Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread

[M635Guy]

That leather will be awesome. For all of you that have both...how do the fit of an Allen Edmonds translate over to GS? Say if I wear an 11E in AE would thst be my size in GS?

It really depends. I'm only an E in the 65-last and whatever they used the for AExMD Chukka (E didn't exist, but it would be perfect if did).

If you have an 11E Higgins Mill, I'd go down a half but keep the width (i.e. a 10.5E)

My $0.02. Grant Stone gives excellent sizing translation advice if you contact them.

Dune CXL Diesel boots today. They certainly haven’t stayed pretty, but I can’t think of many leathers that could pair better with all my mustard clothing.

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Those look absolutely awesome sir!

 

[basu13]

Crimson captoes.

 

[txvo]

Thanks. I would actually love to see them. Just been rotating my same 3 pairs and love them all. Dune CXL and black CXL Diesels and black waxy commander Edwards. I prefer the design of the Edward overall, but the Diesel boots are great too.

A bit late but here's a couple snaps from them. As you can see most of the wax has worn off but I'm loving the look. My phone is showing a bit of yellowing/graying or whatever in a couple of the pictures (in the side and toe) but I honestly don't see it IRL, third photo looks the closest to the real color. Let me know if you want me to get something in particular.

 

[Erikdayo]

A bit late but here's a couple snaps from them. As you can see most of the wax has worn off but I'm loving the look. My phone is showing a bit of yellowing/graying or whatever in a couple of the pictures (in the side and toe) but I honestly don't see it IRL, third photo looks the closest to the real color. Let me know if you want me to get something in particular.


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Looks great. I greatly appreciate the good pictures. While I never plan on rewaxing my black waxy commander boots I could see myself oiling the dark oak roughout once every year or two if i get them. Reminds me of the reverse chamois that Alden uses quite a bit. I like that look when they're partly oiled but not too much.

I suppose on my waxy commander I would consider trying out the somewhat oiled look someday too. Just not into the fully waxed 'like new' look.

 

[txvo]

Looks great. I greatly appreciate the good pictures. While I never plan on rewaxing my black waxy commander boots I could see myself oiling the dark oak roughout once every year or two if i get them. Reminds me of the reverse chamois that Alden uses quite a bit. I like that look when they're partly oiled but not too much.

I suppose on my waxy commander I would consider trying out the somewhat oiled look someday too. Just not into the fully waxed 'like new' look.

Actually agree, the look is great but I think oiling/waxing them or what not will help preserve them better. I'm still just not sure of what product to use.

 

[IanWP]

Finally pulled the trigger on the diesel Roo boot. I went with the 11E at the advice of GS.

First impression...the boots are absolutely sublime in appearance and workmanship. I love the scars on the leather gives it charming character. The color is not as green as I thought it would be. It is almost chameleon like in different light in the house.

The fit is different than I expected. I love the arch support and was surprised the forefoot was not as hard as I expected. A very good feel. Nice and soft leathers used.

Was really not expecting the leather to be as thin as it is. I knew it was thinner than cow hide but wow...it is really thin. In a good way.

As I mentioned I contacted GS about sizing and they recommended I go with the same size as my AE Higgins mill. When I put my foot in I knew right away that the fit is way different. The GS seems to hug my leg, ankle and heel more without having to crank down the laces at all. Which I think is an awesome surprise and very welcome change. On my AE I have both a kiltie and a tongue pad to fill the volume in the shaft area. I love the fit of the GS in this area. And I am surprised at how wide the gap between the eyelets are.

The forefoot I am not so sure about. Seems like I have a lot of pressure right at my ball. I wouldn't say it is overwhelming painful but it is noticeable more squeeze than the AE were out of the box. My ball on left foot seems to be about 1/18th to 1/4 inch aft of the widest part of the shoe. The other boot seems to be about spot on. The one that is aft is my shorter but wider foot so that just may be the way it is with one foot 1/2" longer than the other.

There does seem to be a bit of space in the toe area which is not really that big of a deal in boots just not used to so much...it feels like I might drag my toe when walking. Which is odd as when sole to sole with the AE the GS is shorter.

Overall I really dig them and I hope that The small fit issues work themselves out. I always second guess my sizing and these are no different. Thinking that a 11ee would have been perfect if they offered it. Or maybe I should have went with a 10eee. I guess will never know.


Thank you @GrantStone for a beautiful boot that I look forward to wearing and breaking into my one foot.

 

[GLConstanza]

Just handled my first pair of GS and WOW! Their value prop is right on, hugely impressed (and disappointed that I guessed my sizing wrong). I've never seen the intersection of price and quality like this before. Just had to share my two cents.

