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.
Break in was easy with these. The color darkened, as I had anticipated. Regular brushing off of dirt and salt was the only care these seemed to need. There are visible scratches on the boots which I have not tried to disguise. They have certainly taken on the shape of my weird feet!
The comfort is good, and my toes don’t feel pinched. They have stretched, and I can wear them with or without socks. They don’t offer much in the way of arch support: I am okay with that.
I am very happy with the the durability. I have worn these a lot, and they been subjected to a fair amount of dirt and rough conditions. The integrity of the stitching is solid. The leather laces are no longer stiff. The design feels classic.
The sole is definitely showing wear, but is far from needing to be replaced. Worked well for me both on uneven terrain and on city sidewalks. Never once have I slipped in these.
The price per wear for these camp boots has been minimal. I can’t compare them to similar styles from other makers, but would not hesitate to buy from Oak Street Bootmakers again: In fact I have already bought a different style from that maker.