We Converted an Oak Street Trench Boot into a Logger (Did it Work?)

[@sailcat9]

Great video! Well done! I bought a pair of Oak Street's Field Boots, and while I think they are comfortable and good-looking, I have to say I am disappointed in their choice of foam instead of cork in the sole. I think I'd like to have the boots upgraded with a better sole now that I know what's in them. Oh well. Thanks again for the excellent video! Subbed!

[@zackz1260]

@BlueSpirit.i’m told they’re using celastic heel counters instead of veg tan as now as well. i tried asking them and i swear to god oak street customer service replied “We use stacked leather in the heel counters with a rubber cap.” lol i’m all set on the brand honestly 500 bucks for this kinda nonsense idc where it’s made

[@prospect_joe9813]

Tobias looking like an extra from Portlandia in this video! Great work!

[@iHustleLXXXI]

nice job! I'm confident whoever is wearing those boots won't need to resole the boots again for at least a decade if not longer. Super nice!

[@mightymikethebear]

You did a nice job on the rebuild of these almost new appearing boots.

[@Wheres_Waldos_EDC]

Fantastic work, I'm really impressed! Keep the videos coming, they are very well put together!

[@davidoffrance]

Outstanding upgrade! These are real beauties🙌🏼

[@keenobservations3050]

I preferred the natural leather over the dyed. Looked super versatile now it’s dressy.

[@Coleone139]

Oak streets factory video shows cork, but the only person I know with these had his insole seperate to reveal foam. I emailed the company about it and they denied the foam and insisted cork. I really wanted these too, this was all while I was waiting for mine to be delivered. When I finally got them they were all creased up like someone already thoroughly wore them around the house. Sold to me as factory firsts non the less. I returned them and was totally disappointed. Maybe this will change in the future but I don’t know.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

That’s very disappointing

[@EssenceofPureFlavor]

They used foam in the past but switched to cork.

[@motherpanick]

@@EssenceofPureFlavor im interested in a pair of these, do you have any source for that information?

[@EssenceofPureFlavor]

@@motherpanick Fullgrain Podcast, interview with the owner. Episode 20.

[@motherpanick]

@@EssenceofPureFlavor thank you, their product pages also mention cork footbeds.

[@billalcantar03]

absolutely beautiful ! I need to send you some boots for resole.

[@seth_5394]

I'm not a fan of the options chosen by the owner, but the craftsmanship is superb!

[@StealthFX9]

That dog makes my day! 😂

[@masterkinglee]

Beautiful! I love everything about it!

[@craigbrown2385]

holy shit those are awesome.

[@MomusFilms]

Beautiful job!

[@kittatinnytree]

Hey Tobias! Dave Fanale here. Great video! I’m curious about the linen between the leather midsoles at 5:01. Does that serve the same purpose as wrapping the shank? Thanks!

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

It was used to help prevent squeaking between the two midsoles

[@MemphisCorollaS]

I was wondering that too. Great question

[@minnesota-hk1vp]

Very cool project!!

[@a.l.newsome7395]

Excellent job 👍🏾

[@GabrielGuzman18]

Wow this is 🔥🔥🔥

[@yygg4720]

2:40 smile for the camera

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

🤣 Goose is always on point

[@TheNameoftheWorld]

The boots are ready to conquer the world.

[@thomaslease9500]

I really like the boot after you were done what would a boot done like that coast you

[@oakleydickson]

You should make yourself leather finger protectors instead of blue tape. 😎

[@jaredjantzi5915]

There is no cork in this boot? Is it just a fiber board?

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

Almost. There was that flattened out foam filler

[@jaredjantzi5915]

That's wild. How is that not uncomfortable? No way that filmsy foam can support your foot.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

It’s got just enough sponge to feel good in the store. Once weight is on it for a short time, it flattened out. The wearer just thinks that is part of breaking in the boots. Unfortunately, that is not the worst foam we see in boots and shoes.

[@AdamBrinson]

@@WyattDadCobblerCompany Wow, bummed to see foam in $400-$500 boots. Reminds me of the first time I saw a goodyear welted Truman torn down and saw the foam there. I've got examples from both and the leather selection and craftsmanship is really good, just sad to see some of the other materials aren't up to the rest of the boot.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

@@AdamBrinson unfortunately, we have seen it happened in high cowboy boots also. It’s sad.

[@wizaxed]

You're out of Chicago? I looked your site up and it says NC. I would like to find a more local cobbler (I am in Chicago suburbs). Are you in Chicago or suburbs?

[@05ep3tj]

They are in NC and offer a "mail-in" service. I've sent my Iron rangers to them and they came back great!

[@CobblerTobias]

Sorry, what I meant was that I come from Chicago. Moved to NC after school.

[@man4evil]

liked initial look better, It have something to do with rised toe I guess. and on finished boot is more straightned and looks strange

[@Thunk00]

It's still kind of hard for me to understand why someone would pay hundreds of dollars to resole a boot with perfectly good soles on them already that look to not have been worn outdoors ever, or at max worn lightly just a few times... but I can't argue with the results.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

@@Thunk00 both sides of the argument feel that their way is avoiding wasteful actions. some people want what they want and are willing to go ahead and get it. Others want what they want but their practical side makes them wait so they don’t feel wasteful. The ones that want it now feel like they would be wasting a portion of their life not enjoying what they really want. People customize their vehicles before leaving the dealership. Others wait and do it as replacement parts are necessary. People remodel their homes because it’s not what they want but see how they can have what they want. Others buy homes that need repairs so they feel good about remodeling it and not wasteful. It’s the same with boots and shoes now.

[@shermshermy]

Why did you need to replace the welt?

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

The boots didn’t need new welts structurally. The customer wanted to change the welts for cosmetic reasons.

[@frankcastle3827]

I like how those boots came out! I just didn't like the logger heels

[@retiredgoon512]

Mother of God! 😳

[@N8SRQ]

These are not actually made in Chicago

[@zackz1260]

how can a 500 dollar boot use foam filler

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

It’s always surprising to us too

[@brianwarner44]

Yooooo....i have this same exact pair with cap toe and I'm very disappointed about that trash ass foam filler and not cork...no wonder they haven't gotten more comfortable lol....I'm heading to my cobbler ASAP....Weak Oakstreet Bootmakers....weak...i paid 488 for these....

[@StolenAlias]

Tooo much midsole for my taste.

[@WyattDadCobblerCompany]

It’s a lot of midsole! You have to be serious about a rigid boot to go double midsole.