Oak Street Bootmakers
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So, just saw this today. Sent an email to OSB to see what the deal is with a repair, but if all they are is glued, I could have it done locally. Am I understanding this right, or
just being a dick? A welt that is glued, not stitched, decorative outer stitching that is not sewn through all the way?These are trail oxfords, about 2 or 3 years old.
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What was the outcome?
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I thought he meant spooge
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Well this is turning into a shit storm.
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They don't make the shoes themselves. Not that there's anything wrong with that, but I do like Viberg's tighter integration. There was a guy on reddit who had some natural shell boots of theirs that had bad puckering around the toe box down near the welt. When he raised the concern, they claimed that was normal. I have been a bit gun shy ever since reading about that episode.
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I have 3 pair 2 trail oxfords 1 Beefroll penny loafer. I did have 1 issue with my peanut suede trail oxfords. They replaced them immediately.
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Not sure I want an even replacement for a faulty design. I'd prefer to exchange for something with a proper Goodyear welt. That's the last time I buy shoes without paying closer attention to the build. I was drawn in but the all-American company ethos. Fool me once….
I'll just stick with Wesco from now on.
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they offered to fix free of charge, which is very nice of them. However, Im still baffled about the glued welt and fake stitching. Tony skipped that in our exchange. I'll send them in to get fixed, but Im seriously let down that beneath the surface there are some serious corners being cut. Someone please correct me if Im wrong, but shouldnt the welt be stitched down, and then sewn to the part where the sole is glued?
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I hate to be negative again on the OSB thread, I know they are popular and I do enjoy their designs, but OSB is using bonwelts in some of their shoes. C'mon man.
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learn something new everyday. i had no idea what the heck a bonwelt was. . . i still like Oakies & am hoping they can get any production issues together. it's hard being under the microscope of the internet male super informed forum/clique consumer.
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I 2nd Monday I think Oakstreets are great. It's hard to find a casual shoe that carries the comfort of an OSB
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If anyone is interested I am going to sell 3 pair of OSB all in excellent condition peanut suede trail Oxford, navy trail Oxford and brown Beefroll penny loafer. All 3 pair are size 11 $200 for all 3 (priced to move). PM me I will be putting up a tread with photos later tonite.
