Grant Stone Boot Review - Diesel Boot - (CUT IN HALF)

[@RoseAnvil]

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[@smiley-qb3nt]

What color was this boot again on the website?

[@calicuts909]

Who’s ready to see the Alden Indy being cut in half

[@frankrizzo7185]

And allen edmonds higgins mill please

[@3rgoproxxy]

I want to see it, but it would hurt so bad... The Indy's are so good, it would be such a shame to cut them in half.

[@calicuts909]

Ergo Proxy I agree 100%

[@susano7135]

I may be able to make that happen for ya

[@RoseAnvil]

✋

[@AshlandLeather]

Appreciate the shout out, my man !

[@DeadpoolPlayz]

Mmmm leather 🤤 its too tasty

[@petergreen1994]

Fun fact, I know the owner of Grant Stone’s manufacturer, their family also do denim products and jeans altering, I had my pair of Naked and Famous jeans altered by them, they are amazing craftsmen. Edited: by manufacturer, I mean the manufacturer in Xiamen, China.

[@austintherealest2180]

What's the company that handles denim products called?

[@somerandomperson8282]

What are the working conditions in the factory like?

[@benningsniper9516]

Ew Chinese

[@hmmmhmmm6917]

@@benningsniper9516 Based China 🇨🇳 🇨🇳 💪

[@benningsniper9516]

@@hmmmhmmm6917 based cringe

[@Lmolina90]

My father is looking at picking up one of the Chelsea style boots Grant Stone makes. I definitely see why. Not a big fan of leather soles but that Saddle tan upper is drop dead gorgeous. The eyelets and speed hooks look nice and sturdy to match. I wish more brands used hardware like this:

[@locutusdborg126]

I get the shoe repair place to put thin rubber protective soles on all my leather soled shoes.

[@boots_4_me]

I have a pair of Diesel's like these that have a leather sole. The one I have is the Black CXL Diesel's with natural welt, midsole, and outsole. It's the best boot I have.

[@peterjet44]

You should consider doing a series on captoe oxfords. A lot of us gotta wear them for work, so it'd be worth knowing what's quality and what's nonsense. A few brands to consider might be Allen Edmonds, Johnston & Murphy, Meermin, Thursday, Beckett Simonon, etc. Just an idea. I hope you're recovering quickly from Covid.

[@scalwi]

I would love to see this series, too! I'd like to see some of the british makers thrown in, too (Loake & Barker vs. more expensive shoes like Crockett & Jones or Trickers). But I also know I just suggested cutting 2000 dollars worth of shoes in half!

[@kevinsuriano9663]

Glad you reviewed this product. For some reason, this boot seems to hit all the right notes - very attractive, incredible build/quality. I'll have to find a pair.

[@sailcat9]

I happen to have a pair of these very boots and I love them! They fit well, they look good, and they're made from excellent materials. The construction quality is very good, as well. The Grant Stone Diesels are also dressy enough for casual occasions, too. I would recommend them without hesitation.

[@RoyalFizzbin]

How was the sizing? Did you take your athletic shoe size, or did you have to go half a size down?

[@sailcat9]

@@RoyalFizzbin I went a half size down and they fit perfectly.

[@brand0llaz]

@@RoyalFizzbindepends… do you have wide feet?

[@pattgsm]

In addition to Grant Stone, your viewers would love to see a deconstruction/review of AE Higgins Mill and Alden Indy as all 3 boots are very similar in style and function.

[@hazindu]

6:58 SOOOO many times I've inquired as to where your toes should be in sleek\pointy shoes, and you finally answered!

[@sackman1886]

I just received my diesel boots today in the bourbon suede. They look incredible! My first pair of Grant Stone shoes were very well made and super high quality. I ordered them a half size down as was recommended, but found them to be way too tight. I tried to break them in thinking I was just being a sissy about it, but ended up selling them as they began to hurt my feet. So I ordered my normal size 11D on these diesel boots, and the fit is much better. Maybe a little snug on the sides as was mentioned in the video, but I feel like they will mold as the leather breaks in. Honestly though, these things are incredible. I've now purchased and returned 3 different pairs of Allen Edmond shoes of various styles for quality control issues. These blow away the AEs I've bought. I can't wait to get them out on the street and see how they break in. Great review! I wish I saw this before I ordered so I could've picked up the discount code! Still think they're a great deal at full price though. Can't complain at all.

