Oak Street Bootmakers

[Giles]

Mrs G, working on it now Eli

[SimonQ.]

@Seul:

Brown… Getting navy/ blue...

damn, dunno why i said navy.. saw the pictures though.

[Seul]

3 days old… Really mistreating them... They seem to love it!..

[rocket]

mistreating? you wear them, thats what they are made for!

[Seul]

I don't just wear them - at work they're used as tools… Kicking palets into place, lifting up crates with me toes to put them onto empty containers, letting my collegues sniff the leather; and so on!..

But yah: it seems this is what they're made for... I ordered the blue'uns so I could wear them with me IH-702 and IH-801... Boots during winter, OSB otherwise... BOOM!.. Seems like the best decision since I chose to go IH only...

[rocket]

yeah, think thats the right way 

[lowk]

Pair just came in today, in love with them!

Only one problem I had was that the heel part of the shoe seems to be wide for me and slips up and down while i walk. Anyone have experience with this? Will it get better with wear?

[Guest]

I'm certain that just means they're too big…I had to get rid of a couple RWs due to the exact same issue.

[Seul]

Yep - too big.

Mind you: I sized down to US8 (and even US7.5 in my next pair) for these… With the 8s I just put in an extra leather inlay sole and now they fit perfectly without socks... But I'm sure the 7.5s will be even better... In sneakers I'm normally US9... However: their US8s equal a EUR42... So yeah: look into the sizing chart a bit before ordering a pair, or buying one online!..

[Seul]

After wearing them for 9 hours straight at work (meaning: all 9 spent standing/ walking), I found that these are the first pair of shoes that did not make my feet hurt (Grenson boots might be the exception)… Also: I just love them so much...

[Guest]

Might be in need of some loving tonight, though…

[Seul]

Sorry - not really following you…

[Guest]

They look like they lost a couple battles with several pallets. A spit shine might be in order…

[Seul]

Fat chance… I usually clean leather once a year...

[a.khan12390]

Just ordered a pair of beefroll laoafers. I wanted to order direct from OSB but i need them before 6 weeks(estimated wait time). Got them from end clothing, even with the discounts it was expensive. i feel like its definitely cheaper for uk shoppers to buy direct.

[nameness]

More pics of worn-in brown Trail Oxfords:

http://secretforts.blogspot.com/2011/04/head-to-toe-trail-mix.html#more

Scroll to the bottom.

[Seul]

They look new… Am I missing something?..

[oakstbootmakers]

Since shining came up - I thought I'd give you guys who are interested in keeping the vibram sole looking new, a tip.

Use a Mr. Clean Magic Eraser on the edge of the sole - brings it back to it's beautiful off white color with just a little rub.

Also - Seul - I love how you can see the oil of the chromexcel coming through.  You could even rub the scuffs with your finger and the oil will come through

-George

[nameness]

@Seul:

They look new… Am I missing something?..

I believe he's cleaned and treated them, unlike someone you know

[Giles]

Just getting myself an oil pull horsehide shirt atm