Blundstones

[JakeR]

Does anyone own one of these shoes, what are they like? I really like the look of them. Someone i know has had them for 3 years and they are still looking new, and he uses them daily.

I know there is some legend behind them!

And are they any good for walking?

cheers,

Jake

[bigjackbrass]

I have two pairs of the basic style, alternated throughout the week. Great for walking to the Metro stop and keeping my feet comfy through the day, perfect for winter commutes with a pair of Yak-Trax attached for grip, but not necessarily something I'd hike a long distance in. Gaiters are available, by the way. The main obection for hiking is that it's hard to stop the foot moving within the boot due to the lack of laces. That said, I know a few Aussies who seem to have the things permanently affixed to their feet.

[tomtom]

links anyone?

[hootchi]

The first one is the official but i gave up at the dodgy vids!!
www.blundstone.com.au
www.shoestoboot.com/blundstone_boots.cfm
Just to see what they are like.
Or a british post if you want to buy some
http://www.margintrip.co.uk/shoeland_blunnies.shtml :super:
:biggthump
hootchi

[tomtom]

ooh, i didnt put 2&2 together here.. i have wantedsome for a while.. they have them on Bush Gear ack:

[JakeR]

I think im gonna get some of these. From what i've heard, people do use them for hiking....:?:

[Carpe_Diem]

HI

Blundstone are traditionally working boots but they've come out with an outdoor boot called the Mountain Master or something like that. I think the model no is 406..

Anyhow, from what i've seen they seem to be made well enough. THe one thing that did concern me was that unlike the European companies like Scarpa etc who try and use one piece of leather where possible, blundstone have a lot of stitched parts so they may be more prone to letting water in if not properly sealed.

Their soles and footbeds are terrific though and you can easily wear them for a whole day without getting sore feet.

cheers
Jeelan

[JakeR]

Cool, i like the sound of them even more! I don;t think i'll go for the walking boot ones though.