescos (weigh about half as much), not that weight means better construction they may be equally well built) but these seem to be a bit more of a "dress boot" if that makes sense. Either way very happy with them and will definitely purchase the badalassi when abvailable.

• just noticed....Sorry for the upside down pics...

[mclaincausey]

Super glad they fit. You're normally a 12 in US right?  I went TTS, hope it works!

[tatmantall]

Normally a 12 or even 13

[mclaincausey]

Now I'm a bit nervous. If they are too big I have the possible recourse of an insole. We will see!

[tatmantall]

Shitll buff out remember I have fallen arches and like my boots tight I would imagine you'll be ok and if notihing else insole will fix it but honestly compared to some other boots I have owned these are comfortable out of the box

[superfuzz]

Glad they worked out for you! Wescos are HEAVY!!!! If I had the $$ I'd probably pick up a size 7. Unfortunately, I'm broke. 

[Bluegrass]

Tat, do these come with an insole??  Oh and by the way, they rock - nice!  Congrats on a great purchase!

I'm thinking I can do a 12, I'm also a 12/13, 12.5 in White's - if/when they are available again, that is.

Just LOVE your boots - the muskhaven WESCOs too.    So jealous!

[tatmantall]

Thanks for the kind words! They don't come with an insole but they are as comfortable as my wescos with the insole. The foot bed feels terrific, I hope your able to grab a pair. I can tell you the measurements on an 11 1/2 was 13" wall to toe and 4 5/8" at the widest part measured across the sole if that will help you compare against your boots, that's how I sized mine. Thanks again bud! 

[mclaincausey]

I may be calling muskhaven if these are too small. Those are super dope.

[Chiba J.]

@Bluegrass:

@tatmantall:

Nvm…. Tracked it down and I actually really like these

Going back to this pic - do you think the owner oiled, polished or treated them in some way to get them to darken/change that much?  i can hardly believe what I'm seeing is just from wearing them - I wonder how much wear? Whatever it is, the result is fantastic.

Sorry to bring up an old post. I'm catching up on this thread and just wanted to clarify that these boots, mr. Fujita's personal pair, have not been treated in anyway. Indeed he strongly strongly recommends against applying anything to the Badalassi, after being scolded by Mr. Badalassi for applying stuff to his leather! Plus, this aging pic is after only a month of wear.

[mclaincausey]

Wow!

[Chiba J.]

tatmantall, congrats on your new Lofgrens.

I purchased the only pair of size 12s of the first run of Badalassi cognac back in Jan '13.

New:

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/CallmeIshmael/IMG_5298_zps701869a1.jpg

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/CallmeIshmael/IMG_5351_zps122d5143.jpg

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/CallmeIshmael/IMG_5311_zps3735f70c.jpg

Sizing. I'm a TTS US12D. And wear 11.5D in Alden Trubalance and Barrie lasts. My feet are a bit on the narrow side. The JL size 12s fit me well, with a superfeet half insole and thick socks. I'm going to have Show Goto at Whitekloud put a custom insole in. If I were going for the JL in CXL I would definitely go for 11.5D, expecting a little stretch. In the Badalassi, 11.5D might be tight. Not sure.

Here's some pics of the boots from May. (I haven't worn them at all the last few months since it is an inferno in the summer here).

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/CallmeIshmael/IMG_5585_zps4ae82b58.jpg

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/CallmeIshmael/IMG_5593_zps42f3f906.jpg

Thought you guys might be interested in these as well. Custom work by Sadahiro Arikawa of Hohzo.

http://i1282.photobucket.com/albums/a528/CallmeIshmael/DSC_70331_zps61455a4e.gif

[tatmantall]

not seeing the second set of pictures chiba. Thanks for the info about the badalassi though! And cant wait to see the Cognacs…. those are next on my list (although everytime isee the blue Baladassi its growing on me more and more!)
i actually sent an inquiry to John about having a pair made thinking that those must have been done by whoever is building these but he informed me that they  were indeed done by Arikawa.... those conchos are bang on beautiful!

[Chiba J.]

Not sure what I'm doing wrong on the pics…..

Edit: Ok, I just put the links, since I can't figure out how to embed the pics. Perhaps a problem with photobucket. Anyway hopefully you can see them.

[Bluegrass]

@mclaincausey:

Wow!

I second the Wow!  Those blue boots are gorgeous.  Thx to Chiba for clarifying, and thanks for your thoughts on sizing.

and Tat, thx for the measurements, that helps a lot.

[Bluegrass]

Chiba, I tried uploading your pic… didn't work for me either. something is goofy.  But your boots are fantastic...