Are Blundstones Still Worth It? (Restoration & Waterproofing!)

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  • Опубликовано: 20 дек 2024

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  • @minceraftfornite4334
    @minceraftfornite4334 2 года назад +23

    U ain’t a sellout u bring good content

  • @Fausto_moh
    @Fausto_moh 2 года назад +5

    Nothing is more satisfying than seeing a boot clean video

  • @pj1995____
    @pj1995____ 2 года назад +10

    I literally just ordered a pair of 585s based on this video, thanks for the quality content as always Michael

  • @sarahmay9270
    @sarahmay9270 2 года назад +61

    Love the video mate. As an Aussie I feel like it’s my civic duty to say you’ve gotta try some RM comfort craftsman’s or Redbacks, they’re still made in Australia and last forever!

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад +11

      Don't worry RM's are coming!

    • @danaughney3616
      @danaughney3616 2 года назад +2

      My mum and dad got a pair on the honeymoon when they were in Australia, my dad wore them and got them resold a lot over the span of around 10 years until one day the cobbler lost them, but I remember when I was around 12-14 I wore the ones my mum had as they were my size and weren’t deferent to the normal ones and loved them.

    • @rayrayrun
      @rayrayrun 2 года назад

      Damn rm are expensive but they look classy

    • @Burritosarebetterthantacos
      @Burritosarebetterthantacos 2 года назад

      Yep. I’ve had Redbacks for years as a professional firefighter and not only are they holding up they are comfy too. I’ll prob get 10 years out of them wearing 3000+ hrs a year getting wet, bloody, dirty, etc. The value alone is staggering.

    • @ramozj6997
      @ramozj6997 2 года назад

      Black RMs craftsman are issued to the army here as the parade boot.
      I see RMs way more on dude's feet here in Oz ..
      Afterpay has made them more affordable I think.
      Blunnies use to be the boot for tradesmen along with Redbacks .
      However I mainly see American brand boots on tradesman feet.
      I actually prefer Red Wing Iron rangers .RMS kill my feet after I got into barefoot boots / running shoes .
      Blunnies are making a fashion comeback but RMs are for life

  • @johnknight1816
    @johnknight1816 2 года назад +9

    Still remember your blundstone review which was what got me into this channel

  • @SM-xt5gl
    @SM-xt5gl 2 года назад +7

    I find with Blunnies the sole wears out long before the leather .
    So you end with arguably , still years left of wear on the leather but is it worth a resole ?
    Funnily enough if you have a pair and their almost dead - contact Blundstone and fill in their warranty section .
    I did earlier this year and they sent me a new pair identical to my old ones free .
    You have to cut off the pull tabs and slice through the side webbing elastic bit .
    Send them a pic of the above i mentioned plus a paper with your name and current date on it too .
    Cheers

  • @riley-4205
    @riley-4205 2 года назад +3

    finally pinned down who you remind me of, Hughie from the boys.
    its a compliment mate you're the man

  • @joshuamurray-nevill9127
    @joshuamurray-nevill9127 2 года назад +3

    A pair of Blundstones or RM Williams' Gardners are great pairs of boots - particularly for running out the door. I usually go British with my boots - Trickers, Sanders, and the like because they really do keep going - even the suede stuff (I've found Wolverine's and to a lesser extent Red Wings lack some of the finishing you get on UK stuff) - but the Aussie's are certainly putting out great boots.

    • @MaxxSeemov
      @MaxxSeemov 2 года назад +2

      I love my blunnies but my Tricker's Stow boot will be the only thing going in my feet in an event of a zombie apocalypse (any other apocalypse). The Tricker's are quintessentially elegant but also built like an indestructible tank.

  • @cozmicblade4410
    @cozmicblade4410 2 года назад +2

    Do boot trees work better than normal low cut trees for higher inch boots?

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад

      I like them a lot better! Feels more proper

  • @hannesbosse9030
    @hannesbosse9030 2 года назад

    20k! congratulations mikey!

  • @NedFlanders39
    @NedFlanders39 2 года назад +1

    Would these be a better choice than trainers or hiking shoes at a festival?

  • @jimbowumbo
    @jimbowumbo 9 месяцев назад

    If I just use the otter wax leather oil on my rustic brown boots will that water proof them too? Or do I have to also use the boot wax and salve as well?

  • @Vwall007ST
    @Vwall007ST 2 года назад +6

    I really like these reviews or info videos about quality pieces. You're definitely becoming one of my favourite RUclipsrs. Keep up the work! 👍🏻
    Also got a new phone?

  • @jv3792
    @jv3792 Год назад

    Hi there great video, Where did you get the shoe tree?

  • @salemite
    @salemite 2 года назад +1

    Big ups otterwax! Great for canvas for sure. Also for my leather-adverse homies, I recommend deckboots by xtratuf instead of blundies. Sure, less breathable and a little more for wet days, but they rule. Living in the Willamette valley it's wet 9 months, so I use deckboots for the 50F+ days and higher rubber boots with insulation for the cold days. I love rambling in these comment sections about my experiences in the PNW. It's fun. :D

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад +1

      Hahaha and I love reading them!

