The TRUTH about Blundstone boots (Blundstone 500)
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Blundstone boots review. The Blundstone 500 Chelsea boots reviewed and cut in half to see whats inside and if Blundstone lives up to all the hype. Blundstone boots are made in Australia and have been popular recently. Are Blundstone boots any good is one of the most common questions i get asked and this video answers that question.
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Agree one of the best wearing and most comfortable boot although the safety boot with the steel cap rubs on my little toe. Note all safety boots I have ever had rub on my little toe as I have f..k up feet. In order to stop this I buy a size larger and were Extra Thick Work Socks. I have tried work boots from Redback, Mongrel, Steel Blue, Blundstone. Baxters and meany more. The worst boots I have ever warn were from a Russian Manufacturer and a USA Manufacturer who's names I can't remember both issues by a mining company when I work in PNG. I suspect the company went with the cheapest quote as such the boots lasted less then a month before they rotted away from the wet and muddy conditions. Further most of the local employees had very wide feet and there toes didn't make it into the steel cap. The company finely after several safety incidents arranged for a couple Australian manufacture to fly a rep to site and measure ever local employees feet so as to make boots suited for the local employees. I got fed up with replacing my boots so I purchases as set of Redback and some Joseph Lyddy Neutral Waterproofing Dubbin cleaned them ever day and applied the Dubbin they lasted 2 years were most boots only lasted 6 month max.
ive got the dress 2029 Chelsea blundstone.
bought them 4 years ago, I wear them casually , not for work.
very comfortable, very light, good looking. perfect for my needs.
don't want an 2 lb [ slight exaggeration ] iron ranger , with triple sole, leather this and that...[ ive had those] sure they're over built but not as comfortable and light for my lifestyle.
if your a logger, fine go buy a hotshot nicks boot., I get it.
loving my BS's
A friend of mine ran into an issue with his Blundstone’s after 9 years of ownership. Blundstone replaced the shoes at no cost. Now that’s service.
Thanks for sharing that experience. These videos as well as your comments are definitely meant to help others gather information on leather and leather sources. I appreciate it.
@@RoseAnvil I have owned a couple of pairs of Blundstone Boots and found them to be comfortable and hard wearing. The company are very helpful if you have any issues.
Yep same here. Had my blundstone steel caps for 4 years and had an issue with the stitching. I emailed blundstone and they sent me a brand new pair, at the request i destroy/cut my old pairs. Excellent customer service considering they were well past the warranty period!
@@RoseAnvil Please do a comparison between the Blundstone 500 and the Ariat Barn Boot. I've dropped mad money on Ariats over the years and I suspect they aren't all that, quality-wise. Because of your review I went ahead and got a pair of Solovairs to use as my equestrian boots. God, they're so much more comfortable than my Ariat paddock boots. Thanks, all thumbs-ups and one new sub. Best wishes. ;-)
That is more than Service. It is not reasonable to ask after nine years for a replacement. That sounds like a company trying to capture market share. There is a reason Hyundai has the 10/100,000 warranty.
Take apart some Air Force 1s
I wanna see the streetwear community cringe
ye and check leather quality
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Heavy stuff. Solid content. I’m a tad surprised the Jordan’s had no midsole compared to the AF1 boot.
Suggestion: Wear the boots you cut for a day so you can give a first impressions review. That would be interesting and might help us folks knowing what to look for when trying on boots in stores.
Also: FIX THE D!!!1
Honestly I was hoping for at least a week.
That would be useless. Boots require a break-in period, definitely more than a day (even with all the mink oil tricks). Let him do what he does best.
@@xandr13 Sure, I understand, but for example with videos like this it would be interesting to know how comfy they actually felt, rather than just looked.
That’s not the point of his videos, there are a lot of other videos on people’s review of boots over a period of time
Irwin Arzaga okay. Thanks for your opinion, I guess.
I bought a pair of these boots in Toronto about 8 years ago. Last year one of the inner layers of one boot cracked, making it very uncomfortable to wear. I went back to the same store on Queen West, they determined that it was a manufacturing issue and gave me a new pair. No hassle and they were really nice about it. Fantastic boots and a serious commitment to customer satisfaction. Impressive to say the least!
I’ve had great service from that very same store! They replaced the side elastics on my Winters for free a few years back
I'm in Toronto, what store was it?
Interesting note from their website that's worth a mention "For those with a wider foot, we suggest you select a half size up. When you buy a Blundstone half size, the footbed is exactly the same size as the non-half size. So what’s the difference? Our half sizes have a little more leather in the upper of the boot, providing extra room for people with wider feet."
Hey dude, I'm a cobbler from the Netherlands and just wanted to say you're doing an amazing job on these videos! You mentioned making a video about the different materials used in soles, and I'm actually really interested in what you can come up with. I actually have a TV in my shop where I have your channel on a playlist, so people will watch your content while waiting for repairs. Very informative overall, 5 stars.
