Why Does Everybody Own Blundstones?
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
- Blundstones have somehow managed to stay popular, even after 150+ years of being in the shoe industry. Will they last another 150 considering they’re really just… brown boots?
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Sorry team! We meant to have the video out last week but things are crazy! Our video about our favourite boots will be out on Saturday! Thanks so much for all your support!
We will never forgive you. Consider yourself #cancelled
You can't really resole them though so less durable/long-lasting. They don't utilise 'goodyear welt' stitching.
I have owned three pairs ( I am 50 this March) I had seen them early but afforded my first pair when my 25 year old was 5. Lasted 9 freaking years , the were made in Australia. My second lasted 7 they were chunky soled , but my 3 is not holding up so well at 5 . They can be re heeled , with the glue on method elastic can be replaced. But when the sole lasted 9 freakin years the leather wore out first .
And to put this in context I own two pair of union Vancouver made Daytons in college and combat boots with fireman zippers , one pair of docs nothing lasted the same
3:15 holy shiz so your job is a tap dancer!!! you are a tap dancer all this time and here I thought you're a RUclipsr!
I had a pair of blundstones for eight years as my only shoe, but the soles were worn out and they were way too expensive to repair. I bought Canada West Romeo boots for my next pair. These boots are Goodyear welted, made in Manitoba and they were $50 less than blundstones. Another option is Oliberte a Canadian b corp with excellent warranties and Goodyear welt construction.
Let's go Canada West!! We'll make sure to look into Oliberte... Thanks!!!
I had a similar experience. After eight years, my Blundstones were more comfortable than slippers, but the heels were shot and I couldn't find anyone to repair them at any price. I kept them, unwearable, in my closet for months just because it killed me to throw away otherwise perfectly good boots.
@@cawelshman1204 I don to own where you are but I did find a guy in Toronto that was willing to repair blundstones they are few and far between. It was the price of a new pair to do it too.
Same, I bought the Ladies' Canada West Romeos for the same reason, because of the Goodyear welt for longevity. Plus its made in a C width which is great for my wide toes!
What a bummer they are not easily repairable! Definitely not BIFL, then. I have several pairs of vintage Justin boots that have to be at least 20 years old, all ebay purchases, and all have been tuned up by my local shoe repair guy. Good boots should last for decades when cared for, not just years.
Any plans to look into any activewear brands? I’d be neat to see a series of videos looking into the activewear market and even comparing brands.
We'd love to! We'll make sure to add this to the list of video ideas. Thanks for the suggestion + the support!!!
Yes please!
@@FutureProofTV Salomon would be pretty interesting. I noticed that their boots (the Quest Element) started to eat shit faster than their earlier versions. I did a bit of digging and turns out they have been bought out by the same company that bought out Arc'teryx.
Thank you for this vid! I agree that Blundstones are kind of associated with a certain ethical shopping standard, and I appreciate knowing how they actually stack up. Loving the new channel so far!!
Thanks so much, Sarah!! 😜🔥
Hey, Levi! I'd love to see a video on "ethical" denim brands such as Everlane, and most specifically, Warp + Weft, Levi's "green" line, and also any other brands that market as ethical denim!
We'll make sure to add these to our list of ideas for future videos! Thanks for taking the time to comment + tune in to what we're doing here 😜
Frank and Oak would be another interesting company that has eco friendly denim
I appreciate this video. It's not always easy to find the fine print info on companies, so I'm grateful you are doing most of that legwork for us, thanks!! I had been considering Blundstones, and held off to allow space/thought before a rather bigger price tag purchase. Glad I waited, and now can seriously consider other, longlasting options!!
I loved my Blunnies when I had a pair in the early 90s. But when they wore out and I couldn’t get them resolved, I knew I needed to find a different company. Thanks for the Canadian recommendation.
Great analysis! I will definitely wear mine until they fall apart, then look for a more ethical and repairable (and Canadian!) option. Also, love seeing more of this content again from you! I'm excited to see this channel grow.