[@kylet3033]

I had the same thing, if someone is reading this then order your brannock size on these boots, the last is not really as wide or big as you think. Also going from D width to E is great if you want to wear thicker socks, too.

[@justindcook9]

Have you thought about developing a score for all the boots/shoes you review? I'm thinking something in the realm of the Doug Score from Demuro's channel, but a Rose Score?

[@LuukvanA]

Neat idea!

[@VictorDude98]

I need quirks and features of Iron Rangers

[@onespeedyboi9835]

Thissss

[@RoseAnvil]

I thought about doing it for the moctober series so now I now it’s something people are interested in maybe I’ll do it for the next series.

[@RoseAnvil]

I just need to figure out the parameters and values of certain things because different people value different things. That’s ultimately why I didn’t do it in the moctober series

[@saoirsefitzpatrick1123]

I feel like the issue with Made in China having a stigma is companies outsourcing to make more money and forgetting to care about making a good product. Chinese workers are just as capable as American workers making fantastically crafted products when given the chance to, its just that often their labour is utilised by companies obsessed with profitable products not quality products.

[@themann4633]

And how is this company not utilizing the 'cheap" labor to make a murder profit? There are companies selling boots of same/better quality for that price paying American or European workers a fair wage. So if somebody complains about capitalism, this company should not deserve any praise.

[@saoirsefitzpatrick1123]

@@themann4633 100% agree

[@clintford5315]

@@themann4633 preach

[@WolffStaedtler]

@@themann4633 Who is making boots of the same quality for the same price using first world labor?

[@southside1975]

sweat shops don't have to say anything else.

[@jason11286]

I'd give that center cut score a solid 8/10, you didn't miss by much and it was more straight than normal!

[@Klunker1]

My Diesel boots are Bourbon Suede leather with Dainite type sole. Incredibly versatile from long walks and working in the yard to a night out. Two years old and they still look great. 👍

[@Christopher_Stead]

Great to hear man. I have my crimson ones in the mail, hopefully getting them tomorrow or the day after!

[@gittevandevelde2208]

I really want this to be done on designer's women's shoes.

[@MasterofPlay7]

i think they are doing women's shoe right now

[@xxflamezxx1able]

I was literally just thinking of suggesting grant stone. These look absolutely beautiful. If you want to look into another Chinese made brand that’s less expensive is Meermin. Also, did he mention how thick the leather insole was ?

[@gcoulson7049]

I'd love a dress shoes series, like derbies or oxfords from the likes of Church's, John Lobb, ASOS, Cheaney, Edward Green. An expensive series for sure, but very interesting imo Even just a pair of Gucci loafers would be super interesting

[@nattran92]

A high end series would be awesome. If I must add, Weston should also grade leather that has more or less imperfection and leather imperfection inconsistencies between the same pair. For example, On my John Lobb rtw, that shoe when new, that leather had no imperfections what so ever. No scars, wrinkles, etc. Even the leather used in the lining is free from imperfections. However, my Allen edmond/Meermin collection is a different story.

[@claytonberg721]

northampton brands tend to punch way above their weight, so while it would hurt to see a pair of tricker's cut in half it would be interesting to see how they hold up.

[@seppukusushi2848]

@@nattran92 The problem is Weston has zero knowledge of higher end things. He's a t-shirt wearing zoomer who once said he has zero use for a dress shoe.

[@TheDementedMonkeys]

It would be nice to see some "cheap"made in italy boots\chelseas like Frau or Soldini cut in half. They tend to be well made and durable. Can you, pretty please?

[@valentinantillon5174]

Can you do a review on the Allen Edmonds Higgins mills boots, would love to see how there constructed... Thx

[@robertsmithUH60driver]

Cant say how they are built but they are great boots. Love mine.

[@miketindol1679]

The Higgins Mill boot is my most comfortable dress/casual boot. I second this request for you to analyze it.

[@frankrizzo7185]

+1 I love my Higgins Mills. My next show will be grant stone after seeing this and that they are 100% pure leather. Wyatt seems so genuine a person too.

[@TheBlinken222]

I have a Higgins Mill and this GS Diesel, both in Chromexel. The HM doesn't hold a candle to the quality of the GS Diesel. The quality of the construction and the leather will make the GS last YEARS longer.

[@joepalope2038]

I love my HM boots, but I too would love to see a video of how they’re constructed too! I have concerns over their use of cork insoles as opposed to leather. That said, they’re by far and away the most comfortable boots I own.

