Grant Stone - Official Affiliate Thread

[ptfly]

Thanks for the reply. How do you feel about brushes that also have bronze/brass bristles?

I have a couple but read that they are more aggressive so I don't use them often as the bristle one.

 

[audog]

The upgraded larger one I just got for my shell is the Wellington Pig Bristle Shoe Polishing Brush from the hanger project. That might be overkill just for suede but it would probably be fine for suede and shell (not used for any polish removal). The smaller one I now use for suede is here https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071H8VT6J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1

looks like a nice suede brush. Kirby has nice stuff, a bit overpriced, but nice stuff. And any guy who polishes shoes in a suit, well......you gotta love him!

 

[audog]

I have a couple but read that they are more aggressive so I don't use them often as the bristle one.

Something about bronze bristles that scares me...

 

[SonnyUte]

I have a couple but read that they are more aggressive so I don't use them often as the bristle one.

Yes, too aggressive, in my experience. Very easy to damage suede with brass bristles.

 

[M635Guy]

Thanks for the reply. How do you feel about brushes that also have bronze/brass bristles?

I use one from the Hanger Project that is mostly boar bristles with a few mixed in. It does a good job of bringing up the nap without being too aggressive. Good for $20 IMHO.

 

[M635Guy]

On the topic of the JCrew line - I've owned the Kenton boots (the more casual line vs. the more-formal Ludlow), and while they were very nicely-executed, they were clearly in a different class than what we see from Grant Stone - everything else was a step or two down (leather, etc.) and I'm guessing some of the things you can't see in the GS like the leather heel counters, full-leather heel stack, etc. aren't in the JCrew line either.

Net: they're very nice for the price, and a better alternative in their relative price-channel than Thursday boots IMHO, but not the product you get with Grant Stone.

My first pair of Grant Stones was what pushed the Kenton's out of the closet.

 

[audog]

Blue day here today, rain/snow coming in tomorrow, so today seemed like a good day for suede, on leather.

 

[GrantStone]

@GrantStone any chance we'll see suede cap toe boots? Coffee and bourbon please.

There might be a coffee cap toe boot in smaller quantities coming mid next year.

 

[audog]

There might be a coffee cap toe boot in smaller quantities coming mid next year.

Well, if there MIGHT be one coming, I MIGHT be interested in buying it

 

[Genericuser1]

This is my bi-weekly nudge to make all things in EEE, ALL-THINGS!!!



Keep up the good work guys.

 

[BrandonF]

This is my bi-weekly nudge to make all things in EEE, ALL-THINGS!!!



Keep up the good work guys.

Yes yes yes! I can get by in 9E, but 8.EEE is much preferred by my little toe and instep. Derbies are ok, but there are too many boots where I have to go [sigh] not for me...

I understand the SKU issue, but even a MTO every now and then where you could order a style in EEE would be awesome, even at a premium.

 

[manowar]

I use one from the Hanger Project that is mostly boar bristles with a few mixed in. It does a good job of bringing up the nap without being too aggressive. Good for $20 IMHO.

I use a boars hair brush on my beard, I wonder if it could swing double duty.... ?

Looks like I'll be buying a new one.

 

[BrandonF]

Just received my first pair of BOOTS from Grant Stone (I've previously purchased coffee suede, crimson longwing, and saddle tan wedge sole derbies): Dune Diesels. Love them so far! My foot feels like it's being hugged, and they feel like they'll break in easy. I wasn't sure about the color online, but love it in person. Lots of variation, and already getting a bit of pull-up effect on the vamp. I'm looking forward to these getting even more character as they age.

 

[up1911fan]

There might be a coffee cap toe boot in smaller quantities coming mid next year.

I would pre order those.

 

[audog]

I would pre order those.

As would I, my friend.