Also on subject of the video you asked people if these boots last for a long time, the foam used to make the sole so comfy is actually an Achilles heel in terms of durability. Once the wearing layer on the bottom runs through this foam gets exposed to moisture, on which the foam simply falls apart after a while. I mostly recommend to watch out for that exposure and resole a rubber layer to protect the inner foam using
Polyurethaan glue (like the euro brand Wakol Plastocoll) together with 5% hardener. Apply, let set and reactivate with a heating gun. The edges are a bit iffy, so I finish those with some Cyano-Acrylate glue.
I really appreciate the support and suggestions. It is good to know I am not totally butchering these videos in which a cobbler is more of an expert than I am, just being a leather worker. But I continue to try and educate my self on the trade and topic of cobbling and shoes.
For sure contact them. I think they have an “oops I mistakenly cut my boots in half” lifetime warranty.
ha ha for real
Would you consider tearing apart ASOS boots? Would be interesting to see what their cheap fast fashion boots look like. I own a few of their house brand shoes and they've held up pretty well despite being cheap.
Congrats on 50k subscribers!
Yes, it would be interesting to see what's in low quality boots as a comparison, like he did with the $10 wallet and belt.
I've been using Blunstone boots for well over 40 years. I've tried others, but keep coming back to the Blunstones. They are cheaper in Australia, my latest pair were around $125. I typically get about 2 years with everyday farm use and virtually no maintenance. They do tend to take on a bit of water in really wet conditions - the leather gets damp so I hose the mud off and dry them in front of the fire. The sole wears pretty well and the TPU starts to crack after about 18 months continual usage. I have a pair of the Blunstone "dress" boots for weekends or travelling, now into their 10th year and starting to show signs of wear, but excellent for what they've been through.
I've been wearing Blunnies for about 40 years. Like another commenter said they're good for about 2 or 3 years of continuous use on the farm. I think they're very waterproof, the leather may get damp but my socks are always dry. Even the elastic upper seems to be waterproof. The first thing to go is the TPU sole, I've never had the pull loops come off or any of the stitching fail. Like any shoe, they last longer if you maintain the uppers and generally keep them clean. They're a great boot for the money and make going through airport security a breeze.
As an Aussie, I’ve owned several pairs over the last 30 years - one of the best wearing and most comfortable work boots ever. Give them a polish and you can wear them out as well. Great value for the price when you consider they should last 5+ years and a regular coat of bees wax makes them pretty waterproof.
Thanks for sharing that experience. These videos as well as your comments are definitely meant to help people form their own opinions. I appreciate it.
@@antoncarmoducchi6057 er...they were last made in Tasmania around 2007. Even the Chinese/asian made boots are still good, but the Tasmanian made ones were even longer lasting.
@@antoncarmoducchi6057 I used mine (steel caps) for work. Over 18 months wear, doing average 10-15 kms per day. Worth it for the price.
I get roughly 2 yrs out of em for work.
I switched to Redbacks since they are still locally manufactured
How about disassembling an expensive purse and telling us what it would cost to make?
The Chanel Classic Flap or Boy Bag would be amazing for this.
Great idea. I’d love to see Chanel and/or Coach bags.
Hermès Birkin. Lol.
@@amyx231 That would be great for a 1 million subscribers special
@@ViolinChick5 Definitely Coach!
Can't wait for the Red Wing Moc Toe.
@@paulfogarty5040 cool, thanks
hurts by toe.
100K maybe cut a leather couch in half or get a 2nd cat
Cut a couch in half and have a cat emerge from beneath it.
I’ve worn my Blundstones every single day during the winter months from November to March for the last 5 years in some tough Canadian weather. I wouldn’t consider them winter boots but they’ve held up VERY well
@@kjs3431 I purchased their winterized pair a couple of years back. They've held up really well, and are warmer than their 500s. They make a nice pair of city-wearing winter boots for Southern Ontario. Effective, light, and still a bit dressy. They aren't as grippy as a proper -40 degree rated winter boot, but I never expected them to be. As long as I'm attentive to the sidewalk, I have very few problems.
Come on lmao they're about as stable on ice as doc martens (which is near level 0 of friction resistance) and as soon as you step in 1ft+ of snow you're fucked. Unless your understanding of winter use is to walk to the subway station or bus stop but eh I can do all that in crocs too.
I wear them daily with my own orthotics they last for years. Dog walks through the woods horseback riding, gardening, they hold up. I work on shoes for a living,resoling, lifts etc.,
You pay for what you get. Yep, worth it.
I am not so happy with the pair I got. I find they cannot stand being in rain a lot (I have Dr martens that do ).
How do you get the on with orthotics I can’t get mine to go on with the braces
how did sizing work for u with orthotics? i would like to order a pair for my dad for christmas, but i’m not sure what to do for sizing since my dad wears orthotics
Rachel Santos they work for me. I always allow for 1/2" extra in length when buying any shoe. I've worn full length cushy insoles and 3/4 length insoles with Blundstones,they work well with either.Do remove manufactured insoles that come with shoes to wear Orthotics at first,and, as they break in if they feel loose or sloppy return factory insoles underneath Orthotics. Save your receipts Zappos has a good exchange policy if you only wear inside to try them out.Good luck
Hans Memling they are not water resistant. You can always spray with a silicone spray meant for shoes.
