Sound summer boot
Grant Stone Ottawa Boot in Incas Natural KangarooBy DownThunderdome • February 11, 2025"Grant Stone are really good value, stitching has held up really well, soles are hard wearing. Some small remnants of the plastic around the welt I assume was used to protect the upper through the build process, but can hardly complain...."Read the full review
Hiking the Watkins Glen State Park
Grant Stone Ottawa Boot in Badalassi Carlo Natural MinervaBy Bossa • October 3, 2024"The quality of these boots is really good for the price. There is some stitching that seems out of place, and one of the toe stitches of my ottawa boot is off center. These things slightly bug me, but they don’t interfere with the usability and durability (so far). Thus, I’ll not complain about them too much. The leather feels and looks fantastic. The lining leather makes it a breeze to slip the boots on and off. In addition, the boots took traveling over rocks, mud, gravel, and puddles like a champ. No wetness felt whatsoever despite the rain. Not even scuffs on the uppers. Very nice!..."Read the full review
Starting to orange
Grant Stone Ottawa Boot in Badalassi Carlo Natural MinervaBy Idiotic_seng • December 6, 2024"It’s create a more casual look compared to plain toe. The quality is really good even for a seconds. I foresee myself enjoying the boots for years to come...."Read the full review
Patinas quickly, and breaks in the same. Comfy inside, rugged outside. So far so good.
Grant Stone Ottawa Boot in C.F. Stead Tobacco Waxy Commander SuedeBy Rangerfan7676 • December 2, 2024"Whether heading to the grocery store, the playground with my son or out on a hike. They wear well...."Read the full review
10/10 Would Buy Again
Grant Stone Ottawa Boot in Badalassi Carlo Natural MinervaBy Bossa • April 5, 2025"The craftsmanship of this boot is amazing. While the grain looks a tad loose and the toe stitching still looks a bit skewed, I can see hardly any faults in the boot. I liked the leather, the lining, the hardware, the stitching… What’s more to say? It held up incredibly well as my main footwear for months...."Read the full review
They’re good city boots.
Grant Stone Ottawa Boot in Badalassi Carlo Natural MinervaBy benjfriedrich • April 6, 2024"The thing I’ve enjoyed most about these boots, is that they have become the rule. There are exceptions to the rule—days for lugs, days for loafers, days for rubber stompers, and days for cowboy boots. It’s nice to have a collection, but you can’t buy a pair of regulars, and it’s nice to have a reason to wear a pair more than two days in a row.
The boots themselves are exactly what they appear to be.
In this corner of the boot world, I think Grant Stone’s are considered a well-respected, but unremarkable make of shoe, in the sense that they are affordable and not particularly weird. But in Chicago, and certainly rural Iowa, they do stand out as being beautiful and unique.
The split toe on the Ottawa boot is delightful and adds great texture, and the Natural Minerva is a fun leather to watch age. Don’t be impatient—it will darken up over time. I’ve picked up a few Badallasi products (wallet, watch bands) and I’m a big fan.
I will also say my cobbler is huge Grant Stone fan, and talked my ear off about them when I took them in for toe taps.
I don’t think I have any other particular insights to add. There are lots of good boots out there—these are good boots...."Read the full review
Hard wearing dress wear
Grant Stone Ottawa Boot in Badalassi Carlo Natural MinervaBy kylocheff • April 11, 2024"Grant stone has done a fantastic job finishing there boots, this one was no exception. Over time some stitches on the tongue and near the eyelets have worn off, but nothing too major...."Read the full review
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