Oak Street Bootmakers

"One of the best shoemakers in the United States. I have bought my fourth style of shoe from the company and each one has been impressive. Please follow their advice on sizing on the website and be patient as some of the shoes need a breaking in before proper fit. Once broken in, there are very few comparables especially at their price point."

"I decided to try a pair of Oak Street boots not just because they make an exceptional quality product. But because of their roots and effort in fully embracing Made in America, from design to sourcing materials (Horween) and assembly. Needless to say I was enthused by Oak Street boots but the crippling reality of Chicago rush hour traffic was closing in on my opportunity to give these boots a try. I came down to Chicago for a work conference (from Canada) and luckily I just managed to squeeze in the store a few minutes before closing. I was greeted by Iicky and to his credit he provided an excellent customer experience. I was quickly sized for a pair of legendary Oak Street boots. And we even stayed after the published store hours to find the right pair for me. By far the best retail experience I’ve had in a long time. Huge thanks to Iicky, Independence clothing and Oak Street Bootmakers. Phenomenal way to end my trip on the right foot!"

"I order the trench cap toe boot in natural chrome excel when the boots arrived they far exceeded all my expectations. They are beautiful and well made. I highly recommend! Good job George you should be proud."

"I bought a pair of Summit Boots a few months ago and they are some of the best shoes I've ever owned. The quality of the leather and of the leather lining is amazing. Please note that, because of the quality and thickness of the leather, it took about two weeks of regular wearing to break in the boots. Now, they feel like slippers. I'm considering buying another pair of the same boots in a different color."