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Great last, Great leather, Fun Journey

polishengineeringabout 1 year ago
Oak Street Bootmakers Field BootHorween Natural Chromexcel
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Maker

Oak Street Bootmakers

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Model

Field Boot

Leather

Horween Natural Chromexcel

Last

Elston Last

US Men's Brannock: 11.5C

Elston Last: 12

Sole

Vibram 700 Tygum V-Bar Full Sole Brown Cork

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Oak Street Bootmakers

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Why I own this

I wanted to try natural CXL

How I sized

Ordered two sizes, and tried them on. Feet never lie.

Use & wear

Wore these as daily drivers for everything. Office, travel, yard work, woodshop.

Leather

Horween Natural Chromexcel

I was in this for the leather, and it didn't disappoint. Great patina. Still amazed how much a good brush does for this leather. Only lightly condition the creases a few times to keep them flexible during break in.

Fit

Length Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
Too Much Volume

This last is one of my favorites. Plenty of toe room and a tight heel. I had to add kilties and tongue pads for my low volume feet, but it just added to the charm. I went up a half size but I doubt that's for everyone. I added nicks delta arch 3/4 insoles for volume and extra arch support.

Craftsmanship

Oak Street Bootmakers Field Boot

The boot is pretty much flawless... Except for the exposed welt stitching in some places. I accept it, and didn't have any water infiltration. I had my cobbler add speed hooks.

Sole & heel

Pretty hard underfoot for me, but better than expected grip. It's holding up well with minimal wear.

Final thoughts

These were my first boots that fit just right, which is a constant struggle for me. It was a pleasure to wear. Some might struggle with the welt issues, and they are pricey vs their peers, but fit is king.

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