The perfect office boot that can also do weekends

bullmoose303April 5, 2024
  • Grant Stone Ottawa BootHorween Dune Chromexcel
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    Worn 6 months
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    Worn about 1 month
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    Maker

    Grant Stone

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    Model

    Ottawa Boot

    Leather

    Last

    Sole

    Purchased from

    Grant Stone

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    Order info

    Cost: 380 USD

    Availability: Stock Model

    Lead Time: 3 days

    More about this item

    My first pair of GS. Great fit and quality. Better than hoped.

    Why did you choose this item?

    Availability: Stock Model
    Workplace Needs
    Style
    Formal Occasions

    I chose this because I work in an office environment. It can easily be dressed up or down and have worn them with t-shirts all the way to sports coats.

    How did you determine your size?

    Online Guide
    Sized in Person

    I previously tried out the Diesel boot in the same size. It was a bit too tight, such that I returned and almost went up a width. These were only offered in 1E, but I loved the style. I took a chance and they are perfect.

    What was the ordering process?

    Purchased from Grant StoneTotal cost: 380 USD Lead time: 3 days
    Online Store

    Ordering was easy and fast. Better than expected.

    Use & wear

    Office Work
    Outdoor Activities
    Travel
    Leisure
    Wet Conditions

    Mostly in-office, but traveled to Europe in them, tons of walking, and used for rainy days as well due to the rubber outsole. Worn almost every weekend and each Sunday to church. Extremely versatile.

    Leather

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

    Fairly long break in. Stiff around the ankles. Good break in around a month in. Now they’re perfectly molded to my feet. Just simple brushing (rarely) and wiped off dirt/mud as needed. Almost used Saphir Renovateur, but seemed sticky so went without. Will likely try again. They are scuffed and developing a burnish to the sides of my toes do to abrasive wear. Nice roll rather than creasing. No apparently loose grain. Very durable. Went from a pale tan to a mid-brown. Now my favorite color.

    Fit

    Comfort
    Socks
    Length Feels Right
    Volume Feels Right
    Ball Feels Right
    Satisfied with the Fit

    Runs a bit long, but because I sized down they’re spot on. A generous fit width wise, given the single E. Perfect fit now. I wear thin socks to be fair. But that’s due to living in Texas. Most comfortable pair of shoes or boots I’ve ever had. Feels like a foot hug.

    Craftsmanship

    Grant Stone Ottawa Boot
    Design

    I’ve gotten multiple comments (really), even from non boot people. They seem to appeal to different tastes because they’re mildly chunky, but dressed up due to the split toe. The quality exceeds my expectations.

    Sole & heel

    Durability
    Traction

    Good durability. Comfortable. A bit slick in wet conditions though and wish it had better traction in the rain.

    Final thoughts

    Would Recommend
    Good Value

    I couldn’t be happier with my purchase. Incredible value, durability, and style. I truly expect to have them for decades. Everyone’s hope pre-purchase is that that they live up to your expectations. These have exceeded them. I will certainly be buying GS in the future.

    Written by bullmoose303
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