We're excited too, thanks so much for joining us here 😉👍
love your videos! kudos to your team for trying to raise consumer awareness. everything is so convoluted nowadays, so many products, so much marketing. thank you for keeping the videos short and succinct. I can watch them in 5 minutes in 2x. keep em coming!
As a Tasmanian, there was a lot of public out cry when they closed the factory and moved production overseas.
Given the prevalence of the Chelsea boot design, I think it's pretty easy for consumers to look elsewhere for a better quality boot without the Blundstone name. I have a pair of Blundstones and a pair of Canada West boots, and the quality of the latter impresses me everyday I wear it. The only downside is that they are difficult to find within Canada, let alone outside of Canada.
If you do buy second hand blundstones be aware that the TPU sole can degrade if they aren't worn for awhile (I.e they sit in a closet unused for 1+ years). Ensure the seller shows you the sole doesn't crumble or rub away easily before you buy! Also you can resole blunstones it's just more difficult and some cobblers might not know the process.
I bought Redbacks and absolutely love them and recently came across Blundstones in a store and was surprised how flimsy they feel by comparison. Arguably they may look a bit tidier but the Redbacks are a way better boot, still made in Australia and, at least here in the U.K., significantly cheaper too.
Agreed. On to Redbacks now…. Better value, same price here in Georgian Bay, Ontario! Peace Be The Journey!
i just don’t love the look of the redbacks, which is so vain, but it’s hard to commit to them after owning blunnies for so long
@@charliexoxox the comfort is worth it. once "broken in" redbacks are easily one of the most comfortable boots i've ever worn, and they don't squeeze your toes together like most shoes, they are actually shaped like your foot.
Fully Agree! Redbacks, or W.M Moorby from Canada West…otherwise save your money.
Love my Redbacks. About 10% cheaper than blundtstones here in Victoria BC. Nick's Boots is where my next pair of Chelsea's will come from. Very reasonable price for a hand made boot.
I wasn't aware Blundstones were available outside Australia, but I was aware when they stopped manufacturing boots locally and went to China the quality was just not the same. I've switched to Mongrel Boots that are Australian made, very durable and have excellent comfort.
Even if it's made in Australia, the cemented construction and non-resoleable nature would, in my opinion, render Blundstone boots worthless.
I went with Redbacks, after watching a few vids on Rose Anvil's channel. Still breaking them in, but they have to be the most comfortable boots I've owned. And still manufactured in AU, which was the other reason I chose them.
are Redbacks actually still made here? I know they supply the ADF with boots, but I was also told that Mongrel were the only ones still made here.
@innocuousmerchant8766 According to their site they're still a 100% AU owned company, and all their boots are handmade in AU.
they're sorta sitting in between that fast(ish)-fashion and the high quality durable repairable stuff.
Also, a look into the sustainability of Brita water filters would be something interesting!
That's a great suggestion, thanks Anton! We'll add it to our ever-growing list of video ideas. Thanks so much for tuning in 😜
I was about to buy a blundstone but this video changed my mind, in a good way thanks
I've been wearing Blundstones almost all the time for 30 years. In that time I've owned maybe 5 pairs. In the past I got five to ten years out of a pair. The last time I went to by a new pair I could tell they were different the second I picked them up, then I found they were not made in Australia (Vietnam I think). For a long time I refused to buy a new pair for the price they want when they were made in a cheap labour country, then I broke down and bought a pair. We'll see how long they last. If I don't get 5 years out of them I won't buy them again.
I wore Blundstone working at Rookwood as a grave digger,I wore the soles smooth,that was prior to year 2000, my next pair became a sticky black mess underneath leather boot shapes ,new sole material is garbage
how are they doing so fr bud? considering getting a pair
@@Thorn_416 Yesterday when I was putting them on the pull tab ripped off and the seem came apart at the back. Fixable, but the first time this has ever happened.
Thank you for the update!@@minuteman4199
As a pro chef i always wear out the leather far ahead of the soles by pivoting in one spot over and over. Danskos & Blundstones are my go to, so comfy for 12 hour days on my feet.
