Unboxing: Grant Stone Ottawa Boots in Natural Minerva Leather

Dear Friends,
I'm excited to bring you this entirely-Vegetable Tanned leather boot by Grant Stone - Ottawa Boot. My favorite aspects of these boots: Fully vegetable tanned leather (from Italy, nice!) - great for patina, leather outsole - 1st pair & Moc toe - love the style. I'm considering these boots for the upcoming Stitchdown Paitna Thunderdome that begins in a couple of weeks. However, the competition runs into the winter months here Wisconsin so I'm not sure about traction reliability for the leather soles, other than that I would have no reservations about them. They are in the top 3 choices, though.

Are you entering the Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome?

What do you think about the Moc Toe and additional stitch?

Are you a fan of the orange-ness color of this Natural Minerva?

Please let me know your thoughts.

Thank you for watching and please enjoy!
-Angelo

01:36 - Extras from the box
01:55 - Boots Revealed
02:12 - Side-by-side with Website Pictures
02:30 - Boot details: Natural Minerva Leather tanned at Badalassi Carlo Tannery in Italy, Leo Last, Moc Toe w/toe stitch, 360 Degree Goodyear Storm Welt, Leather Out Sole, Leather stacked Midsole, Leather Insole - All Leather Vegetable Tanned, Cork Filled with STEEL SHANK (Forgot to mention the shank on the video, sorry!)
03:30 - Website description
03:55 - Stitchdown Patina Thunderdome Talk
06:20 - More Extras from the Box: Cards & Canvas Cloth Walking Piece
06:40 - Video Wrap-Up
08:14 - THANK YOU EVERYBODY!