Nesting & Cutting
Goodyear-welt construction consists of many steps which can vary depending on the footwear being made as well as on the materials. In this article, we touch on one of the...
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Five Common Sizing Mistakes
One of our priorities is to help our customers find the size best suited for them. Of course, many variables affect sizing, but the proper selection can be straightforward when...
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May Update: Oliver Last, E Widths & Shell Cordovan
Long-awaited updates from Grant Stone HQ: our first Oxford last, wider width options, and adding shell cordovan to the mix.
Oliver Trials
We take you behind the scenes of creating a new shoe pattern, in this case the elegant and comfortable cap-toe balmoral we've had on our wishlist for a long time.
The Leo last
The Grant Stone Leo last was derived from Randy's experience fitting various classic-dress and orthopedic lasts made for an assortment of foot shapes. His goal was to combine specific features of...
Creating a Clean Vamp Crease
We show you how to preserve the shape of your Goodyear-welt boots and shoes by creating a nice, clean vamp crease before you begin wearing your new pair.
Saddle Tan Trials
Even though chrome leathers are predominately used in the footwear industry today, there are still select tanneries around the world producing vegetable-tanned hides using calf and cow. We discuss the...
Ashland Leather's Herbie
Wyatt documents the Ashland Leather Fat Herbie wallet to see how the whisky colored, shell cordovan leather ages when used daily for about a year and a half.
Crimson Plain Toe - 3 Months
Before and after photos of the leather that creates Grant Stone's Goodyear-welt footwear.