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louisbosco

thanks guys, i've always like the commando sole look. it definitely looks like new now..

@EJS i've never had that problem with the danite sole and stitching. for me it was more about the danite being rather slippery on oily floors in restaurants and such..

Finkster

^^ No problems with my dainite soles on the Oak Streets … or generally (Trickers / Viberg / .. )

but I think a good cobbler can fix this easily

EJS

Thanks for the replies, not had any problems with these type of soles on other boots either so I guess I've been unlucky with the trench boot.

Seul

@EJS:

After a week of wear the sole at the tip of the shoe has started to come away from the leather.

Depending on how much it has started to come away, this isn't something you should worry about.

EJS

Thanks, doesn't look like its getting any worse

Finn666

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GuyH

Been a while since I've posted on here. I've received a pair of OSB Trench boots today in the natural CXL finish. The fit, feel of the leather, style of the boot are just as I'd hoped.

I do have concerns though about the quality of the finish on one of the boots. Reading back a few pages maybe there are some quality control issues with OSB? I'd welcome your thoughts/comments. I'll leave the photos to speak for themselves.

Chris

That definitely doesn't look great, I agree. Looks like they had a trainee doing the welt on that boot. Kinda surprised that made it through QC. That said, I think the problem is cosmetic, not constructional.

The welt is cemented on, as well as stitched, so a loose stitch here and there shouldn't lead to any problems. As for the gap in the welt inside the arch, they cut it a fraction short, which looks crappy, but isn't a serious issue, as long as it's securely sewed to the sole, which it looks like it is.

If the appearance bothers you, (and it would bug me, personally) you should contact Oak Street about it and give them a chance to do something. If you were only worried about durability and don't care how it looks, I think you're probably safe.

GuyH

Thanks Chris, I agree with your assessment. The other boot looks perfect so just knowing that does bug me even if the boot is functionally sound. I've sent photos to the shop in the UK I bought them from so will see what they say. I did also email OSB and they came back fantastically quickly although the response did not agree with my assessment. They explained the boots are good in their opinion which does make me question their quality control.

apba1166

Let me know if you feel like selling them. I'm a 10.

GuyH

@GuyH:

Thanks Chris, I agree with your assessment. The other boot looks perfect so just knowing that does bug me even if the boot is functionally sound. I've sent photos to the shop in the UK I bought them from so will see what they say. I did also email OSB and they came back fantastically quickly although the response did not agree with my assessment. They explained the boots are good in their opinion which does make me question their quality control.

Just wanted to update this as I've had further communication with OSB and they have agreed that on closer inspection the stitching although not compromising the integrity of the boot is not up to their own aesthetic standards. They have kindly offered to exchange the boots for another pair if I'm unable to get an exchange through the store I bought them from. Great service, I feel a lot happier.

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SLAB

thats a very cool resole; can you post some close ups?

GuyH

Rough out boots

Dion

Indigo dyed rough-out CXL Trench Boot at the Blue Owl Workshop. So nice!

http://www.blueowl.us/collections/oak-street-bootmakers/products/dainite-trench-boot-in-indigo-rough-out?variant=26711376001

GuyH

Love those.

Dion

Absolutely. I adore the silhouette of the OSB Trench Boot as it's near perfection IMHO.

Picked up some new Oak Streets.

Roughout Marine Field Shoes. Construction on these is just awesome – they're beefy as f*ck and feel great. They feel and look tons better than the roughout boondockers I've picked up from various WW2 reenactment sources.

And the Chocolate Double Sole PTB's. They feel really refined and it's nice to see Oak Street offering shoes slightly less rugged. I'm a big fan of the wheeled welt:

Jii

I just received a pair of those same bluchers. Seem really nice for the price paid (sale) and since I've had no problems with my trench boots I feel quite confident about these too. Was a bit of a gamble on the size since I'm usually somewhere between a 13 and a 12 and my trench boots in 13 are quite roomy even though I wear them with a thick sock. I ordered a 12 in the PTB and was quite certain they'd be too small but they feel nice and snug with a medium thickness sock so I guess they'll be perfect with a thin summer sock since these will be summer shoes for me (leather sole and all).

Stitching is nice and uniform and pretty much flawless otherwise too on quick inspection.

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