Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread

[GrantStone]

@GrantStone what is the collar made of from a material standpoint on the Field boot?

The saddle tan is using the coffee suede and the others are full grain tumbled cow in a lighter weight (1.4-1.6mm).

Field boot looks like a nice addition. Will the "Earth" or "Dark Burgundy Kudu" be available in EEE? Also the Bison looks a good bit different than what I have on the diesel? It looks good just different.

As of right now just the bison and saddle tan will be EEE. The saddle tan EEE will come in later next month.

Good article here on Stitchdown that also happens to answer your question about the Bison leather: https://www.stitchdown.com/brands/grant-stone/grant-stone-field-boot-review/
Basically, it's a completely unique natural grain pattern per each boot.

I met one of the salesmen at Seidel years ago before he worked for the tannery. Once I realized he was at Seidel, only a few hour drive from us, I visited the tannery to take a look at some of their articles. I asked what some of their core leathers were, something that would be different than what we currently offer and he showed me the bison.

They have plated versions of the bison but these american bison hides have such heavy grain naturally (and are huge), we opted for the non-plated article. The tannage has a lot of oil and wax so it has a heavy pull-up effect as well. Its the thickest article we currently use at roughly 2.2-2.4mm, and they can still go much heavier if needed. The grain structure is less dense so it's forgiving.

The bison used on the field boot and diesel are the same article, there's just a variance in the grain pattern on each pair.

 

[M635Guy]

Jeebus - I take a bit of a "life-is-cray" break and now I see a smorgasbord of really cool leathers. Multiple Kudu and Kangaroo options, Essex and Minerva, roughout and waxed leathers (I think the Natural Waxed Commander looks like a sleeper star...), etc. Sky Reverse Kudu? and now Bison?

My wife has said more than once "All your boots and shoes look the same." I she's said it less (and the presence of the natty 'roo and Forest Kudu help), but when I look at what our friends at GS are putting out there, there's a ton of color variety that's easy to wear. That's pretty fun.

Since the caffeine hasn't really kicked in, I have no point.

 

[Genericuser1]

Speaking of Bison

 

[GentlemanJeff]

Does the new field boot have any celastic toe structure? Or leather puffery? Or are they unstructured?

 

[M635Guy]

Speaking of Bison
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That's just mean...

 

[M635Guy]

Well, since it was a day out of the house...

'Roo Ottawas - still need to get more beating on these...

 

[whipcord]

Can anybody here chime in on fit with the Traveler Penny? I'm wondering how they should fit out of the box since there are no laces. Should I be able to push my foot forward and fit a finger behind my heel like they say about dress shoes? It's hard trying to imagine what these shoes will become and if these fit properly.

 

[M635Guy]

Can anybody here chime in on fit with the Traveler Penny? I'm wondering how they should fit out of the box since there are no laces. Should I be able to push my foot forward and fit a finger behind my heel like they say about dress shoes? It's hard trying to imagine what these shoes will become and if these fit properly.

I can't do that with mine. I'm a shoe-horn guy, and the fit for mine are without any "slack". I honestly didn't think they'd fit until my foot was in - definitely not a finger-width behind the heel for me. They didn't rub or hurt me at all, though the vamp was a little tight at first.

 

[whipcord]

I can't do that with mine. I'm a shoe-horn guy, and the fit for mine are without any "slack". I honestly didn't think they'd fit until my foot was in - definitely not a finger-width behind the heel for me. They didn't rub or hurt me at all, though the vamp was a little tight at first.

Thank you. I need a shoehorn to get these on with socks, and if I push my foot as far forward as possible, I can only fit like half the tip of my finger in. I would have to try to jam it in with force to get it to go. My concern is not that they are too small, but that they are not as "snug" as they should be. I may have difficulty getting into an 11D initially, but since these have an unstructured toe I thought they may be worth a shot. Can't do 11D in the Diesels or Brass Boot. These are 11.5D.

 

[basu13]

Ottawas for a Saturday evening at the club. The lustre on the natural CXL really pops. These have not been conditioned even once.

 

[audog]

Been a while since I posted one of these shots......Saddle Tan diesels, showing a bit of patina and aging...

 

[brandonboot]

The field boot I received (bison) is unlined in the shaft/tongue… major major W

 

[Drzdave58]

The field boot I received (bison) is unlined in the shaft/tongue… major major W

We’re u expecting it to be lined?

 

[brandonboot]

We’re u expecting it to be lined?

Well they line literally everything else so yes

 

[Drzdave58]

Well they line literally everything else so yes

Ok ..just wondering because in the description on their website says the shaft is unlined.