I have had two pairs purchased in the last 15 years break down in the soles. One pair was a gooey mess that left stains on my carpet, the other pair the sole crumbled off while walking through the Sydney airport. In contrast, I still wear my Blundstone from the 1980s in the garden. The uppers are now soft suede and the elastic is stretched but the older style rubber soles are still going strong. I can't understand why a reputable company would be willing to destroy their brand by continuing to use an inferior product for their soles. Well-made shoes should last decades if treated kindly, not simply disintegrate over time.
That type of compound used for the soles also will deteriorate in storage.
I hear you! I've had two pairs do this to me and I'm done with Bluntstone's and will tell anyone who will listen to stay clear. After the first pair fell apart, I gave them one more shot. No dice. The second pair did exactly the same thing, planned obsolescence. Canada West boots from here on in…Cheers.
I finally got a pair on Tuesday. The 163. It’s the green patch safety boots version. The tags say made in Vietnam.
I applied some mink oil on it and started wearing them the next morning. They are very comfortable tbh. If I still feel the same way in a few months. I will consider getting a regular pair for my daily wear.
I'm in the Automotive Field my Redback Boots is still in use since 2017. I was going to buy Blundstone boots but not being made in Australia was a turnoff
i adore my blundstones. after wearing technical mountaineering/woodsman/workwear boots for years, the light weight & flexibility of the blunnies was a game changer. they can be worn out in town in addition to hiking all day or a day in the garden or walking the dogs in the rain. i worked the ramp at the airport for years & they were my go-to. the soles do wear away quickly in that environment, but my solution? you can get a pair worn like 3-15 times on ebay for $30-70. im on my third pair now & have spent like... $120 for all three? i would never buy them at retail price for what you get, but they're my favorite shoes i've ever bought & converted many a friend from clunky work boots. they feel like running shoes in comparison. handsome durable running shoes. no fiddling with laces either, while still holding your foot well.
Blundstones are crap. I used to wear blundstones when I was first an apprentice back in 2004. Then I noticed so many tradies and people in my industry (HVAC technician) wearing steel blue boots, and I gave the argyle model a try (their most popular model by a long way) and they crap all over Blundstones. They’re way more comfortable, way more supportive, way better on your feet if standing all day as they’re lace up and actually support your feet and ankles, and they’re endorsed by the Australian physiotherapist association. Blundstones aren’t.
@@tinderella2386 ha, i didn't say the blunnies were the best brand out there or for serious industry work. time & a place for everything. i'm saying the quality to price to comfort to style ratio points are all checked & i stand by that 👍
Fair point, and you’re right yeah. Steel Blues are close to $200aud a considerable amount more, but you can’t wear them anywhere unless you want to look like a tradie/builder. I’ve had both and Blundstones were fine, and I thought they were great the whole time I had them tbh. Then I tried on steel blues and even in the store brand new as I’m trying them on was blown away by how comfy they are. Sucks both brands aren’t made in Australia as they could have been excellent export brands.
@@tinderella2386 yes , and something about the leather used on steel blues so that it doesn't harden up so easily after several wet n dry cycles . If leather hardens , it cracks at the fold lines unless maintained properly with various compounds to keep leather pliable . It could perhaps be kangaroo leather for steel blue although i haven't noticed a statement to this on the tongue label .
I've been wearing the same pair as my go-to from fall-spring for over 5 years and they are showing very little wear. I give them a polish a couple times a year and they look good as new 🙂. Hoping for another 5 years!
Got my first set of Bluny's when i was a kid, im now 56 and about to my 8th, 9th pair. I don't wear them everywhere or all the time more of a winter shoe with a thickish sock, so versatile and inexpensive for how long they last and the abuse they take.
I haven't tried them myself but if you are looking for an Australian-made goodyear welted Chelsea boot R.M. Williams is THE quintessential Australian Chelsea boot and I've heard stories about people wearing them for 20+ years
Mate, I’m from Tasmania and have been wearing Blundstones - “Blunnies,” as we call them - for over fifty years. They are a good boot and, compared to $500 R M Williams equivalents with welted soles, long lasting and good value. However, they’re not a patch on what they were; their newer TPU soles break down, often before the uppers die, rendering them unwearable. Sad. Another Aussie company, Rossi, do very, very similar boots and actually make them in Australia. I’ll be buying my next boots from them.
