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Grant Stone

Since launching in 2016, Grant Stone has rocketed to the top of the smart casual footwear space by making Goodyear welted shoes and boots with the industry’s most beloved materials at a uniquely low pricepoint. They achieved these heights by making their product in China, which first raised some eyebrows — until their quality and consistency soundly extinguished any skepticism. No one has done more for destigmatizing the “made in China” label.

Grant Stone Reviews & Articles


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Grant Stone Garrison Review: The Best Value Service Boot?

Today, I'm reviewing Grant Stone's newest boot: the Garrison. I've been wearing them a lot to prepare for this review, partly because I got them to wear with a

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My 5 Favorite Summer Loafers You Can Totally Wear With Shorts

I’m all about boots in winter, but in summer, I am all about loafers. I own a million pairs that run the gamut from dressy box calf to chonky casual, and I'm

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Parkhurst vs Grant Stone: Who Makes the Better Plain-Toe Boot?

I’m Dale of Dale's Leatherworks, and today I'm comparing and contrasting two amazing boots from Parkhurst and Grant Stone. I'm looking at Parkhurst's Allen

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How Men Should Style Loafers, from Casual to Formal | Expert Advice from a Tailor

Professional tailor, Alejandro Jomar, explains the best ways for men to wear loafers.

Here's the deal: loafers aren’t just for summer. These versatile shoes can take you from casual outings to weddings, formal events, and work settings — really

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The Best Grey Boots – But Why Aren’t There More?

Grey boots are the unsung heroes in the world of men's footwear. Despite their potential, they seem to always be overlooked by bootmakers, overshadowed by the

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Grant Stone vs Alden Loafers: New School vs Old School

Expert Verified By: Ticho Blanco | Boot Photographer & Marketing Expert Today we're looking at smart casual loafers from two brands that are constantly

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The Ultimate Grant Stone Boots Review, According to Experts

There's one brand on the market that has perfected the "smart casual" category for boots: Grant Stone. Founder Wyatt Gilmore had both a father and

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Grant Stone Field Boot Review | Rugged Yet Luxurious

Grant Stone is quickly becoming one of the most popular Goodyear Welted boot brands on the boot scene today, and for good reason. Their flagship smart casual

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Brown or Black Boots? Here’s how to decide

When it comes to buying a new pair of boots, one common question is, "Should I wear brown or black boots?" The answer depends on your personal tastes, but

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Grant Stone Ottawa Boot Review | The Best Value Split Toe

As an Australian living in New York City, my home country has never been more relevant than it is for this review: kangaroo leather boots.  But the Grant

GRANT STONE BRASS BOOT REVIEW

Grant Stone Brass Boot Review: The Best Moc Toe You Can Buy

When I visited a guy with 75 pairs of boots, he said the Brass Boot is his all-time favorite boot. When I  published my latest list of the best men's boots

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Why Does This Guy Own 75 Pairs of Boots?

Collectors are a special bunch of people. Their passion is infectious and they're always pumped to share their knowledge and experience with anyone who’ll

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Buying Boots Online Is Hard — This App Wants to Make It Easier

I like wearing boots. I like researching boot brands and styles. I like learning about the craft. I love the online community around boots. But I don’t

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10 Best Men’s Boots for Wide Feet | Moc Toe, Chukka, Chelsea, and More

It is surprising how many boot companies don’t offer wide options for their boots. It makes more sense when you realize that these businesses need to make

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Made in Xiamen – An Interview With Grant Stone

Grant Stone is making serious waves in the industry for producing what many consider Alden quality shoes for Red Wing prices. That might sound incomprehensible

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Grant Stone Chelsea Boot Review: Alden Quality for Under $400?

If anyone ever tells you that something's bad quality because it's made in China, you should direct them to Grant Stone. This truly unique company was

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Op-Ed: Why “Made In China” Boots and Denim Shouldn’t Bother You

If there's one thing that scares fashion bloggers more than spilling craft beer on their jeans, that thing would be finding a “MADE IN CHINA” label on a shirt

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Alden Vs. Allen Edmonds Vs. Grant Stone – The Great Debate

Here are three brands that are compared and contrasted so often that boot fans on Reddit regularly accuse them of stealing from one another. That’s why today I

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Grant Stone Diesel Boot Review | Better Value Than You Think

In an industry where a lot of companies are over a hundred years old, Grant Stone is quite a newcomer. It was co-founded in 2016 by Wyatt Gilmore, a guy whose

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