When you consider the quality of our boots it seems natural that we get such good press. The boots we sell are built to make people feel comfortable and to make their feet feel good. We never thought the people who wear them would spend so much time making us feel good.

Our boots have been reviewed and praised by such publications as GQ, Flare, Outside, Fashion, Toronto Life, The Globe and Mail, The National Post and National Geographic. They've also been featured on Fashion TV.

Fit for Fire and Ice.

To test the hottest innovations in cool weather clothing, we headed to Iceland, the epicentre of harsh Scandinavian weather, for the perfect seven day trip.
Blundstone 500 Boots.


—National Geographic, Fall Ultimate Apparel Guide, October 2006

THE BUY: Blundstones Enough with the high heels and sheepskin. With the good weather heading south, it's time to start thinking about boots. Real boots. Tough boots. Boots for tromping through wet leaves and slush piles. We're talking about Blundstones, the classic Australian footwear (don't even talk to us about Uggs) that looks great on guys and gals alike. Since 1870, Blunnies have been protecting frail human feet from the foul elements of the outdoors. Weather-sealed, oil-stained and conveniently laces-free, they are the perfect all-round kicker - the Chuck Taylor All Star of the boot world. Formidable workwear in the summer, Blundstones make the transition to winter with little more than a thermal sock. And this year the boot company is introducing Chunk 2, a double-soled version of the time-tested classic, built for maximum performance and durability. Who needs anything else?
—Globe & Mail, October 2005

"Rated Best Foul Weather Boot: Blundstone's weather-sealed, oil stained leather is Aussie built to withstand the rigors of the Outback, but the Blundstone secret is comfort-sans laces, these boots slip on and off like your Sunday morning slippers and keep your feet warm, dry and hip-looking through city puddles or country snow."
—Outside magazine, October 2001

"Forget those rubber gardening clogs your grandmother wears! Have the best-looking gardening boots in town. Blundstones are a comfortable, versatile and weather-resistant boot that's fast becoming a staple for garden lovers—and anyone else who just plain likes these funky, Australian-made footwear." —Toronto Sun, April 22nd, 2001

"Wellingtons may be the traditional footwear for spring garden mucking-out, but the Aussies have a more comfortable option. Blundstone ankle boots are both flexible and waterproof. They have no laces to get gummed up with mud, and are easy to slip in and out of. When you're bending and crouching in the shrubbery, they provide more support than garden clogs. And, of course, they look much hipper when you have to nip out to the garden centre for another load of three-way mix."
—Globe & Mail, May 12, 2001

"Soothed soles are a must for expectant mothers. So, why not try a pair of Australia's ultra-cozy Blundstone boots? With fab features to accommodate swollen ankles (elasticized sides and seamless uppers) and added weight (shock-protection soles) - and ideal for those months when you simply can't see past your belly (no shoelaces to tie) - it's a wonder that all pregnant women don't own a pair."
—Flare Pregnancy, Fall/Winter 1999

"Blundstone, that 125-year-old footwear label from the land Down Under, is giving Elvis a run for his money with its new blue suede boots. Durable, comfortable and ultrahip."
—Flare, October 1999

"And those boots were the damn finest things I had ever owned. The texture of the leather was supple, like warmed butter from the first wearing, and the lines were sleek, clean and effortless. I loved my R.M.'s, loved them crazy and hopeless."
—GQ, November 1999

Press Releases

For Immediate Release
September 6, 2005

Blundstone 490 "Chunk 2 boots"

Australian Boot Company has introducing a funky new addition to their line-up of hip, performance-driven footwear. Now available for men and women, the Blundstone Chunk 2 Sole boot ($179.95) comes in black or brown.

The Chunk 2’s arrival on Canadian shores just in time for Fall/Winter 05 follows the phenomenal success of last year’s original Chunk, from Down Under. This season’s Chunk 2 is the perfect new fit in Australian Boot Company’s line of no-fuss radical footwear.

Chunky, funky and all-round down and dirty…
Whether roughing it in the great outdoors, mowing the lawn in suburban sprawl, or nightcrawling through the urban wilderness of city streets, the Chunk 2 -- with its easy, pull-on, kick-off style -- will keep any intrepid traveler looking cool, whatever the task at hand. Designed for maximum performance and durability, the Chunk 2 features a cushioned footbed sole -- making it the most comfortable Blundstone ever – and premium weatherproof leather to stand up to any weather conditions, all in a contemporary, lightweight design.

“Sporting the no-lace convenience that’s become the trademark of the Blundstone line, the Chunk 2 is our no-nonsense boot designed for people who want to go anywhere and do anything, in function and style,” says Ian Heaps, co-founder of Blundstone Canada. “The feedback to the original Chunk blew us away, so we are excited to launch the new Chunk 2 with what we expect will be resounding success,” he adds.

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