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Nov 29, 2022 · The new Cap-Toe Trench Boot ($498) is offered in brown, black, and natural Chromexcel leather from Horween. Aside from being hand-lasted on the Elston last, the toe cap also features freehand brogueing—no machine dies or stamps involved here—and the edge dressing is hand-brushed as well.
Dec 20, 2012 · Updated June 1, 2021. After nearly five years of design and numerous prototypes, designer George Vlagos of Oak Street Bootmakers has created what may just be his finest boot yet, the Trench Boot ($426). First, a little background on the humble Trench Boot.
While our Type-10 Trench Boot is made from water-resistant Chromexcel leather and its lace stay is fastened with a triple-stitch, we pre-burnished the boots with dubbin at the factory and maintained the brass rivets. When it comes to preventing Trench Foot, one can't be too careful.
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I called BS as this is not good practice. I measured the wider of the two, the black CXL trench. This boot is easily an EE width. The flat welt natural CXL trench boot that I compared it to is what I would call a true D width and is nearly 5/8" narrower than the identically marked black boot.
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The Oak Street Bootmakers Trench Boot is an homage to the hard-wearing boots made by US manufacturers for American, French, and Belgian soldiers fighting in the trenches in World War I. While those original trench boots had hobnails (basically metal spikes to help keep your footing in the mud), the Oak Street Trench is designed for more casualwear....
Before you buy the Oak Street Trench, take a look at the toe-box to see if it’s something you’re interested in. As you might be able to tell, the toe is wider at the front than many other plain toe boots. Personally, I enjoy the style, especially because I decided early on that these would be my beat-up boots. They’re tough, and I’m excited to see ...
First Impression
These look like old-school battle boots, which is almost entirely the reason I wanted them. I needed a boot I could take with me camping, hiking, and still wear casually with my new raw denim jeans. I love the side profile of the Trench Boot: it’s simple and classic. The most popular Trench is the Natural Horween Chromexcel, but I opted for the Natural Horween Roughout—I’m a big fan of how roughout ages, and considering that I’m planning to run these through the muck, I’m curious what battle-...
Leather Quality and Care
Horween Chromexcel is renowned for its supple texture and durability. The most popular Trench Bootuses Natural Chromexcel, but I decided to get the Roughout Natural because I haven’t seen it elsewhere. I have plenty of Horween Chromexcel boots (and I’d be willing to bet you have a pair yourself—if you’re looking into Oak Street, you must know your stuff!). I love the leather—for fancier boots, I like the subtle shine you get. For everyday boots, I appreciate how well it ages and the weather r...
Sole
The Oak Street Trench comes outfitted with a Dainite rubber studded sole. There used to be a time when the Trench had a leather sole, but Oak Street discontinued that, which I think was likely a wise choice—rubber soles make more sense on a boot like this. Dainite rubber has a nice balance between firmness for durability, and softness for traction and comfort. The first time I wore my Oak Streets, I actually ended up walking through a river for about a half-mile or so when visiting Big Sur. I...
Oak Street Bootmakers has a loyal following and are still growing as a lesser-known but deeply respected brand. There aren’t a ton of reviews around for the Trench, but the ones I’ve found are almost unanimously positive. The only drawback I found was the wider toe box, which some liked and others didn’t. I think the wide toe makes this a much more...
Grant Stone Diesel
The Grant Stone Diesel is a worthy alternative to the Oak Street Trench. It’s also a plain toe service boot made with Horween Chromexcel, though the toe is a little more narrow and sleek. There are some E and EEE sizes available with the Grant Stone Diesel, and a few different leather colors as well. Quality-wise, I’d say the Diesel and Trench are on a level playing field. The styles are a bit different, and the Grant Stone Dieselis roughly $80 less expensive (price varies depending on the le...
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Trench Boot. Based on the WWI US Army M1918 Boot. True Goodyear Welt construction with Barbour® welt. Calfskin vamp lining with a partially-structured toe. Brass eyelets with rawhide laces. Fully recraftable.
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Paired to a stacked leather heel with Vibram® toplift, each sole is treated with oil for flexibility and water-resistance. Leather is extraordinarily soft and supple, dyed with rich pigments all the way through the hide for deep and long-lasting color.
