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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
I'm 10.5B on the Brannock with a low instep and narrow heel, and I wear a 9.5D in Leo with a 3/4 wool insert to make up some of the volume. The fit is roomy enough for thicker socks which is good. I'm hesitant to try shoes, but with the lacing height of a boot it works well.- andrewro
- Post #15,920
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
@Waxed I like that black Brass boot but I love the black Ottawa! Here are mine after almost five years of wear and a fresh resole. Initially I wanted to send them to Brian the Bootmaker, but frankly it's almost the cost of the boots with a 3+ month wait. Local cobbler did pretty well... the half...- andrewro
- Post #15,852
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
Looking good @audog !!- andrewro
- Post #15,851
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
A couple more pics: Meanwhile, as soon as I land a new gig, the Ottawas are going somewhere very special for a resole...- andrewro
- Post #14,996
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
I intended to post a while back but time got away from me. Page 1000 seems like a great chance to make it happen. After almost four years in my black cxl leather sole Ottawas, I had been eyeing the British tan cap toes. When the Black Friday discount came along last November, I made my move...- andrewro
- Post #14,995
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
@audog what is Heddels talking about re: hand-sewn vs not in those Ottawa articles? Was not aware of a difference in manufacturing with these.- andrewro
- Post #7,377
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
My Ottawa toes wore like that pretty quickly, but so do my other leather sole shoes. I posted about it waaay back in the thread. I emailed with GS about it (including pics of other shoes I have) after some deliberation, I paid $20 for hard rubber (like a heel) toes with a local cobbler. He even...- andrewro
- Post #7,366
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
I recently bought some 8" steel toe Thorogoods for my true work boots. 360 welt, made in USA, I like the hardware too. They do not have an all leather sole build-up but they could be rebuilt in a few years with a more traditional make-up. Role Club rebuild maybe? One can dream.- andrewro
- Post #7,016
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
I really, really love that Kudu Ottawa. I don't think it's in the cards for me but I just had to say it out loud!- andrewro
- Post #6,979
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
Nice! I get a quick wear at the toes from "springing" or pushing off when I walk. Had a similar situation and a local cobbler cut back the leather and stitched in some heel rubber at the toes. Not bad for $20. I think I posted it way back.- andrewro
- Post #5,351
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
Nooo many are watching! You guys just have the most to share. I always enjoy checking in so I hope you keep it up.- andrewro
- Post #1,918
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
The "Mean Greens" are about the hottest shoe out there!- andrewro
- Post #1,769
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
Hey @GrantStone - you were asking on Instagram for material suggestions for the loafer... anything more concrete to share on this front? I was personally hoping for snuff or blue suede...- andrewro
- Post #1,140
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
I was using Saphir Renovateur for a few years but I think I like VSC better!- andrewro
- Post #991
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
Did my first VSC brush-up a couple days ago, after maybe 8-10 wears. A close observer will note the sole wear at the toe. I've gently sanded and touched up with a polish. I have a pretty serious roll or push-off at the toe - the opposite of dragging - so I can wear down a toe pretty quickly...- andrewro
- Post #989
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
Off topic, but my in-laws remodeled a bathroom, and installed a flatscreen tv on the wall above the tub... ...they build a new house a couple years later, no tv in the new bathroom!- andrewro
- Post #962
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
Good Lawd you guys, is there a "Show me your shoe closet" thread somewhere? Cause that would be verrry interesting! I let three pair go when I bought my Ottawas, just not enough room (one pair was a beautiful ebay score that didn't fit)... small 100 year old house with two tiny closets in...- andrewro
- Post #960
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
The antiquing really made it for me on the black Ottawas, solid black is too monolithic and too much contrast would kill it for me too. I love the subtle depth and detail.- andrewro
- Post #872
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
So true - I placed my order the morning of Jan 2 and had my Ottawas in hand around noon on Jan 4. Blazing quick service!- andrewro
- Post #767
- Forum: Classic Menswear
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Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread
Thanks! Gustin's take on a rust duck canvas chino... those boots tho!- andrewro
- Post #752
- Forum: Classic Menswear