Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread

[classicsaphic]

These have become my daily drivers. That natural cxl is just… *chefs kiss*.

 

[Radboots]

Wish I could get any of the Leo last shoes to fit me. Can't seem to get it right - either too tight, heel slip, or a combination of both.

 

[basu13]

Dune Ottawas - one of my first pairs from GS and an old favourite.

 

[shaggydog]

Sure sounds like 11d to me

As someone with somewhat similar shaped feet, I'd recommend at least an 11 D. When going down in size/up in width, I've had the same problem as you: The boot is too wide at the heel and instep. And I'd say there is much less wiggle with width than with length. Otherwise, the Leo last just may not work for you.

11D would have been the first thing I tried, and your experience with the others would tend to support that. "Low volume" may be what's working against you in terms of the recommendations, but I feel like you've tried the 'other sides' of the options, which point back to 11D IMHO. If it works other than having too much volume, that can be solved with pads or a thin insert.

Thanks so much for this helpful advice. After trying 10.5E, 10EEE, and 9.5EEE, I've now tried 11D, 11E, and 11.5D. 11D was too tight around my toes. 11.5D was too long. Fortunately, 11E fits well!

 

[shaggydog]

Wish I could get any of the Leo last shoes to fit me. Can't seem to get it right - either too tight, heel slip, or a combination of both.

It seems like the Leo last may be best suited for people with wide heels, high insteps, and pointy toes...

It would be interesting to see Grant Stone introduce a military/Munson-inspired last (like Alden's 379x or Oak Street Bootmakers' Elston). I guess creating a new last must take a lot of time and work, though.

 

[kingindelco]

I'm 2 days into my first experience with Grant Stone - crimson cxl brass boots. I am 9E brannock and I ordered both 8.5E and 8E. The full size down 8E felt better so I went with them. After 2 days of wearing, they are extremely comfortable. I've never bought a new boot or leather shoe and experienced 0 discomfort from the start. I gotta give GS a lot of credit for the design of the Floyd last. My heel and midfoot and firmly locked in, while my toes have plenty of room. It only got more comfortable as the day went on.

Looking forward to the next limited release so I can pick up the brass boots in shell.

 

[IanWP]

Wow...knew I should have bought the boots I was looking at Monday. Prices went up to $435 now. Day late and dollar short.