Really really nice boots
npaustover 1 year ago
Grant Stone ChukkaC.F. Stead Tan Repello Calf Suede
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Office Work
Snow
Wet Conditions
I wore the boots whenever I went out but wear shippers inside. And since I’m working from home, that means they weren’t actually on my feet that much. Just a handful of miles each day walking the dogs. The suede had no problems with rain, but crepe weather soles are definitely not the thing to wear in snow!
Leather
C.F. Stead Tan Repello Calf Suede
Color Change
The problem with good suede is that it doesn’t wear much. The color darkened slightly and took on some blue from my jeans. I used a suede brush to rub out minor stains.
Craftsmanship
Grant Stone Chukka
Grant Stone makes really really good footwear. Top quality construction, durability, and everything.
Sole & heel
Barely wore, but horrible in snow.
Final thoughts
Good Value
Would Recommend
Didn’t show a lot of patina, but these are great boots and they’re going to last for years.
Written by npaust
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