George Vlagos started Oak Street Bootmakers in 2010. The brand makes boots and shoes in the USA and has a wide offering of styles, leathers, and colors. George talks about their mission to make shoes in the USA, explains hand lasting, and tells us how Ralph Lauren is an inspiration.

0:00 Calfskin Shortage

7:45 Why Made in USA?

18:31 Hand Lasted Boots

31:07 Boat Shoes and Handsewn Shoes

41:15 Best-Sellers, Style vs. Comfort

48:50 Leather Board

58:05 What Makes Oak Street Special

1:03:03 Sizing and Fit

1:15:29 Ralph Lauren

1:18:18 New Styles

1:21:50 Favorites

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