I’m an Aussie, never heard of Blundstones, must be like fosters - no one drinks it but the rest of the world thinks we do.
RM Williams have always been THE Chelsea boot to get for both the farmer and the businessman. $$ but last forever, handmade in Adelaide.
I'm super excited for the Birkenstocks video. Birkenstocks makes kitchen footwear and when I worked in industrial kitchens they were the best shoes I ever wore. Although they were the first non-disposable style shoes that I purchased
Blundstones aren't fashion boots. They're work boots here in Australia. You will be hard pressed to find any work boot with a goodyear welt in Australia. The prevailing idea is the replace the whole boot before it fails, with another boot which has very little to no break in period. Blundstone, Redback, Steelblue, Oliver, Mongrel and any other brand I can't quite remember all have very much the same range and similar ideology.
You are right! I recently bought some Blundstones knowing that they are no longer what they used to be. Still 100% Australian remained the boots
Redback (which should be top quality), Mongrel and Blue Southern. However, it is very difficult to find these Australian brands in Europe with the full range of sizes and buying them directly in Australia is a gamble if you get the wrong size
They may not have a Goodyear weld, but you can still resole them. I got mine done a few years ago after the sole crumbled (a known problem). Yeah, it was $120 to get them resoled, but that's still half the price of a new pair and the new sole (Vibram) won't fall apart again. Leather is still good and I am not expecting to have to replace them any time soon.
Of course on the other side are my Red Wing classic boots. They can, and will, be with me until I am six feet under.
Maybe used to. Our big makers, baxters, succumbed. My jodhpur boots from the 70s with leather sewn soles were good till early 2006. They made military footwear plus different soled boots good for farmers. Not for fashion but function.
I got 2 years out of my last pair of Blunnies, admittedly i wear them pretty hard but the sole completely disintegrated. Switching to jim greens or redbacks now
Love these boots - my first pair lasted 12 years and was worn daily during that time!
Been wearing Redbacks (a more comfortable boot I say) for years, made in Sydney Australia since 1925.
My blundstones of 5 and a half years just had the soles disintegrate while I was walking at the farmers market! They literaly from one day to the next just started crumbling apart and I was leaving a trail of sole pieces behind me. I wear them every year so I was very disapointed and sad as we had many adventures together. If you are thinking of getting some, just dont! or at least dont get attached like I have.
I had that happen, contacted the company, and they sent me a new pair for free. That was years after the warranty had expired. But they had a problem with a generation of their soles, and they stand behind the product. The pair they sent me as a replacement is now 5ish years old, and they are still going strong!
Glad they stood behind the product for you, unfortunately I just chucked out my second pair for the same reason as the first pair, the soles literally disintegrated, went back to the store where I purchased them, they called the company and said the would give me a discount,( not a new pair and I took the deal-but then it happened again!) The uppers in both cases where like new, took them to three shoemakers and none would resole them. I'm done. Gone over to Canada West and a pair of Redbacks. Sad because I really liked the boots in the beginning. Cheers from Nova Scotia.@@oscholz
Same for me…very disappointed in the sole quality, leaves a black mess behind to add insult to injury. Cheers.
I would love to see an episode on Red Wing. They basically have a far superior Chelsea boot that blows blundstone out of the water
Blundstones also cost a fraction of the price, you can find the classic ones with non safety toes for like 90 AUD, every single redwing that i could find on the other hand was more than 350 AUD. No shit they are better when they cost like 4 times as much.
theyre cool and local made but are not nearly as cheap
Nah redwings boots are overpriced and overrated Blundstone is better
Bought some steel cap blundstones and wore them 4/5 times then they sat in a suitcase for a decade, put them on and they were comfortable for the 2 hours before the sole split in half and broke off. So the rubber and glue they use disintegrates if you wear them or not...
Exactly , I've commented that also and others have as well .
And i don't say it's inbuilt obsolescence, i say it's sabotage. It's sabotage because the state of the art for reliable construction is known and understood and established historically ; however the manufacturers choose to ignore the prior state of the art , also they will these days be aware of the shortcomings and choose to not inform the purchasers about the flaw .
