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• The N-1 Field Shoe is John Lofgren's faithful reproduction of U.S. Navy boondocker boots from the 1940s. Originally designed for sailors and Marines who needed durable all-conditions footwear, the N-1 features Horween Tannery’s Natural Chromexcel leather, flipped to showcase its roughout side. Over time, the leather develops a rich patina that reflects the wearer’s use, softening and darkening with age. The boot also features a new original outsole, custom made in Japan and designed to reference WWII soles from Lofgren's personal archive. Built on a new last with authentic proportions to an original pair of boondockers, the N-1 is finished with painted eyelets, steel shanks, and resoleable Goodyear welt construction.
  
  
  • Built on the N-1 last
  • Horween Chromexcel roughout leather uppers
    
  • Custom Japanese-made outsole and heel
  • Heavy single, triple, and quadruple-stitched construction
  • Japanese steel shanksc
  • Embossed padded leather heel pad
    
  • 6" shaft. 1.25" heel
    
  • Goodyear welt construction
  • Handcrafted in Japan
  • Lot No. LK-042
• The John Lofgren N-1 last has an accomodating with with a rounded and slightly tapered toe. It runs large and measures a standard D width. We recommend taking a half size smaller than your Brannock size. Please email us at  sales@blueowl.us for an individual sizing recommendation.
• Hailing from California, John Lofgren’s passion for vintage fashion led him to Japan, where he established his first vintage store, Honky Tonk Company (H.T.C.), in 2000. Recognizing the superior quality of vintage-inspired modern productions compared to many originals, John transitioned into crafting his own line. His designs draw inspiration from timeless classics, refined with contemporary fits and constructed from the finest materials under ethical conditions. All John Lofgren products are exclusively manufactured in Japan.