My Very ( FIRST AND LAST) pair of oak street Boots ( Trench Boots ) 🤔

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  • čas přidán 25. 05. 2024

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  • @chinatownboy7482
    @chinatownboy7482 Před měsícem +9

    For years now, I've only bought my boots on sale, and if there was also a coupon. I just bought another pair of 1000 Mile Boots. Cap toe, with lug soles. $240. After many, many years of having feet, I've come to rely on Wolverine and Allen Edmonds. On my feet, which are not perfect, those boots have worked out.

  • @severoromo640
    @severoromo640 Před měsícem +9

    I bought a pair of trench boots from Oak Street, but the the quality of stitching was so bad, I sent them back and never bothered to order another pair. It was like there’s no quality control there. Maybe I just got a bad pair, but they should be aware.

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem +2

      It seems like we both had bad luck 😅

  • @cheekibreeki9155
    @cheekibreeki9155 Před 21 dnem +1

    Owner of two OSBs here. First was Trench in natural CXL with leather sole, manufactured 2021, bought 2023 on discount. Those had the full sockliner and the leather was actually thick but flexible. I've used those a lot in the sun so they have pretty much darkened up to a whiskey colour, not QC complaints on that pair. Second pair I bought was their limited badalassi cognac ness field boot in 2024. The footbed has changed to the half sock liner like yours and while the boot itself didn't have the more visible QC issues, I noticed in a shaft panel, they overshot the needle. So there's one empty stitch hole outside of where the thread ends, but since the leather has a very vibrant colour variation (looks like A5 wagyu lmao), the hole isn't noticeable until you really pay attention to it.

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před 21 dnem

      I knew there was something wrong with the these boots!!

    • @cheekibreeki9155
      @cheekibreeki9155 Před 21 dnem

      @@AaronG2480 Yeah I checked my trench boots based on the angle you showed (tongue versus shaft collar), mine are at least twice if not 3x as thick as the tongue leather. I don't know how anyone at OSB approved those boots for sale. On an interesting note, did you manage to find a manufacturing date and batch stamp on the tongue? That's how I know my first OSB was made August 2021.

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před 21 dnem

      @cheekibreeki9155
      I didn’t even pay attention to that, as soon as I opened the box I and touch / Saw the boots I was like,…. I’m not keeping them.

  • @tobygoen491
    @tobygoen491 Před měsícem +4

    For what they are, I like my Oak Street boots. They may not be the thickest leather, or the most rugged of builds, but they are extremely comfortable. I really like the fit of the Elston last.

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před 28 dny

      No doubts about that
      But the thickness is not what you normally expect on these type of boots.
      As I mentioned I got these based on a pair of boots I worked before, definitely a totally different thickness of leather
      Cheers!

  • @benmubaslat6708
    @benmubaslat6708 Před měsícem +2

    Hello Aaron.
    I have the same trench boot in Black Chromexcel. It was an earlier boot from when Oak Street really was hit and miss in terms of Quality Control. Mine is as you described with a poron foot bed over a leather insole with a sock liner on top. My eyelets are also different being unbacked and most importantly being the leather is insanely thick. It is almost 3mm in places! But being Chromexcel it's super soft and pliable. Being black it is a teacore leather and has patina'd beautifully. If you can't tell I love it.
    It replaced an 8 year old pair of RW Iron Rangers and will probably stay in my rotation for a long time. Sad to see yours are not up to standard 😢

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem +2

      That’s exactly what I was expecting, that poron material, full sock liner and thicker leather.
      Just like the boots I worked on 🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @paulterry8373
    @paulterry8373 Před měsícem +1

    Those 1000 miles look good with the recrafted soles! I got my first pair of OSB last month, Seidel Roughout, comfortable boots, but what struck me was how thin the leather was. I like the boots, but disappointed at the leather thinness, I thought it was just me

  • @user-lu9mm9lc7l
    @user-lu9mm9lc7l Před 28 dny +1

    To know the thickness of the leather in the quarters, you actually have to measure it using a gauge. The collar area you are talking about with the two pieces of leather could have easily of been skived down to keep it thinner for flexibility.