I'll be completely honest, as an Aussie if someone came up to me and asked me to name an Australian shoe or boot company, Blundstone wouldn't be one I thought of immediately, like RM Williams would be the first, and then Uggs, might just be coz I'm from rural NSW, Idk. But the vibe I got from this video is that internationally, they're what we're known for, I just found that kinda wild.
Thanks for teaching me about Goodyear Welt. From now on, that's gonna be a must-have for all my boots.
I am very impressed by Blundstone which is popular here in Israel. They don't wear out. Ever, apparently. They are worn year-round and are cool in the summer and never smell. I have had only one pair. But already five years, maybe more! I do not think they are overrated.
First hand experience, bought a pair of these a while back and now after only 5 months of consistent wearing I’ve rolled my ankles in them and the back heel rubber is peeling off. Now I’m just looking for something to ACTUALLY LAST.
I owned blundstones a few years ago but I grew out of them. I now wear Mongrel boots made in Australia and the are comfortable and have lasted daily use for almost 2 years without much wear.
Mongrels are a fine boot, have a pair of suede ones for hot summer field work and a few pairs of redbacks for the rest of the year
RM Williams is what you want, not blundstones. Handmade in Australia, 1 piece of premium leather, Goodyear welted, etc… get the comfort craftsman and that’s the last boot you need in your life.
If I was going to buy a dress Chelsea then yes Goodyear welted boot. But for a kicking around pair of beat up every day boots then these kind work fine. Blundstone - Rossi - Redback - Birkenstock all do the job for a fraction of the price. However the Blundstone sole wears out far quicker than a lot of the others.
I’ve only seen ever 2 people wear blundstones, a person from my last job which was at a warehouse, and the other was a dude at my university. Also it’s not just a good year welt that’s durable, it’s any boots with a stitch down construction like Blake stitch, good year welt, stitch down, storm welt, etc.
Blundstone used to be decent when they were still made locally here in Tassie
When Tasmania becomes independent, we'll force Blundstone back into Tasmania.
Blundstones are ok after the sole turns to goo and falls off and then you have them resoled with Vibram lugged soles. You just have to account for the extra $100 in overall price.
How will you resole blundstones
You should look at a South African brand called Jim Green. They make many different shoes, also I Chelsea style like the blundstones. But most of their shoes can be resoled, and they also recently started selling to the American market. Being a South African brand that means very good quality shoes at a very cheap price for Americans
Another Tasmanian chiming in. Back in the day (1980s and 1990s) Blundstones - or Blunnies as we call them - were basically synonymous with ‘work boots’. You needed to do work, you got yourself a pair of Blunnies. I also remember rocking them as my school ‘shoes’ for many years. They were well made, reasonably priced and lasted a long time. Definitely longer than a growing boy’s feet stayed a given size anyway. Unfortunately since they went to overseas manufacture in the mid-2000s, the quality has gone to shit. My father-in-law worked at Blundstones for some 30 years, as a leather buyer, boot designer and eventually Managing Director, and actually holds the patent for some of their TPU rubber moulding processes. He maintained a consultancy role after retirement but quit in disgust after the decision was made to shift manufacturing from Tasmania to Asia. These days other than the name and history, Blundstones are no different to any other cheaply made boot, albeit priced like the fashion boot they’ve become. Incredibly sad. If you want an actual Aussie made work boot, look into Rossi (the other classic 1990 school boot) or, if your pockets are deep enough, RM Williams.
Thanks! Do you know the Swedish brand Fjällraven ? Would love you to do a video about them!
Levi actually has a couple of videos on the brand, but we'll see if there's anything we can come up with to review what they're doing on this platform. Thank you so much for the suggestion!!
I wore mine today in Japan through the snow. Excellent!
I'd recommend Nick's boots for durability. Lasts for years and resolable
As a Canadian Blundstones are a the quintessential boot of the north. They are extremely durable, comfortable, paired with a wool sock are very warm even for Canadian winters. They even great for the dry summers and hiking 🥾. And they don’t loose shape despite being a slip on shoe.