I don't work, I rarely leave the house, and I have no money or reason to buy these boots, but I was VERY excited to see the solid heel
Glad to be of help in what ever way I may have helped you.
@@RoseAnvil I just like watching your content :D
I've gone through 2 pairs of 500 series Blundstones and I LOVE THEM. Good for all 4 seasons in most of British Columbia, super comfy, and they can dress-up a bit with some polish, and survive 2 seasons working outdoors on farms.
The yellow memory foam tab at the heel wore out in my first pair, which held up for 2.5 years but a year and a bit later, my second pair are holding up just fine. I don't work outdoors anymore, so I suspect they'll last even longer.
Do some American made Redwing work versus Redwing hertiage.
Dustin Butcher this would be very interesting - I ended up with a pair of waterproof redwing moc toe non-safety toe work boots, and they are phenomenal - for work. I would wonder how the Heritage not-officially-waterproofed equivalent boot would be constructed. These work versions do not look “cool” like the heritage ones do, but damn are they good for when I’m on the job.
Isn’t heritage all American made
@@quentonsmith6085 Yes they are
I would love to see that!!
I've had a few pairs of Blundstone for jobs I've had here in Australia. They are comfortable, sometimes a little bit too comfortable. You tend to want to wear them everywhere. Ive never had an issue with them quality wise. They always seemed to hold up very well. You tend to get rid of them when they literally are falling apart or you cant hide hideous damage you caused to them. Thats just my experience.
You're right about that, when I had a pair for work I ended up preferring them to sneakers as my regular daily shoe
I JUST got Blundstone's for my birthday a few weeks ago and I basically live in these. So comfy, easy to walk in, and yes, my ankles are wonky so the pull straps and elastic feel great. After a month ro so, the leather has gotten these beautiful detailed imperfections along the leather because I've gotten into the sand, walked on ice and through some light snow, and I generally just trip over my own feet quite a bit. After wearing every day and getting more into terrain, everything is holding up so nicely.
Also: just read up on the company's history through WWI and WW2, pretty cool. It's worth a read when there's time!
let's start from the obvious, great video as always, as for the band saw.. mate, it's just rubber friction ;) couple of oil drops on the blade and the friction with the rubber will reduce, less heat, less strain for the saw and she'll be up to anything ;) my two cents for the 100 K subs? like I said before, leather jackets ;) cheers
guglatech ahhhh brilliant
water. Thats what you use when you cut conveyor belt
100k... I would say Allen Edmonds, but they’re pretty transparent about their manufacturing process. Everybody has seen the cork. Maybe do an audacious fashion brand... something silly like Gucci.
Living in southern Canada,
Pretty much 90% of my schoolmates wear this boots
Meanwhile in Canada there is a brand called Canada West making these in house for a bit cheaper with superior quality...
Blundstones are made in China and viet nam. NOT in Tasmania, AUS where they originated. REDBACKS are a way nicer boot that are made in Sydney, AUS. They are available via a single distributer in California through their website. Love Redbacks and have worn them for 30 years.
These are my favourite boots! I've been wearing them steady for over 2 years now, and they're so damn comfortable. How interesting to see the inside of them! The foam sole explains the comfort, for sure. Thank you!
Hey Mate. Nice videos. Thank you. I'am a cobbler from Leipzig Germany. I like my Palladium boots a lot. So I challenge you to cut them in half. Greetings and keep the good work up.
I liked the opposition between the old docs and new ones, so maybe for future vids you could get some used vs new to see the wear. Great series.
"No toaster cameo on this one(...)"
*Everybody Disliked That.*
I've been wearing these boots for 5 years
Construction work, garden work and field trips left no sign of erosion
I recently bought a new pair of boots because I wanted new color, I think the old boots can easily last another 5 years
Brilliant shoes just bought a second pair the first ones lasted 7 years
And I discovered a shop in Salem Oregon that will resole them, and then you get another 7 years out of them!
Would these hold up to heavy farm and timber work for so long? What type of wear did these endure or possibly fail to?
I've been a Blundstone wearer for 15-16 years as a daily driver. All day, all conditions (Eastern Canada). I'm likely on my third pair in that time... Love them for their comfort. I always see failures in the leather where the toe cap meets the leather and on the soles near the ball of my foot. Thanks for this video... i hope they send you a pair to try!
Do you have any pics you could send me on instagram? @rose_anvil
@@RoseAnvil yep, sent
Have a look at the Blundstone 990 they have a rubber toe cap I havnt worn one out yet
Am on pair 5 in twenty years as a carpenter in Scotland.great boots and my second pair in the soft toe going to the pub boots .the soles came off my first pair after 8 years .think the salt on the roads fucked them a bit.cant complain though
i wore these for twenty years truck driving from mid twenties to 50 years old and now my feet are screwed and i can only wear top of the range uber expensive sneakers,,DO NOT wear these pull on style boots as aneveryday wearer, you will pay a price later on..stick t quality lace up work boots
I'd love to see a video on sole material types! Also, if you do Red Wing, could you compare a Heritage boot to one from the actual work boot line?
