Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread

[M635Guy]

We are putting together some samples for Spring '20 and wanted to share a couple photos of make-ups that will most likely go ahead. There will be quite a few suede SKU in the mix next spring, hopefully including some classic bucks.

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Oooo pebbled Traveler...

 

[audog]

Oooo pebbled Traveler...

Those penny's look pretty nice.........

 

[Hotel Cali]

I been wearing my navy ptb 3 times a week to try to break it in and alleviate the heel slip. The slip is getting less. I love the navy color so I am determined to make them work one way or another.

The navy Cxl make make an awesome boot as does the navy suede.

 

[Hotel Cali]

First time GS buyer here looking to purchase either the Blucher or the Diesel. How does the leather in black french calf blucher compare to the Diesel black chromexcel ? I know with GS the leathers are very high quality but I like to hear from people who have worn them for a bit in terms of creasing and also in terms of comfort for day to day wear ? I can't make up my mind if I should get the blucher or the boot. Appreciate if you could post photos of these in the wild. Thank you!

Given approximately the same price value, I would take a good boot every time. I feel It is much harder to find good boots over good shoes.

 

[M0thBall]

There will be a brown calf, black calf (both have uniform welt stains) and one dark waxy commander with natural welts.

Can't wait to see the chelseas. I know it's a ways off, but any idea which leather options will be offered for the chukka?

 

[alset_rl]

Given approximately the same price value, I would take a good boot every time. I feel It is much harder to find good boots over good shoes.

Funny, I was exactly thinking the same today.

 

[up1911fan]

Those pebbled Traveler's are gonna be awesome.

 

[TheWolf]

Oooo pebbled Traveler...

Crap. I haven’t even gotten a chance to get the pebbled Ottawa. Now I have this on the list too.

 

[GrantStone]

Can't wait to see the chelseas. I know it's a ways off, but any idea which leather options will be offered for the chukka?

The chukka is actually not quite ready yet and doesn’t have a firm schedule. It will probably behind most of the others we have recently posted

Those pebbled Traveler's are gonna be awesome.

Sorry! We actually didn’t adopt the pebble grain penny.

 

[up1911fan]

The chukka is actually not quite ready yet and doesn’t have a firm schedule. It will probably behind most of the others we have recently posted



Sorry! We actually didn’t adopt the pebble grain penny.

Well you should.

 

[manowar]

What kind of socks do you wear? I’ve never had that issue, unless I’m wearing a synthetic insole.

I always wear cotton or cotton blend socks with my shoes or an occasional wool sock, unless doing intensive work or exercise. I avoid polyester dress socks like the plague, though I also don’t buy high end socks. Those today were Gold Toe. Now cotton socks don’t wick moisture once they are wet, but they do breathe well. Leather shoes always seem to absorb moisture and stay wet unless I’m just sitting at a desk all day.

 

[BrandonF]

I always wear cotton or cotton blend socks with my shoes or an occasional wool sock, unless doing intensive work or exercise. I avoid polyester dress socks like the plague, though I also don’t buy high end socks. Those today were Gold Toe. Now cotton socks don’t wick moisture once they are wet, but they do breathe well. Leather shoes always seem to absorb moisture and stay wet unless I’m just sitting at a desk all day.

In my opinion, cotton is your problem. I would highly recommend merino wool socks, such as Darn Tough. I wear their light crew socks which are a similar thickness as normal dress socks. You can literally wear them for days without odor or moisture issues. They also don’t chafe or give me blisters like normal dress socks. Since they’re wool, they keep you feet color in summer and warm in winter.

 

[manowar]

@BrandonF Thanks for the tip. I wear Smartwool and Icebreaker merino wool socks hiking and they are nice but my feet sweat all the same. My experience with wool dress socks has been negative, they made my feet sweat even more. I’ll give Darn Tough a try next.

 

[TheWolf]

@BrandonF Thanks for the tip. I wear Smartwool and Icebreaker merino wool socks hiking and they are nice but my feet sweat all the same. My experience with wool dress socks has been negative, they made my feet sweat even more. I’ll give Darn Tough a try next.

DarnTough socks are great. I am actually going to pick some more up today. My brother knows that I have long said, were I infinitely rich, I would wear a new pair of socks daily. There is just nothing like the nice tight new sock. He bought me a couple of pairs of DarnTough socks a couple of years ago, and they are still the first socks I grab after I do laundry. They apparently have a great warranty too.
They do seem to help with the sweaty foot. I have also used Zero Sweat products and they are amazing for decreasing perspiration. I have sensitive skin, and the original would occasionally give me a sore area in my underarms, but their new sensitive skin formulation has not at all. This is assuredly TMI and outside the scope of GS, but pit stains are a thing of the past completely now. They also have a lotion that you can use on hands and feet (although I am sure the original formula would work too.)

 

[Turns31]

I was in the market for crew length wool boot socks and just happened to stumble across these at my local Nordstrom Rack.

Woolrich John Rich & Bros | Textured Stripe Crew Socks | Nordstrom Rack

Woolrich John Rich & Bros - Textured Stripe Crew Socks is now 83 - 99% off. Free Shipping on orders over $89.

www.nordstromrack.com

They're not too thick, breathable and MiUSA. Also, they're the perfect height. I always hated that wool socks had to try and go up over my calf. It just wasn't necessary for the boots I wear. These ones go up about 1" higher than the top of my Iron Rangers. Liked them so much I bought 6 pairs.