John lofgren donkey boots

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Built for work and of course play they are very versatile in purpose. All of the work is done in japan from start to finish, using horween leather, vibram soles, and john s own custom last. The boots are visually stunning and aesthetically pleasing. John lofgren has a personal story about these britishmade desert boots were his dads favorite footwear in the 1950s, and his own favorites in the 1980s. And theyre renowned for being incredibly comfortable right out of the box.

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