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Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot

Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot in Horween Natural Chromexcel
By alamacchia2 • April 5, 2024"These natural CXLs from oak street bootmakers are my first pair of Goodyear welted service boots. I wanted the most classic of classic leather tones and silhouettes. After a few hours of research in late 2022, I came across the Stitchdown Instagram where I began to learn more than I thought I would about boots and shoemaking. To say the least, I am now hooked on the study and breaking in of boots. I love every aspect of it. After I bought this pair, I decided to save them for the following year’s thunderdome, which left a vacancy in my newly found obsession. I quickly went right back to Instagram, YouTube, and many boot review sources, and landed on a dressier silhouette for my wedding. My first kudu pair. The Lake shore boot from oak street bootmakers. Then, determined to expand my collection, I acquired the Alden Indy for my rehearsal dinner. Lastly, while on our honeymoon in Japan, my wife and I picked out matching pairs of red wing moc toes. I think I’m pretty set for a while… at least on brown tones. Time for some black boots. Anyways, my journey in the thunderdome pair has been a special experience. I’ve toyed around with laces, boot conditioners, photography strategies, and most importantly, time spent in the actual boots. Mainly, I wear them to work every day. I am in sales and cover a large portion of the Midwest, so these trench boots have seen many miles in a car, on a plane, and on cement. Grabbing a pair with the brogue cap toe made them pass for dress shoes at every stop. They have served me well. On the weekends, this trusty pair traveled to Big Sky, MT, Lake Tahoe, and Burlington, VT. While those trips were extraordinary, the final 2 week honeymoon run in Japan took the cake. Averaging 20,000 steps per day, my wife and I took the notice in the final month patina. Needless to say, I now have a beautifully broken in, overly comfortable, and story collected pair. Thank you for starting this community. I am excitedly looking forward to thunderdomes for years to come. Anthony..."Read the full review
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I enjoyed wearing the boots very much. Easy to care for and remained nice looking.

Oak Street Bootmakers Field Boot in Horween Marine Field Roughout
By putzinboots • April 1, 2024"Mostly office wear and sidewalks...."Read the full review
Thumbnail of review: I enjoyed wearing the boots very much. Easy to care for and remained nice looking.
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Camp boots prove sturdy on the job site and the trail.

Oak Street Bootmakers Camp Boot in Horween Brown Chromexcel
By Shawn • April 6, 2024"Primarily on the job as a carpenter, a little hiking...."Read the full review
Thumbnail of review: Camp boots prove sturdy on the job site and the trail.
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These are not snow boots.

Oak Street Bootmakers Camp Boot in Horween Natural Chromexcel
By up2in2 • April 6, 2024"I have worn these camp boots in my leisure time. They have been just the ticket walking along river banks and the seashore. I have done yard work in them, and worn them around the docks at my rowing club. I have also worn them for day trips into NYC. They are not fancy, and I could only wear them to my workplace on the occasional days when office attire wasn’t expected. Cold, wet winter weather isn’t where these boots shine: This was not a surprise. But we had a fairly mild winter, and I was still able to wear them with pleasure every week. I will likely get at least as much wear from these in the upcoming 6 months as I have in the past 6 months...."Read the full review
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The boots are a different pair than I started with 6 months ago, better looking & more comfortable.

Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot in Maryam Muschio Cavallo
By drew_gruff • April 2, 2025"Have been used at work and all other activities. Living in a northern climate they've seen lots of mud, snow, and ice. Held up well in all conditions...."Read the full review
Thumbnail of review: The boots are a different pair than I started with 6 months ago, better looking & more comfortable.
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