Well made shoe
"Excellent show! Well made! I expect to get many years of service from the shoe."
Plain Toe - Earth Waxed Commander
$395.00
Free Exchange on Domestic Orders
Description
Leather
Components
Fit Guide
Shipping & Returns
- Description
- Fit Guide
- Shipping & Returns
This is the first shoe to use the lug sole, making one tough Blucher. The Waxed Commander leather combined with the taller lug sole is a great combination for a year-round Goodyear-welt shoe.
- Goodyear-welt construction
- Leo last
- Waxy Commander from Charles F. Stead
- Full-grain kip leather lining
- 360º split-reverse welt
- Antique eyelets
- Vegetable-tanned leather insole and welt
- Cork filler with steel shank
- Full-grain leather heel counters
- Leather stacked heel
- Lug rubber 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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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: 4.814815 / 5 from 54 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Plain Toe - Earth Waxed Commander shoes are praised for their exceptional quality, craftsmanship, and luxurious leather. Customers appreciate the great fit, sophisticated look, and comfortable feel, making them a top choice for year-round wear.
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Review highlights
- "The shoes are built like tanks quality, craftsmanship, leather and feel are exceptional." —
- "Leather and fit are top notch, the contrast of the dark leather and light welt look amazing." —
- "Shoes are solidly constructed, but leather is soft and not stiff at all." —
Reviews
Favorite Grant Stone Shoe
"These are my second pair of Grant Stones, and these are the charm. Love the lug sole, the waxy commander leather, and the comfort of the shore. Still breaking them in but so far so good and have gotten compliments on the short a lot of time I’ve owned them. Highly recommend. Wish grant stone would give you the option of the lug sole with other types of leathers in the derbies."
Great shoes
"Great shoes easy to wear easy break in Love the rough out finish"
Beautiful shoes, built to last.
"I'm very pleased with the purchase. Great fit and extremely comfortable from the start. These things are built like tanks, but they have a surprisingly slim profile and go well with a lot of outfits. I've worn them in heavy rain and the waxed commander leather keeps my feet perfectly dry. Kim in customer service helped me zero in on the right fit, and it only took one exchange to get there."
"These shoes are perfect. Comfortable out of the box and will only get better after some wear in. Could not be happier with them."
Commander commands respect
"Quite happy with dress shoe, love color and style. I own the boot slso"
Exceptional Craftsmanship That Elevates Every Occasion
"I recently added these to my rotation, and they have quickly become a staple. The aesthetic is top-tier—they’ve significantly elevated my look for both the office and social outings. Beyond the visuals, the comfort is what really sets them apart; the break-in period was minimal, and they feel incredibly supportive through a full day of work. If you're looking for a shoe that balances rugged durability with a sophisticated silhouette, this is it. High-quality construction you can actually feel."
"Fantastic. Great shoes and sizing advice was perfect."
"This is my 5th pair of GS boots/shoes - 100%/Fully comfortable right out of the box - Superb/high quality…the best - Awesome value to price ratio - Very good looking shoes - Great unboxing experience - I LOVE GRANT STONE"
Love them
"So far so good, comfortable day 1……. plan to purchase a pair of boots next year!"
Q&A
- Dumb question but are these a shade of brown? It's hard to tell in the pictures
- Good morning Chris. The Plain Toe Blucher-Earth is a deep brown.
- Regarding quality. China is known for manufacturing low quality goods and how does this affect Grant Stone merchandise
- You can find a detail write-up on what 'Made in China' means to Grant Stone here: https://www.grantstoneshoes.com/blogs/journal/grant-stone-made-in-china.