John Lofgren USN Low Quarter Shoes - Black French CalfskinThe John Lofgren Bootmaker USN Low Quarter shoes are yet another great example of Lofgrens ability to take an authentic vintage pattern, reimagine it in a more robust and slightly built up construction and deliver it in a very comfortable and wearable everyday pair of handsome footwear. The original 140 last is very shapely, has a standard generous mid foot, nice slim waist with a a fairly wide ball and toe without it being bulbous. Although wide it

you might get a bit initially as with all engineers bit when the sole breaks in and they are sized correctly they will be fine

It’s a great fitting uncomplicated everyday western style with acorn shaped pockets and a simple back yoke

more a heavy t-shirt weight than your classic Rugby sweater weight

finish and leather make up the UMOCCA boots from Makers

Please take a look at the sizing info

It is very solidly made with a waterproof Martexin waxed canvas (nice stuff

as well as looking great

is very sturdy

lasted and punched by Japanese artisans at one of the best and very few makers who specialise in vulcanized sneakers in Japan (for 150 years now)

We often get requests for wider widths to accommodate broader feet and the swing last is the answer

use of materials and intended purpose from a lot of the current offerings

the heel well balanced and elegantly shaped and the sole trim is even and nicely done