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Blundstone Original 500

Blundstone Original 500

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Water-resistant leather upper, cushioned midsole, removable footbed, durable TPU outsole (per Blundstone). The casual workhorse worldwide.

๐Ÿ‘ข Best casual wear

Available from Blundstone.com and major footwear retailers. Style 500 is stout brown. Blundstone says its boots run true to size (order up a size for a wider fit), and the footbed is removable if you wear orthotics.

The Blundstone Original 500 is the worldwide casual Chelsea. Blundstone's product page lists premium water-resistant leather, a cushioned midsole, a removable footbed and a durable TPU outsole. Worn from Tasmanian farms to Brooklyn cafes. It is not a welted boot โ€” it generally isn't resoled, but it needs little care in daily use. Most comfortable on day one of any boot in this comparison. Style 500 is the stout brown colourway.

Pros

  • Most comfortable on day one โ€” no break-in
  • Durable TPU outsole (per Blundstone)
  • Water-resistant leather upper (per Blundstone)

Cons

  • Not welted โ€” generally replaced rather than resoled
  • Casual style only, not dressy

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