These are the best videos out there on high end engineers I’ve seen. Thanks👍 I like your style and commentary. Excellent content and quality. I’m sure there’s other videos on other pieces on clothing and I’ll check em out. Got an obsession with engineers and selvedge denim right now.
Thanks man! I appreciate it. You'd have to ask Troy the meaning behind the logo. It looked like that to me too, but I don't remember him saying that was the inspo
Hey thanks so much for the great video. Been wearing engineer boots since the early eighties when they were around $65. Georgia boots were my first engineer boots complete with “TOE TRACKS”, remember those? Just recently purchased a pair of Motos on eBay based on your video. I’m usually a size 9 but purchased a size 8 based on seller’s description. Can’t wait to get them!! Do you think the size will be right? Joe
Yeah I still see a couple boots here and there with toe tracks, but not many! If you're a 9 on a brannock they should work. They fit around one size larger than brannock in my experience, but if you buy boots in size 9 then they may be half a size small
Thank you so much for sharing this. These boots are beautiful and I hope I’m not late to the party ordering a pair. I just sent them an IG message and an email in hopes of catching the Spring release. As a leather crafter, seeing the gap in the market for even more affordable engineers makes me want to pursue boot making. You and I are the same size so let me know if you ever decide to let these go 😉
No problem! I still think this brand is underrated and you are absolutely right. There is a gap in the market for more affordable engineer boots. I just haven't seen any good ones that are currently under $600 even.
I just got a pair of these based on your review and recommendation. The leather is very nice and the build quality is great. My only issue with them is that they are not a true black. They are dark brown, and the edge trim is also brown. Your boots look like a true black. Also, some water dripped on my boot and the finish came off with it. Left a big spot. It won’t go away. I’m not quite sure if it’s just a trick of the light in your video or if yours are actually that dark. Anyway, happy, not happy with the boots.
I got my pair of Motor engineers around the same time as you. Love them, and they’re my first try at engineers. Also, shots fired at all the Clinch copy cats. I’ve been seeing so many Clinch-looking boots/styles. Granted, most look pretty good of a copy though 😂 and at a lower price point they’re hard to ignore.
Glad you like yours too! Yup it's a weird topic to discuss and I will be talking about it more in the near future. It's not as black and white as we would like to think that it is.
Those are nice, but I still like the John Lofgren Engineer silhouette better. My Lofgren also has no heel slip. I had a Wesco Boss Engineer from The Shop, but they had so much heel slip, I had to resale them.
I certainly won't argue with that. Lofgren engineers are beautiful. It's a brilliant design. I love mine. Yeah, I had the same experience with Wesco unfortunately which is sad, because I dig the look.
I just got my first pair of engineer boots. The flat head horsehide cordovan. Could you please link to a boot care article? I don't want to mess up these beautiful boots with the wrong type of care. 😅
First thing is to just wear them! Most important is to brush them often and keep dirt off of them. You can condition them as needed, but most people condition more than necessary.
I also attempted to get motor boots. But they rarely get pre-order through DM or e-mail during limited period. So I ordered other brand and.. goddamn.. they started to get pre-order recentely..😂
Moto are great but mainly in terms of leather, their last was too roomy for me so I had to relast them. I can agree that the leather is spectacular and aging really really well. If you can get them, value for money they are worth every penny. I think attractions are great competitors yet a bit higher in price.
Do you consider the shaft of the boots to be narrow, average or wide? Just wondering how they will fit under my pants. They look pretty similar to my Flat Heads in the shaft. Thx.
I would too, but they need to come up with some more attractive engineer designs. They're too 1980s Harley rider looking for me. I'd like something more 30s and 40s inspired
Good review as usual, these boots look sick. My only worry with these would be I have skinny ankles/lower legs, so fit-wise it’s a big gamble especially at 700+ USD. Do you know if they have women’s engineer boots by any chance? Does anyone even make those?
I don't know anyone who specifically makes women's models. However, I know that John Lofgren can make smaller sized boots, including engineers in women's sizes and they do that quite well. Benzein would probably be able to accommodate you as well.
Still concerned about them not fitting as I can't return 😕 Didn't have a good experience with Attractions as I couldn't get them in. Not sure if engineer boots work for me🤔
Hey any one else have trouble putting these on? Just got my first pair and have a very hard time getting them on and off! Any pointers would be appreciated. Thanks, Joe
I'm not sure, sorry. That isn't something that I specifically look for. My guess is if that's something you want, you can probably ask one of the Indonesian makers to adjust the strap length and position for you to give you a lower buckle placement.
Depends on which ones. They're old Shinki horsebutt ones from many years ago were incredible. The newer ones are basically trying to look like Lofgrens IMO. May as well get the Lofgrens because they're better designed
@@almostvintagestyle Yeah it’s the only engineer self edge has on their website so was curious. Prob better to go through fromjapan I think for a motor or attractions pair I guess
