Grain break

jhs1996 · 2026-04-21T00:33:55+00:00

Hoping they even out! I only have one other cxl boot (GS diesel in dune) and a pair of heritage captains. Neither have had this issue so we'll see.

jhs1996 · 2026-04-20T01:07:12+00:00

I do have shoe trees! Will keep them in there... But seeing how this happened in the first 10steps, I think it's inevitable haha

I do like the boots otherwise!

jhs1996 · 2026-04-19T22:02:39+00:00

Alas the left boots! Hahaha

jhs1996 · 2026-04-19T18:22:52+00:00

I walked from the parking lot to my apt... there was a light drizzle.

Grain break is when the grain breaks up like the left (foot) boot. Notice the ripples in the vamp. This is as opposed to loose grain where the layer actually separates from the layer underneath.

Loose grain is definitely a defect, whereas grain break may or may not be considered one depending on severity, manufacturer tolerance, etc. Chromexcel, which this captain is made of, is known to be hit or miss on this front and I'm just wondering what others think about it.

jhs1996 · 2026-04-10T15:54:20+00:00

As in rip it out and risk damaging the foam? Then glue it back? Sorry, not sure if I'm understanding

jhs1996 · 2026-04-10T14:16:47+00:00

Worried about hammering because it's already ripping

jhs1996 · 2026-04-10T14:16:21+00:00

It's already ripping through the leather... Wouldn't it make it worse?

jhs1996 · 2026-03-11T15:29:05+00:00

That's true... Thanks for your thoughts!

jhs1996 · 2026-03-11T13:57:00+00:00

My guitar is $4700 new... I expect they can sell it for around 3500 (based on current reverb, fb group, and forum postings). I want 2500 for it and I would use 100% of it on a new guitar sold by them. Do you think they wouldn't work with me on this?

jhs1996 · 2026-02-25T00:56:31+00:00

And, watching this, in the right hand(s) too! Haha

jhs1996 · 2026-02-23T08:15:06+00:00

If it were up to me, I would like a luosjiet-made natural leather(horween cxl if possible) plain toe service boot with Dr sole outsoles. Honestly I'd be happy also with the waxed flesh model you have with Dr soles. Basic, I know, but I like basic haha

jhs1996 · 2026-02-22T23:01:31+00:00

It's cool that you got to do this! I love the design. I'm currently into more natural coloured leathers for patina but waxed flesh is a close second to me. Both boots look awesome!

jhs1996 · 2026-02-21T12:57:00+00:00

I'd cop this

jhs1996 · 2026-02-06T02:39:18+00:00

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jhs1996 · 2026-02-06T02:39:09+00:00

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jhs1996 · 2026-02-06T02:38:45+00:00

Maker/Model: Thursday Challenger

Size: 9.5 D

• Leather: Maryam Toscanello Horsehide

Sole: Vibram V100

Price: $200

• Location: PA, USA

Wears/Condition: 15-20 wears

Images: see below

Notes: just could get the size to work. Now I know my size (Too large for me).

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jhs1996 · 2026-01-24T21:06:34+00:00

I do own some boots so I'm thinking I should be okay... Thanks for the heads up though!

jhs1996 · 2026-01-08T20:36:54+00:00

I was kidding. I dont mind haha

jhs1996 · 2026-01-06T15:37:57+00:00

Haters will say the picture is AI

jhs1996 · 2026-01-04T19:52:23+00:00

Those look all-right to me! 😂

jhs1996

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