Can't wait for the Vans, have a pair for 5 years or so, love them
PS: Great Video as always
PPS: Got the MIE Doc Martens, love them, treated them with Mink oil
These sell for $98 US in Australia.
You guys are getting ripped off.
How much do you pay for gasoline there?
I paid $260 in Canada for a pair.
@@ryanesau8147 Hahaha touche
@@ryanesau8147 we buy it by the litre here so converting to USD/gallon is a huge pain in the ass.Americans I've spoken to online say it's about the same as the more expensive states in the US,which was surprising.But you're right about us getting ripped off considering we're almost self sufficient in petroleum products.Our government loves the taste of corporate ass.
@@omardumbrell435 you can literally google litres to gallons and convert any amount...
I have a pair of these, trust me these are well worth the 200 dollars.
Man you guys are getting ripped off, in AUS/NZ they sell around for $80-90 USD.
@@dankim3950 Well they don't get there without passing a few hands. Capitalism at it's finest. That's a very fair price locally for you guys though.
No they are not.
@@dankim3950 I wish I could post the screenshot which I just took of the Australian website. They're selling Blundstone boots for $229-$300 plus . I just ended up buying a pair for myself from Blundstone.ca for $177. I checked the price for the same pair of boots on their Australian website and it's $229 . Also contacted my cousins in Sydney and Brisbane and they all said the price range in Australia is always $200 and up .
Nice try bluffing though !
I can second this. My first “big” boot purchase. I use them as my work boot. Water proof and super comfortable. They get worn 5 days a week for 30 hours. I work at a golf course and they get the job done
I’ve been wearing these for years. I have 3 pairs (different colors/styles). It’s the greatest shoe I’ve ever owned. I’m still wearing a pair I bought 7 years ago. Worth every penny. Epstein didn’t kill himself.
Yah same here. I wear them for work and the last me 5 to 7 years. Seems that they have changed a bit over the last few years.
In Canada they only carry a few colours at the retail stores. I remember back when I first started buying them there were plenty of colours and even suede styles. Not any more.
Did Epstein wear Blundstones?
m woo, Amazon has every model/colour made.
Sole video - yes yes yes! I really wanna know why the (MIE) Doc Martens sole wears off so quickly.
Doc Martens have soft vinyl soles instead of vulcanized rubber.
Vibram, continental and good year soles!
This video has 69 likes. I won’t be the one to change that, but I’ll come back later to like it.
Nice
Nice
Been wearing them sense 2000. I love them. My first paire got re soled 3 years ago. Sole started to fall apart after 14 years!!
Dang thats some crazy stuff for a sneaker.
I was in the same boat, but we are lucky in the sense that our boots are old. The new foam inner sole comes at a cost in that a replacement sole cannot adhere to it nearly as well as the solid rubber in the old models. I've also had to replace the elastic in the cuff of the boot, as those wear out relatively quickly.
Wow! Some people talk about having a 6th sense, but this guy has 2000 senses! 😱
hi ! as an ozzie man on the land , tasmanian blundstones with "solid souls" carried me for 40yrs , then in mid eighties the all round quality of thier lifespan dropped from 5yrs to 2yrs ! now today they are an absolute joke of the original brand ! like a fool , i tried out a pair again in 2019 & found they were typical asian junk & had to dump them in 10mths as i expected !
My ex-wife is wearing the pair four years, and these are still OK. What you're doing with yours?
I switched to rossi but they have big problems to and I cant recommend them either, Mongrel and Redback are still made in Australia so lets hope for the best
Spot on! They were great in the 80's! Production and materials changed and they fall apart before the leather even breaks in.
@@ZamanskyV Your ex-wife is probably a lot smaller/lighter than he is. I'm over 200 lbs and I got 3 months out of a pair before both heels blew out. The rest of the boot looks brand new but they're unwearable.
I have the hard soles as well.
Never thought I would be so intrigued by boots being cut in half. Great Video!
Cut a pair of thrusday boots in half!
Agreed! It'd be really fun to do a side by side comparison between similarly priced boots Thursday/Blunds/docs etc.
Check out the Trenton and Heath channel, they did a really good tear down of the Thursdays and as cobblers they were impressed by what you get for the price. Really great video.
@@mattmiller4778 Ya I watch their channel and its really good info. I would also suggest checking them out!
I want to see that one done.
Maybe harder and higher quality blade for the saw.
I’d love to see a Clark’s shoe or boot cut up to see if they’re the quality everyone says they are. Not the desert boot but a lord jack or batcome lord. Also love to see an Ecco shoe cut up.
Would love to see some steel caps - the mongrel boots in particular.
ive had these for 3 years. there are boots and then there are Blundstone boots, in this category esp in comfort nothing comes close in my opinion
anil banskota I wear these to work.. they last about 6 months
I wear Blundstone lace up zip sides, I also get 6 months out of them tops before having to replace them. I only work 3-4 days per week on average so I’d get less out of them if I worked longer hours. Very comfortable which is why I keep going back to them but they lack in the durability department.
