I've had mine for over a week and am digging them. I think they came with laces that are way too skinny and flimsy. These boots are begging for leather or paracord laces...
I got the Grant Stone Field Boot and wore it in the dome to replace my Nick's Renegade's I sized wrongly in. The top eyelets are a bit annoying and I plan to put them through the ringer. On the Badalassi Carlo leather I do wish that they had used the same padded smooth collar as opposed to the suede. This is my first 7" boot but so far so good. I owm both the Walnut Bison and the Saddle Tan Veg for context. Walnut is the one I entered in the Patina Thunderdome. They fit very much akin to a slipper I thought. I will see if it replaces 8" as my favorite size.
@@DalesLeatherworks So far so good! I have a pair of Nick's 10" Dark Brown Essex boots coming along nicely too! Friction scuffs are darker, slow abrasions are lighter in color. The Bison scuffs lighter in a tan so far. I think 8" is still my favorite boot height for the support. What pre-tell did you enter this year Dale? Or did you end up skipping? To be fair you have a lot on your plate. I can also recommend use the Medaille D'or line of Saphir Nappa Balm. It absolutely won't change the color. A lot of guys use Bick4 but not my thing, it is shinier and while slim still carries a bit of silicone. Seidel's Bison is Oil Tanned with pull-up so my intention is Saphir's Medaille D'or 1925 Oiled Leather Cream in Neutral. I always found the Beaute De Cuir Greasy Cream darkens. Where as the Medaille D'or line doesn't as long as it is a heavy oil based hide. Yet everyone only talks about the Greasy Cream. So curious to hear your Dome plans or lack of plans. But if you entered good luck to you too!
@@DalesLeatherworks Thanks again Dale. One last question I picked up the Field Boot in a half size down from my Brannock and there is still a ton of volume there. I might need to switch to a medium weight from a light weight wool sock. Would full sizing down with an E width help with that in the future? Just curious now exactly it might affect the fit in your experience. I can't imagine more volume but could actually do with just a little bit less.
Just saw in rose anvils video that the bumper is not actually a 2 piece construction. It is more like the cap toe on the thursday captain and not the cap toe on iron ranger. It is more for the looks. I personally like the look so it is not a problem for me.
Spot on Dale ! I'll be watching those B sales to get another pair if the right one's pop up. I know there are some mixed comments going around by some but these things are exactly as you describe. Meant to be outdoors and scream "let's get dirty". Such a pleasant suprise.
hi Dale, i really love the field boots, i’m very tempted to buy a pair. Also Dale i believe that extra stitching in the back heel area is solely to help protect ur boots from when people kick of their boots with their boots. so basically it prevents you from ruining your boots rather then a heel support. thanks again, Kevin
Just received mine today, bison walnut. Only thing I don't like is two top D loops for laces, I would prefer eyelets or hooks. Usually I don't lace top eyelet/hook, but if I don't do it on these boots D rings rattle
@@DalesLeatherworks I think they would work excellent with the laces that they come with. I put a pair of Dark Umber Laces from Guarded Goods in them. But I ordered 3 pairs in them. I tried the 11E in Saddle Tan because of your recommendation and actually have a second in Walnut Bison (one is a seconds). Turning them into my beaters and one is in the Dome. The seconds arrived in time for Dome and the others arrived today.
I've got a pair of shoes with all D loops and I really like them! I wonder how this boot might look with that configuration. It helps if the laces are extra long because it's tricky to relace them.
hi Dale, man those are the nicest man handlers i’ve ever seen. i thought my red wing Moc.s from the heritage collection’s we’re tough but my goodness that’s like putting a nick’s urban logger up against a red wing iron ranger. man they really look nice on you and love the color of the ones you walked in. boy, i’m learning so much from all of your videos sharing all of research for us. thanks again, Kevin. you
I'm curious, what width is your foot? I have a kinda long arch compared to my foot length and I'm on the narrow end of D borderline C in width, but my toes are definitely D width. I'm a 12D, and I'm wondering if I should go with an 11.5D, 11E, or an 11D in the Floyd last. I have Diesels in 12D and 11.5D, and cap toes in 11.5E. The 12D and 11.5E work with thick socks, and work well with insoles, and the 11.5D works with boot socks but is still slightly big in the quarters with regular-thin socks. I think on the Leo last 11D would be too cramped in the toes, but the Floyd last is a little bigger in the toe box so maybe it'll work best?
I have had these boots for a few months now. I will mainly use them as my winter boots. I live in Norway so from September to May will be the colder season. The boots are great. The only problem is wet conditions. I used them this afternoon when I prepared a scene trail for my dog. The grass was very wet and after 10 minutes the water penetrated through the welt.
