Stunning color, unique hide
"One of my favorite pairs, the Grant Stone’s Diesel in Storm Kudu is a head turner. The unique scars on the antelope hide look awesome in person and the hue of the medium grey dye is versatile."
Diesel Boot Storm Kudu
$435.00
Free Exchange on Domestic Orders
Description
Leather
Components
Fit Guide
Shipping & Returns
- Description
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We chose a light grey hue for our first Kudu Boot that highlights the natural scars. This wild antelope leather is full of character, offering a soft touch and heavier weight, a perfect combination for any boot.
Variation is expected as this article is the antithesis of a cookie-cutter article.
- Goodyear-welt construction
- Leo last
- Waxed Kudu from Charles F. Stead
- Full-grain leather kip lining
- 360º split-reverse welt
- Gunmetal eyelets and speed hooks
- Vegetable-tanned leather insole, welt, and midsole
- 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.
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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: 4.9468083 / 5 from 94 reviews.
AI Generated Review Summary
The Diesel Boot Storm Kudu is praised for its unique look, excellent craftsmanship, and high-quality materials. Customers appreciate the natural scarring on the leather, the soft and comfortable feel, and the perfect fit. The color and finish are also highly commended.
Summary topics
- Comfort and Feel: 9%
- Unique Look: 18%
- Craftsmanship Quality: 7%
- Finish Quality: 7%
- Fit Accuracy: 23%
Review topics: [size, fit, color, issues, look, quality, feel, shoes, stretch, craftsmanship, customer service, materials, leather, finish, value, shipping, texture, boots, scarring, kudu, pair, flaws, character, break, laces, soles, break-in, pictures, foot, change].
Review highlights
- "Very nice, love the color, love the natural texture and scarring on the leather." —
- "I would recommend these boots to anyone who enjoys real quality, beautiful exotic leathers, and functionality" —
- "Fit, finish and color are amazing." —
Reviews
This is one of my
"This is one of my favorite boots. I wear it weekly. The fit and comfort is top notch. Could not be happier"
The color, texture of the
"The color, texture of the Storm Kudo leather is the perfect complement to my various denim and gray shirts, jeans and chinos - but that is only the beginning. The Leo Last offers a dapper profile that accommodates my tall in-step and that leather mid and out sole suits the west coast style and sunny weather. The Kudu leather molds to the foot on day one without the need to wait for the break in period to feel comfortable and the textured markings from this African Antelopes adventures adds all the interest you could hope for. Last but not least is the attention to quality detail that accompanies every pair of Grant Stone boots I own. Yah, they are that good."
Great boots
"Great boots！keep collecting"
Above and Beyond!
"I was purchasing items from the UK and emailed for sizing advice. Kim was so extremely proficient and helpful with her responses and helped me to identify the perfect size. If it helps my feet are 270mm x 110mm at my widest point, in the UK I wear UK9. 5. Kim suggested I choose the US9. 5EEE. When they arrived I initially thought they were too big however, I added a comfy boot insole and they are absolutely perfect! I am so thrilled with my shoes! For UK buyers - I had to pay an additional £100 import tax/duties but still the total is compared to most top handmade UK based shoe companies. My GS are just as well made and being grey KUDU from CFS tannery - you can't get this leather style boot in the UK. Ask for sizing advice and get a pair of GS - they are simply perfect!"
Best quality footwear I own
"Absolutely love the boots. The quality and detail is unmatched by any of my other footwear. Compared to my Thursday Captains, these are in a different tier. The last also fits my foot way better than the last that Thursday uses. Customer service was also an amazing experience. I had to send the first pair back for sizing issues and was helped every step of the way. The rep told me how to take pictures for them to look at for fit checks and was able to recommend me to size down and the new size fit perfect. FYI. . . If you are coming from Thursday Captains, size down a half size. I got the same size and they felt like boats on my feet."
Look fantastic! Love the scars
"Look fantastic! Love the scars"
These boots are absolutely gorgeous
"These boots are absolutely gorgeous"
Slick look. Slick bottom
"Took a chance on these and couldn’t be happier. They go with more pants than I thought they would. I will say, the leather soles have been fun getting used to. They are certainly slick in certain instances. Especially on ummm carpeted stairs lol. Word of caution. But otherwise, you won’t be mad at these boots."
Beautiful Scares!
"My favorite boots! Beautiful. Wanted a pair of unique kudu scared up leather. Love how they look and feel. Best fitting boots as well. I like a little wiggle room for a long day on my feet and these feel great. The leather has a little soft stretch so it feels great."
Q&A
- Are there any plans to make a version of this with a commando or wedge sole?
- Good Morning. Not on this Diesel Boot but we are in the works on a new Garrison boot with a commando outsole. We do not have a set release date yet.
- Are these suede?
- No, they are not suede.