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joshfulton055 months ago
Grant Stone Garrison BootReverse Black Chromexcel
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Office Work
Physical Work
Cold Temperatures
Snow
Lots of steps in the warehouse and office.
Leather
Reverse Black Chromexcel
Patina Process
Break-In
Color Change
The break in process was pretty easy they started to show change the first couple wears finally the last month I conditioned them for the first time and they darkened up
Fit
Leo Last: 8.5EUS Men's Brannock: 9D
Comfort
Length Feels Right
Volume Feels Right
Ball Feels Right
Satisfied with the Fit
They fit great no complaints they hold my feet in place all day
Craftsmanship
Grant Stone Garrison Boot
Durability
Design
The design of these boots are great and very durable
Written by joshfulton05
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