[@rrich52806]

Few USA boot makers. I worked at Norcross Shoes Rock Island IL as a foreman for a while. built boots . Ran the ovens, and boot stripping off the laths. Neat experience. Place is closed and all went to china.

[@elsa_g]

I'm glad you're doing the sponsership from the boot makers again, the discount is nice and it's always very relevant towards my interest in this channel.

[@ashermergard5795]

These boots look beautiful, and it hurt a little when you cut them in half 😂

[@a.joegevara3519]

Just bought a pair, but I got non slip soles. Excited for them to arrive! Been wearing some idrese, they're okay at best, EEE is still snug.

[@surfingmoose]

Hey that shoe horn also looks like a bottle opener.

[@joshlange6558]

It is

[@hellothere921]

@@joshlange6558 bottle horn

[@lordofgangstas]

Soy Boy Ahoy Shoe opener?!

[@TehDFC]

Or-Hey that bottle opener looks like a shoe horn lol.

[@TrailBlazer5280]

The ones you wore for just a short period are already looking great, darker and creasing nicely

[@m0rfen809]

As always awesome video Weston, really opened up my eyes for this boot maker a definite future purchase! Would really like to see you cut open a pair of Sneaky Steve from Sweden in the future!

[@saiyajedi]

For next year’s Moctober (there _will_ be one, won’t there? :P), I’d love to see the Ottawa boot and the Traveler penny loafer included...

[@hazzer_j]

Unfortunately the discount code doesn’t work anymore 😕

[@padredave53]

I just received a pair of these boots and I am amazed at how well they fit my huge (13) wide (EEE) feet. As presented here, the boots are amazing quality and fit really well right out of the box. It will take some time for them to wear into my feet, but I am delighted. I found this company while looking for a work boot for my adult son. I had never heard of them or their reputation. Very stylish boot from my perspective,…..and I really like the color of these boots. Excellent customer service as well.

[@austinwanner449]

these are GORGEOUS i've been waiting for them

[@DMorgan77]

This is what is fantastic about your channel, your ability to provide a logical analysis and argument. I had never heard of this brand, they look great.

[@iuhuh10110]

Love the look of that veg tanned leather. Wish they would make their country derby in it. I've been eyeing those Chelsea boots in Crimson CXL though.

[@isaaccavazos7311]

I went with the dune cxl. You can dress them up and you can dress them down. Best clothing investment I've made easily

[@diabolomenthe2606]

Could you cut in half a Yuketen Angler Boot please ?

[@drd8251]

I got a pair of Grant Stone Diesel Boots yesterday based on your glowing review. They did not disappoint. I got the black with CXL leather with black rubber soles. I find the leather is just as good as my Alden Indy Boots with CXL leather (brown and natural).

[@Jackson-T23]

I have boots by Grant Stone, Redwing, Thorogood, Wolverine, White's, and Ariat. The Grant Stone's are the best built. Their QC is top notch.

[@boots_4_me]

I have 3 pairs of GS's. My first pair was the Crimson CXL Ottawa's, then the Dune CXL Diesel's, and the pair I'm waiting for tomorrow is the Black CXL Diesel's with the contrasting welt, midsole, and outsole. I have purchased 3 pairs already in this year. They make a great boot. For the price, you're not going to find any boots that's built better, have finer qc, use better quality leathers, and have a more sexy silhouette for any of their boots. I love how my Dune CXL patina's so nicely with a bit of brushing and some Saphir Renovateur.

[@coreyfink6783]

You might want to take a look at Meermin (also made in China). Most of their boots are under $250 (dress shoes under $200) but seem really well made. I have a pair of their dress shoes and I think they're great! They also have hand-welted shoes for just over $300.

[@shaunharwood1001]

These need a comparison to the Allen Edmonds Higgins Mill. Virtually the same looking boot. So it'd be interesting to see the differences there

[@scottbulow33]

Love the videos! Can you cut open the keen utility Cincinnati mock toe

[@joekent6576]

I would be interested in seeing your opinion of the boots made by Origin in Maine.

[@ditlab2345]

Please do Alden Indy or Shell Cordovans

[@pammikewilliams3026]

I always wonder if I should read anything into how easily you can knife cut the leather, like dryness.

[@bordurakhan]

For over the past month this has been my favorite KZbin channel! I think you need to cut in half Patagonia’s new Wild Idea Work Boots, they’re made from Bison Leather!

[@auds9738]

Hope your winter boot reviews come out soon!

