Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread

[woofmang]

I have so enjoyed the Blue Suede discussion (pre coffee) this morning, that I thought I'd wear them. Hanger Project laces View attachment 1280038 View attachment 1280039

Spoiler: Non GS content.

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Hanger Project laces.

My contribution to the blue suede debate.

And mine...

Spoiler: Also non-GS content...

Alden x Leffot (with non-OEM Alden laces, courtesy of @Misterg12):

 

[mike2]

The Grain Ottawa boots are excellent, as expected. Been wearing them a lot and the sizing advice to go up to an E from a D worked perfectly. Thanks.

The blue suede pics look great too. I think the GS shade of blue is really very nice and I prefer it to some of the other examples that have been posted. I'm fairly sure a blue suede boot isn't for me (though if I keep viewing this thread I might come around), but maybe a blue suede loafer or country derby in the spring?

 

[audog]

Still a little snow on the ground. Rubber soles are grippy enough for this amount of snow.

 

[Fcdts26]

Uh oh. We are working on this now. I should have an answer Monday. Please don't get your hopes up.

The reason we didn't offer the EEE is due to the pattern differences. When working with shell there are certain adjustments that may need to be made which can affect the pattern, lasting allowance, etc.

Thanks for the interest and hopefully we can put something together, whether now or very soon.

No biggie if the timing isn’t right! Definitely appreciate you working on it.

 

[meyer1son]

Sorry, haven't had coffee yet......... I don't WORK (actual physical work) in Suede boots, but I do in smooth leather boots, thus the difference in my mind between suede and leather FOR ACTUAL WORK. Suede = fashion boots in my head. I may be nuts, perhaps I should give up as well

audog it wasn't hard to understand what you're saying

 

[meyer1son]

Well after a short delay with the ups truck breaking down. I finally got my GS diesel boots in black Chromexcel, about 2 weeks ago I think lol I have strange little feet that don't seems to like shoes or boots these days. High instep one foot, bunion other. At this time the boots are fully broken in. And the Leo last fits me very well. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. And the stunning looks of these boot.

 

[savvysartorial]

Great boots. But IMO, those laces are incongruous. They are rather wimpy.

They are dress laces. The leather ones were difficult to tie, I felt.

I understand why @savvysartorial replaced the leather laces with round laces. The leather laces shipped with the boots are nice GS leather laces, but the boot needs something a tad less "work boot" looking, and round laces work well. Perhaps a thicker round lace (GG or Hanger Project) as the AE are rather skinny.

As noted above, I needed to change them. I like the dressier look, but with the large eyelets they are pretty small looking! They're the only laces I had laying around...

Are the GG laces here thicker than the AE laces? They do look a bit beefier.

48" Round Braided Cord Waxed Boot Laces

One pair of 48" braided cotton laces with a slight wax finish 3mm width lace fits almost all boots Available in multiple colors Made in the USA Available for immediate shipment

www.guardedgoods.com

 

[audog]

Well after a short delay with the ups truck breaking down. I finally got my GS diesel boots in black Chromexcel, about 2 weeks ago I think lol I have strange little feet that don't seems to like shoes or boots these days. High instep one foot, bunion other. At this time the boots are fully broken in. And the Leo last fits me very well. I couldn't be happier with my purchase. And the stunning looks of these boot.

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Those look really nice!

 

[audog]

They are dress laces. The leather ones were difficult to tie, I felt.



As noted above, I needed to change them. I like the dressier look, but with the large eyelets they are pretty small looking! They're the only laces I had laying around...

Are the GG laces here thicker than the AE laces? They do look a bit beefier.

48" Round Braided Cord Waxed Boot Laces

One pair of 48" braided cotton laces with a slight wax finish 3mm width lace fits almost all boots Available in multiple colors Made in the USA Available for immediate shipment

www.guardedgoods.com

GG laces are a bit beefier than the AE boot laces, Hanger Project boot laces are good as well.

Wellington Round Braided Boot Laces

Manufactured by the same company that supplies to London's bespoke shoemakers, our Wellington Round Braided Boot Shoelaces are the perfect replacement for any pair of boot shoes. Laces are to a shoe what buttons are to a jacket. Often ignored, but with a disproportionate important effect on the...

www.hangerproject.com

 

[meyer1son]

Has anyone used beeswax on laces?

 

[audog]

Has anyone used beeswax on laces?

Haven't used beeswax on laces, but some of the GG laces I have are almost like candles they are so waxy.

 

[audog]

GS cap toe boots this morning

 

[savvysartorial]

GG laces are a bit beefier than the AE boot laces, Hanger Project boot laces are good as well.

Wellington Round Braided Boot Laces

Manufactured by the same company that supplies to London's bespoke shoemakers, our Wellington Round Braided Boot Shoelaces are the perfect replacement for any pair of boot shoes. Laces are to a shoe what buttons are to a jacket. Often ignored, but with a disproportionate important effect on the...

www.hangerproject.com

Thank you. I will have to get a pair then. The large eyelets of the GS boot really need something to fill them up better.

 

[savvysartorial]

Out this brisk morning at the local farmer's market for their maiden voyage. The soles are super stiff, it's almost like walking on a 2x4!

 

[M635Guy]

Out this brisk morning at the local farmer's market for their maiden voyage. The soles are super stiff, it's almost like walking on a 2x4!

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They'll soften up quickly