@@Alan_lay They have let the quality slide then, in the 90s they were $30-40 AUD and still made in Australia. I used to wear them as my daily. The old ones lasted years and I used them for everything including hiking.
Try a pair of BLUE STEEL BOOTS.
You will never look back.
I have worked as a Traffic Controller for many years in Melbourne Australia,
I honestly have bought so many different brands of boots over the years trying to find a pair that is the dream boot,
I'm on my feet for at least 9 hrs per day but sometimes up to 16 hrs per day 5 to 6 days a week so this channel about the inside of boots is very exciting for me,
I began my traffic control career 11 years ago wearing The Blundstone boot, They are a good boot for someone who isn't on their feet for long periods of time, They are a very rigid boot the soles are quite hard,
Then the law changed in the traffic control and the construction industry so that we had to wear boots that had laces + a side zipper, here are my personal favs
1: CATERPILLAR boots lace up + side zipper & bump cap,
These boots are the absolute Bomb Awsome, Sooo comfortable & No sore spots or blisters you can get when first wearing a new boot, I swear by these boots, They last forever, Like walking on a cloud,
They are expensive at $260, But well worth it.
2: MONGRELS, Lace up side zipper & bump cap, Also like walking on a cloud really comfy,
& No breaking in blisters or sore spots,
I would buy these boots again in a heartbeat, BUT they don't last long for someone who wears them 5 to 6 days a week on their feet for hours,
They wore out for me after only 6 months, The price is reasonable though I bought for $125
3:OLIVERS,: Lace up side zipper + bump cap,
I don't like these boots,
I found them quite uncomfortable even after the initial breaking in blisters + sore spots and the sole was hard and rigid, Can't recall what I paid for them, But NO!
4: RED BACKS: Pretty much the same as the Blundstone
, They are a good boot, I know people that swear by them,
Not for me, Way to hard & rigid + the sole isn't that thick, could feel rocks & stones underneath my feet,
5: UA STELLAR TACTICAL, I first bought these boots 8 years ago and found them to be Awsome really comfortable & extremely light weight, I bought them online though from the USA Paid $150, every bit worth the money,
They got stolen from outside my house,
BUT, I have seen in recent review's on them since they've been updated they are no where like the original boot,
6: So I have just bought a new pair after 2 years wearing my CATERPILLAR BOOTS,
Yes they finally wore out
I have bought a sexy pair of women's boots by
SHE WEAR : LAVENDER COLOR BOOT, Lace up, side zipper + bump cap,
AND I've had them on for approx 2 hrs,
And they are killing my feet already " Damm it" at $199, I expected comfort,
The insert sole inside the boot is thin & hard,
There light to wear & sooo pretty, But I believe I have made a mistake 😭 I'll let you know how I go in a couple of weeks, Kinda stuck with them now, Baaahhhh
Can you cut some cheap boots along the way? So we can see the difference. Thank you for all your videos btw
Yes that is a great idea. Is anyone aware of a cheap alternative?
That bandsaw going through the boot, sounded like your cat, “having a VERY bad day”.
All I know is, at a million we gotta see some Yeezys
ha ha ha for real!
Having owned this exact model for a few years now, I can say that they are definitely comfortable boots. However, they are also absolutely overpriced, especially considering they are made in Taiwan or China or whatever for over $200! The leather is NOT the highest quality, and tends to wear and crack easily (even with conditioning). Also, the uppers tend to come apart from the sole at the toe easily. Mine are held together with a lot of shoe goo, but I still wear them regularly. Until I replace them with something nicer construction-wise, they will be on my feet.
This has been my experience as well. I wear the piss out of them farming. The toe separates around the 1 1/2 - 2 year mark. Very comfortable light duty boot.
Maybe look at Jim Green Stockmans?
Try a pair of "Rivers" brand, you will not be sorry !!!
120bucks film aussue disposals.
I'm from Australia and I been wearing these since 7 years old. I never not had a pair of these they're a true aussie icon
I feel like you'd be compromising yourself to ask any manufacturer for free merch.
it is not a sponsored post if he decides he likes them after tearing it apart. and it is the company's own prerogative if they want to send merch for an honest review -- which he gave. but if you have a problem with it i'm sure he would accept them if you bought them for him instead!
It was mostly just a joke
Nice. I mean, it's one thing if they sent you some without prompting and somehow different if you ask for them. Probably because of the power that can be exerted thru your influence. Thanks for the reply!
Let’s see the red backs, I’m a mechanic and just bought my second pair
Vitor S Redbacks rock!
Have you tried BLUE STEEL BOOTS. They shit all over anything else on the market
Daniel Maher made in China 👎🏼
@@dolf3288 is that where the steel blue boots are made.
The type I wear are the Argile. Lace up boots with a zip side. There about $220-$240aus dollars.
Which is pretty high up in the price range.
