Curating the Collection Continues. Another boot goes on the sale pile, but why? Is Ego the Enemy?

In this video, I’m continuing my boot collection curation series—breaking down why certain pairs stay and why others get voted off the island. On the table today: Grant Stone Brass Boot (Natural Waxed Flesh, Commando Sole) vs. Truman 79 Last Java Waxed Flesh Boot. This isn’t a specs video. No charts. No measurements. Just real-world wear, long-term ownership thoughts, and how these boots actually fit into my rotation. I talk about: Fit and comfort of Grant Stone’s Floyd last Waxed flesh durability and winter performance Build quality, lining, and finishing differences Why lug/commando soles matter in snow and ice Overbuying the same boot in different leathers (we’ve all done it) Why one boot earns its place—and the other gets listed for sale I also get into the uncomfortable but necessary conversations around: Fit & finish vs. country of origin Ego, customer service, and brand behavior Why “Made in USA” alone isn’t enough What actually keeps a boot in long-term rotation At the end of the day, this is about fit, finish, quality, and how a boot works with the way I dress and live—not hype, not flags, not fanboyism. One pair stays. One pair goes. The Truman is heading to Depop, and the Grant Stone Brass Boot earns its spot. Boots come in. Boots go out. That’s how collection reduction actually works. Stay warm. Stay blessed. 👢 Grant Stone Brass Boot review Truman 79 last boot review Waxed flesh boots comparison Grant Stone vs Truman boots Commando sole boots winter Boot collection reduction Heritage boots review Made in USA boots vs overseas Boot rotation curation Grant Stone Floyd last fit Truman Boots quality discussion Waxed flesh patina boots #GrantStone #TrumanBoots #BrassBoot #WaxedFlesh #HeritageBoots #BootCollection #BootCuration #BootRotation #BootReview #BootCommunity #MensFootwear #QualityFootwear #CommandoSole #Patina #BootLife #DepopFinds #BootNerd #BuyLessChooseBetter