[@frankrizzo7185]

Please dissect Allen Edmonds Higgins Mills!

[@kjer6071]

Did he confuse thickness with width regarding the Shank?

[@12345.......]

Appears so

[@michaelkim4743]

Yes! Been waiting for this one. I love my Grant Stones. Awesome video and as I suspected, no real cons since you can get rubber soles or a different type of leather if you want. Thank you, Weston!

[@jay-rus4437]

We need a Grant Stone wingtip boot. Especially if it has an inside zipper. Which is my preference for a casual dress style boot. Would definitely add one of those to my collection

[@ianstutzman2231]

Great review. Would love to see a review of the parkhurst allens.

[@SlavaT]

Absolutely great boots ! If it had not been stated made in china, i would have thought it was made in Northampton England... in this case, the price tag would be about $700-800+

[@SlavaT]

​@Ed Barner similar Crockett & Jones for example about £500

[@themann4633]

Allen Edmonds are in a similar price range. Without made in China.

[@jamesmosley8675]

@@themann4633 No where near the same quality. And AE make decent footwear.

[@MMM88X]

Great review, Grant Stone makes an excellent product. I own two of their Ottawa boots and they've been holding up quite well.

[@MN_sims]

Yes!!! I've been waiting for you to dive into Grant Stones!!!

[@wagz54]

I understand your hesitation on made in China. I try for American made most the time. But I am really interested in trying Grant Stone. I mean, with Red Wing price increase, these are similar priced. 🧐

[@kelbyestabrooks4102]

Love the vids, keep up the great work. Dying to see some Viberg’s on your channel sometime soon. Cheers!

[@billyblack2192]

Yes! Seeing Vibergs would be my #1 request!

[@OxuPoxu]

Can you please dissect a pair of hender scheme shoes? They seem to pride themselves in their natural leather and craftsmanship so it would be cool to see your opinion on some of their shoes

[@JohnBauman-h6d]

redwing do not have any thermoplastic in the upper

[@raymondqlam]

Hello, I tried to use the code you provided on their website. It doesn’t work. Do you have a new code that I can try?

[@bdyt]

Nice detail with the black rubber running through the heel block, just learned heel block 😁 good looking boot. Watching these be cut in half is like watching the crash test of a high end sports car....I don't like either.

[@kevinmack8238]

Love this video! Great review. I have been interested in them for awhile now and this really helps. Really impressed by the leather midsole. Are Truman boots on your upcoming videos?

[@billyblack2192]

I’d love to see Truman’s boots done. They look like a really quality boot to me I’d love to see how the hold up.

[@alexkennedy644]

It would be great to see the grant stone brass boot (moc toe) with vibrant sole cut in half to see how they compare to the desiel, Red Wing 875 and whites perry moc toe

[@mkjacobo890]

I would love to see what a pair of Hoffman composite toe lineman boot looks like on the inside. They are one of the best lineman Boots are for climbing but they are pretty clunky.

[@Canuckcrisis]

Have you thought about some Canadian made boots? Dayton Boots or Canada West Boots?

[@slickwilliam]

I’d really like to see a series on hiking boots

[@maqsoodhassan8978]

Just bought their chelseas and the veg tanned diesel boot and i fucking love them. For any on the fence, i feel this really is a must buy. They are comfortable and so attractive. For reference, i have IR's and thorogoods. This really changed my perspective on fine, long lasting shoes.

[@MrRojo]

Hey what about timberland boots vs premium timberland vs timberland pro boots

[@omehoque]

Quick question: What kind of hides they use in their boots?

[@DrClocktopus1]

Great video - love to see how they compare with Flame Panda - which are Chinese boots that are apparently only beaten by high-end Japanese makers but only a little more expensive than GS. Also next to some Indonesian options wich are known for value but perhaps not the top shelf materials

[@ruwanj4580]

Hi Rose Anvil, I love your videos. Have you ever reviewed leather soccer ⚽ (football) boots e.g. Adidas Copa Mundial, Puma King or Nike Premier II?

[@jameswertman9729]

Would love to see the Thursdayboots Legend Chelasea boot featured!

[@nataliaweir5943]

Hi there. Really like your channel. Could you do an episode on rainboots? It's really difficult to get honest opinions and there are various price points and claims. I'm thinking about purchasing a pair of either Stutterheim, Tretorn, Viking or Everlane boots. Would love your opinion.

[@andspenrob]

Glad to see it's a solid boot, though I confess - $300 is Allen Edmonds money... Not sure why I'd choose the outsourced version for the same price point.