Regarding sizing, I [should] wear a 10D Alden Trubalance. I was told GS's Leo last is similar to the Barrie, which has always been too narrow for me, so I tried a 10E Leo, but it was pretty loosey goosey. Debating between giving a 9.5E or 10D a try next

Anyways, awesome brand, and excited to get a pair into my rotation soon

 

[steadystate]

I caved last night and grabbed a sale pair of the Coast sneakers in natural minerva. Had been eyeing them on and off since last year when I bought the butter suedes. Should hopefully keep both pairs going longer now that I can rotate between them.

@GrantStone are there any plans to release an unlined loafer? I've been watching Giovanni show off his sample pair on his Instagram page and they look perfect as a spring/summer option 😁

 

[peterparker20]

Hey guys -- first time customer.

I know sizing can be all over the place. I measured my feet on a Brannock device -- surprisingly 10C, (9.9 if that matters) although I never noticed my feet being narrow before.

I was looking at some Ottawa's that are out of stock in 9.5 at the moment. .... I probably would have gone that route, but yeah. After some extensive reading, it seems a 10 could work, but unlikely to be perfect fit. But a 9 might be a gamble but somehow work out. Anyone do a full size down? Hopefully the C volume will save me.

 

[GLConstanza]

SMH... 10E too wide and long, 10D too narrow (and long), maybe I'll try a 9.5E or get my little toe removed

 

[LatAm]

Hey guys -- first time customer.

I know sizing can be all over the place. I measured my feet on a Brannock device -- surprisingly 10C, (9.9 if that matters) although I never noticed my feet being narrow before.

I was looking at some Ottawa's that are out of stock in 9.5 at the moment. .... I probably would have gone that route, but yeah. After some extensive reading, it seems a 10 could work, but unlikely to be perfect fit. But a 9 might be a gamble but somehow work out. Anyone do a full size down? Hopefully the C volume will save me.

As we have often said in this thread, Grant Stone themselves can't be beat for sizing advice. They really have the knowledge and a strong desire to make it work for you. Email them and you won't be sorryl

 

[woodenbits]

Hey guys -- first time customer.

First off - right, Grant Stone knows their sizing the best, ping them! Second... dropping down full size is risky, even if you are C width. I would say... if your widest part of the foot is your 'ball' of the foot, it *might* work out. But if your widest part of the foot are actually toes, do not do that, or you will be sorry. I think I heard that 'rule of thumb' for downsizing (more than usual 1/2 size) on Red Wings forum, and I think there is some truth to it.

 

[Neo1]

Hey guys -- first time customer.

I know sizing can be all over the place. I measured my feet on a Brannock device -- surprisingly 10C, (9.9 if that matters) although I never noticed my feet being narrow before.

I was looking at some Ottawa's that are out of stock in 9.5 at the moment. .... I probably would have gone that route, but yeah. After some extensive reading, it seems a 10 could work, but unlikely to be perfect fit. But a 9 might be a gamble but somehow work out. Anyone do a full size down? Hopefully the C volume will save me.

I can speak to this a little bit.

I'm a 7.5C with a high instep. Before I bought my first pair of diesels, I tried on a variety of Alden boots and shoes. In general I do the best with a last that is either fairly standard or on the narrow/ low volume side - i would go for a 7 with these. I absolutely could not wear the Barrie last in a 7. 6.5D was absolutely fine because of the width and large volume.

GS has been tough for me and not really super straightforward. Wyatt strongly suggested a 6.5E on the Leo last which is probably the best, most logical suggestion, but from lengthy personal experience plus extreme stubbornness I continue to buy 6.5Ds. My experience has been as follows - every single instance reflects 6.5D, down a full size up a width.

One extra note - I have a narrow, bony heel which necessitates me wearing wool socks with the boots.

Leo - cxl diesels were absolutely miserable to break in but after months of wear feel like I could not wear them any looser. Kangaroo ottawa had an easier breakin and didn't loosen up nearly as much. These fit decently. Ottawa in grain were a disaster - they killed my instep and heels forever - they're passable now. Storm kudu ottawa had little to no break-in. Same for the cxl captoe.

The chelsea is on the large side but required very little break in.

The bluchers in cxl were like a 1 day of hell, the good to go. Have to wear normal socks with these.

I have 3 of the travelers, all cxl. First two were the one and done, killed my instep for 24 hours then good to go. Last pair just won't break in, much more snug than the other two.

Tldr - I think this really comes down to material plus thickness. All the Aldens seemed to use thinner more pliable leathers. GS with all the variations is kind of a case by case. Some work better than others. But I couldn't do a 7.

As a sidebar, there are certain red wings that I'm really not in any size (like this) - 7 is way too big and 6.5 is too small. If a 6.5 truly doest work I'll do a 7 with an insole.

Kind of need to try them to see what feels best. Never easy.

 

[M635Guy]

I'm super-intrigued by the Burro leather - anyone have a pair with some wear on them?

 

[ProfilaBinding]

Has anyone got pics of the new olive cxl boots? Anyone own them?