Saphir Renovateur
$29.95
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6" Horsehair Polishing Brush
$15.00
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Free Exchange on Domestic Orders
This is one of our favorite colors. The leather's base color is a light oatmeal. We add a couple of layers of natural and brown shoe creams to create a transparent finish that can also hold a shine. This is a "hot stuffed" leather that ages well due to the fat liquors and oils that are infused into the leather during the tanning process.
Creasing and color variation is to be expected on these natural, aniline leathers. Each pair will develop differently as each hide is unique.
Every pair crafted in our factory on Xiamen Island, China
The Leo last runs a half-size large. Customers typically order a half-size down from their average shoe size.
Not sure? Send an email to info@grantstoneboot.com referencing your current sizing for help.
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Made with
Renowned for its durability and ability to be resoled repeatedly, Goodyear-welt construction involves stitching a welt—a strip of leather—around the shoe's perimeter, creating a cavity. After filling the cavity with the shank and cork, the sole is attached, providing strength and water resistance. This construction method results in shoes that are not only long-lasting but also easily repairable, making them a timeless investment in quality craftsmanship.
Derived from our experience fitting and developing various orthopedic-shaped lasts designed for specific foot shapes, the Leo features a moderate arch, heel control, medial support, and forefront freedom. It embodies a traditional welted shoe shape while prioritizing all-day support and comfort.
Our mission
Our priority has been putting customers in shoes that properly fit them and standing by our amazing products. Many customers have found they have been wearing an incorrect size for years. This has been lost in the market today. We offer the majority of our footwear in D, E, and EEE widths to provide well-fitting footwear.
We encourage customers to ask our team for assistance to ensure the best fit.
Overall rating: 4.87234 / 5 from 94 reviews.
The Plain Toe Dune Chromexcel shoes are praised for their exceptional quality, high-grade leather, and timeless style. Customers appreciate the craftsmanship, construction, and finish, though opinions on size vary. The color is noted as fantastic and unique.
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"Usually wear an 11 in a men’s tennis shoe, a 10E fits me perfect in these. Originally bought a 10D and they were too small. Customer service was great and the exchange was very quick. Swapped the laces for cream. Absolutely love the shoes, look so good with chinos or jeans."
"Beautiful lines and leather. The quality is outstanding, they are gorgeous shoes. The leather is not tough to break in, out of the box the leather feels supple not overly stiff. I wore them around the house for a few days before wearing them for longer hours. I had my local cobbler install vibram mini-lug sole protectors which was a great touch. The look is even more beautiful."
"Great craftsmanship, love the color and thanks to the customer service team’s help finding my correct size. Can’t wait until I can get something else from Grant Stone."
"Fantastic shoes. The color is great, I liked how the dune was a little colder than very rich yellowy or orangey warm tans. It’s unique without standing out or grabbing attention. Tons of shoes come in brown CXL but I had never seen this dune in a shoe before. The construction and materials are impressive at any price point, let alone what these are sold for. The last is great, a generous fit for the forefoot without being total boats. I wear these with light wash or heavily faded jeans, pale chinos, or tan cotton trousers and they look great."
"Phenomenal shoes!"
"Amazing shoes, super comfortable and stylish. Wore them for three days straight out of the box with zero break in. Side note Kim from customer service is a rockstar"
"Not my first Grant Stone shoe/boot and wont be my last. As always amazing quality, beautiful fit and easy break in."
"I bought this pair of shoes for my partner, bringing her collection of Grant Stone footwear to 3. She has always struggled with finding comfortable footwear so when we saw that there was a EEE width for this shoe available in one of her favorite leathers I had to treat her to a pair. The shoe is exceptionally beautiful and as it seems, is exceptionally comfortable too! It brings me so much joy to see her enjoying one of her favorite leathers this way. I will definitely consider Grant Stone again when looking for another gift for her. Attached are some photos she took."
"Beautiful shoes and clearly well made. They are quite heavy, but I'm looking forward to how they will break in. The finishing is terrific. I have a pair of Alden plain toe bluchers that are nearly twice the price and the Grant Stones have clearly neater stitching, welts and sole finishing. Pleasantly surprised at this price."
"I’m not used to wearing well made leather shoes - more of a sneaker guy. So it is surprising how the Plain Toe Bluchers, which are pretty stiff out of the box and weigh more than anything I own, could come to be so comfortable. How could that be? The Leo Last agrees with me, apparently. My only concern is the leather sole, which while a source of comfort, can be slippery. A few more rubber sole options would be welcome additions to the Grant Stone Plain Toe line, in my view."
