Grant Stone Diesel Boots Review
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 17 ม.ค. 2024
- After years of feeling underwhelmed by the Grant Stone Diesel boot, I have found that with a simple modification of changing the hardware, I am now a huge fan. This video features the Dune CXL and Bourbon Suede makeups.
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Welcome back son!
Thank you father 😂
So heart-warming to see family reunited 😆
Dave you really elevated the look with those eyelets. I’ve always thought the G.S. hardware looked too industrial/mechanical…have only liked certain makeups in their lineup due to that. But man this opens up a lot of possibilities. Those are some stellar highlights on the creases on your suede pair. Thanks for sharing and welcome back good sir!
Thanks! Glad the video helped! I was pretty happy with the results of the hardware swap ☺️
Crazy how much hardware changes the look.
Hey, great to see! Welcome back my friend!
Thank you so much, sir! Always love seeing your content, and hearing from you is even better 🍻
Christmas came late! Looking forward to your quality reviews, again. Welcome back!
Thanks!
Yeah for me I had some issues at first with my GS brass boots in saddle tan but now 8 months later they are my favorite pair.
I also have the diesel jungle kangaroo, great pair as well.
I need to get one of their suede models one day. Keep uploading my dude!
You’ve got some great pairs! That jungle roo one is insanely beautiful. I’ve eyed it many times. And at this point I’m appalled at myself for not copping the saddle tan one yet 😂 It’s like one of my favorite leathers, but I think I have taken its availability for granted haha…Enjoy those!
Your criticisms of the Grant Stone hardware and pattern/shape mirror my sentiments exactly - glad to hear someone else pointing out these (what i see as) aesthetic issues across the brand.
Good to see you back David.
Thank you so much! 🙏🏽
Love when you hit us up with multiple videos. Had to watch all of them back to back to back. A video changing the eyelets would have been cool, but I understand why you didn’t.
Haha thanks! And yeah, I tried to video the eyelet change and it was just too much trying to work and catch it all on camera 😂
welcome back king 😁
😂 you’re too kind
Welcome back. 😁
I reach for my Diesels a lot. They look great, but it’s their Leo last that really works for me. Very similar to Viberg’s 2020 last. I honestly don’t know I’m wearing boots when I have them on.
Oh yeah that Leo last 🤌🏽 I should have praised it more in the video 😄 As you say, it really is such a great fit, designed so well.
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Those chrome exel ones are really nice patena. I think they would look even better resolved with vibram mini rubber lug sole
Oooo that resole is a great idea!
Patena?
I love the bourbon suede.
Love your videos! Gotta appreciate every video you post then :)
Regarding diesels - how come yours suedes didn't crock from denim?
Thanks so much! And I think these ones didn’t crock cuz I happened to wear them with lighter denim (sanforized natural indigo from NnF) and the denim was already faded a bit 🤷🏽♂️ That’s my theory 😄 Also, I didn’t wear them quite as much as some of my other pairs. They’ll come out often once I get to Spring and Summer for sure.
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I know what you’re saying about suede. I was the same way for a while. I have a pair of Diesels in waxy commander and I love them. They’re tough and I don’t have to touch them. Nice video man 💪🏼
Waxy commander is awesome! I have some shoes in that. Crazy how tough it is, right?
@@thevintagefuture6567 yeah especially considering Stead markets it as a “fashion” suede!
Funny, huh? Maybe they make more money with it marketing it that way, I don’t know.
Hes back..FIRST
I really hope someone at grant stone watches reviewers videos , great brand but can use a tweak here and there , make a more exciting boot maybe the stitching , shape of the toe box , eye lits , im really wanting a more beefed up diesel boot like a truman , whites , nicks . I would buy more if they can make something like those.
Yeah that would be awesome!
Wow that is a pleasant surprise! How did you sized them?
1/2 down from my Brannock
David thanks for another great video, I absolutely enjoy them. What size did you use for eyelets? Links you posted are for set of grommets, but in the video they look more like eyelets only, although I may be wrong here. I have been wanting to swap stock one for something better, yours looks like a great option. Thanks again!
Hey, you know what, I will just make a video about the pilots today, because you and others have been asking. Hang tight 😄
Thanks, that would be totally awesome, looking forward to watching it! @@thevintagefuture6567
I filmed it....should have it up on the web tomorrow morning! I'll let you know here when it's posted in case you miss it.....The short answer to your question is: I put the wrong link - it's the eyelets, not the grommets. It will be clear in the video.
@@thevintagefuture6567 Great, thanks a lot! Will check it out first thing in the morning.
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I, like you, have a very low instep. I am an 11 D (Brannock) and about a year ago I tried the Diesel Boot in 10.5 D and found that the facings were nearly touching. I was thinking about trying the Diesel Boot in 10 D or 10 E.
Do you think that would be a wise thing to try or would I most likely be making a mistake by dropping down to that small of a size?
My facings almost touch too 😄 I would stick with 10.5D. I suppose you could try 10D (free returns) 🤔 Just don’t force it with wishful thinking if it’s jamming your toes at all.
I have the same issue, also 11D wearing 10.5D Grant stones. It’s one of the few boots I have with that issue, them and Alden Indy. I think it’s just their pattern/cut of their quarter panels. I’m strongly considering kilties. Definitely wouldn’t go down to 10D, especially to fit medium weight wool socks.
Same problem here so I made some thick kilties for mine. Worked to separate the facings a little bit and also make them less “boring” lol
I agree about their hardware, something about it doesnt jive for me on their boots. I still love the brand and buy them though...I was debating on trying the Edward Boot next time since its slightly more refined.
Ah yeah that Edward looks slick! I think these two I have helped love them enough to where, like you, I could probably live with the stock hardware if I had to. It’s just such an amazing boot.
@@thevintagefuture6567 yea after you wear them for a while you don't notice the hardware. I do feel like Im starting to not need speed hooks either. I'd rather just leave the top two eyelets empty and do the ankle wrap around.
Ah yeah true….And sometimes with all eyes I just buy shorter 48” laces (from Guarded Goods or something).
Here we go again , dave dave , what boot are those gs leather ones ? is it diesel dune , or diesel veg tan ???
They’re the diesel dune cxl 🍻
Arevthose chronevexrl ones the dune color ?
Yes they are Dune CXL aka natural CXL 👍🏽
What laces did you upgrade to?
I typically use Viberg laces for everything. They are not necessarily better, but I feel like they are better and really enjoy their aesthetic, so I use them on all my boots.
Which colorway is the suede boot?
Bourbon suede. In real life it looks way better than on this video. It’s more saturated and warm and radiant.
I also hate the hardware Grant Stone uses.
😄🍻 It’s out of place….like, the rest of the boot looks so refined, and the hardware is just sorta meh looking haha
@@thevintagefuture6567it’s weird that they use that uniquely bad eyelet. Nobody else has it and its so ugly. Odd they don’t use off the shelf eyelets like many other brands.
I know right 😄 Ironic that I found something I think (just my opinion) is better looking off Tandy Leather…..Luckily the rest of the GS boot is great. Hardware isn’t something unchangeable, like a bad last or something.
I've owned a pair of the Oxford shoes and the Diesels. Not a huge fan on their fit and comfort. Particularly, their soles 👎
Aw bummer…but at least you figured out you don’t like them. Box checked so you can move on.
@@thevintagefuture6567 exactly. Go with what works. Thanks always for your insight