Could handle everything I threw at them and just keep on looking better and better!

IndyBenApril 5, 2024
  • Grant Stone Diesel BootHorween Dune Chromexcel
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    Worn 6 months
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    Worn 5 months
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    Worn 4 months
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    Worn 3 months
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    Worn 2 months
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    Worn about 1 month
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    Worn less than a day

    Maker

    Grant Stone

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    Model

    Diesel Boot

    Leather

    Last

    Leo Last

    US Men's Brannock: 12D

    Leo Last: 11.5D

    Sole

    Purchased from

    Grant Stone

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    Order info

    Availability: Stock Model

    More about this item

    Went with a daily driver for this dome!

    Why did you choose this item?

    Availability: Stock Model
    Workplace Needs
    Outdoor Activities

    I needed something that felt in place in office, on the disc golf course, hiking, and on the town. Can’t go wrong with a classic patter in natural cxl.

    Use & wear

    Office Work
    Physical Work
    Outdoor Activities
    Leisure
    Travel
    Wet Conditions
    Snow

    I didn’t hold back on these. Took them hiking, played over 30 rounds of disc golf, daily office wear, went on travel trips in America and Europe. Wet, dry, and snowy conditions.

    Leather

    Horween Dune Chromexcel
    Patina Process
    Care Routine
    Break-In
    Color Change

    Not too much break in on this pair. Cxl is forgiving and were very comfortable a couple weeks in. It is just a fantastic leather that allowed me to not be worried at all about it. They’ve developed that really rich honey amber color over time. I conditioned the toes and heels with cobblers choice about half way through because they were drying out due to the wet conditions. Then a final bit a VSC at the end.

    Fit

    Arch
    Toe Box
    Length Feels Right
    Ball Feels Right
    Too Little Volume
    Not Satisfied with the Fit

    The Leo last is not the best for my foot shape. I might need to try the 11.5E in the future. I also found that the Leo last has little to no arch support so until these broke in a bit more, my feet were sore.

    Craftsmanship

    Grant Stone Diesel Boot

    Excellent all around. GS is fantastic.

    Sole & heel

    Traction
    Durability
    Comfort

    Great for everything but the sloppiest. I really like how it is grippier and softer than dainite soles. Does seem to wear faster, but that is the trade off.

    Final thoughts

    Would Recommend
    Good Value

    Just a fantastic daily driver that I think everyone should have. The leather only keeps getting better and better. Would recommend and have recommended several times.

    Written by IndyBen
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