The Blundstone boots in this video you can guy for less then $100. As there just cheap shit boots. And next to know one buys them in Australia these days. Redback and Oliver boots are far more common.
@@danielmaher4701 don't forget Rossi. Family-owned business, made in Adelaide 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
I wear my blundstones everyday of the year and love em. I live in the SE US and mainly have to deal with wet weather conditions. I have not had any problem with them due to water. I do use Nikwax on them once a year to keep the leather water proof.
I've had many Blundstone boots over the years, because I live in the hometown of the company. They had a great reputation until they went offshore a while ago and the quality has suffered. The price of course never dropped even though they are now made in developing countries. The 500s cost around 100aust or 65us, in Australia. The lace up work model used to be the ugly duckling bargain bin 50aust now it's sold for 230aust, go figure. I gave up on the brand for work steel caps after the inner soles kept falling apart, the company just sent new ones rather than admit quality issues.
5:10 You're gonna reach out to Blundstone to ask them for a pair? you have 70k subs and you just gave them a million dollar review, i think they should manage parting with a few pairs for you..plus sponsorship deal of course:)
The passive aggressive vibes here are strong 😳
keep up the good work! Thanks for the videos! Do a Palladium boot next please :)
I thought Blundstone stopped making their boots here in Australia In 2007
Jamie Anderson they did! Now made in Thailand and India, and the drop in quality is noticeable. Redbacks are far better and made 100% in Sydney.
@@JP-qn4uo Yeah, I tried the Redbacks, a quality boot, but a bit wide for my feet. I've been wearing Rossi for years, but finding a shop that stocks the ones I like is getting difficult.
@@TheJamieAnderson Rossi also very good. Made in Adelaide. Family owned.
Wait, you didn’t talk about the welt, how the leather was attached to the sole, how strong that bond is, or any of the other bonds, what the toe cap was made of... 🤨 love your videos, but this one was quick.
its just glued like the timberlands
I've never had the leather upper separate from the sole
I have a pair of Blundstone's that I've worn every day for 6 years. Still going strong. Best. Boots. Ever.
what do you do to stop sole going sticky?
jeff 2tc I’ve had mine for 5 years. Sole never got sticky for me. Only maintain everything is I polish my black ones with black kiwi polish. Water proof and love mine. So good I’ll probably end up getting mine resolved as starting to wear. 👍🏻
@@jeff2tc99 do you work in an area where you are subjected to something weird? Mine goes sticky when I come out of a lolly factory due to the sugar on the floor, but I visit many different sites daily from refineries to abattoirs, and I just wipe them and go on my merry way. They get a bit of dubbo before I wear them with formals :D
We call them Blunnies as a slang name in Australia. I've worn out a dozen over the last 40 years, but they lasted 5 yrs a piece. Production used to be in Tasmania, but like most everything now in China. Super comfortable, but be careful of you drown them, the toe box will get deformed and fold down on your toes if you shrink the outer leather.. Little things , They also have the generous length in the pull tabs, other steel caps I have are a bit shorter and really a pest. They take polish well, and will reward you if you feed the leather. I use two pair on alternate days to keep them dry and fresh. Try the 200 model too.
Thanks for your input and the suggestion. These videos as well as your comments are definitely meant to help people form their own opinions. I appreciate it.
Hi again, as to wearing through the TPU, I'm still wearing my oldest pair, (~8yo everyday work boots and most comfortable), to see how far I can push them. I'm showing the yellow heal foam at the moment and they are still going strong. Still go through puddles no problem. I've polished the uppers every other day when I'd wear these in the office & used a dab or two of "ShoeGoo" in the pat to counter the pronation wear in the heal strike of my gait, totally works without any weird feeling.
I've always wondered how secure the pull tab is. I've owned two generations of these and that thing takes a lot of abuse but never gives up. What may give up is the TPU sole can begin to deteriorate, but not for many years. These are my favourite boots. Super comfortable.
I have had a few questions about that. Hopefully I can do a video on that eventually.
I'd love to see some Fluevogs dissected. I switched to these after Doc Martins, and haven't looked back.
Thanks for sharing. I will have to take a closer look at those sometime.
Doc Martins are toy shoes.
It’s too bad Blundstones went from being made in Australia to made in Taiwan or offshore somewhere else and price went up 300+%
They are supposed to being made back in Tasmania soon
Hello from Tasmania, Australia, the home of the humble Blundstone.
It's pronounced 'Blunstun' in Australia, rather than stone.
Locally, of course, they're known as 'Blunnies'.
And yes, they're very comfy and popular.
Joel K but not made in Tassie anymore.
How do you say Blunstun in Vietnamese? I think the company is also owned by some Italian group so that might be pronouced Blundastonio
Joel K must have bought them many years ago or could not read the words "Made in China" on the box. Insert WAS after the word Australia.