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před 28 dny

      Trust me my friend, I’m sure this is not a normal average thickness for this type of boots, even my red wings have thicker leather than these boots,
      .
      I mentioned and compared the 2 pieces of leather just as a reference.
      I’ve been working with boots for more than 10 years, and as soon as I open the box and touched the boots
      (the whole boot) not only the collar, I new something wasn’t right with them the thickness was 3/4 oz
      On these type of boots we expect at least 2 /2.4 mm
      5/6 0z. And even more depending on the company, type of boots And leather, if you read the comments you’ll see that .
      Anyway I ended up returning them, thanks for watching!
      BTW Ihave a leather gauge
      Cheers.

  • @EDHBlvd
    @EDHBlvd Před měsícem +3

    I bought a Trench boot a few years ago, and it wasnt impressive. Fit was poor and I had to go up 1/2 size from brannock. Mine have the poron with leather insert. I would not buy their boots again. I made a poor decision and bought their Penny loafer a couple weeks back and similar to the boot, it has issues. No interest in OSB products. There is much better stuff out there for a better price.

  • @alexandertorres5809
    @alexandertorres5809 Před měsícem +1

    Saludos y si miro tus videos y Tu trabajo es cosa seria....mucha calidad...

  • @taylorstagg9548
    @taylorstagg9548 Před měsícem +2

    I had almost the exact same experience last February with the cap toe in natural cmxl w/ leather sole on sale.. the older boots looked so much better. They started doing that flat welt around the same time the boots started looking cheaper and flimsy .. sucks

  • @BrianSutton-xy7vc
    @BrianSutton-xy7vc Před měsícem +2

    I bought a pair of Natural CXL cap toe boots from Oak Street a couple months ago. When I got them in I thought the exact same thing. The leather on the tongue is twice the thickness of what's on the boot. They're clearly making some cutbacks. But I wanted a pair of oak Streets to add to the rotation since I'm a big Truman collector so I decided to keep them.

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem

      I hear you,
      Unfortunately I will return them and try another brand

  • @RiZenAsH
    @RiZenAsH Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for this video because I was looking at getting a pair of these soon and this is unacceptable quality for me. Just the color variation between the two boots would be enough to drive me insane.

  • @Will-yp6ny
    @Will-yp6ny Před měsícem +1

    Saludos Aaron! 🤝 Gracias por el saludo mi amigo! 👍💪 Esas botas se ven okay pero el cuero esta muy fino por el precio. Bonito color si tengo que decir.

  • @playingcalm5116
    @playingcalm5116 Před měsícem +1

    I have the dainite version of this boot and I got it one year ago. The leather is slightly thicker but it is significantly thinner throughout the body compared to the tongue. These boots are also not comfortable at all in almost any situation. From 20,000 step days to 5,000 step days. I do exclusively walk on concrete and hardwood but my other boots with leather insoles do not have that issue.

  • @angryahole
    @angryahole Před měsícem +4

    honestly, Truman has the best looking casual boots. i don't need another brand anymore. even their moctoes look better then redwings...

    • @jacobroberts2764
      @jacobroberts2764 Před měsícem +1

      I just got a pair of the Black Waxed Flesh Truman's and omg are they amazing. Look great and super comfy right away!

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem

      That’s not a fair comparison 😅
      I have a few pairs of Truman as well but my favorite boots are Grant Stone, just my opinion and preference.
      Cheers

    • @thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074
      @thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074 Před měsícem

      Very nice, but pricey. I had to go look and feel poor. 😂

    • @angryahole
      @angryahole Před měsícem

      @@thenoneckpeoplerepresentat8074 They are totally worth it though. They will last a lifetime if you care for them.

    • @angryahole
      @angryahole Před měsícem

      @@jacobroberts2764 i just got the tan grizzly cap toes. My gf said they're the nicest boots she's ever seen.

  • @rogelioperez-delgado7082
    @rogelioperez-delgado7082 Před měsícem +1

    Peloman😂😂😂😂 está muy chistoso el apodo. Saludos Aaron

  • @kevinleyva3003
    @kevinleyva3003 Před měsícem +1

    I had a pair a few years ago (sold because I sized wrong) and they have changed a bit since then.
    The leather used to be much thicker, the eyelets had that “flower” pattern on the flared side, and had a full length leather insole. Sad to see them cutting corners.

  • @davel2734
    @davel2734 Před měsícem +1

    Good video and valid concerns. Im glad u didnt pay full price on those.

  • @aChannelAboutBoots
    @aChannelAboutBoots Před měsícem +1

    My oak street N-1s are 2.3-2.5mm at the shaft. Same thickness as the tongue. Same thickness as My White’s MP boots in CXL. Weird that they would use thinner leather on their other boots.

