John Lofgren Bootmaker LK-017 M-43 Service Shoes Horween CXL Natural R/O

About this product

John Lofgren uses Dr. Edward Munson's traditional military last, specially designed for U.S. Military Service Boots in 1912. Dr. Munson studied the feet of thousands of soldiers over roughly half a decade in order to develop a supremely comfortable and rugged last that fits virtually all foot shapes, and would allow soldiers to perform their duties in WWII. The Munson last runs large, we recommend sizing down one half size from your standard Brannock measurement.

John Lofgren Bootmaker M-43 Service Shoes are not simple reproductions of WWII U.S. Army service shoes. Not just another boondocker. They are a modern-day piece de resistance of footwear, carefully designed to meet the needs of contemporary life, but still look very classic, down to the distinctive Munson last shape. The Munson last was patented in 1912 by U.S. Army doctor, Edward Munson. Dr. Munson perfected his last after studying the feet of more than two thousand soldiers. The roughout uppers are Horween Chromexcel, who was a supplier to the U.S. Army for the original service shoes during WWII. JLB M-43 Service Shoes, like all John Lofgren Bootmaker footwear, are totally built in Japan with master craftsmanship in all details.

Lot No. LK-017

Horween Chromexcel uppers

Goodyear welt construction with USA made storm welts

Heavy single, triple and quadruple stitched sewing

1.5' stacked heel, 6' shaft

Japanese made steel shanks

USA made Vibram 700 soles and 700 heels

Embossed padded leather heel pad

D/Wide width

Built on the original Munson last

Includes Japanese made John Lofgren Bootmaker box and dust bags

Includes two sets of woven laces in tobacco and olive

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