A short profile of Oak Street Bootmakers put together by Common Machine Productions. Brought to our attention by SF, behind the scenes at the factory, we hear from the labels creator and see some of their classic styles being put together. “The son of a cobbler, Oak Street Bootmakers founder and designer George Vlagos apprenticed at his father’s shop where he learned the craft of shoemaking from an early age. Today, George seeks to preserve the heritage of fine shoemaking through thoughtfully designed and attentively crafted shoes.”

Oak Street Bootmakers returns with a new Field Boot that while being a very different design from their past models, is similar to many options on the market today. What may set it apart is the leather and canvas used: Horween chromexcel leather paired it with American sourced waxed canvas. They’re made in Maine and look to follow the field and stream aesthetic which everyone still seems to love. Available now for $342.

More looks in our gallery…

Some exclusive shoes from Oak Street Bootmakers for Manchester’s Oi Polloi shop. The Vibram Trail Oxford shoes come in a few colorways to keep you happy. The cherry is a fresh standout. Each shoes features Horween Chromexcel leather that gives each a unique look. Find them at Oi Polloi.

More looks after the click.

Haven’t you heard? There’s a civil war out in these blogging streets. Some people don’t like the way others blog and others are offended by being told the way they blog is boring. Us? We’re chilling on the side, sipping a pina colada ’90s rapper style. Make loafer love, not war, so they say. (End)

It would seem the Holiday day week does not stop the shops from new product announcements. Oak Street Bootmakers come through with another solid offering – their Navy Hunt Boot.  ”Navy Horween® Chromexcel® leather. Hand-stitched moccasin construction. Vibram sole. Form-fitting inner. Waxed stitching. Rawhide laces. Handcrafted in the USA.” Order now for January.

Another look after the click.

Fans push the movement… Oak Street Bootmakers delivers a “brown” version of their highly popular Trail Shoe. Same quality but with a new colorway. “Brown Horween Chromexcel leather. Hand-stitched moccasin construction. Vibram sole. Form-fitting inner. Waxed stitching. Rawhide laces. Handcrafted in the USA.”  Just putting it out there.

More looks at the Oak Street Bootmakers Vibram Sole Trail Oxford Shoes after the click.

Executive Edits spent a few moments with the folks behind the Oak Street Bootmakers line. We covered their debut not too long ago and this Q&A does a good job of giving some more background on the line.  On when they plan on bringing boots to the market? “Boots are on the way, but we aren’t about cranking out new items just to put something out there.  We’re about crafting something truly special.” Chicago represent.

Here’s a look at some exclusive looks at the debut collection from Oak Street Bootmakers. Founder and designer, George Vlagos, personally designed each silhouette in Chicago while production was completed in Maine (New England for the win).  Not surprisingly, Chi-town’s Horween supplied the leather across the entire line. Secret Forts has walked in a pair and give it their approval as well. Looking forward to seeing more from Oak Street Bootmakers.

More unique looks ta the Oak Street Bootmakers collection for Autumn/Winter 2010 after the click.