I love Blundstones but where I think they fail is in the insoles: thin, flat, no arch support. But this can be easily fixed by adding high quality insoles.
I've learned through the years that support in footwear is a must have and these don't have what I need in footwear, sad‼️
Nicks now make this style of boot if you want a Goodyear welt but are a bit pricey otherwise I’d give Jim Green a look in .
No no no no no. Come to Tasmania. You will see the love of Blundstone hit you in the faaaaace. This boot is not basic it is fundamental/essential. We go from four seasons to the wilderness to city in the space of 40 minutes so this boot is a keeper, no matter how basic it's considered outside of our beautiful island.
I’ve rocked them almost everyday for about a year through inland northwest weather, and they are very durable. Just put some Vaseline to rehydrate them and it’s like a new pair of boots
Might be a Midwest thing but, I'm a Redwing fan til the day I die! Chelsea's are also the best boot style....Sorry Chukka...
The chukka had its moment!!! 😜
I'm Swedish and I love my redwings!
Blundstones sound like what you get after someone kicks you hard in the nads.
I think blundstone targeted audience are people who like the comfort of a sneaker and the durability of leather work boots. And they excel at that. While I think a Goodyear welt will definitely expand the liftspan of these boots, most boot (that have a goodyear welt) within sub 200$ will have the outsole glue on to the midsole anyway. From most review that I see, these last somewhere between 6-10years of on and off use. For a sub 200 boots that's really reasonable.
I think outdoor research is a great brand to look at along with prana both boasting sustainable and ethical production values
Second this!
I loved this video and the recent boot video on your other channel. Im def gonna try to get some Canada West ones or try to find something else more local to me in the states.
I know you’re getting a ton of video ideas but I have another one: a video about toiletry type items/personal care stuff would be awesome. I feel like a lot of common information about that kinda category of products is usually just to avoid packaging and opt for solid products, which is great and all but I feel like you would, as usual, go way more in depth with information about specific ingredients and manufacturing processes and what not. Or even making a video kinda like this, almost “debunking” a brand of product that is assumed to be sustainable but there are much better alternatives. Maybe for brands like Burt’s Bees, Lush, things like that. I think it could be also very helpful to compare a basic super accessible bar of soap from a place like Walmart (dove or something like that) to what would be considered a gold star in sustainable and ethical practices. As in is it worth it to go out of our way in terms of money and time and probably have to order soap online or is the “easier” option almost as good. Hopefully that makes sense.
TLDR: I would happily watch a video of Levi discussing sustainable soap for hours😂
I think ~6 years is a good live for a shoe… so the price is not bad. You have to spend that money every 6 years! It makes sense specially if you like sneakers which they usually last around 2 years (for some people only months)
I agree that being able to repair them would be nice. But I would only repair them if I could get the original sole. Not some generic sole.
Most boots with PU soles suffer from hydrolysis in warmer climates, e.g. sub tropical Brisbane. I've had a pair of Red Wings for over 7 years, goodyear welted without PU so no problems just wear and tear with an economical sole replacement and still going.
I was proudly born and raised in Tasmania and this was an iconic Tasmanian brand that I loved seeing when I lived thousands of miles away in London. However, i had two pairs over the years which literally fell apart, albeit after some significant wear, and I felt the glue just dissolved in a tropical farm environment. I would not buy them again as they’re no longer Australian made and they’re just a fashion brand these days. I would much prefer a brand that invested in good manufacturing and sustainability even if they’re made in other countries outside of Australia.
I’ll be interested to see how their new vegan leather line performs over time!
Great quality with the new videos!!! Love them all so far 💪💪💪💪
Glad you like them! More to come 🔥
Before inexpensive imports (along with dubious labor standards for people creating them) were allowed - and a market created for them, driving the competition to follow suit - with factories leaving etc. there was no need to mention a concept such as sustainability - no one would buy something that wouldn't last - on purpose. Could / should factories have been tightened up for waste, environment, etc - of course. But I don't think that's what happened when taking the factories overseas.
