[2 Year] Quoddy Grizzly in Brown Chromexcel
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imgur.comPosted Jan 15, 2020, 6:33 PM UTC
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imgur.comDo you typically wear longer or thicker socks with your Grizzlies? I own a pair and only own black, below the ankle socks of medium thickness. My Grizzlies are kind of the least comfortable of all my Quoddy footwear (I think I'm up to 4 pairs right now). I find the ankle area and above to be weird comfort-wise as it crease around that area awkwardly sometimes.
I did only get my Grizzlies a year ago and haven't worn it much at all (probably 5-10 times) so it just might need more breaking in.
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I can't imagine ankle socks feeling good in most boots, frankly. Definitely buy some longer socks.
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Yeah I wear tall socks.
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I need to wear mine more. I will go to this sole next time I send them in, I have the cushier rubber commando that’s...very soft.
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The soft sole has benefits too! But this one is pretty nice.
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Yea living in the PNW (I think you do too?) requires a little more hearty sole than I did when I lived in FL.
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Is it rude to ask you to name the boots that haven't stood the test of time as nicely as your Grizzly's? Not looking to have you bad mouth brands, just curious of your experiences.
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I mainly sell off bad fits and poor decisions. For example, I sold some Conistons because they rubbed my pinky toe. I loved those boots!!
I also sold some Red Wings because I got an E width on sale but I didn’t need it. I sold em.
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Tempted again to pull the trigger on some of these I've been watching on eBay.
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Very nice. Quoddy's CXL is some of my favorite leather. My bluchers were a total bitch to break in since I wanted them to fit tight, but they're absolutely glove-like (sock-like?) now and have taken on a character that is very similar to yours.
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I got these boots from Nordstrom Rack about 2 years ago, at the very beginning of my GYW journey. They have withstood the test of time, unlike quite a few other pairs.
I still really like the leather on these. It's completely unlined and unstructured, and has conformed to my feet and ankle areas. You can almost see my feet in them when they are off. The tongue is so velvety. It's never given me trouble ever.
** Sizing **
I am a narrow 9D Brannock. These are a 9 and the fit is perfect. I wear them with both medium and thick socks, and it works out perfectly.
I go TTS is all Quoddy. I have some boat shoes and some Tukabuks as well.
** Adventures **
The sole came unglued at one point. I used some barge glue and clamps and it's holding up quite well! That was the first time that had ever happened on any shoes I have.