[@themann4633]

I had the same thought. For $340 I could get a name brand vs. website retail ... what was the name again?

[@user-kw9qu2gz8v]

Cause these are better, mostly by much better quality control, and much cleaner construction. Check r/goodyearwelt.

[@jacobi.5234]

The quality on these is well above AE

[@johnyricco1220]

I have the same boots. They’re very comfortable out of the box, which was a surprise. The stitching was immaculate.

[@josueramirez9871]

Could we see inside a pair of Ted Baker London boots?

[@inkandbarrel]

One day I would love to see you do an Allen Edmonds boot cut.

[@Philoreason]

Rubber block at heel is mostly for durability (as opposed to traction)

[@cpm8889]

That discount does not apply for this boot, is there an issue? Thanks.

[@paulcurtis7813]

How do these boots compare to Thursday boots of the same style. Both look amazing.

[@Brian-ee1gx]

These are of a far higher quality than anything Thursday makes.

[@christophercm4627]

The promo code isnt working for me :(

[@gabistephens]

I would love to know your thought on the new Nora woman’s version?

[@whereRbearsTeeth]

Just saw another cobbler who did a video of a GS diesel boot resole. He showed that the boot has paper/synthetic material between the insole and the cork. Very disappointing. I was under the impression that GS didn’t use synthetic materials in their construction

[@justinpatrickhoffman]

Question: Will steel shanks transfer their cold temperature to the feet? I would like a cold weather boot, but I'm not sure if the steel shank will freeze my feet. Thanks for the help!

[@frankrizzo7185]

The steel shank will not freeze anything, it is embedded in the sole.

[@drd8251]

It always breaks my heart to see you cut apart an expensive pair of boots. But I appreciate what you discover.

[@Strawation]

This boot sounds like typical expat goods. Combines proper sourcing of materials with local labour. It'd be interesting to see if the quality remains in a few years or when the boss moves to the office and stop supervising in person.

[@powmendozanunez]

Can you do some danners? Light, light II, Ridge?

[@klemenskiesner6268]

I really enjoy your videos. It would be really nice if you feature some European brands in your videos like panama jacks (model 03) and Sendra boots (9049). Hope you are doing well and got some antibodies now :)

[@MarcoEckhardt]

Would love to see that as well!

[@Winterstone]

Weston you should go to Fez to check out the ancient tanneries, amazing and what a smell!

[@roberttudisco6530]

Any thoughts on doing a hiking boot series? Classics like the Danner Mountain trail or mountain light II? Also I saw a boot company called Alico on Sierra trading post thats a similar mountaineering boot, would love to see whats inside those!

[@NormanF62]

Richard Pontvert is famed for his Galibier and Paraboot line.

[@forrestmitchell0]

Curious how these compare with Allen Edmonds in about the same price range... Also, hoping you can do a Beckett Simonon boots video soon. I just got a pair and am really liking them so far!

[@junoherrera9781]

Bro can you do, Ariat vs RM Williams Chelsea boots? I am interested to know the differences. I understand you also did one before but different styles.

[@shihuangqin1099]

I have both. I prefer the yearly leather, comfort insole, and one cut constructed RM Williams

[@SauceE.428]

Can you break down a pair of silvereado's made in the usa

[@RUBIZEN]

Great vid. I'm really impressed with these boots. Maybe you could review Urban Shepherd boots.

[@l.a.k]

Can you cut Grafters in half?

[@jonathanlyons6436]

I dont have a pair of GS boots but i do have a couple of dress shoes from them and I love them. Really good prices for high quality shoes

[@stevejette2329]

Is there a video for us newbies who don't know a welt from a shank. Goodyear sewing ? huh ?

[@johnmcduggle4032]

EXCELLENT looking shoe!!! LOVE to get a pair, just cannot AFFORD them!!!

[@Animejook]

they have a roughout leather option. is that better?

[@brenthartman6713]

Can you cut up some Beckett Simonon boots and tells us what you think?

[@fullmetalroyal1216]

Maybe you can cut up some tecovas? Or sutro boots?

[@joelhansen7373]

I’m wondering how fast these boots break in. The construction seems pretty stout, like it could take more than a month to become comfortable.

[@locutusdborg126]

Good question. As the owner of Doc Martens, break in period is very important to me. I have some Hermes and Koio sneakers that still have hot spots.

[@frankrizzo7185]

Why? The break in is part of the fun.