I still recommend OSB, but I've lost all negative feelings from my preseason review

prospect_joe8 months ago
Aurora Shoe Co. Middle EnglishHorween Olive Chromexcel
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Use & wear

Office Work
Outdoor Activities
Leisure
Travel

I wear these EXCLUSIVELY if I go into the office on the weekends. I also wear them every time I need to travel more than an hour, on the way home after a long hike, and for any chores/errands that occur outside of my normal commute.

Leather

Horween Olive Chromexcel
Care Routine
Patina Process

To take my dome pictures, I wore these hiking, and a little bit of mountain climbing. They got super dirty and some cuts. After that they've gotten their first bick4 treatment. Otherwise, I've done nothing with them. Theyve just evolved into a slightly more dark brown with some variations

Fit

Unknown Last: 11.5DUS Men's Brannock: 11.5D
Comfort
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
No Toe Room

I probably should have gone with a 12 instead of an 11.5, but the leather is thin enough that it doesn't matter

Craftsmanship

Aurora Shoe Co. Middle English

No issues

Sole & heel

Vibram 2021 Casual Wedge Sole Black11 months, current sole
Comfort
Durability

Wearing faster than I've been led to believe. Overall, it's very comfortable, though

Final thoughts

Would Recommend
Good Value

When I first got these I was frustrated with Aurora's CS and was just kinda meh on the product. You're gonna have to pry these off my cold dead feet. They're amazing. OSB has a thicker leather midsole, so I still think that's a better value. But you can't go wrong either way. These are perfect

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