Blundstone boots? Yay or Ney?

[bootguyPA4]

I'm thinking of buying a pair. Has anyone owned a pair? What were they like? How did they fit? Are they a bit on the chunky side?

 

[lildog]

Have you thought about R.M. Williams? They're the same style but of better quality in almost every aspect. A bit more pricey but def. worth it IMO. If not R.M. Williams at least I would go for something else with traditionally constructed soles.

 

[bootguyPA4]

Thanks I'll look them up. I wasn't particularly looking for anything dressy more casual outdoorsy wear. Something I don't have to be too concerned about scuffing etc.

 

[maxalex]

Blunnies are now made in Thailand and are basically throwaway shoes. They typically last about five years at which point the rubber soles begin to crack and degrade. They can't be resoled. Agreed RM Williams are far better, made from wholecut leather in Australia, and can last a lifetime with resoling.

 

[bootguyPA4]

So just a wee update I got my Boundaries yesterday tried them on and have fallen head over heels. Decided to buy a second pair with steel toes for work. Walked miles in them yesterday and not a single twinge, pinch or blister. Never had to not break in footwear other than slippers before.

 

[Rowland]

RM Willliams is a good quality investement

 

[bootguyPA4]

They're definitely nice just a bit dearer than I want to pay for a pair of knock around boots

 

[maxalex]

You'll be knocking around in a pair of RM Williams for decades after those Blunnies have gone to the landfill. There is truth to that old line, "I can't afford to buy cheap shoes."

 

[bootguyPA4]

I hear ya, I definitely not a buy cheap kinda guy, but a pair of boots at three hundred and fifty quid I just wouldn't wear on and off job site, go out a short hike in and wouldn't want to ruin them. My blunnies though I'm not to fussed about their a pair of **** kickers. And I will add the comfiest boots I own. I've got the steelies for work and a regular pair for doing odd jobs here and there and just casual can't be fucked get ups. Also as a worker I'm not dealing with laces rotting every 6 weeks.