Blundstone Style 550 Walnut Brown Boots with Shoe Polishing Brush

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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. If there are any scuffs, remove them with a gum eraser. Simply rub the scuff with the eraser and wipe away the rubber debris. 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. 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).

Blundstone boots are not only shaped like a human foot but they also mold to the wearer’s foot over time, making them custom and unique to you. Pull Tabs 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. When Blundstone first released the 550, they called it the Super 550. But a few years in, they changed the name to the Classic 550. I have feet that are super wide up top, but that taper near the ankles, so pull-on shoes are typically tough for me to wear comfortably. The Blundstone's double pull tabs and elastic side make it easy for me to slide them on and off, although I will admit it took a few tries to break them in. The brogue detailing gives these boots flare, but the water-resistant leather and lug soles mean they can hang through a walk through the mud.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, the fit for the Blundstone 550 is comfortable. As I said earlier, I bought these for my wife, so I’ve never worn the 550, but the 500s I own are built on the same last and have the same shape. I doubt there’s any major difference in the fit and feel. Also, with a Goodyear welt, you get a lot more water resistance, and you have the option to resole the boot in a few years time when the heel eventually wears down. The Blundstone 1615 Chelsea boots, a waxed suede finish boots in Dark Olive leather. The 1615 is an unassuming but sophisticated twist on the Original 500 Series boot. With a Water-repellent upper and strong rubber soles. The Dark Olive Suede boot is a modern twist on a timeless design.

Take a dry clean towel and dab the shoes to remove any excess moisture and let air dry (keeping away from direct sunlight or heaters). Please refer to our Size Guide for further information or call us for advice, 9am to 5pm Monday to Friday on 0800 132 194. 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. That said, thousands of people have given their Blundstone 550 boots a 5-star rating and absolutely love them.With repeated use, your Blundstone boots will stretch slightly over the instep, but never stretch lengthwise. 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.

To clean the full-grain leather of Blundstone 550, first, remove any caked dirt on your boots with a soft bristled brush or a damp cloth. Once brushed, leave it to air dry while avoiding direct sunlight, which will dry out the leather. Both the Blundstone 550 and 585 are part of the Blundstone Classics, which is an upgrade over the original series with the addition of more comfort features.Still, I slipped them on and thought, these are Ugg boots masquerading as something a little less frumpy, a little less embarrassing (for me). The shearling lining on the insole offers the same effect of walking on a pillow or a cloud, but this was a pair of boots I could stand to be caught dead in.