I had just about forgotten the typical volatile organic compound (VOC) smell of a new running shoe, until Bob left a pair in our closet last night. (Why, you wonder, is Bob not wearing our new La Vida’s? Because, unfortunately, his feet are still too big for our largest La Vida size 12.) You might […]
Continue ReadingOESH Sells Out! Lizard 7s join Lizard 10s and 11s as official Collector’s Items
Hmmm…a funny thing is happening as we are still filling out the backlog of orders on the brand new OESH La Vidas The demand for remaining OESH Lizards remains stellar. We now say “adios” to a great friend, with the purchase of the final Lizard 7 going to OESHer Eileen in Virginia. Thanks so much, […]
Continue ReadingViva La Vida and our CNC Waterjet
Today we just cut on our CNC (computerized numerically controlled) waterjet saw, the last piece of steel, finishing up the molds needed to make the full range of sizes (6.5 to 12) of the new La Vidas. It’s been nearly 100 pieces in all. We’ve also been using a CNC milling machine that carves with […]
Continue ReadingOESH launches La Vida-white sand and is swarmed with first week orders
We have had very strong expectations for the launch of our new La Vida style–currently available in this beautiful white sand model: But even as optimistic as we knew we should be, the demand in our first week was somewhere above triple our “best case” estimate. We aren’t complaining–and neither will […]
Continue ReadingUsing Olive Oil in the Factory
The first and last time I tried the recommended industrial rust-inhibiting agent on the milling machine that we use to make shoe sole molds, I coughed. Living in beautiful Central Virginia, I’m just not used to breathing in toxic vapors. Furthermore, it’s not something I want anyone else getting used to. That’s one of the […]
Continue ReadingOESH Sells Out! Licorice 7s join Licorice 8 and 10 as official Collector’s Items
Apropos of our most recent blog describing the high demand we’ve been having for our Sandals, we sold our final pair of Licorice 7 Suede Sandals. Thank-you Joan in Minnesota! We LOVE that your demand has us out of stock in any of our lines! It’s getting to the edge of spring, […]
Continue ReadingOESH Sandals proving to be sturdy sellers as spring moves forward
As noted in many of our recent posts, we’ve been zeroed in on developing a potent new manufacturing process for the imminent launch of the new OESH shoe line. But even though our focus has been unstinting, an unexpected surprise has emerged. Both the Athletic and soft Suede Sandals […]
Continue ReadingPearls Before Swine contributes comic relief to OESH manufacturing
Stephan Pastis is the creative genius behind the wonderful comic strip, Pearls Before Swine. A loyal UC Berkeley grad, Pastis has delighted all members of our family for many years with his anthropomorphic genius. Even better, we took a trip to see him at a bookstore in Washington, D.C. last year. Steph’s presentation was equal […]
Continue ReadingFinal OESH Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering Thesis Presentation
The senior class of University of Virginia (UVa) mechanical and aerospace engineering students who’ve been working all year with me at OESH, just gave their final thesis presentation in preparation for graduating next month. They had to give their presentation in front of the rest of the professors and students in the department. It was […]
Continue ReadingOESH Sells Out! All Classics now worn by OESHers, pressure builds for new OESH styles!!!
Congratulations OESHers, you now wear every single pair of Classics, the original OESH shoe! That “whooshing” sound you hear is the breeze now circulating through the factory shelves, awaiting the imminent NEW OESH!!! Stay tuned, as these will be announced shortly–and we can hardly wait to show them to […]
Continue Reading
