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Blundstone Style 550 Walnut Brown Boots with Shoe Polishing Brush

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Blundstone boots typically have a loose fit. There should be roughly 1cm width of space from your toes to the top of the boots. If the front of your foot is touching the boot, they’re too small. I'm well into my second season of almost exclusively wearing Blundstone boots through fall, winter, and spring, often trudging upwards of five miles through horrendous city sludge and worse, and they continue to show no sign of letting up: neither a single stitch loose nor a leak sprung. I've taken boots twice their price into their final throes by this point, but I'll make no mistakes going forward. The next pair of boots I buy, whenever this one gives up its ghost, is going to be Blundstone, and I might just go ahead and put my money on the pair after that, too. Blundstone leather is treated with oil for maximum water resistance making it A-ok to splash through a few puddles while on your next adventure. The Thermal Series of Blundstone boots are 100% waterproof in case those puddles turn into ponds. Maximum Comfort

You should only use good quality cleaning substances and ones specific to the material of your boots. Dampen a suede brush with water and put a small amount of suede and leather cleaner on it and clean the shoe, as detailed above in the ‘Cleaning Leather’ section.If after trying on the boots you find that they are a bit big but not enough to warrant dropping down a size, you can lift up the footbed of the boots and insert a thin insole underneath. This will give a snugger fit. On the other hand, full-grain refers to the strongest part of the hide of an animal, which is just below the hair. It displays the more natural characteristics of leather because it has not been sanded, buffed, or snuffed (as opposed to corrected grain).

If you use a magnifying glass, you can even see the pores and small hair follicles on the smooth surface, which shows that the leather is of high quality. I've worn my Blundstone Thermal boots through two winter seasons in NYC, and I love them more every time I put them on.Founded in 1870 in Tasmania, Australia, Blundstone is easily one of the most well-regarded footwear brands in the Southern Hemisphere. At its start, the brand was a boot supplier for Aussie troops in World Wars I and II, but it wasn't until 1969 when the brand introduced its most iconic silhouette, the 500 series Chelsea boot. I just wish the lining went through the entire boot, because that would definitely add a durability boost. Sole The 550 has a steel shank, which is an improvement over the Original—the steel shank helps with arch support and adds stability into the mid-foot. You should use a leather conditioner on your boots whenever they need them. If your boots are looking a little scuffed and worn, always remember to use a conditioner. The thermal range of Blundstones - 584, 566, 1478, 1477 - are all sized up to accommodate the sheepskin insole and so are an even bigger fit than the equivalent non-thermal Blundstones in the same size.

The insole in the Blundstone 550 is underwhelming—it’s a thin piece of perforated foam and has an added high density foam pad in the heel. These systems also help to encourage upstream suppliers to improve their own environmental practices. Not only are the upper of both the Blundstone 550 and 585 waterproof, but the outsoles have more than enough grip to help you to navigate wet or slushy surfaces in the winter.Blundstone is committed to manufacturing processes that are environmentally compliant and we actively work to improve our business practices and minimise our impact on the environment. These boots are made to fit snugly around your ankle but over time, will loosen a bit over your instep but never lengthwise, making for a fit that continues to mold to your foot for years to come. Seamless

The Blundstone 550 uses a mold-injected TPU outsole that’s cemented onto the leather upper. This is my biggest concern with Blundstones—yes, cemented construction is cheap and fast, but if the glue fails or if it wasn’t applied perfectly, there’s a good chance the leather will separate from the sole. I'm not the most fashionable reporter here — far from it — but when I first got a pair of Blundstone boots, while I appreciated them for their rough-and-ready design, I wasn't a huge fan of the aesthetic. What's with the two oversized tags? Is this a Chelsea boot for shepherds? For old folks? I couldn't quite place the style.But there’s a lot of competition coming at them, and I think there are other choices out there that deliver better value for price. The one downside of the Thermal pair is that they are really meant for cold weather, so they can be too warm to wear in more moderate temps or over the summer. I usually start wearing them in the fall and put them away in the spring, swapping them out for more lightweight summer Chelsea boots. Like the Blundstone 500, the 550 also has a fiber board midsole with a notch cut out in the heel and a piece of high density foam hastily glued in. Since the Blundstone 550 and 585 are each made of different leather types, they do require different methods of care, which we will discuss below. 1. Full grain leather of Blundstone 550 Because of the full-grain leather, expect the Blundstone 550 to show all its natural markings and blemishes which, in our opinion, adds character to the material.

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