  • @lgroves336
    @lgroves336 Před měsícem +2

    I like their Lakeshore model best. Different last too. Not as wide.

  • @jesuscervantes363
    @jesuscervantes363 Před měsícem +2

    At that price point you would expect that the quality should be higher. In my opinion, post Covid the quality of many goods has declined.
    Saludos Aaron.

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem +1

      My only complaint about these is the leather, I was going to recraft them anyway 😅

  • @franky3fingers337
    @franky3fingers337 Před měsícem +2

    OSB has always been spotty and this is nothing new.

  • @lio88jian
    @lio88jian Před 27 dny +1

    I recently purchased this model of boots since they were on sale. Mine were also pretty thin, they felt like leather gloves on my feet which isn't necessarily a bad thing for warmer weather. I also purchased the rough out field boots recently and the leather on those was substantially thicker. They're are at least as thick as the leather on my 8087 and 1907 Red Wings.

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před 27 dny

      The leather on these particular pair
      Is even thinner than my RWs
      It’s definitely a no for me.

  • @Macaco_Branco
    @Macaco_Branco Před měsícem +1

    What a shame, not a good quality control..... Otherwise, the Boots look really nice!

  • @nafis6668
    @nafis6668 Před měsícem +1

    I'm also not happy looking at the boots. I agree with all of your points. I also wish the tongue is gusseted higher.

  • @R_Rod
    @R_Rod Před měsícem +1

    Saludos desde Guadalajara! Y arriba las Iron Rangers!

  • @johnversluis3084
    @johnversluis3084 Před měsícem +1

    wow it looks like each side color is 2 shades color different and the thickness it looks like 3-4 oz leather and tough looks 6 oz that is crazy !! I order a pair Oak streets 6 months and canceled the order I glad canceled Thank you Aaron

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem

      Yeah, pretty much about 3/4 oz

  • @Greybear2024
    @Greybear2024 Před měsícem +1

    I have an older pair of British tan trench boots that have the leather sole. I bought them used. Paid a reasonable price and received a relatively new pair of boots for less than half their current price. While I don’t have exact measurements, the leather feels comparable to my charcoal Iron rangers. Nice pull up leather and the clicking is very good. I really like the Elston last because it’s wide in the toe box and narrow in the heel. I also have a pair of Grant Stone natural CF Stead Diesel boots that are similar though the Diesel craftsmanship is honestly better. I have considered buying another pair of OSBs on several occasions, however, even at the sale price, it seems overpriced. I appreciate your candid advice and regrettably won’t consider these again. Glad I caught a good priced shoe. Sorry that this happened, I really hope they can get it back on track. Seeing the soles on your 1000 milers, I’m now going to save up to have you resole my RW 8883s with that camo sole. I think they were meant to be together.

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem +1

      GS’s Qc is definitely one of the best.

  • @novaguy9767
    @novaguy9767 Před měsícem +2

    I get what you're saying but they look really nice

  • @MoeFlesher
    @MoeFlesher Před měsícem +1

    I had a pair with a cut on the lower bottom where the knife got to close when they cut the excess leather. They wouldn’t take it back ended up selling them for cheap. Absolute worst quality control. Never again

  • @blakeseckinger6934
    @blakeseckinger6934 Před 18 dny

    I guess I’m in the minority but I bet these boots are super comfortable once broken in. If you’re wearing them around the office or just around town the thickness is fine. I understand the concerns though.

  • @craigmesimer3713
    @craigmesimer3713 Před měsícem

    I have the same boot, just natural CXL, and purchased them during the 2023 Memorial Day sale. Never noticed the thickness between the tongue and the rest of the boot, but mine are the same as you describe. I’m not viewing this as a bad thing though, they were comfortable from the beginning and broke in very quickly. I also wear them as a summer boot, so thinner and unlined is preferred. They’ve become my favorite boot over my Thursdays, Redwings, and Danner’s but not more than my Grant Stone’s. With the discount, they came in at close to the same price as Grant Stone’s and I think they’re about right for the price of an American made boot.

  • @eddharbin3966
    @eddharbin3966 Před měsícem +1

    I've that model in Maryam collaboration horsebutt and the leather is 2.5 mm or thicker. The welt is well sanded and the stitching is as good as my truman boots . Sorry you got a pair with thunder leather as mine are absolutely top notch .