I thought about getting them in waxed rough out to prevent this but ended up ordering chromexl. Hopefully it can be oiled or waxed to help water resistance
I absolutely agree 100%!!!! I have the walnut bison in this model and I think they’re incredible!!!! Thank you 🙏 Grant Stone and Wyatt for releasing these just in time for moctober! Lol I’m going to enjoy these and probably am going to buy the saddle tan too!!! Great job Dale buddy!
I bought these and wore them right before the Dome. I like them so much. They are probably my most comfortable boot. There are some issue, but I don't regret the purchase at all. I have the saddle tan as well.
@@fademasterfade227 there is a known issue with the toe stitching being asymmetrical. Some are slight, others not so much. It is really only something you can notice looking down, others won't. Wyatt has said they are working on a fix to future orders.
@@Ringleader3rik Oh, thanks I hadn't heard that. It's a dang good looking boot, I'm still thinking of ordering. How is the saddle tan? Is it a fairly rigid leather?
Holy SPI! Came so close to getting these in waxy commander but couldn't quite justify the cost as I'm based in the UK, and the £ is now worth as much as monopoly money. Now I want them even more!
I have this boot along with the two other GS boots in this leather. The leather on this field boots seems to have a slightly different tannage as it is much more pliable than the previous iterations of saddle tan. I kind of liked that ultra firm and heavy veg tannage of my other GS boots and was looking forward to it on this boot. I think GS might have been too concerned about break in issues and opted for a milder tannage with this boot. Other than that nice boots.
Looking to get this exact boot. I have no experience with grant stones. What size would you suggest for reference I wear 10.5 in vans authentics and I have relatively narrow feet. Thanks!
This is something LLBean or Carhartt should be selling...They should both be licensing a version for themselves. No idea why these huge companies dont do this... Btw take a took a few of LLBeans line of boots and shoes. They have some interesting budget options...
Other than the ball of the 8E being slightly down from where it sits on the 8.5D, is the 8E wider than the 8.5D? Or you think they are the exact same width?
Can you tell me why you would 'hike' in leather boots vs some of top of the line hiking boots or even trail running shoes? It seems like people are trying really hard to wear their leather boots with sacrifice in hike related performance.
@@DalesLeatherworks did you see Rose Anvil’s videos of 1000mile tear downs? Even if boots can be resolved, the upper will not last forever. The leather boots do look much better, I’ll give you that, but the weight of it and it’s breathability, among many attributes is just not suited for serious hikers. Perfectly acceptable for casual hikes.
For my tastes, Grant Stone is headed in the wrong direction with their boots. I would like to see them create a boot last that is more refined and elegant than Leo and then build the cap-toe and Edward boot around it. It would also be nice to see the cap-toe and Edward constructed with a 270 degree welt and almost exclusively with leather outsoles.
A commando lug sole would look SO good on those! Get Cobbler Sonny on it!
Hahaha texting him now!
I've had mine for over a week and am digging them. I think they came with laces that are way too skinny and flimsy. These boots are begging for leather or paracord laces...
First thing I did was change to leather laces, mine are in bison walnut
@@ObelixCMM where did you buy the laces?
@@hzdjoker1548 don't remember, could be spears from some other boots
I got the Grant Stone Field Boot and wore it in the dome to replace my Nick's Renegade's I sized wrongly in.
The top eyelets are a bit annoying and I plan to put them through the ringer. On the Badalassi Carlo leather I do wish that they had used the same padded smooth collar as opposed to the suede. This is my first 7" boot but so far so good.
I owm both the Walnut Bison and the Saddle Tan Veg for context. Walnut is the one I entered in the Patina Thunderdome.
They fit very much akin to a slipper I thought.
I will see if it replaces 8" as my favorite size.
Good luck on the dome!!! I’m sure your walnut bison will patina wildly!!!!
@@DalesLeatherworks So far so good! I have a pair of Nick's 10" Dark Brown Essex boots coming along nicely too! Friction scuffs are darker, slow abrasions are lighter in color. The Bison scuffs lighter in a tan so far.
I think 8" is still my favorite boot height for the support.
What pre-tell did you enter this year Dale? Or did you end up skipping? To be fair you have a lot on your plate.
I can also recommend use the Medaille D'or line of Saphir Nappa Balm. It absolutely won't change the color. A lot of guys use Bick4 but not my thing, it is shinier and while slim still carries a bit of silicone.
Seidel's Bison is Oil Tanned with pull-up so my intention is Saphir's Medaille D'or 1925 Oiled Leather Cream in Neutral. I always found the Beaute De Cuir Greasy Cream darkens. Where as the Medaille D'or line doesn't as long as it is a heavy oil based hide. Yet everyone only talks about the Greasy Cream.
So curious to hear your Dome plans or lack of plans. But if you entered good luck to you too!