  • @gearetal
    @gearetal Год назад

    Great Vid! I listened to this vid for about 4 minutes before i realised you were saying Otter wax, i thought you were using 'auto' wax for your boots 😂😂

  • @piersmarchington
    @piersmarchington Год назад +1

    Keep up the great Blundstone videos, I have also just found your watch channel, great content

  • @yumyumsunkie
    @yumyumsunkie 2 года назад

    I’ve been using Otter Wax for years now. They are the best

  • @Drmanipnoid
    @Drmanipnoid 2 года назад +1

    It's not selling when you love the product. The otterwax range looks great. I'm just about to condition my bunnies for the summer. They look exactly like yours. I forgot the cleaning part lol so good reminder

  • @gianluca5619
    @gianluca5619 2 года назад +5

    Where’s that blue “sailor” shirt from im digging it

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад +2

      Huckberry ofc! Armor Lux

    • @lamecow21
      @lamecow21 2 года назад +1

      @@TheIronSnail what about the black t shirt?

  • @oyster_3694
    @oyster_3694 2 года назад +1

    Great video and review! I'd love to see you review some Alden boots!

  • @rubberlover666
    @rubberlover666 2 года назад +3

    Get that money, son! Also, start doing giveaways! I just ran out of wax after cleaning and re-waxing my Red Wings and could use some of that Otter Wax! ps) Not that you asked but I personally clean and treat my boots once a year, usually during the first hot days of early summer (I mainly wear them for motorcycle riding), so that they dry quicker and absorb more of the product.

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад

      I'm going to talk to Otterwax about that actually!! And ty I'll go get those billz!

  • @jordanchastain5132
    @jordanchastain5132 Год назад

    Can you do this to suede blundstones?

  • @rhettoneill836
    @rhettoneill836 2 года назад

    Being Ozzy Love my Blunnys..got 585 scrub look & Classics in brown suede..i feel great in them..But if u want to feel like your in that special club u have to get a pair of R.M.Williams Boots...u know John Wick u r now his hero..R.MS Get into them🐎

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад

      I'll be getting a pair of RM's soon!

  • @marweb01
    @marweb01 Месяц назад

    Hey! What color are your blundstones?

  • @a.l.newsome7395
    @a.l.newsome7395 2 года назад +1

    Good job on the video 👍🏾👍🏾 Enjoy the conditioning process also. Thank you for the code

  • @figsaregood
    @figsaregood 2 года назад

    wow those hiking shoes look awesome

  • @justinyancey9571
    @justinyancey9571 2 года назад +2

    If Wes Anderson had a clothing YT channel… I love it

  • @jorka4691
    @jorka4691 2 года назад

    The Uniqlo shoes are really nice!

  • @artz50
    @artz50 2 года назад +1

    Great video mate:)

  • @MisterKnightly
    @MisterKnightly 2 года назад

    The last 10k just flew by, didn't it?
    I'm proud of you, son.

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад +1

      And to think it all started with a hamper
      also is your icon pants pants?

    • @MisterKnightly
      @MisterKnightly 2 года назад

      @@TheIronSnail How did it end up like this?! How did it end up like this?!
      Pants on a knight, thoroughly modern.

  • @gride5153
    @gride5153 2 года назад

    How much did you pay for theses boots in the states?
    In Australia, these are a cheap work boot. (Around $60US I think)

  • @lukasb4901
    @lukasb4901 2 года назад

    Nice content as always mate! Btw it's thanks to you that I got myself my first pair of chelsea boots ✌

  • @michaelsedway9703
    @michaelsedway9703 Год назад

    Try redbacks, still made Aus, and so much more comfortable

  • @Matt-dl2iy
    @Matt-dl2iy 2 года назад

    my guy any update on the jean jackets?

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад +1

      So so so so close (it's killing me)

  • @BruddaJakka
    @BruddaJakka 8 месяцев назад

    Biggest issues with my Blundstones have been the heel grinding down.

  • @TioMogi
    @TioMogi 2 года назад +2

    Anyone else really craving some Tampico juice now? No? Ok just me then 👌

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад +3

      Are you telling me i can drink my leather brush

    • @TioMogi
      @TioMogi 2 года назад

      @@TheIronSnail I'm not, not telling you you...

  • @retrovelcro
    @retrovelcro 2 года назад +2

    Wool and Lanolin really rolls off the tongue

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад

      Maybe it was all for naught

    • @retrovelcro
      @retrovelcro 2 года назад

      @@TheIronSnail I was definitely being sarcastic lol. The Iron Snail is a keeper

  • @JamesHerlihy
    @JamesHerlihy 2 года назад

    Always a great video.

  • @Master-tu4kd
    @Master-tu4kd Год назад

    Boot on kitchen top?

  • @shanecorwin731
    @shanecorwin731 2 года назад

    Hey,,,, those are some clean boots!

  • @branmakster
    @branmakster 2 года назад

    Boom it’s the wax megakit.

