Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread

[BackInTheJox]

We plan on having a promotion for Black Friday/ Cyber Monday. If you are looking for a pair of boots, it would be best to wait until next weekend. Return customers will have a little better deal.

Nice!

I totally get the idea behind limiting/avoiding sales as a brand hoping not to “devalue” itself. I was impressed with the 10% offer I got after buying my first pair (but accidentally let it expire).

You guys definitely have something special going here!

 

[Thrift Couture]

We plan on having a promotion for Black Friday/ Cyber Monday. If you are looking for a pair of boots, it would be best to wait until next weekend. Return customers will have a little better deal.

That makes me happy!!!

 

[Mr Clemson]

I don't suppose that could apply retroactively to the preorder I just placed for my first pair from GS - the snuff longwings?

 

[GrantStone]

I don't suppose that could apply retroactively to the preorder I just placed for my first pair from GS - the snuff longwings?

So sorry, I don't think so! You will receive the return customer code though

One of the reasons we plan to participate with the boots is we will slowly replace these certain SKU with the new rubber sole. At this time, we don't plan to discount any styles which will be ongoing. This will probably also include the crimson longwing and the black calf longwing with antique welts & sole stain.

 

[BackInTheJox]

So sorry, I don't think so! You will receive the return customer code though

One of the reasons we plan to participate with the boots is we will slowly replace these certain SKU with the new rubber sole. At this time, we don't plan to discount any styles which will be ongoing. This will probably also include the crimson longwing and the black calf longwing with antique welts & sole stain.

Makes sense.

What kind of rubber sole will be used on the boots? Any photos? That sounds terrific.

 

[GrantStone]

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Makes sense.

What kind of rubber sole will be used on the boots? Any photos? That sounds terrific.

Initially we were considering to do a tap, a full leather outsole with a cavity in the forepart, setting the rubber inside. There were just too many performance concerns with this construction. Maybe we can do this after making more trials.
We then tried to use a Vibram and Dainite option but neither of these options fit our last shape well. The motif and logo will end up being off center on most of the sizes.

We decided to open our own outsole so it will line up correctly. It's similar to the Dainite idea which is studs, but we reduced the stud size roughly 40% to eliminate any possibility of feeling pressure from any single stud and adjusted the pattern to follow our last tread. The compound is a touch softer than some of the rubber soles out there in an effort to increase traction on hard glossy surfaces. The top lift is very basic with slightly raised lines where the dovetail would be.

While the picture is showing the British Tan Longwing, this was just a trial and do not have this SKU being made yet.

 

[AlanRS]

Very interesting! It's exciting to see GS make their own way.

 

[up1911fan]

We plan on having a promotion for Black Friday/ Cyber Monday. If you are looking for a pair of boots, it would be best to wait until next weekend. Return customers will have a little better deal.

Awesome. May need to order a pair. Do you have any plans for a short wing instead of just long wings?

 

[GrantStone]

Awesome. May need to order a pair. Do you have any plans for a short wing instead of just long wings?

Not so far. A shortwing would probably translate best on a last which we currently don't have. The new Oliver last for the cap toe could be an option. It's not overly narrow or long.

 

[up1911fan]

Not so far. A shortwing would probably translate best on a last which we currently don't have. The new Oliver last for the cap toe could be an option. It's not overly narrow or long.

That'd be cool. I'm probably in the minority here, but I'm just not a fan of long wings. Love a good short wing though.

 

[clee1982]

ever consider sunken metal toe plates as an option too?

 

[jayspec]

Will any of the upcoming rubber soled SKU be offered in E-width?

 

[Thrift Couture]

This makes me extremely happy!!! Early Holiday gift, from my friends at Grant Stone.

 

[darknight55]

Rubber soles finally? Leather soles is the only reason I don't consider getting my shoes/boots here

 

[Milksteakboiledhard]

Excited to hear about the rubber sole options for boots, it will hopefully be a hit for the brand.