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davecorey9 days ago
Oldspeed MFG ShoeHorween Navy Chromexcel Strips
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Use & wear
Physical Work
Leisure
Worn to work for the first month, then only once a week or so for 5 months. Definitely took a back seat to the russet horse strip pair.
Leather
Horween Navy Chromexcel Strips
Not a lot of change yet, no teacore and still very glossy. Break in was quick. These got one condition with Bick 4 and were brushed every single wear.
Fit
1942 Last: 9B/DUS Men's Brannock: 8.5C HTB/9 HTT
Comfort
Heel
Arch
Toe Box
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
Supremely comfortable with a very nice tight heel and roomy forefoot. Arch support is good. Shoes are lighter and allow more range of movement than boots, no surprise there.
Craftsmanship
Oldspeed MFG Shoe
Lining
Construction
Finishing
I’m biased but I think the craftsmanship is great :)
Sole & heel
Vibram 269 Westerner6 months, current sole
Traction
Comfort
Design
It’s a classic and for street use it offers 95% of the grip of a 430 minilug. The thin waist makes the waist of the shoe even sexier.
Vibram 430Worn for 6 months, current heel
Traction
Great grip and balance.
Final thoughts
Would Recommend
Love this pair and this last, can’t wait to wear them more.
Written by davecorey
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