  • @wagz54
    @wagz54 2 года назад

    I’m thinking of using the otterwax wax bar to redo my Filson🤷🏽‍♂️

  • @jorgeassad
    @jorgeassad 6 месяцев назад

    I am from Tampico… nice

  • @simongrushka983
    @simongrushka983 Год назад

    wouldn't a normal (grey, potash) soap or even washing liquid + sponge do the same trick thou? that's what I always use

  • @NDB469
    @NDB469 Месяц назад

    lol, just brush off, saddle soap em, and put Hubert’s shoe grease on em!
    Done.

  • @krisjonesuk
    @krisjonesuk 2 года назад

    You should watch Rose Anvil’s video where he compares Blundstone and Redback boots. Spoiler alert, the Redbacks come out on top.

  • @M4NA5
    @M4NA5 2 года назад +1

    Jacket update?
    Edit: Can you convince Bahzad to do a Type II in the future?

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад +3

      It’s so so so so so so close! Final final things happening by im trying to get a vid out soon!

    • @M4NA5
      @M4NA5 2 года назад

      @@TheIronSnail I’ll keep my eyes peeled!

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад

      Also 👀 at the type II

    • @M4NA5
      @M4NA5 2 года назад

      @@TheIronSnail I’ve spammed their live streams couple of times to request a type II but Bahzad thinks type II won’t sell.

  • @henrybuchanan6613
    @henrybuchanan6613 2 года назад

    good video mike :)

  • @kev9385
    @kev9385 2 года назад +1

    ya need rm William’s, they have a nicer silhouette

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад +1

      Coming soon!

    • @kev9385
      @kev9385 2 года назад

      @@TheIronSnail I find RMs look better with a narrow jean leg opening, if the leg opening is too wide they look silly

  • @lestoic6436
    @lestoic6436 Год назад

    I'm a fan.

  • @latetodagame1892
    @latetodagame1892 2 года назад +1

    I'm confused! So many things to buy... so little money!

  • @branmakster
    @branmakster 2 года назад

    I bet your hands are super soft…and kinda waterproof huh 😸

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад +1

      HA! I hope they are waterproof

  • @xavierjenkins7744
    @xavierjenkins7744 Год назад

    nice

  • @TheShannonagains
    @TheShannonagains 2 года назад

    Hey some of this video seemed a little hazy, I think something might be wrong with your camera, idk

  • @jimboshizz
    @jimboshizz 2 года назад

    Disappointed in myself for sniggering at 9:20 or so

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад

      It's okay im disappointed in saying it

  • @roadtoquality
    @roadtoquality 2 года назад

    Otter wax does use animal product though ... lanolin comes from glands of animals :D ( usually it's a byproduct of a meat industry. ) The company is also interesting for being called 'otter' and have a mink-looking logo. Minks as you know are squeezed for their oil used for leather shoes conditioning; otters are prohibited to hunt so .. )

  • @latetodagame1892
    @latetodagame1892 2 года назад

    You should do gun reviews!

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад

      I know too little!

    • @latetodagame1892
      @latetodagame1892 2 года назад

      @@TheIronSnail that's probably a good thing! Show your journey!

  • @Will67267
    @Will67267 Год назад

    They leak in the rain! Not worth it!

  • @cruxae
    @cruxae 2 года назад

    Just use coconut oil my guy. Been doing it on my Blundstones for the past 7 years

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад

      Really! I tried coconut oil early in my leather journey and it did not work out well for me

  • @ThomasYoung-my4qi
    @ThomasYoung-my4qi День назад

    Blundstones have been shit for a while now. The sole deteriorates within a year. This is likely due to the fact they are made in Asia and not Oz anymore.

  • @gilbertayala1069
    @gilbertayala1069 Год назад

    A boot the should cost at most $160 at most...

  • @brandonwayne2343
    @brandonwayne2343 2 года назад

    Of course they're not worth it when you can get redback boots

  • @danielirvine7468
    @danielirvine7468 2 года назад

    Give away that extra wax please

  • @branmakster
    @branmakster 2 года назад

    Lol

  • @carlwest5936
    @carlwest5936 2 года назад

    No they aren’t bottom tier boots get some redwings

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад +1

      I have some!

    • @carlwest5936
      @carlwest5936 2 года назад

      @@TheIronSnail Awesome!! What model? I got iron ranger black harness I adore them. The only reason I dislike blundstones is that they can’t be resoled but its a good entry level boot. I got Dakota Men's Mid Cut Duratoe FreshTech Work Boots for 140 for my job at a steel factory. They are comfortable but hideous lmao.

  • @jamescooper7957
    @jamescooper7957 2 года назад

    That's a lot of work to put into a pair of kangaroo chasers. Just throw'em in the trash.
    R.M. Williams is just a phone call away.

    • @rhettoneill836
      @rhettoneill836 2 года назад

      Ha u funny Fk James..You should ask Twiggy Forrester for a job doing PR for RMs...Luv Ya style..smooth..u make me proud to b Ozzy..😎

    • @TheIronSnail
      @TheIronSnail  2 года назад +1

      RM's are coming!

  • @gqfiend
    @gqfiend 2 года назад

    Gross