Despite the controversy, these are excellent boots.
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Maker
Oak Street Bootmakers
Model
Storm Boot
Leather
Last
Sole
Heel
Purchased from
Oak Street Bootmakers
Order info
Cost: 291.6 USD
Availability: Stock Model
Lead Time: 6 days
More about this item
I picked these up before the controversy blew up. Would i have picked these up for $600+ they were selling them for no, but for sub $300, it's an excellent value.See background
Why did you choose this item?
Stumbled upon this boot when browsing, and it was a style I was looking for at a reasonable price.
How did you determine your size?
OSB said to go true to Brannock. That's what I ordered.
What was the ordering process?
Ordered online, with a first time customer discount, and received them after a few days.
Use & wear
These have seen rain, snow, salt, mud, and everything in-between and just took it and not once did I regret having these on.
Leather
There's a reason this is a gold standard of boot leathers. Started an almost nude color and ended with a tan. Other than brushing a few times, I did very little in terms of care.
Fit
I was skeptical about ordering my Brannock, but it was the correct choice and these fit very well.
Craftsmanship
Unfortunately this is a discontinued model, but the overall style was great. The build quality was good enough, and honestly I have no complaints.
Sole & heel
My go to outsole.
It's a heel.
Final thoughts
The fact that I spent $290 on these is crazy. Would I have paid full retail, no, but for less than a pair of Iron Rangers, I feel like it was a steal. Great leather, solid construction, and just an overall good boot that I'll continue to wear for many years.