I don’t know if it’s fair to say that Blundstone makes boots that are designed to wear out. They have been made this way since the 1960s or 70s, when they were still made in Australia. I think the design might be ready for a more sustainable redesign, though (although this would probably increase the price) . For me, both the upper and outsole break down at about the same time. For the price, they are pretty durable and long-lasting. Red back boots are great, but I like Blundstones because they fit my feet better.
maybe the quality went down, but they look better than Redbacks. Just got my second pair and don't regret it. A lot of other options are better made but they're not cheaper. Blunnies are pretty cheap tbh. Yeah, there's a lot of great looking american-made boots that I want to try eventually but for now, they do the job and are the most comfortable work boots I've owned. It's like a trend to sh*t on blundstones.
I haven't had any problem with mine, and they also give a fat mil discount.
But as far as Australian workboots go, I'd die for redback.
What a great channel!! Thanks for your work
Loving this channel so much! Would you do a video on Rapanui?
We'll definitely look into it! Thanks so much for joining us here 💪
I got both of my pairs of Blundstones secondhand!
My blundstone boots soles crumbled after a couple of years. The soles have not worn out but the midsole rubber eroded. They are not built to last at all.
Koio has had some interesting things they’ve been working on when it comes to tanning the leathers in a more responsible way. I’m not sure if they’re actually doing this or just green washing.
the steel toe blundstone is better than the non steel toe, some of the knockoffs can handle quite of bit of abuse too
Eli, how about the tax incentives, there are a lot of people who can use tax incentives and deduct part of the truck purchase. More so on the era of entrepreneurship
The idea of "durable to last, but not enough to never come back" is literally what saved us from the Great Depression. I personally think that's the best course of action for businesses to last
Crazy the price has already gone up by $40 since this video
I recently had to buy new work boots and I'll say I tried every safety toe style they had just not for me, I know it's a cheap boot that doesn't last long but I prefer wolverines slip-on Romeo Boot
I started wearing Blundstones because they were the first laceless steeltoed workboots I've ever seen.
Check out Tring shoe repair if you want to see a quality cobbler at work. Dan is also in the video at 5:32!
Once again, stressing that there is someone in Ottawa who repairs the soles on blundstones - tho super duper rare- and does it well! Corner of Carling and Maitland, across from the McDonalds (this isn't a blundstone plug, but a plug for the repair guy there!)
As a Tasmanian, Blundstone suck. Last pair had the soles break apart. Also, Aussie farmers and other workers who wear Blunnies a lot probably don't care about the ethical prpduction. Buy a pair, wear them lots til they wear out, chuck them out, then buy a new pair.
your research didn't teach you that we call them "Blunnys" in 'Straya?
in fact, we tend to call that style 'blunnys" (blunnies?), I've got a pair of RM Williams blunnys, although you could also call them "RMs" and people know what that means.
Blundstone, Rossi or Redbacks - which are the highest quality?
Great video!!
I recently purchased a pair... I have wide feet and these fit well and very comfortable!!
Mine have holes in the sole way before the rest of them is finished. Plus they squeeze my feet over the instep even though they are miles away from being too small. I hate them.
Russell Crowe has always worn them and has noticed the quality has plummeted - he tweeted to this effect.
Your videos are very informative. Thank you
I own blundstone, but I don’t regret
im team redbacks, love them
I think blundstones are one of the best options for a boot like this when you wear kids sizes. A lot of smaller and newer and often ethical brands just don’t have good options for kids sizes if they have them at all. Canada west does not for example. I love my blundstones and they are definitely flawed. But they’re an awesome product and with the care they can last a long time.
Kids grow to fast so long lasting boots are not neccesary imo
I'm pretty bummed that after all these years they still haven't come out with a vegan version.
they announced vegan ones last month :)
@@laurfrancess 🤯
Blunnies have just come out in a Vegan upper -- no animals harmed. Also some models are now available with Vibram soles for much-needed added grip. So the company is not exactly standing still
Looking forward to the Birkenstock video.
My mother always pronounces it as Bloodstone for some reason
lol the only 2 shoes i wear are blundtones in the fall/winter and birkenstocks in the spring/summer