Grant Stone Longwing

Horween Brown Pebble Grain
90% complete
prospect_joe
Worn over 5 years
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Close, but no cigar

The best gunboats are Florsheim Imperials, AE Macniels, and Alden. Only Alden still makes the same model. Modern brands are giving their takes. These don't hold a candle to vintage AE or vintage Florsheim. But they have the aesthetic and are approachable in price (vs Alden). If you're not gonna pony up for Alden, or search for vintage, these are fine. If you can get blkbrd to make a pair in your size, they're probably just as good. Carmina's on the Detroit last looks good. So, do I recommend them? Yeah, ish.
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Specs

Maker

Grant Stone

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Model

Longwing

Leather

Horween Brown Pebble Grain

Last

Leo Last

US Men's Brannock: 11.5D

Leo Last: 11

Sole

Vibram 700 Tygum V-Bar Full Sole Black

About 2 years, current sole

Leather Sole

Worn for over 3 years, resoled on June 16, 2024

Purchased from

eBay

Order info

Cost: 150 USD

Availability: Stock Model

Q&A

Why did you choose this item?

Availability: Stock Model
Style

In the men's footwear scene there has been a massive hole for the past 30ish years left by the Florsheim Imperial gunboats. These shoes had promise to fill that hole

How did you determine your size?

This was my first go at a pair of GS. Sizing was based on availability of a good deal tbh

What was the ordering process?

Purchased from eBayTotal cost: 150 USD
Online Store

Purchased on eBay for a fair price.

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