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem

      It’s ok,Not a big deal
      I already returned them.

  • @alexanderpreston1075
    @alexanderpreston1075 Před měsícem +1

    I have 3 pairs of OSB boots, they all have terrible clicking, the CXL quality is terrible (major loss of CXL lottery), and bad QC, but the lasts are very comfortable (Elston and Lakeshore).

  • @ml8067
    @ml8067 Před měsícem

    Wow, that's a shame. I have several Oak Street boots. I have the natural trench boots. The leather was the same thickness throughout the whole boot and the welt was not over sanded. The field boot did have slightly thinner leather.

  • @AJ-by6pd
    @AJ-by6pd Před měsícem +1

    I only have one pair of Oak Street boots. It’s a plain toe trench boot in Seidel’s Indian Crazy Horse. The leather is thinner than my Truman’s. My biggest issue is that the speed hooks are really small and cause abrasion on the tongue.

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem

      Yeah, Truman uses thicker leather than this, but even red wings have thicker leather than this particular pair, that’s what actually got me crazy

    • @AJ-by6pd
      @AJ-by6pd Před měsícem

      What did they say when you spoke to them? Did you see Truman’s Memorial Day sale?

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem

      They said that all of their boots come in that same thickness, I sure know that’s not true 🤷🏻‍♂️
      As for Trumans sale my 5th pair is on its way 😅
      Even though I wish the shaft was longer I pulled the trigger again and yes, the speed hooks are to small like you just said.

    • @AJ-by6pd
      @AJ-by6pd Před měsícem

      @@AaronG2480 what pair of Truman’s did you end up purchasing?

  • @The_Other_Matt
    @The_Other_Matt Před měsícem +1

    Every time I get close to buying a pair of Oak Streets I come across a video or review like this that makes me second guess myself. Ended up ordering a pair of Trumans in oxblood Double Shot instead last night while they're still running their Memorial Day sale. I do like the look of the OSB Field Boot and I'm sure I'll try a pair eventually.

    • @user-lu9mm9lc7l
      @user-lu9mm9lc7l Před 28 dny

      Just received my pair of OSB. They are solid to me. Will definitely be purchasing from them again.

  • @OfDeath
    @OfDeath Před měsícem

    For what you actually got, ya, that is a bit overpriced. I agree. Seems like a pretty decent boot though. I'd recommend wearing them around a while and see what happens or sell them cheap to a friend who need a shoe upgrade.

  • @BlueSpirit.
    @BlueSpirit. Před měsícem +1

    Thanks for sharing this. That’s way too thin. Maybe ok for $200 boot. Have you looked at Truman boots? They look like thick boys with some beautiful leathers and I believe the price is very good. 👍

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem

      I actually have 4 pairs of Truman and one more pair coming this week.

  • @Faux_59
    @Faux_59 Před měsícem +1

    Typical poor OSB QC. My leather was thin too and the welt was really sloopy. Sold them off. Never looked back and never again.

  • @jaemane1
    @jaemane1 Před měsícem

    I’ve found similar quality control issues on my Trench boots in Natural Chromexcel Rough-out. On the inside of the right boot, there is a plastic residue that’s peeling off the side walls as well. Probably won’t effect the structure, but along with both boots having slightly over sanded welts and stitching variances, it’s enough for me to not be pleased with the purchase overall. I would love to see a video of these broken down, layer by layer, to see if the company can be trusted, based off of the “quality” materials and construction methods they supposedly used!

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem

      There’s actually nothing wrong with the construction
      I’m just not happy with the thickness of the leather, even my Red wings have a thicker leather, (to me) that’s unacceptable

  • @chonpiras2815
    @chonpiras2815 Před měsícem

    uuuulala baby baby guazon

  • @piotrs.2611
    @piotrs.2611 Před 23 dny +1

    I have a pair of trench boots from them, but in black. can't say much about quality, I do not wear them. I can't get used to the shape of these boots, they look like swimming fins.

  • @stevecrawford7814
    @stevecrawford7814 Před měsícem

    They weren’t really on my radar, now I won’t worry about them.

  • @chompiras9901
    @chompiras9901 Před měsícem +1

    A que Wason eres luz del mundo

  • @gqfiend
    @gqfiend Před měsícem

    I'm not sure anyone buys OSB at full price. They SALE often.

  • @alexandertorres5809
    @alexandertorres5809 Před měsícem

    Comprastes Factory second boot normally they are defective son las que no pasan the factory quality check.

