Oak Street Bootmakers
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@Geo:
. . . plus (and I've said this before on the forum) that feckin christie sole is getting stuck onto just about every shoe in world production . . . i'm buying shares in vibram
yes yes yes
I like it a lot on the Yuketen Maine Guides and Red Wings
but not quite as much on the oxfords
and I'm not sure I'll like it at all a year from now on anything other than boots -
Jaco - Check out Quoddy, too. Though unless you can find someone with stock you'll run into the same wait issue. At some point I'll start a thread for them. Maybe something like these?
http://www.southwillard.com/collections/accessories/quoddy-shoes/brown-suede-brick-bottom-blucher
Seul and I are on the same ride today, the soles sold me on those oxfords. I agree that it will be played at some point, and it does look ridiculous on some shoes.
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thanks nameness
gonna see what George at OSB has in stock, like those Epaulets and I bet that leather will age nicely
of course all the Yuketens are nice
want something to wear to work with chinos, semi professional, but also with denim and sockless casual summer with shorts even would be perfect
so many choices…
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I love the vibram soles - sold me on those oxfords really… Des goûts et des coleurs...
i agree seul - we all have our likes and dislikes . . . and i really do agree the christie looks good on the oxford.
all i meant was it is getting a little tiresome that too many shoemakers/designers have seemingly opted for one type of sole regardless of the shoe style or function
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I know you've all moved on to discussing these Epaulet shoes now…
But just to say that after posting on here this morning to ask how long people in the UK have had to wait for USPS to deliver their OSB order, I get home to find a note from ParcelForce UK saying they have my package, and I just need to pay an extra £20 for VAT and 'Clearance' (whatever that is). With a bit of luck I'll be able to pick them up on my way into work tomorrow.
Sweet!
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anyone (Lando I'm looking in your direction) handled the new Epaulet shoes? they look much like OSB's offerings, are hand-sewn in Maine (does everyone in Maine work in the shoemaking business), Horween leather, look pretty nice for the money.
thats good to know
they say, imitation is the sincerest form of flattery…
OSB:
Epaulet:
OSB:
Epaulet:
I spoke to George@OSB last night, he’s too much of a gentleman to dis Epaulet (and what would it buy him anyway?). But I can tell by the tone of his voice, that he aint a happy bunny.
As for this topic, I want to state this once and only once. I no longer work at Epaulet. I own the Oak Street's and LOVE them! I also have a pair of Epaulet's that I was given before I left. As for the whole "similar" look between the two, let's just say that Epaulet and I had creative differences. I will be buying more Oak Streets in the future!!!
