John Lofgren

John Lofgren makes boots and shoes in Japan, and the story behind them starts in California. Lofgren's passion for vintage clothing took him to Japan, where he opened his first vintage store, Honky Tonk Company (H.T.C.), in 2000. He came to feel that vintage-inspired new pieces could be better made than the originals, so he began designing his own line, with contemporary fits and ethical working conditions.

The footwear is made exclusively in Japan by skilled artisans and is Goodyear welted, so it's built to last and to fit better as it wears in. Leather and components come from Japan, the USA, the UK, France, Germany and Italy.