Been wearing Blundstones since 1997 as my daily driver. They used to be made in Australia (Tasmania??) but are now made in Vietnam. I’ve seen complaints about quality dropping, but I can’t tell the difference. I’ve tried boots of all kinds, including high dollar benchmades, Red Wing, Frye, Johnston&Murphy, etc. I keep coming back to Blunnies: all-day comfort, durability, sharp looks.
ya i forgot to mention that in the review ha ha
The soles disintegrated on a pair that I purchased in 2011. The company recently replaced them. It was actually shocking: put them on and sticky black pieces of sole broke off and got everywhere, smeared on my wood floors. You are lucky. They went through a bad manufacturing materials and quality patch, into which my purchase fell.
Blundstone boots are what I wear for work every day and they are great
Tell us what kind of work you do? I'm looking for something more comfortable, Trim Carpenter here.
Do the Vasque sundowner GTX. New and old style difference in the heel and where they are made. It's actually similar to the original style from the 90s.
Good idea. I appreciate your suggestion. Hopefully I can do those sometime soon.
I am convinced, every skater knows exactly what vans look like inside. Haha
ha ha ya i have killed so many vans and chucks in my life
GadgetInspektor I had the same pair of vans all 4 years of high school... by the end of their life they were 90% shoe goo
I can tell you they use the world's least durable canvas for the toes, haha.
As I mentioned in the other video the soles of my Blundstone boots[Australia] have just disintegrated after sitting in the house for the summer. They've had an easy life with very little wear and still look like new apart from the soles that are suddenly soft and falling apart.
Not only does it put me off ever buying Blundstone again it also puts me off any boots/shoes from China and also any other boots/shoes with the same PU sole construction.
Blundstones reaction was that if they were less than 6 months old to return them to them at my expense with the original receipt for them to assess. They also said that boots must be kept in a controlled climate[A/C] when not in use or the PU soles could be affected. So a 6 months warranty and expect them to fall apart.
Westion Key... Get what you pay for! Bludstones or Rossi boots are the best made "Chelsea" style for comfort and durability! Don't waste your money on cheap imitation Chinese made crap! I have worn Aussie boots for 20 years and you will not go wrong spending good money on quality boots that last 5-10 years instead of Made in China crap that lasts only a few months.. Also both Blunies and Rossi boots make steel toes for the working man trade boots! Cheers!
Because they're originally made in Australia, you have to call them Blunnies. That's just the rules man 😐
Thomas now made in Thailand and India. Quality has suffered. Redbacks are made in Sydney and the superior quality of Redbacks is obvious. Plus they are more comfortable than Blundstones.
I’d like to see what’s inside the Red Wing Iron ranger. Thursday Captain or Thursday Diplomat would also be good choices
I adore my red wings. had them for years. They are built to last and with just a little but of care and maintenance, years later they still look great with a good patina. The build quality of a red wing boot makes these things look like a plastic kids' toy.
i don't think i can handle seeing iron rangers being cut in half
Which is better the red wing weekender chelsea or the blundstone thanks.. i just want to buy a chelsea boots
I love Blundstones. I just purchased my second pair. First pair lasted 7 years and I would say I wore them at least 200 days a year. Good value for the money. I replaced the pulls and elastic sides once at about year 3.
Please add to the list of next to cut, Blundstone All Terrain with Vibram sole.
To me they feel stiffer and firmer all around… @roseanvil
The worst thing about blundstones are the disintegrating soles. Turn to dust after time.
Steven S not straight away, after a couple of years yes.
Friends and I have had the boots for YEARS and never had this happen!
@@asiaeaton8769 Brittle sole, it basically disintegrated as I walked.
footwear may be susceptible to a condition called hydrolysis
Had the same thing happen to me with 2 pairs; these were purchased a some years ago; just "disintegrated", must have been a short period of time when there were problems with the material. Also had them for several years and they were not worn everyday so they looked like new otherwise.
edmund blackburn glad someone agreed
Timberland field boot cold weather since it’s the season
Had a pair of Redbacks, loved them. You have to tear Redbacks apart and do the side by side comparison to Blundstone.
Redbacks are better. Blundstone soles disintegrate. They have been known to crumble into pieces. Redbacks have arch support built into the midsole as well.
Steve Wise oh yeah Im a mechanic and my coworker and I got some I wore my old pair for about a year, I had molten hot bolts melt into the soles, dragged my feet and tracked a lot of old oil/coolant around and they held up like a champ.
@@NoLieIm51 search Blundstone Soles disintegrate on youtube and google
This is why I went for redbacks
they used to be good but they started making them in china a few years ago , i bought a pair of those (5yrs ago ?) & they fell apart asap , I tried them again now ( 3months ago) & they're still ordinary , if your in trenches /mud & shit etc get Mongrel boots from Tasmania , they're good aye
I have 3 pairs of Blundies on the go at the moment. One is everyday, one is work (covered in paint splatter) and one is now pretty much trash but I keep it around as a backup. I have always paid under AUD$100 for my boots.
I’m jealous
I still really wanna see some Red Wings
Same. I am going to order some soon
The "foam" is called polyurethane & in this type of boot, it's injected.
These boots have gone down hill ever since they moved off shore, never fit properly anymore.
Yeah sizing is a bit weird. You definitely have to wear thick woolen socks or extra soles to fill out the gaps.
