Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread

[RogerKaputnik]

I haven't seen much kangeroo or ostrich. Looking forward to the pics. Essex and kudu are definitely a few of my favorites!

Have you guys considered using kudu suede at some point? The reverse side of CF Stead's kudu is easily my favorite suede from what I've tried up until now.

Got these 'bergs a couple weeks ago in CFS midnight reverse kudu. Strong stuff, yet about the softest leather you can find in a boot. Really looking forward to the new GS makeups.

 

[Erikdayo]

Got these 'bergs a couple weeks ago in CFS midnight reverse kudu. Strong stuff, yet about the softest leather you can find in a boot. Really looking forward to the new GS makeups.


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Beautiful stuff. I am wearing my flint kudu suede ranger mocs today and am waiting for a pair of flint kudu cap toe boots from Rancourt. The color and softness of the CF Stead kudu suede I've tried or have at least seen is always fantastic. Can't imagine not loving it with Grant Stone's patterns and quality control.

Would almost definitely be a buy from me in either Ottawa, cap toe boot, or LWB. Or perhaps a new style if there are any.

 

[M635Guy]

Saddle Tan Diesels have been getting the majority of the wears early in boot season...

 

[GrantStone]

Are any of them in burgundy shades? I have seen some examples of burgundy kudu and they looked amazing

They aren't but I totally agree, the burgundy and purple kudus are great.

Any chance the Chelsea Boots will be getting an E width next year, hopefully by next Fall/Winter?

This is a tough one. We are considering going into a EE or EEE. The single E width is so similar to the D that many of our customers still wont be able to wear them unless we go into a wider option. Still contemplating this one!

I haven't seen much kangeroo or ostrich. Looking forward to the pics. Essex and kudu are definitely a few of my favorites!

Have you guys considered using kudu suede at some point? The reverse side of CF Stead's kudu is easily my favorite suede from what I've tried up until now.

The ostrich looks unreal, although it may not be for most. Reverse kudu is really nice and will be considered down the road as we grow the kudu line.

 

[Turns31]

HORSEBOOTY!

 

[XxLogo]

This is a tough one. We are considering going into a EE or EEE. The single E width is so similar to the D that many of our customers still wont be able to wear them unless we go into a wider option. Still contemplating this one!

Hmmmm, really? What would you suggest someone who takes a 9.5E in the Diesel to take in this, a 9.5D? Or should we wait until a EE option? Unsure if EE would be too wide for me or not

 

[JohnL1972]

We have only sampled it before but it is an interesting color. The only issue is if you are used to the shell color 8, the chromexcel version is more purple and not as dark. To me, the color 8 shell is really sharp because it's so dark, making it versatile and not over the top.

Love that GS shell offerings have been colors that you don’t see frequently offered elsewhere.

 

[Samir]

Looking for a casual derby and loving the look of these. Was the combo of contrasted welt and brass eyelets ever offered in a dark brown leather?

 

[NYCTechNerd]

Looking for a casual derby and loving the look of these. Was the combo of contrasted welt and brass eyelets ever offered in a dark brown leather?

Technically the one you linked is a "blucher":

Plain Toe Black Calf

This is a unique combination. Black calf on a double bend leather sole, stained with a light color to deepen and richen the natural leather edge. The Calf upper is heavy enough to take some abuse and will hold a shine year after year. Components Goodyear-welt construction Leo last European Calf...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

They have a dark brown in CXL with eyelets "derby" on rubber sole:

Country Derby - Dark Walnut Chromexcel

The derby pattern is a staple in traditional menswear. They are as comfortable as they are versatile. Our Country Derby is built the way it should be, including leather from world-renowned tanneries and the proportions of a classic English derby. A Goodyear-welt shoe that can endure any season...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

*** The best way to tell the difference between blucher and derby is to look at both shoes from the sideview.

 

[BrandonF]

Looking for a casual derby and loving the look of these. Was the combo of contrasted welt and brass eyelets ever offered in a dark brown leather?

The closest would be the crimson PTB, which has a contrasted welt but no brass eyelets, or the Dark Walnut derby, which had the brass eyelets but no contrasted welt.

 

[BrandonF]

Technically the one you linked is a "blucher":

Plain Toe Black Calf

This is a unique combination. Black calf on a double bend leather sole, stained with a light color to deepen and richen the natural leather edge. The Calf upper is heavy enough to take some abuse and will hold a shine year after year. Components Goodyear-welt construction Leo last European Calf...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

They have a dark brown in CXL with eyelets "derby" on rubber sole:

Country Derby - Dark Walnut Chromexcel

The derby pattern is a staple in traditional menswear. They are as comfortable as they are versatile. Our Country Derby is built the way it should be, including leather from world-renowned tanneries and the proportions of a classic English derby. A Goodyear-welt shoe that can endure any season...

www.grantstoneshoes.com

*** The best way to tell the difference between blucher and derby is to look at both shoes from the sideview.

Thanks for the info. I had previously been under the impression that Oxford/balmoral and derby/blucher was a British/USA thing. Nice to know the actual difference.

In that regard, much prefer Grant Stone’s PTB to their derby. Much cleaner in my opinion.

 

[NYCTechNerd]

Thanks for the info. I had previously been under the impression that Oxford/balmoral and derby/blucher was a British/USA thing. Nice to know the actual difference.

In that regard, much prefer Grant Stone’s PTB to their derby. Much cleaner in my opinion.

For me it depends on the specific shoe, I like the GS "derby" dirty buck and also like the CXL "bluchers".

The funniest thing is that most manufacturers get it wrong.

I recently figured out the difference between SWB and LWB.

A Balmoral is a type of Oxford. Let Kirby explain it:

 

[shahtirthak]

Nothing so far. I'm not sure if we will be adding too many calf over the next year. Actually, calf has been a very small part of our sales when compared to the CXL, veg tanned leathers or even suede. We have more articles in development now though for next year including essex, more kudu, kangaroo and most exciting, ostrich. The ostrich boot looks pretty amazing, I will post photos here soon.

@GrantStone Anything planned in Maryam/Italian/Horween Horsebutt/Horsehide ?

 

[XxLogo]

Alright, Black Friday sales are finally over ?
Where are the Christmas sales at? Before you know it we’ll be there ?

 

[GrantStone]

Hmmmm, really? What would you suggest someone who takes a 9.5E in the Diesel to take in this, a 9.5D? Or should we wait until a EE option? Unsure if EE would be too wide for me or not

If the Leo E fits you really well, the EE would be a better option in the UK last. The Chelea (UK last) is slightly narrower in the ball area.

Looking for a casual derby and loving the look of these. Was the combo of contrasted welt and brass eyelets ever offered in a dark brown leather?

It has not! The only other contrast upper/welt shoe with eyelets was navy CXL.

@GrantStone Anything planned in Maryam/Italian/Horween Horsebutt/Horsehide ?

Nothing in the works other than the maduro shell pre order coming up. Any other horse we plan to make will most likely be Horween however.