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      Lando!
      We do resole!  When it's time to resole them, send them back to us and we'll take care of you.  The fact that your shoes can be 'factory' resoled is definitely one of the perks of buying Oak Streets.  In the years to come, whenever your shoes need this service we will gladly care for them, and send them back to you good as new.

      George Vlagos
      Founder / Design Director
      Oak Street Bootmakers

      George, what is the cost or resoling/ re working a Trail Oxford with a Vibram Christie Sole or is this a gratis service? Thanks

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        George, what is the cost or resoling/ re working a Trail Oxford with a Vibram Christie Sole or is this a gratis service? Thanks

        Hey Lando!
        There is a cost - just like Alden, Allen Edmonds, etc.  Shoot me an email and we'll take it from there!

        Thanks man,

        -George

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          George any news on the winter collection?  Last we spoke, it was delayed due to supplies be in low quantity.

          RAWWAR 2012!

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            George, what is the cost or resoling/ re working a Trail Oxford with a Vibram Christie Sole or is this a gratis service? Thanks

            Hey Lando!
            There is a cost - just like Alden, Allen Edmonds, etc.  Shoot me an email and we'll take it from there!

            Thanks man,

            -George

            Not sure why this couldn't be answered publicly, but here is the answer I received from Tony Pace at OSB for those of you who are interested…

            "Thanks for the email - we offer a complete refurbishment program for $92. The program consists of new soles, new insoles, new laces, re-lasting the shoe, etc. - basically everything necessary to get the shoes looking as good as new."

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              That's not bad!.. Means mine could last a lifetime!..  🙂

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                new OSB dropped today, just got an email about it.

                sorry can't do flicks from work  😠

                head high, middle finger higher

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                  digging the Town & Country Chukka.  Not sure if the sole is too bulky though.  hmmm

                  RAWWAR 2012!

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                    Hope you guys like the new shoes.  This is the most exciting drop we've had.  we slid this waxed hunt boot in since we only have a few pairs  http://oakstreetbootmakers.com/footwear/waxed-loden-hunt-boot

                    kit99bar - it's a single sole - so it's actually pretty sleek…that's my favorite of the batch  🙂

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                      After a quick cleaning with Venetian cream (still drying):



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                        ^Haha…I love those denim stains.  Also - the chromexcel is still oozing oil - awesome

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                          Hey George, I was wondering if you could explain the re-lasting process?

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                            At the end of the handsewing process, the last is removed.  However, since the shoe is literally crafted around the last, this newly formed shoe is incredibly tight on the last.  So tight in fact that you can't just grab hold of the last and pull it out.  While the last is still secured onto the handsewing bench you are able to remove the shoe.

                            With that said, when we get shoes back for recrafting, the first thing we do is start the process of removing the soles.  Then, by locking a last into place on the bench, we are able to put the shoe back into its original last.  By simply allowing the shoe to sit for 24-48 hours, the shoe regains its original shape.  With chromexcel, you can even lightly dampen the leather if needed to allow for better reshaping.

                            Finally, in brief, the shoes are re-bottomed, insoles replaced, and then any refinishing to the uppers.

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                              George, thank you so much for your helpful description. Just based on that I plan on sending my pair of Vibram Trail Oxfords back to you all at some point in the next few months so they are fresh for Spring/ Summer. One last question if you don't mind. Does the shoe get re seemed? Will the different parts of the shoe be tightened together? I am just wondering if it is tightened while on the last or is it simply placed on the last and left for 24-48 hours? Thank You

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                                Nice little listing for OSB

                                http://www.complex.com/style/2011/05/rep-your-hood-8-local-american-brands-you-should-be-rocking#6

                                If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                  Can't wait for these babies to get here. Think these are the same as Seul's

                                  If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                    Minus the wear  😉

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                                      That's the fun part

                                      If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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                                        Uh oh:

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                                          @Seul:

                                          Uh oh:

                                          Oh hey Yuketen…  😞

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                                            Those ones in the middle look eerily similar to the SExIH Alden boot, except darker

                                            If I am not I, who will be? -Henry David Thoreau

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