Reviews
Read Badalassi Carlo reviews and experiences shared by the Patina Project community. See real feedback on quality, fit, durability, and how these products perform over time.
38 reviews
Deep Brown-Olive Goal State Achieved!
Grant Stone Brass Boot in Badalassi Carlo Oliva Minerva BoxBy EarthToneDaddy • April 3, 2026"Worn through EVERYTHING. I literally checked every box because that’s what they were worn through. A couple things I’d like to highlight that the Brass Boot performs extremely well. They’re a fantastic snow and walking boot. Love the height in the toes and grip of the sole; it honestly might be my favorite sole on a boot I’ve owned. They did great for work around the house and never seemed too bulky or heavy. I would say they were an okay travel boot and an okay hiking boot. I didn’t love how without fail I always had to take them off at security because of the metal shank. For hiking, I would’ve liked a bit more grip on my foot from the upper and likely more arch support. There was, however, no wear scenario in which I was disappointed in the brass boots. They’re the boot Indiana Jones would wear if he actually had to do Indiana Jones things…..."Read the full review
A great all around boot
Grant Stone Edward Boot in Badalassi Carlo Natural MinervaBy JonathonC • April 6, 2025"I wore my grant stones as my main boots going to job interviews and along with me on any trips. I brought through the heat of Houston Texas and the cold of Omaha Nebraska. I wore them on many interviews and outdoor excursions...."Read the full review
Very impressed with these fantastic boots.
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Badalassi Carlo Saddle Tan MinervaBy Patrick_I._Nas • April 3, 2025"I wore these boots every single day for this project, which means through all kinds of weather and activity! Hiking, biking, commuting, traveling, and getting my daily steps in, through sun, wind, rain, and snow. These boots have been a faithful companion and they have never let me down...."Read the full review
GS Edward boots 6 months of wear, leather just started aging
Grant Stone Edward Boot in Badalassi Carlo Natural MinervaBy Hatsandboots • April 6, 2025"I’ve worn these Grant Stone Edwards 5 days (9 to 5 deskjob) a week for work during Thunderdome. Due to the harsh weather conditions in Eastern Canada, I’ve worn them inside in an office environment, but had the chance to wear them outside as well for approximately two months...."Read the full review
Hiking the Watkins Glen State Park
Grant Stone Ottawa Boot in Badalassi Carlo Natural MinervaBy Bossa • October 3, 2024"As these boots are for the 2024 Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome, I just started wearing them yesterday. So they’ve been worn around mostly at home. However, today I took them on their first hike to the Watkins Glen State Park!..."Read the full review
Excellent boots for electrical work, with a touch of luxury.
Grant Stone Brass Boot in Badalassi Carlo Saddle Tan MinervaBy Cayman • April 6, 2026"These were used most days by me at work. I am an Electrical contractor. My work varies day by day. Some days can be tough on the boots and other days very light when just walking around jobsites...."Read the full review
Saddled up and ready to ride
Grant Stone Diesel Boot in Badalassi Carlo Saddle Tan MinervaBy cuffcheckdenim • April 5, 2026"I walk to work every day, and these have been constant companions through three years now...."Read the full review
Versatile hand-stitched boots with great comfort, evolving color, and solid value for daily wear use
Willie's Handmade Boots Pioneer Lace To Toe in Badalassi Carlo Oliva MinervaBy patinachroniclesDVO • April 5, 2026"I have used this pair for office outfit paired with chinos and sports coat. The pair has also seen dry weather, humid and hot in the city of Manila as well as cold and snow in Washington DC. I did a walking tour (11km) in and around Washington DC with this pair...."Read the full review
Strange texture at first, but as patina developed it's become a joy
DIY Phone Case in Badalassi Carlo Bone PuebloBy JollyGoods • December 5, 2025"It has been on my phone every second of every day except to take progress photos..."Read the full review
Fortis first timer
Fortis Goldrush in Badalassi Carlo Cognac MinervaBy Zeonic • October 5, 2024"I will be wearing these to the office and for light outdoor wear..."Read the full review
Great versatile boots from Fortis!
Fortis Goldrush in Badalassi Carlo Cognac MinervaBy Zeonic • April 4, 2025"I wore these for the open dome so I primarily wore them to the office and on walks. There was one muddy day that I wore them and they did really well. I tested them in standing water and they didn't leak very fast at all so I think they can work as work boots after the dome too...."Read the full review
From Mountains to Mosh Pits
Briselblack The Stride Side Zip Boots in Badalassi Carlo Cognac MinervaBy heathenist • April 6, 2024"I have done a bit of everything in these boots. In the first month of wear I hiked along the Appalachian trail and moshed to my favorite hardcore band who came out of retirement for a one off show in Philadelphia. I wore these all around Manhattan and Brooklyn when visiting family for Thanksgiving. I wore them when teaching. I spent many hours in the darkroom wearing these. But like many domers, most of the miles put on these were around my neighborhood while walking my dog. They performed great in all of these activities and more importantly, they looked great doing it...."Read the full review
Unsung Coachman’s - my first boots as a bookmaker at Unsung
Unsung Coachman in Badalassi Carlo Petrolio Minerva LiscioBy moistboots • April 2, 2025"These boots were worn while repairing and making other boots, the boot circle of life, and also on hikes trips to the beach..."Read the full review
A pair of green boots that ended up being brown and yellow!
Fortis Harker Leather GMTO Wukong Monkey Boot in Badalassi Carlo Oliva PuebloBy missouridenimdad • April 3, 2026"Pretty much worn for whatever I had going for the days! Works at a resort that I live at so it’s mostly outside walking and minors ground work and minor maintenance!..."Read the full review
