Men's Shoes - Blundstone Men's '500 Series 528 Original' Classic Boots - Distressed Brown

Blundstone Men's '500 Series 528 Original' Classic Boots - Distressed Brown

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Boot Features: **NOTE: All Sizes in UK Distressed brown leather has nice worn look and easily marks Round toe Dual density polyurethane sole for terrific durability, slip resistant properties and for extra shock absorption Spring steel arch support system for great foot support and form Water-sealed leather upper gives boots water proof properties on bottom half of boots SPS (shock protection system) disperses shock at the strike heel, which reduces stress, giving you extra comfort! Elastic gore on ankle allows great slip on and off easy wear Sturdy tugs Sealed outsole with injected molded soles so water cannot seep in Soles are resistant to barnyard acids Blundstone recommends at least a half size smaller compared to US Sizes. For example, if you normally wear a tennis shoe size 11 US, the Blundstone guideline recommends you order a size 10.5 UK. Please note this is only a guideline. For those who brave the harsh conditions (like those found in the Australian Outback), you demand the highest level of performance and quality from your footwear. For more than 130 years, Blundstone classic boots have been the choice for every adventurer, outdoors, or in the office! Blundstone Men's '500 Series 528 Original' Classic Boots - Distressed Brown

Review #1
500 series Blunnies are tough as nails, but comfortable
COLOR - This pair is distressed brown. They come in black, and a couple of shades of brown if you shop around at the web site here. For example, the 528 is a brown from the 500 series. But a bit of warning, I hear that the "distressed" brown leather versions get scuffed up really easy and cannot be restored. You may prefer this, or like me you may want one you can re-polish to hide the wear.

COMFORT - I love the convenience of slipping them on and off without fooling around with laces. The elastic panels make it easy. The shoe has a nice wide toe box that does not cramp your foot. It is roomy enough for thin or thick socks. While I have a foot that leans to the narrow side, my cousin has no problem with his wide foot. I can't figure out how they do this, since the foot does not flop around on me. The slip on factor is one of the reasons it is so comfortable. Laced boots really cut into your circulation, for one thing. For another the shoe breathes better with the open throat. The straps used to pull them on are called "tugs" and they are very sturdy, I have 5 years of pulling on mine and they are like new.

DURABILITY - It is pretty waterproof for splashing around, but it is not a pair of galoshes. The boots are really tough. I have used mine for work and to walk all over our land with my dogs, worked on my knees in the garden. I accidentally spilled liquid nails adhesive on the toes, and did not see it before they dried. I could not wear them anywhere nice as they looked pretty bad. About 6 months later the glue was starting to get crumbly so I chiseled it off with a screwdriver and scraped the rest off with a knife. I cleaned them up with saddle soap, treated them with mink oil, put new black leather dye the next day, and then polished them with boot crème. They look like new again, I am so shocked. I didn't think I would be able to use them outside of the yard. I have had this pair for about 5 years and my sole tread is starting to show some minor wear, but they do plenty of miles left in them.

PERFORMANCE - These are great for scrambling on hills, they get good traction and protect your foot very well. Spring steel arch support for great foot support, I have the kind of foot that needs it. The trademark shock protection system disperses impact shock at the strike heel, which reduces stress on your knees. The boot is flexible and does not require a break in period. The dual density polyurethane sole is very light in weight compared to other boots with heavy soles. It is not slippery on wet floors, but it can mark some vinyl tile surfaces, (easily wiped off). They are made for mucking about on the ranch so barnyard acids do not affect the sole they say, but I haven't run into that yet. An interior lining and footbed wicks away moisture so it does not get sweaty.

SIZING - A note on sizing, I usually wear a men's USA size 9 to 9.5 shoe. That usually translates to a European size 42. Now on Blundstone shoes their 42 is a perfect fit, but it also says US 8. Do not pay attention to their US size, figure out your Euro size OR get one size or half size smaller than your usual US size.


There are other boots from this company has been around since 1870, but if you want the boot that is good looking, comfortable, and tough as nails - make sure it's the 500. All their boots have a number for their style name, if the page does not make it clear, email the seller or check other listings.