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Iron Heart Fall/Winter 2025 Live Reveal - Thursday 12th of June at 1700BST

Oak Street Bootmakers

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    Finkster
    見習いボス
    Joined: 14 Mar 2013

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

    • but I think a good cobbler can fix this easily
    last edited by 2 Nov 2016, 13:48 11 Feb 2016, 13:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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      EJS
      Joined: 9 Feb 2016

      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.

      last edited by 11 Feb 2016, 16:11 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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        Seul
        Joined: 24 Nov 2009

        @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.

        last edited by 11 Feb 2016, 16:34 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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          EJS
          Joined: 9 Feb 2016

          Thanks, doesn't look like its getting any worse

          last edited by 11 Feb 2016, 18:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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            Finn666
            Joined: 20 Jan 2011

            boss! @louisbosco

            last edited by 11 Feb 2016, 19:42 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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              Oak Street Bootmakers

              http://gearpatrol.com/2012/07/09/style-pick-oak-street-bootmakers-2012-collection/


              Custommade by Ingo Keller named http://instagram.com/schuhgott_custom_shoe_repair

              Gesendet von iPhone mit Tapatalk

              last edited by 20 Mar 2016, 19:07 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                GuyH
                Raw and Unwashed
                Joined: 24 Sept 2010

                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.

                last edited by 26 Jul 2016, 18:15 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                  Chris
                  Raw and Unwashed
                  Joined: 28 Jun 2010

                  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.

                  last edited by 26 Jul 2016, 19:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                    GuyH
                    Raw and Unwashed
                    Joined: 24 Sept 2010

                    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.

                    last edited by 26 Jul 2016, 20:38 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                      apba1166
                      Joined: 20 Dec 2010

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

                      last edited by 26 Jul 2016, 21:22 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                        GuyH
                        Raw and Unwashed
                        Joined: 24 Sept 2010

                        @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.

                        last edited by 28 Jul 2016, 10:28 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                          upcap
                          Joined: 25 Mar 2015

                          Oak Street Bootmakers

                          last edited by 2 Aug 2016, 09:02 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                            SLAB
                            Raw and Unwashed
                            Joined: 5 Aug 2010

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

                            last edited by 2 Aug 2016, 17:17 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                              GuyH
                              Raw and Unwashed
                              Joined: 24 Sept 2010

                              Rough out boots

                              last edited by 12 Sept 2016, 12:33 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                Dion
                                Joined: 15 Mar 2015

                                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

                                last edited by 29 Sept 2016, 18:48 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                  GuyH
                                  Raw and Unwashed
                                  Joined: 24 Sept 2010

                                  Love those.

                                  last edited by 1 Oct 2016, 10:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                    Dion
                                    Joined: 15 Mar 2015

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

                                    last edited by 1 Oct 2016, 17:55 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                      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:



                                      last edited by 29 Dec 2016, 09:00 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                        Jii
                                        Joined: 4 Oct 2010

                                        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.

                                        AIAN HA-TO!

                                        last edited by 3 Jan 2017, 12:56 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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                                          Seul
                                          Joined: 24 Nov 2009

                                          Brown cxl trail oxfords.

                                          last edited by 19 Nov 2022, 11:20 1 Reply Last reply Reply Quote 0
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