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Garrison Boot Forest Kudu
$348.00
Regular price
$435.00
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The Garrison boot is our rendition of the classic service boot. Developing out of WWI's trench warfare, the service boot's history has been one of defense. Named after the military fortification and the guards charged with its protection, the Garrison boot conjures up imagery of security, safety, and refuge. Moreover, the name itself ultimately derives from the Germanic word meaning 'to ward off.' The Garrison boot is just that – stable, unyielding protection for your feet.
Featuring a perforated cap toe and backstay that hugs the heel counter, the Garrison boot is our first all-eyelet boot. Further drawing on its military history, we paired the Garrison boot with a lug outsole to offer more robust traction. Combining these elements produces a stylish yet utilitarian boot.
This Garrison Boot is made with dark welts and accents that offer the Forest Kudu leather the contrast it needs to highlight the green hues. Kudu leather has a distinctive character from the natural scars and blemishes unique to the African antelope. The soft, malleable leather will transform with wear, creating a comfortable boot that is one of a kind.
- Goodyear-welt construction
- Leo last
- Charles F. Stead Kudu Upper
- Full-grain leather kip lining
- 270º flat welt with heel rand
- Vegetable-tanned leather insole, welt, and midsole
- Cork filler with steel shank
- Full-grain leather heel counters
- Lug 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.
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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: 4.5555553 / 5 from 9 reviews.
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A Happy Accident
"So, first thing first, I was actually sent the wrong boots. I was sent the Forest Kudu Cap Toe boot. But I was coincidentally second guessing my order for Garrisons. As much as I wanted the Garrisons, I started falling more in love with the clean lines of the Cap Toe with the micro lug sole vs the full lug of the Garrisons. So I was actually pleasantly surprised when I opened the box and saw the beautiful Cap Toes! Now, onto the actual boots. They are gorgeous! The color is wonderful! Dark looking indoors, more colorful outside, but never looking like Crayola green. The kudu leather is excellent with minor 'scarring' but in an interesting way. The leather is very thick and supple, these will surely last a very long time. They are very comfortable right out of the box, but they are 2 inches taller than my last shoes, so it took a few days to get my ankles used to the thick collar. Overall, I am so happy with these boots! Now I'll have to grab the Garrisons when winter comes! For sizing, I usually wear a size 10. 5-11, but I was advised to get 9. 5E and it fits perfectly."
Nice boot but be cautious with sizing
"Good quality of leather, the boots are visually stunning. I followed the recommended “half-size down” scaling when ordering, and was surprised when the width of the boot near the bridge of my foot pinched. Be cautious when following their sizing recommendations."
Boots you can dress up
"This is my 6th pair of Grant Stones. I found Kuddu leather the most interesting leather of all due to how soft it is and had no breaking time. The color forest green is super good, with black sole and welt I am wearing it to office with no issues."
Love them, happy with purchase
"This is my first time trying out Grant Stone boots, and I’ve been wearing the Garrison Boot in Forest Kudu for a few days now—I honestly love them. I’m still in the break-in phase, but they’ve given me zero issues so far. I’ve worn them a couple of times for over 13 hours straight with no discomfort at all. For reference, I usually wear a size 10. 5 in Red Wing, Jim Green, and Parkhurst. With these, I went with a 10E, and the fit is spot on. I prefer a roomier toe box with a snug heel, and these boots deliver exactly that. I love green boots, and these are no exception. I wish I could post pictures because the color really stands out—bright green in sunlight, but indoors they look like a deep forest green, almost black at times. The leather feels soft, light, and very pliable—not stiff or heavy. Overall, a really solid boot."
Excellent boots, minor error on the tongue
"Excellent shoe across the board. Would be 5 stars, but there is a problem with the right tongue in which it was stitched slightly at an angle causing it to pull to the left, even when off of my feet and sitting on the ground. I can have my cobler fix this for $25 by sewing it to the upper, otherwise great boot"
Very nice boot
"The garrison boot is well constructed, and the color is great. The brouge cap looks great with jeans or with business casual. The only con is that they are a little hard to put on and take off. Otherwise it is a very nice boot and will be worn often!!!"
Garrison Boot Forest Kudu
"Forest Kudu is spectacular"
"Fantastic boot. This was my first pair of Grant Stone boots, and I loved them so much it inspired a second order a few weeks later. I love the Forest Kudu leather look and feel. The Leo last is super comfortable. I love the toe on the Garrison boot and the all eyelet construction as it let's me seamlessly swap the boots from business casual for work to running errands around town in jeans and a shirt."