Casual, convenient, comfortable

polishengineering3 months ago
Oak Street Bootmakers Country LoaferHorween Natural Chromexcel Roughout
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Use & wear

Leisure

These are my daily drivers for suburban dad life. Grocery stores, daycare drop off, dog walks... These are the slip on and go shoe of choice over the mild winter. They might get less use when summer hits and my feet need more air.

Leather

Horween Natural Chromexcel Roughout

The leather has aged beautifully and taken on some great patina. It has stretched a bit, but in a comfortable way. I'll likely need to tighten the straps now that I'll be going stockless more often. No care other than an occasional brushing.

Fit

430 Freestyle Last: 12US Men's Brannock: 11.5C
Comfort
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit

Literally nothing better. Tight heel, big toes, adjustable instep. One of my favorite lasts.

Craftsmanship

Oak Street Bootmakers Country Loafer

Simple construction done very well on a unique and exceptionally comfortable lasts.

Sole & heel

Comfort

Sole has great cushion and has conformed to my foot very well. Heel is wearing out a bit quicker than I like, but the resole will be easy.

Final thoughts

Would Recommend

You want these in your life. People have approached me in public just to say how comfy these look, and they are correct. Get a pair.

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