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Steel toe Ranger Boots 14-hole |
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Grinders is months late sending more boots to the US. We are out of many
sizes... the sizes still in stock are shown in the size list on the order form.
They now tell us that boots will arrive towards the end of April. We'll
update this page as soon as we them.
In 2009 Grinders introduced a new premium version of this famous ‘Herald’ boot which was sold only in England. The ‘UK only’ version was built using thicker, full-grain, black, oil-tanned leather with a heavy wax finish. This higher quality leather is not plated or polished so it breathes better than shiny leather. And, even though it’s thicker and stronger, this waxy leather is softer and more supple than the original leather and very comfortable to wear. Those boots were sold at a premium price in the UK and weren't available for export. However, they proved so popular that Grinders has decided to switch to this premium leather for all of the black versions of their 14-hole ‘Herald’ and 20-hole ‘King’ boots. So all new deliveries of the black Grinders boots will use this new leather. Since Grinders is now making all of their black boots with this premium leather and they don't have to stock both types, of leather, they've been able to keep the price low because of the volume of this full-grain leather they're now using and will no longer need to charge extra for this premium leather. So our prices will remain the same. We've now received our first shipment of these new boots and are very happy with them. When you examine this new version, everything looks the same except for the waxy leather. But there have been a couple of subtle improvements. The boot tongue is now made of leather instead of the artificial material used in previous Grinders and on most British lace-up boots The soles still have the familiar design with the famous Grinders 'gear' logo in the center of the sole and heel but they're made with updated materials which provide even more cushioning than the traditional Grinders soles. Our stock of Grinders will eventually consist entirely of this updated boot. But, for a while, we'll still have a mix of old and new stock. We've changed our order form so it shows what sizes we have in stock in the new and previous versions of these boots so you can order either version if that version is available in your size. |
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| Grinders 14 Hole Steel Toe Ranger Boots 11" / 29 cm Tall New Version Heavier, Waxy Black Leather |
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| Grinders 14 Hole Steel Toe Ranger Boots 11" / 29 cm Tall Previous Version Lighter, Shiny Black Leather $139 ← our LOW price |
Features:
- Thick Black Leather
- Leather toe cap
- Strong Goodyear welt construction
- Thick air-cushion Grinders soles -
famous agressive lug pattern
oil, acid, alkali resistant, long-wearing - 11" (29 cm) tall
- Strong pull loop makes boots
easier to put on - Cushioned foot bed
- UK Men's Whole Sizes
5 through 12 in medium/wide width -- click here for size conversion and fitting advice - These are stock boots -- not available in custom sizes and configurations
The Boots:
These Grinders ranger boots come from a long British heritage of "ranger" boots.
The boots worn by British rangers which share the design features of the
famous jump boots worn by U.S. paratroopers.
This updated design takes a tough boot and makes it comfortable using
thick, supple leather, thick air-cushioned lug soles and a cushioned footbed.
The strong Goodyear welt construction uses extra heavy thread which is lock stitched to ensure these sturdy boots will stay that way.
14-hole? --- That's the British way of describing the height of lace-up boots.
You count the number of eyelets or holes up each side of the boot. These 14 hole boots
are about 11 inches / 29 cm high. The height is measured from top of the boot's heel up
the back of the boots and shows how high on your leg the top of the boot will be.
Our pictures shows these boots ladder laced in the traditional British style. Of course
you can lace them any way you want. They look great with colored laces too.
The previous version of these boots in the pictures are shown as they come out of the box. This high quality, fine grain leather will take a great shine... it's up to you to supply the elbow grease and boot polish.
The new version of these boots is made with thick, oil-tanned leather with a waxy surface.
It will not take a shine unless you're willing to first remove the wax/oil.
How these boots fit:
| US men's size |
Grinders UK size |
| 5½ | 5 |
| 6 | 5 |
| 6½ | 6 |
| 7 | 6 |
| 7½ | 7 |
| 8 | 7 |
| 8½ | 8 |
| 9 | 8 |
| 9½ | 9 |
| 10 | 9 |
| 10½ | 10 |
| 11 | 10 |
| 11½ | 11 |
| 12 | 11 |
| 12½ | 12 |
| 13 | 12 |
These boots are intended to be worn with heavy boot socks. Heavy boot socks help provide a better and more comfortable fit. They keep you cooler in the summer and warmer in the winter (as long as they're not made of cotton).
Grinders boots run about one size large in length and are a bit wide. In other words a Grinders size 9 boot will fit about like a U.S. men's size 10 E. They are sized in UK men's sizing. The table to the right shows the recommended Grinders size for each US men's size.
The toe box on the Grinders boots is a classic ranger / jump boot toe. It leaves plenty of toe room in both height and width. You can wiggle your toes when wearing these boots. When you have a correct fit the boots will feel spacious.
Before using the table you should first measure your feet to determine your actual US men's size. Use the advice on our measuring page. Click here to see that page.
Women should determine their foot size using the advice we give on our sizing page (see link above). Don't try to convert women's to men's size... it is much more reliable to measure your feet and to determine their actual size using U.S. men's sizing.
Please don't estimate based on the size of other footwear you own. Boots and shoes vary widely in sizing... the only sure way of getting a good fit is to measure your feet to determine what size they are.
If you're used to British boots such as Dr. Martens you'll find these Grinders boots have a similar fit. But our best advice is to measure your feet.
If the boots feel slightly loose, you can adjust the fit using an extra insole insert
to tighten up the fit.
Our LOW Price is $139
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Last edited 22 March, 2012 at 18:49 GMT