I have 3 pairs. I've recently had both my knees replaced. I have a brown pair and a black pair that I wear daily. I have another pair that my husband calls my shit kickers that I wear to the chicken coops and barn and yard work.
I've never spent a lot of money on shoes but now it's all about comfort. I live in these boots. I wear them for shopping to dancing to going from place to place. Definitely worth the money. I take very good care of mine with the cleaners and protective spray. They're amazing!
I bought my first pair about 6 years ago and now own another pair. I wear them daily, and switch to Birkenstock’s in summer. I never thought I would become a two pair of shoes girl 😂 my brother didn’t allow me though to wear blundstones to his wedding 😌
Haha, I could have written this exact review/comment. My whole wardrobe is designed around my footwear now.
@@melissareading9174 but they are so easy to style, right? Love them!
I recently got this exact pair and I really like them a lot. They’ve leapfrogged all my other boots and what I grab first every morning. Thanks for the review.
Have worn my Blunnies nearly every day for over five years, still going strong. Great cost-per-wear, great for all day wear. They are my favorite shoes.
I bought my blundstones 4y ago and theyve been by far the best boot I have. One thing that really surprised me was the ruggedness of the rubber formula, I've been super aggressive to the soles dragging them at high speed down asphalt while longboarding and the lugs show very minimal wear
Should probably not cut toward yourself. Just a thought.
The foam in the sole of the Blundstone jod boot fatigues and disintegrates. My boots separated from the sole while I was walking back from the barn one day. The molded sole was COMPLETELY GONE!
That's unfortunate. Thanks for sharing the experience though. It is very helpful.
everyone in toronto wears these, i wear a pair everyday for 4 years and they are still going strong. they are worth it
for the price. maybe. they do look good. Practicality though... they are limited to short distance city walks.
@@bhcbhc Wrong. They are a work boot and a dress boot and you can walk for miles in them. Just ask any Aussie.
@@bhcbhc my Aussie mate does 20km hikes in hers. Loves them and they are quick to take off when crossing rivers
I wear redbacks they last me 2 years and I install and finish hardwood floors.
Brad Miller mine lasted 1 year before it fell apart. I’m a auto mechanic and a lot of coolant/oil spilling maybe that’s why we will see with this new pair I got
Blundstones are the best thing I've ever bought! I got my first pair in 2014, they're still kicking 6 years later, through intense winters, hikes, three countries, maritime rain etc! Before that I was going through about 5-6 pairs of boots a year. I've recently bought my second pair, they're definitely a cult boot.
Are they breathable during summer?
The cheaper boot to the Blunnies, would be the Redback brand, don't know if you'd be able to get them in North America though. They are just as comfortable, if not more and have a nice big Redback spider impression on the sole. Look them up!
Yeah, I have had lots of similar requests for the Redback. Maybe I will review those one day.
I always bought Blundstone as a work boot, always with the steel cap and now plastic toe cap. They all fail just behind the protective toe cap on top of the boot. I currently wear their shoe version. Same thing happened. I will never buy Blundstone again. I will probably buy the boot that the Australian Army soldiers wear next time.
Thanks for your input. These videos as well as your comments are definitely meant to help people form their own opinions. I appreciate it.
This is the brand of boot that Adam Savage has worn for years!
5 years with my blundstones, putting them through the ringer and barely a scratch. Best boots I’ve owned.
Surprised at how thin the TPU layer is at the heel. Seems that would wear through to that softer foam layer in no time.
Congrats on 50K, that was a quick climb!
Mike McCoy that’s a good point. I didn’t think about that.
Wow, the sole crumble looks like something you'd expect from a pair of $20 Payless boots, not a pair of $200.
Mike McCoy it put me off straight away, lucky to get a few months out of sole that thin. Walking on concrete and tarmac( this Americans call it asphalt?) That and the sole crumble which i had heard of prior as now made these a definite NO.
I’ve had my 550’s which are just a “nicer” pair of these boots for three years. I was alerted to the soul crumble problem after I bought them, but have yet to have this problem. I wear them everyday in Indiana. Sidewalks, streets, commuting by bike 12 ish miles a day no problems so far. They’re also great in the winter.
@@mikemccoy4832 I don't know when they switched to the foam, but I have a old pair with solid rubber, which means they can be resoled :-)
What about cutting a salamon quest 3D GTX in half. It’s supposed to be a rather technical boot. Could be interesting!
Good idea. I appreciate your suggestion.
Great video! I’ve had my first pair of blundstones for 8 years now. I have 3 all together and I think I need some more... The sole is great on the boot, nice comfort on the heel as you can see. They hold up great as long as you take care of them. I’ve seen many customers have their blundstones for longer than 10-15 years and blundstone is great and will usually fix most issues or replace the whole boot. Great customer service there. It’s great that this boot also moulds to your feet as well. The arch is great in the boot but I’ve heard the arch and footbed is better in the Australian red back boots. I personally don’t have a pair of those yet but they look just as good. The blundstones are designed in Australia but are not made in Australia anymore like the red backs still are.