@@DalesLeatherworks Thanks again Dale. One last question I picked up the Field Boot in a half size down from my Brannock and there is still a ton of volume there. I might need to switch to a medium weight from a light weight wool sock.
Would full sizing down with an E width help with that in the future? Just curious now exactly it might affect the fit in your experience. I can't imagine more volume but could actually do with just a little bit less.
Just saw in rose anvils video that the bumper is not actually a 2 piece construction. It is more like the cap toe on the thursday captain and not the cap toe on iron ranger. It is more for the looks. I personally like the look so it is not a problem for me.
That's too bad ... should be Two full pieces ...
Spot on Dale ! I'll be watching those B sales to get another pair if the right one's pop up. I know there are some mixed comments going around by some but these things are exactly as you describe.
Meant to be outdoors and scream "let's get dirty". Such a pleasant suprise.
Hell yes!! You’re so right Jeff, they are definitely up to the task at hand!!!
Dale, yes in walnut bison too!
hi Dale,
i really love the field boots, i’m very tempted to buy a pair.
Also Dale i believe that extra stitching in the back heel area
is solely to help protect ur boots from when people kick
of their boots with their boots.
so basically it prevents you from ruining your boots rather
then a heel support.
thanks again, Kevin
The field boot is a homerun for GS. So glad they stepped out a little from there norm. Love these. My new fishing and small game boot👍
Just received mine today, bison walnut. Only thing I don't like is two top D loops for laces, I would prefer eyelets or hooks. Usually I don't lace top eyelet/hook, but if I don't do it on these boots D rings rattle
Agreed which is strange but I would rather have regular eyelets.
I am so used to speedhooks the D rings do take a little getting used to but I’m finding they’re quite nice when laced properly!
@@DalesLeatherworks I think they would work excellent with the laces that they come with. I put a pair of Dark Umber Laces from Guarded Goods in them. But I ordered 3 pairs in them. I tried the 11E in Saddle Tan because of your recommendation and actually have a second in Walnut Bison (one is a seconds). Turning them into my beaters and one is in the Dome.
The seconds arrived in time for Dome and the others arrived today.
I've got a pair of shoes with all D loops and I really like them! I wonder how this boot might look with that configuration. It helps if the laces are extra long because it's tricky to relace them.
I bet a cobbler could change them to speed hooks for a pretty fair price
Redwing work boots? Awesome review! Field boot vs upland?! Awesome!!!!
I think it's a cool boot. I just much prefer the brass boot. You're saddletan brass boots have a really nice patina btw.
Side by side I also prefer the Brass Boot. Both are awesome!
@@stephenathon Wutsup Stephen 😁 Did you end up getting a pair?
@@assadn5082 Hey! Maybe, maybe not....
hi Dale, man those are the nicest man handlers i’ve ever seen. i thought my red wing Moc.s from the heritage collection’s we’re tough but my
goodness that’s like putting a nick’s urban logger up against
a red wing iron ranger.
man they really look nice on you
and love the color of the ones
you walked in. boy, i’m learning
so much from all of your videos
sharing all of research for us.
thanks again, Kevin.
you
I do the same thing in sizing with the Floyd last, full size down from Brannock and up one width. Perfect fit.
Hell yes!!! Thanks for corroborating Dyer!!!!
I'm curious, what width is your foot? I have a kinda long arch compared to my foot length and I'm on the narrow end of D borderline C in width, but my toes are definitely D width. I'm a 12D, and I'm wondering if I should go with an 11.5D, 11E, or an 11D in the Floyd last. I have Diesels in 12D and 11.5D, and cap toes in 11.5E. The 12D and 11.5E work with thick socks, and work well with insoles, and the 11.5D works with boot socks but is still slightly big in the quarters with regular-thin socks. I think on the Leo last 11D would be too cramped in the toes, but the Floyd last is a little bigger in the toe box so maybe it'll work best?
Dale, your backpacks are truly amazing. very impressive
Thank you so much 🙏
I have had these boots for a few months now. I will mainly use them as my winter boots. I live in Norway so from September to May will be the colder season. The boots are great. The only problem is wet conditions. I used them this afternoon when I prepared a scene trail for my dog. The grass was very wet and after 10 minutes the water penetrated through the welt.
Glad you like them!
I thought about getting them in waxed rough out to prevent this but ended up ordering chromexl. Hopefully it can be oiled or waxed to help water resistance
I absolutely agree 100%!!!! I have the walnut bison in this model and I think they’re incredible!!!! Thank you 🙏 Grant Stone and Wyatt for releasing these just in time for moctober! Lol I’m going to enjoy these and probably am going to buy the saddle tan too!!! Great job Dale buddy!
Just picked up these in Earth colorway factory seconds for $225. Could not pass that price. Cannot wait
Exact same here. So far so good.
