The boots are a different pair than I started with 6 months ago, better looking & more comfortable.
drew_gruff4 months ago
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench BootMaryam Muschio Cavallo
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Office Work
Outdoor Activities
Cold Temperatures
Snow
Have been used at work and all other activities. Living in a northern climate they've seen lots of mud, snow, and ice. Held up well in all conditions.
Leather
Maryam Muschio Cavallo
When new the boots had a pinkish tint. They have aged to a bronze brown color. They have aged well. The reverse horsehide had no care given to them, except for wiping off mud.
Fit
Elston Last: 9.5D
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
Toes Too Roomy
Got my normal boot size of 9.5. Could have gone with a half size down. The Elston last is wide and tall in the toes, which was comfortable.
Craftsmanship
Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot
Some of the leather was mismatched, one tongue was smooth leather the other was reverse. Didn't impact wear and nobody could notice under the laces, so not a big deal.
Sole & heel
Durability
Traction
The Ridgeway sole didn't provide as much traction as I would have liked with our winter weather, but it was acceptable. The heel is pretty much wore down after 6 months of daily wear. I have a heavy heel strike so not really a surprise.
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
My photographic ability doesn't do these boots justice. They have aged better than expected.
Written by drew_gruff
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