Grant Stone Diesel Boot

Horween Tan Essex

Getting orange-er and I’m all for it! The Horween Tan Essex has been getting softer and softer with every wear and I can feel it becoming a part of me. The kilties improve the wearability for me since while the EEE fit my footbed, my feat are not nearly that voluminous. Kilties are Dublin and they pop just enough with the Tan Essex.

Taken on February 5, 2026

Pre-Worn Thunderdome 2025-2026, February submission

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Maker

Grant Stone

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Model

Diesel Boot

Leather

Horween Tan EssexMade for Grant Stone

Similar to Horween English Tan Essex

Last

Leo Last

US Men's Brannock: 10.5EE

Leo Last: 10.5EEE

Tight on top of heel. Heel cup fits nicely. Plenty of room in ball of foot. Arch support feels great. A little long for 10.5, but feels/looks great. I have a super wide, low volume foot. Very little room between laces after tightening boots.

Sole

Micro Stud Rubber SoleMade for Grant Stone

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Cost: 500 USD

More about this item

I’ve been extraordinarily impressed with these boots. Fit, finish and quality are all stellar. Veg tan Horween Tan Essex was a little stiff at first, broke in well after the first day. After a week, the boots were about ~75% broken in all the way, after a month, closer to 95% broken in. Comfortable enough for all day walking. Supportive enough to wear off of office carpet and concrete into the woods. Rubber mini lug dainitish sole gives me a mostly secure grip, even serviceable off road. Got these boots for open dome 2025. Did not register until 11/5. Been wearing these boots for a month. Will include pictures when I first got them, but did not take a picture with code word. As a result of entering late, going into pre worn dome.

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