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Oak Street Bootmakers Beefroll Penny Loafers
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Oak Street Bootmakers Beefroll Penny Loafers
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Oak Street Bootmakers was founded by George Vlagos, who fell in love with shoemaking while apprenticing at his father’s shoe repair shop. These days, George strives to preserve the heritage of the craft through a combination of thoughtful design and careful attention to detail Read More
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mayfly
28
Sep 8, 2018
I have a question from those with experience with OSBM. I had my feet digitally scanned and measured at Fleet Feet and they sized me at 12.6c and 12.3c. I wear a 13 in Allen Edmonds loafers. So, do these run long to accommodate the "size down" advice? Width is only one variable, one I understand with wearing sock/no socks but who wants squished toes. Would a 12 be long enough?
Cogsworth
222
Sep 8, 2018
After looking at the pics of these and most other shoes for sale online these days I just have to ask...am I the only one who still wears socks?!
Cheesecake
43
Sep 5, 2018
D'oh! I've been waiting for this drop but in Oxblood Espresso. Maybe next time.
RayF
22218
Sep 4, 2018
Sorry Charlie; close, but no cigar!
The standard in this shoe is still the standard--and at half the price, a much better deal too:
https://www.ghbass.com/category/g+h+bass/weejuns/men.do
https://www.ghbass.com/category/g+h+bass/weejuns/men.do
TomasV
1685
Sep 5, 2018
RayFWhen Weejuns were made in the US, maybe.
Now they're made in China with the cheapest shiniest almost patent leather material you can find, and they're nowhere near what you probably remember them being.
They did do a small run of Made in Maine (borrowing another company's factory, mind you) a few years ago and those ran for 295$ plus shipping.
So again, don't know about the "much better" deal part you refer to, honestly. Depends on what you're looking for, your budget, and if you understand what has happened to the GH Bass brand since the offshoring 80s.
RayF
22218
Sep 5, 2018
TomasVOh--holly shit, don't tell me a Massdrop category leader is going to lecture me about virtues of made in America?!!! 'Cause buddy, we all know when and why MD might suddenly give a rats-ass about that subject, and that would only be: when the margins are on your side of the argument! I don't want to state the obvious, but if you click that little button up there at the top that reads: "Drops," you're going to be buried in an avalanche of foreign-made schlock so thick it'll take us from now until quit'n time to dig your hypocritical ass out from under it! But lets leave the politics and exploited workers outside in the cold for jus a minute, and discuss just the aesthetics of the situation...
Allowing for their questionable immigration status for the moment, Weejuns just look like beef roll penny loafers are supposed to look. I don't want to disparage George, but I don't see that he's bringing much to the game in the design department. Yes, he's using that ever-so-popular, Horween Chromexcel leather, but just look at the breadth and scope of the Bass product line--they've got "billions and billions" of colors, finishes and sizes available (as Dr. Sagan used to say), but your Boy George, only offers three colors and NO WIDTHS! It's almost embarrassing to compare the two. And did I mention the Weejun line is generally half the price? I think I did--but did I also mention your can get a damn pair of Cole Haan Pinch Grand Penny Loafers for $129 today on their website!
On the other hand, I have to admit I don't know where the hell the Cole Haans come from, but I DO know a lot of the Weejuns are made in El Salvador--a country who's labor situation I've taken exception too, elsewhere on this site--so in that respect, I'm inclined to give the nod to George's people if not his penny loafers--or at least I was, until I went to the Oak Street Boot Makers website, found their actual street address and plugged that into Google Maps Street View--yikes, that gave me pause (I'm sure there's an explanation).
So, as I pedal off, into the sunset I'm going to pass on this particular drop--not for reasons of conscience or quality, but because I no longer have to wear shoes in this category (or any other category for that matter), but should MD or the good folks at OSBM come up with something that catches my eye in the future, I'll promise to keep an open mind ;- )
Allowing for their questionable immigration status for the moment, Weejuns just look like beef roll penny loafers are supposed to look. I don't want to disparage George, but I don't see that he's bringing much to the game in the design department. Yes, he's using that ever-so-popular, Horween Chromexcel leather, but just look at the breadth and scope of the Bass product line--they've got "billions and billions" of colors, finishes and sizes available (as Dr. Sagan used to say), but your Boy George, only offers three colors and NO WIDTHS! It's almost embarrassing to compare the two. And did I mention the Weejun line is generally half the price? I think I did--but did I also mention your can get a damn pair of Cole Haan Pinch Grand Penny Loafers for $129 today on their website!
On the other hand, I have to admit I don't know where the hell the Cole Haans come from, but I DO know a lot of the Weejuns are made in El Salvador--a country who's labor situation I've taken exception too, elsewhere on this site--so in that respect, I'm inclined to give the nod to George's people if not his penny loafers--or at least I was, until I went to the Oak Street Boot Makers website, found their actual street address and plugged that into Google Maps Street View--yikes, that gave me pause (I'm sure there's an explanation).
So, as I pedal off, into the sunset I'm going to pass on this particular drop--not for reasons of conscience or quality, but because I no longer have to wear shoes in this category (or any other category for that matter), but should MD or the good folks at OSBM come up with something that catches my eye in the future, I'll promise to keep an open mind ;- )
asnsandwich
40
Sep 4, 2018
To add a bit of reference...I wear 9.5D for Allen Edmonds Park Ave, and got size 9 for this. It took a few wear to break in, but fit like a glove after breaking in
TomasV
1685
Sep 4, 2018
james1051These are a standard D width.
They stretch considerably to conform to width.
The folks from Oak Street Bootmakers recommend sizing down 1 full size from your true size because they have no lacing to tighten a loose fit, and because they stretch.
Carroll.zv
186
Sep 4, 2018
TomasVI wear an 11 EEE in Allen Edmonds 65 last...what size would they suggest in that case? 10.5?
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