Oak Street Bootmakers

[toddjcoley]

Any one have these? reviews, thoughts?

[Nerkg]

I don't think there nearly as nice lookings as the navy oxfords smooth jawns

[tigerpac]

Got the navy oxfords last week - great construction, really beautiful stuff.

I think with George's help I got the sizing right, some growing pains with them though, some play in the heels and the front inside sticking really digs in, but they feel a little better with each wear so I'm hopeful they'll end up as comfy as they look!

Will take some pics and post up soon.

[Nerkg]

Oakstreet is coming out with the trench boot in shell cordovan. Insta purchase for me!!

[madmonday]

what's the appeal of shell cordovan for you?

imho it's a very dressy type of leather & really compliments certain kind of footwear.  will see how they pan out . . .

[Nerkg]

Basically will last forever. Love the rolls and patina it gets and I'm in the market for a shinny dress shoe that is recraftable.

[tigerpac]

Starting to break in nicely, more and more comfortable with every wear

[oakstbootmakers]

Released today on oakstreetbootmakers.com

Natural Trench Chukka

Natural Trench Oxford

Built on the Elston Last - fitting true-to-size

[Mild7]

^ Scroll up/down, up/down…  I cant decide which i love more    Nice work OSB

[derivative666]

Really like this brand. May have to get a pair of boat shoes.

"Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"

[ohighyo]

Glad to see oakstreet on here. My favorite shoe company and George is super friendly like these fine folks at iron heart.  I own three pairs. Brown trial Oxford, natural boat shoe, and natural trench boot. They are all something else and next level craftmenship. I'll have to post some pics.

[ohighyo]

@Giles:

Here you go Thomas.

Brown CXL Boat Shoe, two summers abuse…..

Wow G, are these yours, my oakstreet boat shoes never come off my feet in the summer. What a hell of a worn pair

[ohighyo]

@oakstbootmakers:

Released today on oakstreetbootmakers.com

Natural Trench Chukka

Natural Trench Oxford

Built on the Elston Last - fitting true-to-size

This needs to be your next project George. I almost sent you an email awhile ago to put it in your head, but I'll do it on here so others will coerce you aswell.

Clarks desert trek, The most iconic classic shoe, done oakstreet style. Chromexcel and gum sole! Boom!!!!  (Drops mic and walks off stage)

[ohighyo]

I actually got married in my trench boots. That's oak street loyalty right there.

[Jepanic]

How do Oak Street boots and shoes stack up against the likes of Viberg? Does anyone have experience with both brands? I am curious about the difference in leather and how comfortable the Oakstreet boots can be from the start.

The Oakstreet trench boot resembles the Viberg 1950 Service boot, IMO. I wonder how much of a difference they are to each other in quality and comfort.

[Giles]

I have a few of both brands.  the cxl is sourced from Horween in both cases.  If you size right you should be able to do a 5 miler first day out….

[Giles]

@ohighyo:

Wow G, are these yours

Yep.  I have the Collab we did in green to give some abuse to this summer….

[Seul]

That Oxford is bad news…

[Giles]

Mine…

BTW, keep an eye out for the OSB/IH Collab…...

[derivative666]

Got my eye on a natural boat shoe, brown beefroll crepe sole penny loafer and loden vibram sole trail Oxford.

"Obstacles are stepping-stones That guide us to our goals"