Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread

[JRC]

Grant, any plans to offer the new Jungle Kangaroo Brass Boot in EEE?
Thanks.

 

[Neo1]

GS is relentless - was totally gonna skip over the field boot and give my wallet a break....then they release that black cxl masterpiece.

So the storm traveler now...........can anyone speak to the kudu vs cxl? Much stiffer? Not bad? Interested to hear. I found the cxl on the traveler pretty brutal on the instep/vamp until broken in, wondering if the kudu will be too much to handle.

 

[DawgPound]

GS is relentless - was totally gonna skip over the field boot and give my wallet a break....then they release that black cxl masterpiece.

100% agree with this. I was looking forward to giving my wallet a break as well and focus on some shell Ottawas that I’ve committed to buying whenever the pre order goes live. Then, I get a notice that a pair I’ve wanted for some time was restocked in my size, and then they put it on sale a day later! So…

The field boots look sharp, but are not something I’d normally wear…then I also received the black CXL email and now I’m trying to find ways to wear something like them. Haven’t pulled the trigger yet, but I do like them!

 

[7_rocket]

100% agree with this. I was looking forward to giving my wallet a break as well and focus on some shell Ottawas that I’ve committed to buying whenever the pre order goes live. Then, I get a notice that a pair I’ve wanted for some time was restocked in my size, and then they put it on sale a day later! So…

Please post pics when you get them on feet. I've been looking at these but something just holds me back.

 

[M635Guy]

Forgot to post the day-out for the Cognac shell pair

 

[MacGuffen]

Diesel Dune vs. Ottawa Dune... which is the best for my first pair of GS? Which is the most iconic?

 

[RogerKaputnik]

Diesel Dune vs. Ottawa Dune... which is the best for my first pair of GS? Which is the most iconic?

Same last, so same fit - whichever style floats your boat! Norwegian tankers like the Ottawa seem less common out in the real world, so I give them a little edge in the style column.

 

[star656]

Howdy everyone, Simple question: Is the Dune CXL the same leather as "natural" CXL?

 

[M635Guy]

Howdy everyone, Simple question: Is the Dune CXL the same leather as "natural" CXL?

My understanding is it's natty CXL with a pass of brown polish

 

[XxLogo]

Diesel Dune vs. Ottawa Dune... which is the best for my first pair of GS? Which is the most iconic?

They diesel personally I like better, but whatever floats your boat. They are more classic and feel like they are a tad easier to dress up a bit, even with Natty CXL.

 

[Canwin12]

Yeah, it's actually a little wider in the toes than the Leo, and maybe a little bit higher volume throughout. Enough to where I can wear certain sizes in the Floyd last that I can't in the Leo.

Yes. The Floyd feels wider and has more volume than the Leo last.

 

[basu13]

Diesel Dune vs. Ottawa Dune... which is the best for my first pair of GS? Which is the most iconic?

It's the same last and fit for both. Depends on which aesthetic you like better. For me it is definitely the Ottawa, because I find it to have just the right amount of detailing to allow it to be dressed up or down. It goes just as well with denim as it does with smart casuals. The Diesel on the other hand is a "cleaner" makeup and is also quite versatile.

My vote is on the Ottawas though.

 

[7_rocket]

Diesel Dune vs. Ottawa Dune... which is the best for my first pair of GS? Which is the most iconic?

I have both models. Visually speaking the Ottawa is more appealing. However the diesel is a classic as others have mentioned. Here is a picture I asked my wife to take while she rolled her eyes. You're welcome for being weird in the eyes of my wife

 

[DawgPound]

Diesel Dune vs. Ottawa Dune... which is the best for my first pair of GS? Which is the most iconic?

Diesels I think are their “iconic” look, but Ottawas get my vote (I have both). I think it depends on what look you desire. As others have said, I think the Ottawas are more noticeable, can be dressed up a little easier, and can also be easily worn casually. Diesels are like most other service boots, can blend in more easily, run more casual and are more difficult to dress up. They fit the same since they’re built on the same last.

Others may disagree, but this is how I see both of them. That’s also not to say that Diesels won’t stand out…some certainly do, but maybe that’s not something you want. People notice and comment whenever I wear any of my Ottawas, even the basic black CXL Ottawas. Unless I’m wearing my ostrich Diesels, I never hear anything when wearing any of them. Now if I had some maduro with contrasting natural welt and edging, that would likely be different. Buy one, buy both and enjoy!

 

[basu13]

Took out the crimson Ottawas for a short whirl today. These things are super comfortable right from first wear onwards.