FIGHT! Grant Stone vs Alden Loafers

UPDATE: The all-knowing Ticho Blanco was incorrect when he said Grant Stone's moc is machine stitched, it's also hand stitched! * Give Ticho Blanco a follow: https://instagram.com/tichoblancoshoes * Here are Grant Stone's loafers: https://www.grantstoneshoes.com/collections/loafers?ktk=YnJHczhNLWM0NjUzNWNlZTFj * Here are Alden's: https://www.theshoemart.com/alden-shoes/loafers/ * Full article https://stridewise.com/grant-stone-vs-alden-loafers/ RELATED VIDEOS! * My trip to CF Stead, the most beloved suede tannery https://stridewise.com/cf-stead-suede/ * Inside Alden's store: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nG06e4CG5L0 * Factory visit: Oak Street and Rancourt's moc toes: https://stridewise.com/rancourt-hand-sewn-moccasin-boots/ * The 5 Rarest Alden Boots You'll Never Find https://stridewise.com/rare-alden-boots/ * My interview with Grant Stone's founder: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GPazkhpfB1M When it comes to Goodyear welted loafers, especially when you're after that uber versatile smart casual look, you'll often land on two options: the very expensive Alden or the am-I-meant-to-be-bothered-that-they're-made-in-China Grant Stone. As a dude with two pairs of Grant Stones and an overwhelming reluctance to spend $700 on (more) Aldens, I've never bothered buying the famous Leisure Handsewns, but I do know that "Alden or Grant Stone" is a super common question in footwear. So I invited renowned loafer expert Ticho Blanco to properly compare them, and a lot of what I expecte