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem +1

      No , no son facatory seconds
      They don’t even have factory seconds, but whatever the case might be I’m not keeping them.

  • @alexandertorres5809
    @alexandertorres5809 Před měsícem +1

    Parecieran con los detalles que tienen,color diferente el Hilo, pandas.....

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem +1

      Bueno,de que no están bien no están, pero yo reparo botas por años y eh visto factory seconds mucho mejor que firsts, entiendo tu punto y estoy de acuerdo contigo deberían estar marcadas así, y valer la mitad de precio.
      Saludos 👋

    • @alexandertorres5809
      @alexandertorres5809 Před měsícem

      Por el precio no deverian tener esos detalles tan obios...lo de la piel delgada pueda ser parte del modelo....con las que las comparastes se miran muy diferentes....

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem +1

      @alexandertorres5809
      No puede ser parte del modelo, yo eh trabajado esa marca y es por eso que me animé a comprar unas.
      Las botas como mencione
      Deben de tener un estándar en grosor que varía entre
      2 A 2.4 mm en botas decentes ,hasta unas redwing están más gruesas que esto.
      Hay más gruesas pero son de otra gama, truman valen lo mismo y son unas bestias de botas .

  • @Romulus_xxii
    @Romulus_xxii Před měsícem

    Que lastima que vendan esa calidad por ese precio.
    En mi experiencia, cuando las botas usan el cuero delgado es porque están forradas por dentro con un cuero más suave y así le dan más fuerza a la bota y por lo regular son botas de vestir y no de trabajo.
    P.D. Necesitáis un micrómetro, para poder saber bien el grosor del cuero.
    💪🏻👽🍾🥂🙋🏻‍♂️

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem +1

      Tengo uno, y a leguas se ve que definitivamente no es
      2 / 2.4mm o 5/6 oz lo cual es una medida mínima o estándar en botas de este
      Calibre y precio.
      Aparte de que el video lo hice en la casa el mismo día que las recibí un día antes de regresarlas, las herramientas están en el taller.

  • @user-qc6dx6iu3f
    @user-qc6dx6iu3f Před měsícem

    Before you send them back, take them apart. Let's see what they look like on the inside.

  • @InGrindWeCrust2010
    @InGrindWeCrust2010 Před měsícem

    It's difficult to find boots with lasts that are roomy in the forefoot, so this is pretty disappointing. I guess I'll stick with my PNW boots and Willie's for now.

  • @anthonystevens5200
    @anthonystevens5200 Před měsícem +1

    I have those boots . You got a bad pair. The leather on the tongue on mine are much thinner than the leather on the boot .

  • @rogergirouard
    @rogergirouard Před 25 dny

    tongue should be softer leather, right, they cutting corners??

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před 25 dny

      Not necessarily, but the leather on the shaft can’t be thinner than the leather used on the tongue.

  • @tonynimmons111
    @tonynimmons111 Před 19 dny

    Those basic looking boots should cost no more than two $50-$300.

  • @virtusleather
    @virtusleather Před měsícem +1

    Yeah thats bad QC.

  • @memorosales8221
    @memorosales8221 Před měsícem

    CDMX. SALUDOS ..ESTAN BONITAS ESAS BOTAS Dales una oportunidad usas .

    • @AaronG2480
      @AaronG2480  Před měsícem +1

      Jaja, no es que estén feas
      El grosor del cuero es inaceptable para $460 dolares

  • @MoeFlesher
    @MoeFlesher Před měsícem

    Grant stone better in every way, oak street stay losing.

  • @hexum9449
    @hexum9449 Před měsícem +2

    Those are some ugly cheap looking boots. Hope you can return them.

  • @paulterry8373
    @paulterry8373 Před měsícem +1

    Those 1000 miles look good with the recrafted soles! I got my first pair of OSB last month, Seidel Roughout, comfortable boots, but what struck me was how thin the leather was. I like the boots, but disappointed at the leather thinness, I thought it was just me

  • @MrLOKIISHERE
    @MrLOKIISHERE Před měsícem +7

    Wow…that’s bad craftsmanship…..I have this model, mine are about 7 years old. They look nothing like this at all. They only make the rotation about once a year as they are more dress than jeans and tees. I also have Dianite not leather but way thicker guessing 4-5oz H/ween. They patina wonderfully ..perfect pull-up…..sad to see this brand go away from quality.