Blundstone vs RM Williams size

[Parker]

Does anyone know how Blundstones fit relative to RM Williams? I am an 8.5 AU in RM Williams. Same in Blunnies? Thinking of some for casual wear.

 

[otacon]

Same question. I might have the opportunity to try on a pair of Blundstones in a store, and if it helps me gauge my RMW size, that'd be helpful for me since it looks like I'm going to have to order mine.

 

[fxh]

ask over on the australian members thread

 

[Grayland]

I'm a 10.5 D/11 C in US size (but wear 10.5 D almost exclusively) and I wear a size 10 in both Blundstone and RM Williams. I tried 9.5 in each and could definitely feel my toes hitting the front of both boots. I have more room in the Blundstones due to the shape of the boot, though It's a blobbier, more casual boot. Keep in mind the stout brown color used by Blundstone can look almost black. It can be an ackward color in that it sometimes contrasts too much with lighter color trousers. Great with jeans, though.

 

[Rusty G.]

Originally Posted by Grayland

I'm a 10.5 D/11 C in US size (but wear 10.5 D almost exclusively) and I wear a size 10 in both Blundstone and RM Williams. I tried 9.5 in each and could definitely feel my toes hitting the front of both boots. I have more room in the Blundstones due to the shape of the boot, though It's a blobbier, more casual boot. Keep in mind the stout brown color used by Blundstone can look almost black. It can be an ackward color in that it sometimes contrasts too much with lighter color trousers. Great with jeans, though.

Yeah, I made the mistake of dropping down a whole size on my RM Williams Craftsman boots and my toes are hitting the end of the boot. I wear a US size 10 on most shoes and should have just gone with the size Australian size 10.

 

[otacon]

That's really weird, because they tell you to cut down a number because it's not US sizing, but Australian. Did you change the width at all?

 

[Belligero]

My experience:

Normal size US13/UK12/EU47, fairly narrow foot.

12D in RM Williams Craftsman - Too short, width OK.
12 in Blundstone Chisel Toe - Better for length, too wide.

For me, the 13 in RM and the 12.5 (which doesn't exist) in Blundstone would fit for length.

The Blundstones are just a bit short, and I get some discomfort if I have them on for a whole day. I would describe their fit and finish as "agricultural". I use them as work boots, or on snow days.

 

[cold war painter]

I wear 8 in RMs and Blundstones, although as noted above the RMs have a closer fit.

BTW Blundstone offshored their production a few years ago and are no longer value for money IMHO. RMW also make work/paddock boots which I would buy over current production Blunnies, the other advantage here being that you know your size already.

 

[LTM]

I think it just goes to show that it is trial and error with the different makes re: fit and width. FWIIW, I have 3 pair RMW ('cos I am Sth Australian!) all in 9. I have 2 pair of AE both in 10D that fit nicely.
I don't own a pair of Blunnies, however, Belligro is right when he says these are 'agricultural'. They are a working mans boot for use on buidling sites, paddocks etc and probably fit with thicker outdoor work/hiking socks in mind.
I'll draw your attention to Rossi (Rossiters) Boots, well regarded in SA for their walking and work boots.

 

[otacon]

Are either of those AE Park Avenues, by chance? Sator did a comparison with them, but also mentioned that the last is different than their other shoes, and so fitting is a bit different in regards, IIRC.

 

[LTM]

One is AE Melrose, the other, I don't have the original box. It is a 10D burgundy monk, the lettering inside reads 10D 10699 2 on one line, then below, 2471 COMB. 4440. I also have a ferragamo Belgrado in 10D.
I am afraid I don't know what IIRC means?

 

[cold war painter]

Originally Posted by LTM

I'll draw your attention to Rossi (Rossiters) Boots, well regarded in SA for their walking and work boots.

Yeah, there are still a few local alternatives for work boots like Rossi. Redback are another.

(IIRC = "if I recall correctly")

 

[otacon]

Australia really has he market for work and riding boots, and those inspired by it. The closest thing I can think of in the US is Red Wing, but with all of the brands that Australia has, there's so much more variety. We get our share of Dr. Marten in the US too, but I really wish RMW would open up some more stores here.