Reviews
Read Horween Natural Chromexcel reviews and experiences shared by the Patina Project community. See real feedback on quality, fit, durability, and how these products perform over time.
59 reviews
My first pair of Grant Stone's did not disappoint! Love them!
Grant Stone Nora Boot in Horween Dune ChromexcelBy wildflowersnboots • April 6, 2025"I initially tried the natural waxy commander with the commando sole, but they were just a little too big. I wanted more traction because we like to walk and hike a lot. I ended up with the Nora's because they are pretty and versatile for casual and dressy wear.
I wore these boots mostly as casual boots. Lots of urban wear, errends, and paved paths. I did end up wearing them in the snow and ice a bit, because my uncle needed his walkway and driveway shoveled, but he didn't tell me that before I went over to his house. He lives pretty close and my house didn't have any snow left, so I didn't think to take other footwear with me. Did some house projects and yard projects as well. Lots of waiting room wear and only a couple of hikes on mostly paved paths. Lots of walking the dogs and strolling through little towns and parks. Went on a couple or road trips with them, so they've been to 15 states...."Read the full review
My honest opinion.
Grant Stone Brass Boot in Horween Dune ChromexcelBy fjaagewaage • March 3, 2025"I have used the brass boots everyday for everything I have done last months, I have worn another pair only during mountain hiking...."Read the full review
It ain’t much, but it’s honest work.
Viberg Service Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy incorrectpath • April 5, 2025"I tried to take them everywhere - work trips, daily dog walks, yard work, errands, etc. They saw rain, snow, wind, and sun...."Read the full review
Great boot and great leather. Manageable break in. Easy to dress up.
Grant Stone Brass Boot in Horween Dune ChromexcelBy AFrat • February 20, 2025"Daily wear working with a general contractor. Lots of walking, stairs and some ladders. Many miles on concrete...."Read the full review
Amazing experience breaking in a boot I had never had knowledge of before.
Grant Stone Garrison Boot in Horween Dune ChromexcelBy morrislm21 • April 4, 2026"Wore them almost daily as normal day wear...."Read the full review
Lovely house slipper!
Oak Street Bootmakers Shearling Woodland Moc in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy SCUFFALO.BILL • April 2, 2026"Just a nice do it all house slipper. Love the leather soles. Nice ground feel..."Read the full review
Fun way to spend a few months. First Dome, won't be my last!
White's x Division Road LTT Logger 375 in Horween Natural Chromexcel & Horween Black Waxed FleshBy nickjack • April 2, 2026"I live on a large fruit orchard and also wait tables for a living in a busy tourist town.
These boots have been on my feet for everything from grueling 14hr shifts in a restaurant, digging ditches and running underground electrical conduit, property maintenance, driveway brake jobs on the old truck, to downtown festivals with the kids, and relaxing by the fire...."Read the full review
Workhorse Stows
Tricker's Stow Country Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy madeofbirds • April 6, 2025"I’ve worn these daily, in the office, around town, and in the garden. They’ve been caked in mud almost weekly...."Read the full review
Learning experience in cordwaining
DIY Service Boot in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy pillar13 • April 1, 2025"I wore these everywhere I went for the most part. In eastern PA we get all kinds of weather and these held up great...."Read the full review
A deeper appreciation for a GYW boot!
Grant Stone Nora Boot in Horween Dune ChromexcelBy litespeedd • April 1, 2025"I’ve worn my Nora boots almost every day since I started the Dome. At the office, on my walks with my dog, and on errand days! They have seen 3 seasons in NYC - fall, winter, and spring, rain or shine...."Read the full review
The last 6 months have been a blast! It has gone by way too fast. 🤙
White's x Division Road LTT Logger 375 in Horween Black Waxed Flesh & Horween Natural ChromexcelBy a1moyer • April 3, 2024"I wore this pair primarily for work as a UPS package car driver. 📦
I did wear them to church on the weekends every once in a while and did a couple hikes in Forest Park.
Portland is a pretty wet city in the winter so they saw a lot of rainy days and puddle jumping. They spent most of their time in SE Portland neighborhoods.
My supervisor crunched a few numbers for me and found that I *average* around 3500 deliveries/pickups a month.
That breaks down to about 175 stops a day, some days more, some days less...depending on the time of year and route. These boots were on my feet for most of those deliveries. They did get a short break during the snow/ice storm...needed to bust out the V100 soled boots for those days.
These boots have almost pure package car driver patina. 😂 In and out of the truck, driving from stop to stop, organizing/selecting packages in the back and making the deliveries. 🤙..."Read the full review
Another great experience with grant stone
Grant Stone Chelsea Boot in Horween Dune ChromexcelBy SkoBuffs23 • April 3, 2026"Wore daily to office and dates..."Read the full review
BHHB - Custom Uphill Boot: Built like a tank and comfortable all day.
BHHB Custom Model in Overdye Seidel Oxblood Double Shot & Horween Natural ChromexcelBy joshvarnum • April 3, 2026"I've worn these everywhere from the office, cow pastures, a Daddy/Daughter dance to trudging through the woods...."Read the full review
Funky naming boot in a comfortable, durable, and beautifully aging leather.
John Lofgren Donkey Puncher Boots in Horween Natural ChromexcelBy tastyporkbuns • April 2, 2026"I haven't worn these boots super hard, but at the same time, I didn't go out of my way to baby them either. They’re built to actually be worn. I’ve used them nearly everyday (walking around, errands, light outdoor use, working in a hospital environment, holiday parties, yard work, etc.) and they handle it all without feeling delicate.
The more scuffs and wear they pick up, the more character they get. I wasn't too stoked about the initial natural CXL color, but it turned into a rather pleasing caramel brown now...."Read the full review
