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Oak Street Bootmakers

George Vlagos founded Oak Street Bootmakers with the goal of reviving American shoe manufacturing and making high end casual footwear that can be worn by anyone. Their bestsellers are the Trench and Field boots, modeled after US service boots from World War 2 and 1 respectively, and with their emphasis on hand lasting they bring a level of “handmade” to their craft that’s rarely seen at this scale.

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My 5 Favorite Summer Loafers You Can Totally Wear With Shorts

I’m all about boots in winter, but in summer, I am all about loafers. I own a million pairs that run the gamut from dressy box calf to chonky casual, and I'm

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The Best Summer Shoes for Guys Who Like Quality Footwear

Just because it’s summer does not mean your footwear should be sloppy. Even guys who dress well in trouser weather often don’t know what to do about summer

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Oak Street Bootmakers Lakeshore Boot Review | Why Hand-Lasted Matters

I’m writing this review as a bit of an Oak Street novice. I owned a pair of their flagship Trench Boots years ago, but I bought them online without being

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10 Best American Made Boots to Buy in 2025 (Made in USA!)

A boot isn't necessarily worse if it's made overseas, but there are plenty of legitimate reasons to shop American made. Maybe you want to support your

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Oak Street Bootmakers Review: Military Boot Showdown (Trench vs Field Boots)

Oak Street Bootmakers have a unique place in the scene: classic and understated good looks, an unusual degree of hand making, and an unusually low price — once

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