Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread

[audog]

Went in to office this morning, wanted to wear boots, so chose the Bourbon suede Diesels for the trip.

 

[neal_is_king]

Here is a comparison photo of a new/worn saddle tan PTB taken a while back.


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These look amazing and I am eagerly awaiting a pair that will show up today or tomorrow. These were treated only using neutral venetian shoe cream? About how often? And will the neutral venetian leather balm you sell work as well?

 

[audog]

These look amazing and I am eagerly awaiting a pair that will show up today or tomorrow. These were treated only using neutral venetian shoe cream? About how often? And will the neutral venetian leather balm you sell work as well?

I use only VSC on mine and, while not producing a really shiny end result, it does work rather well in conditioning. And I must add, I love your Avatar.

 

[neal_is_king]

I use only VSC on mine and, while not producing a really shiny end result, it does work rather well in conditioning. And I must add, I love your Avatar.

Aww thanks audog, I love your good boy too . Flat coat retriever?

 

[audog]

Aww thanks audog, I love your good boy too . Flat coat retriever?

Nope, Golden Retriever, just very light coated. Also my name AU=Gold and Dog=Dog. Been a Golden Retriever guy for most of my 65 years.

 

[neal_is_king]

Nope, Golden Retriever, just very light coated. Also my name AU=Gold and Dog=Dog. Been a Golden Retriever guy for most of my 65 years.

Wow, he is light! Very beautiful. Amy is pretty red, I get asked if she's an Irish Setter at least once a week, which I always find a little odd. She's my first, having grown up with black labs... I think I'm converted

 

[audog]

Wow, he is light! Very beautiful. Amy is pretty red, I get asked if she's an Irish Setter at least once a week, which I always find a little odd. She's my first, having grown up with black labs... I think I'm converted

I'm partial to them. His coloring is called "English Creme" basically bred for very light coat. The breed standards go from light (almost white) to dark red, color doesn't matter, in dogs or people and all Goldens are good dogs!

 

[PizzaDude]

I'm partial to them. His coloring is called "English Creme" basically bred for very light coat. The breed standards go from light (almost white) to dark red, color doesn't matter, in dogs or people and all Goldens are good dogs!

Good dogs... absolutely, but the health issues they have can be hard on the wallet and heartbreaking...

 

[GrantStone]

These look amazing and I am eagerly awaiting a pair that will show up today or tomorrow. These were treated only using neutral venetian shoe cream? About how often? And will the neutral venetian leather balm you sell work as well?

I believe only venetian was used on this pair, probably once a month. That might be more often than necessary but we would use them for photos so applying cream helped with a sheen.

We sometimes get into trouble saying venetian cream, we actually are referring to the balm on our site. It is my understanding the balm is the most common venetian product used on both calf/cow and shell at the consumer level. We have always used the balm and never saw any drawbacks. It helps to shake it before applying to make sure the consistency isn't too watery which can penetrate the leather a little too quickly leaving a darker area.

 

[audog]

Good dogs... absolutely, but the health issues they have can be hard on the wallet and heartbreaking...

Been through that a few times, yes it is heartbreaking. That's why one needs to research a breeder and the genetic makeup of the Sire/Dam, no guarantees but a little more peace of mind.

 

[neal_is_king]

I believe only venetian was used on this pair, probably once a month. That might be more often than necessary but we would use them for photos so applying cream helped with a sheen.

We sometimes get into trouble saying venetian cream, we actually are referring to the balm on our site. It is my understanding the balm is the most common venetian product used on both calf/cow and shell at the consumer level. We have always used the balm and never saw any drawbacks. It helps to shake it before applying to make sure the consistency isn't too watery which can penetrate the leather a little too quickly leaving a darker area.

It is confusing how those two product names are used interchangeably, but that clears it up, thanks Wyatt!

I found this on a massdrop thread, incase it helps anyone:

Our Venetian Leather balm contains more waxes and conditioners than our shoe cream. Our leather balm jars are a concentrated formula of our leather balm for those consumers that want a jar packaging for convenience or habit. Plus we offer more colors in the jars.

Would you recommend an application before first wear (which should be in a few hours )?

 

[GrantStone]

It is confusing how those two product names are used interchangeably, but that clears it up, thanks Wyatt!

I found this on a massdrop thread, incase it helps anyone:



Would you recommend an application before first wear (which should be in a few hours )?

It wouldn't hurt but we most likely put something on the boots before sending it. If you were to take a brush or cloth and burnish the upper real quick (without any product) and the surface still looks dry or somewhat matted, applying venetian would be good. If there is some wax and oils in the leather already, there should be a little sheen after buffing.

 

[ccpl14]

I’m officially a member of the club now. Diesel boot in Castagno.

 

[audog]

I’m officially a member of the club now. Diesel boot in Castagno.
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YES!!!!! How do you like them so far? Fit/finish/packing/accessories up to snuff???
They may not be your last pair of GS!

 

[audog]

Black Ottawa for a nice lazy afternoon with the dog. Great boot, love the leather sole and I've said it before but the Leo last is like someone sprayed the boots on my feet.