Excellent pickup!!!
Wish these came with Option for a Lug Sole ...
I bought these and wore them right before the Dome. I like them so much. They are probably my most comfortable boot. There are some issue, but I don't regret the purchase at all. I have the saddle tan as well.
What are the issues with yours?
@@fademasterfade227 there is a known issue with the toe stitching being asymmetrical. Some are slight, others not so much. It is really only something you can notice looking down, others won't. Wyatt has said they are working on a fix to future orders.
@@Ringleader3rik Oh, thanks I hadn't heard that. It's a dang good looking boot, I'm still thinking of ordering. How is the saddle tan? Is it a fairly rigid leather?
It is really great. I wouldn't say it is very stiff. I was going to get the Brass in saddle tan, but got this instead. It is a great every day boot.
I’m with ya, absolutely in love with them!!
6:27. Unfortunately, not true. The panels are single not double layer. The main panel ends. Rose Anvil took them apart.
I noticed the same thing..a bit of a bummer, IMO
theyre not my style but they look great as usual from grant stone
Holy SPI! Came so close to getting these in waxy commander but couldn't quite justify the cost as I'm based in the UK, and the £ is now worth as much as monopoly money. Now I want them even more!
I have this boot along with the two other GS boots in this leather. The leather on this field boots seems to have a slightly different tannage as it is much more pliable than the previous iterations of saddle tan. I kind of liked that ultra firm and heavy veg tannage of my other GS boots and was looking forward to it on this boot. I think GS might have been too concerned about break in issues and opted for a milder tannage with this boot. Other than that nice boots.
Looking to get this exact boot. I have no experience with grant stones. What size would you suggest for reference I wear 10.5 in vans authentics and I have relatively narrow feet. Thanks!
I dig the boot but I'm a no on wedge soles. Run a model on Commando, come on GS!
I wish they had these in black wedge soles. I cant for the life of me clean these with my hands all messed up.
This is something LLBean or Carhartt should be selling...They should both be licensing a version for themselves. No idea why these huge companies dont do this...
Btw take a took a few of LLBeans line of boots and shoes. They have some interesting budget options...
How do these fit compared to redwings ?
Also these are the most beautiful boots I’ve ever seen.
They fit differently, in general I’d say grant stone fits a half size larger than redwing in most cases! I take my RW in 8.5D and my Grant Stone in 8E
Just a piece of art
These are next level !
Really hot looking boots! 🔥😍❤️
Other than the ball of the 8E being slightly down from where it sits on the 8.5D, is the 8E wider than the 8.5D? Or you think they are the exact same width?
Same exact width no doubt about it
Gussetted?
Between this and the grant stone natural penny loaferes makes my impulse finger twitch towards purchase button
Great video and love the boots!! How does saddle tan leather hold up in the rain?
Wonderfully!! Very water resistant, though it does absorb a little, but that just adds to the patina!
Can you tell me why you would 'hike' in leather boots vs some of top of the line hiking boots or even trail running shoes? It seems like people are trying really hard to wear their leather boots with sacrifice in hike related performance.
Because they’re more sturdy, they look better, and will last forever.
@@DalesLeatherworks did you see Rose Anvil’s videos of 1000mile tear downs? Even if boots can be resolved, the upper will not last forever. The leather boots do look much better, I’ll give you that, but the weight of it and it’s breathability, among many attributes is just not suited for serious hikers. Perfectly acceptable for casual hikes.
They are similar to the Yuketen Maine boot. Probably better made at half the price.
Yuketen are moccasin construction and these are goodyear
Not a great time to buy Grant Stone boots in Europe with the exchange rate to dollars. Great boots though.
what is the width diff at the widest point between the 8E vs 8.5D ?
The width will be the same between those 2 sizes
Is the tongue gusseted ?
Sadly no.
@@rdizzel1 that's a big miss for an outdoor boot
My bison version is semigussetted, but not all the way up
@@rdizzel1 Agreed, I was quite surprised to be honest.
Up to between the 3rd and 4th eyelet.
Not interested in this release from Grant Stone. I prefer hiking in my edward in maduro shell.
Nice choice 😎 can never go wrong with Maduro
Hi. Anyone advise on sizing? Never had any boots and coming from mostly running shoes. Say i am a size 9 in Saucony Triumph.
Thanks a lot 🍺
For my tastes, Grant Stone is headed in the wrong direction with their boots.
I would like to see them create a boot last that is more refined and elegant than Leo and then build the cap-toe and Edward boot around it.
It would also be nice to see the cap-toe and Edward constructed with a 270 degree welt and almost exclusively with leather outsoles.
Where were you at 9:41 and 13:26? It looks like the Colorado Springs area.
That is correct 😎