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post #676 of 1167
1/5/13 at 7:18pm
Anyone got real world data on sizing on the trench boot with regard to Alden Barrie, Wolverine 1000 Mile, etc?
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post #677 of 1167
1/5/13 at 8:00pm
I can go 11 in Barrie and went 12 in the trench boot. I'd say my true size is a 12, running shoes are 12.5. Not sure why I can go down to an 11 for Barrie when most only go a half down. Bannock measures 12.

So kudos to Oak Street for making a boot that actually fits TTS, not sure why everyone else seems to have to screw that up.
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post #678 of 1167
1/5/13 at 8:23pm
Just received my trench boots today, leather sole with cap toe.

They are true to size. I wear 8.5D Tru-Balance (Alden Roys), 9 in the trench boots.
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post #679 of 1167
1/6/13 at 11:16am

Context seems to have a black Trench Boot, if anyone was interested.

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post #680 of 1167
1/6/13 at 4:34pm
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Originally Posted by plato View Post

Just to update, I did take the step and order the brown CXL loafers with the crepe sole. Am just in for the wait. Will try to remember to post a review in this thread when the shoes arrive. 

 

Also am interested in the plain toe boot to be released soon. Have to look for some more pics...

To report back, I've been very happy with my crepe sole beefrolls from Oakstreet, except for one key point, namely that they're too large.

 

The crepe soles are impressively comfortable and have great grip on wet surfaces. The brown CXL leather looks and feels great. The observable quality of the finishing is great. My feet do slip around a little on the leather insole, but that's mostly an outcome of the shoes being too large, which was not Oakstreet's fault (rather the fault of some bad advice on my alden sizing...). Am selling the shoes and thinking about buying them again, this time in the correct size, when I can figure out what that is.

 

Was interested in the trench boot, but for now will wait for it in brown. 

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post #681 of 1167
1/7/13 at 6:54am
I can't get my mind off the Trench boot. Per the website, most sizes are available for pre order. Is the 6 week shipping estimate accurate? Can you be any more specific? I ask only because I'm trying to determine where to ship and/or when to order based on upcoming travel schedule. I'll be spending weeks at a time away from home. Thanks in advance for any help. The boot turned out great!
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post #682 of 1167
1/7/13 at 9:02am
The trench boot looks amazing but Context is already out of my size frown.gif
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post #683 of 1167
1/7/13 at 9:42am
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Originally Posted by patrick_b View Post

I can't get my mind off the Trench boot. Per the website, most sizes are available for pre order. Is the 6 week shipping estimate accurate? Can you be any more specific? I ask only because I'm trying to determine where to ship and/or when to order based on upcoming travel schedule. I'll be spending weeks at a time away from home. Thanks in advance for any help. The boot turned out great!

Yes, most sizes are pre-order only. The six weeks is generally accurate - but note, 6 weeks means pre-order (not that they'll be on the website again in 6 weeks). We are trying so incredibly hard to catch up with the demand - but as you know, the shoes are crafted by hand, a process that can't be rushed. I would recommend placing the order, and then email us and let us know that you would like us to email you before we ship so that you can let us know the best address to use. We're a small shop, so accommodating customers is something that we take pride in =)
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post #684 of 1167
1/7/13 at 11:31am
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Originally Posted by OakStreetBootmakers View Post

Yes, most sizes are pre-order only. The six weeks is generally accurate - but note, 6 weeks means pre-order (not that they'll be on the website again in 6 weeks). We are trying so incredibly hard to catch up with the demand - but as you know, the shoes are crafted by hand, a process that can't be rushed. I would recommend placing the order, and then email us and let us know that you would like us to email you before we ship so that you can let us know the best address to use. We're a small shop, so accommodating customers is something that we take pride in =)

Perfect! Thanks for your help.
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post #685 of 1167
1/7/13 at 11:48am
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Originally Posted by OakStreetBootmakers View Post


Yes, most sizes are pre-order only. The six weeks is generally accurate - but note, 6 weeks means pre-order (not that they'll be on the website again in 6 weeks). We are trying so incredibly hard to catch up with the demand - but as you know, the shoes are crafted by hand, a process that can't be rushed. I would recommend placing the order, and then email us and let us know that you would like us to email you before we ship so that you can let us know the best address to use. We're a small shop, so accommodating customers is something that we take pride in =)

George,

How long does it take one pair to be made from start to finish? 

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post #686 of 1167
1/8/13 at 1:39pm

I got lucky and Context had my size in stock. I just ordered the plain toe, leather sole in natural!! They'll be here tomorrow. I can't wait!!

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post #687 of 1167
1/8/13 at 2:02pm
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George,
How long does it take one pair to be made from start to finish? 
We never really make 1 shoe without other shoes along with it. It does take us about 6 weeks - from the start - hand selecting the hide and cutting, to finish
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I got lucky and Context had my size in stock. I just ordered the plain toe, leather sole in natural!! They'll be here tomorrow. I can't wait!!
nice - post a photo!
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post #688 of 1167
1/8/13 at 5:21pm
Will the trench boot be available in a shoe version at any point? Please say yes... not that big on boots anymore.
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post #689 of 1167
1/8/13 at 8:30pm
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Will the trench boot be available in a shoe version at any point? Please say yes... not that big on boots anymore.

Oh yeah =)

We'll be showing the oxford version in NYC in a couple of weeks
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post #690 of 1167
1/8/13 at 8:46pm
^ nice! Please, somebody do a commando sole version...shoe or boot, I care not.
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