Seems well built.
"Seems well built."
Plain Toe Crimson Chromexcel
$412.00
Free Exchange on Domestic Orders
Description
Leather
Components
Fit Guide
Shipping & Returns
- Description
- Fit Guide
- Shipping & Returns
We developed a natural edge finish to accent the crimson upper, giving it a casual feel. This is "hot stuffed" leather that ages well due to the fat liquors and oils infused into it 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.
- Goodyear-welt construction
- Leo last
- Chromexcel from Horween
- Full-grain kip leather lining
- 360º split-reverse welt
- Blind eyelets
- Vegetable-tanned leather insole, welt, midsole, and outsole
- Cork filler with steel shank
- Full-grain leather heel counters
- Leather outsole
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.
Enjoy fast, free shipping on orders over $300 in the contiguous US. Orders are processed and shipped within 1-3 business days.
Contiguous U.S. Returns:
- Free exchanges
- Refunds - A $15 restocking fee per pair is held when using the prepaid label
For more information, please visit our Help Desk.
Made with
Goodyear-welt Construction
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.
Our Leo Last
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
Providing Excellent Service
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: 4.84 / 5 from 100 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Plain Toe Crimson Chromexcel shoes are praised for their luxurious color, accurate sizing, and high-quality leather. Customers appreciate the excellent fit, superb construction, and top-notch craftsmanship. While some have mixed opinions about the heel, the overall consensus is highly positive.
Summary topics
- Color: 12%
- Sizing: 18%
- Quality: 25%
- Fit: 24%
- Leather Quality: 16%
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Review highlights
- "Shoes are gorgeous anmd great quality, and the fit is perfect." —
- "High leather quality, food craftsmanship and perfect fit!" —
- "Amazing fit, color and craftsmanship!" —
Reviews
"Noticeable imperfections in the leather on both shoes. Very disappointing at this price point."
Thrilled
"Beautiful! This is my first time owning a high-quality pair of shoes and I am thrilled. I love the fact that these came in different widths. I have a very wide foot. I had to return the first pair because and the exchange went very smoothly. Thank you very much."
Great material. Good comfort. Slow delivery
"Material and craftsmanship: 10/10. Everything as expected. The look of Leo last: 8/10 Comfort: 7/10. A bit too heavy for me. Delivery and customer service: 2/10. It took me five weeks to get the product. I had one exchange and the shoes were in my possession for only 2 days. I can’t justify the price with this delivery speed"
Joy
"Such great quality construction and leather. What a joy to wear these shoes."
Avoid if International - Their sizing advice is a costly trap
"I wanted to love these shoes. I am a customer who buys 4-6 pairs of Goodyear-welted shoes a year, and I was ready to make Grant Stone a staple. instead, I'm warning others away. Because their website lacks detailed sizing information, you are forced to consult their support team. I did this numerous times to ensure the fit was right before shipping to Australia. I followed their specific advice, and the sizing was completely wrong. When I raised this, they refused to cover the return shipping. They effectively gave bad advice and then sent me the bill for it. It feels like a strategy to offload risk onto international customers. You might save money on the shoe price, but if you live outside the US, the lack of accountability from their support team makes this a gamble I won't take again. Back to established brands that actually back their service."
Leather looks beautiful and fit
"Leather looks beautiful and fit perfect out of the box. They might need a small amount of breaking in, but are already comfortable on first wear."
Awesome shoes
"These are so well made and stylish. Easily my favorite shoes."
Solid
"Solid shoe. I wished it'd come with an extra pair of laces that were longer. Fit, feel and finish were on point"
Leather Wedding Anniversary Worthy
"Extremely well crafted and gorgeous. Husband has an ankle disability and still found them comfortable and unlike any shoe he’s worn, even without the traditional breaking in process. Appreciated the care in packaging as well."
Q&A
- are these shoes all leather?
- The majority of our footwear is leather. We use a leather heel counter, Vegetable tanned leather insoles, quality leather uppers sourced from all around the world, and have created our own lasts from the experience we have in the better grade footwear industry.
- Can the crimson and navy plain toe bluchers be ordered with rubber soles? Saw one in your photos that looked like it had a rubber sole.
- The crimson plain toe Blucher is currently only available with a leather sole. Thanks.
- Will you be getting any new shipments of this shoe in a 10D? Also, is the crimson chromexcel more brown in tone or closer to a color 8?
- Thanks for the question. The 10D will be restocked in the middle of June. The crimson is more of a brown/auburn color vs a burgundy.
- What color shoe cream and or wax do you recommend for these beyond the Venetian creams
- We have used Saphir quite a bit on this leather and usually go for a neutral color. If you would like to darken/deepen the color or cover scuffs which need some color, medium brown waxes would be fine.
- Make shipments to Mexico?
- Sure! Please choose Mexico USPS at checkout.