Both Blundstone slip-on and lace-up boots are durable, long-lived, and always stylish. Style can’t control the moment, but we can make sure that your feet feel as good as your Blundstone boots look, no matter what. It’s our history, our craft, and our promise.
Slip-on boots or lace-ups? Which is the better option? Which is the more durable? The type of boot you choose will depend on your needs, your goals, and your style. Are you a weekend or long-distance hiker, a backpacker, city dweller, world traveler, or more of a kid and dog walker? Stability and foot protection matter. To achieve the best fit requires your attention to some important details and your personal style.
Blundstone Slip-On Boots
Like every Blundstone boot, the slip-on style can be trusted to deliver high quality comfort, dressed up or casual. Iconic Blundstone pull tabs give your slip-on boots easy on and off convenience. You can measure their durability against lace-ups by your boots’ response to what you need as a city walker, casual hiker, or tough terrain climber. Let’s start with some great slip-ons:
#1911 Men’s and Women’s Originals are built of water-resistant suede, with a black elastic side gore, durable TPU outsole, cushioned midsole, SPS Max Comfort system for outstanding shock absorption, removable footbed, and a steel shank for added stability.
#2516 Women’s Originals High Top Boots are crafted of water-resistant oiled suede leather in dark mushroom. They have a leather and synthetic lining, washable Comfort Lite footbed, lightweight and heat-resistant TPU outsole, a polyurethane midsole, XRD® Technology in the heel and a steel shank.
#1609 Men’s and Women’s Classics Crafted in antique brown premium water-resistant leather, this Classic is leather lined, with black elastic side gore, TPU outsole, cushioned midsole, SPS Max Comfort system, removable footbed with XRD® Technology in the heel strike zone, and an extra set of footbeds.
Blundstone Lace-Up Boots
Because you control the fit of the uppers with adjustable laces and eyelets, you control the ankle support and snug fit of these boots, a customizable fit that accommodates any ankle and calf differences you have. Here are some durable Blundstones for city trekking, day hiking, and conquering rocky terrain:
#2530 Men’s and Women’s Originals Lace-Up Boots These steel grey 8-inch lace-ups have 210/220mm height. They’re built of premium water-resistant waxed suede leather, unlined, with washable Comfort Lite footbed, TPU outsole, XRD® Technology in the heel, 6mm polyester laces, thick cable stitching, toe cap, and steel shank.
#2429 Men’s and Women’s Originals Lace-Up Boots The premium water-resistant leather of these earthy clay colored boots has a pre-worn appeal that reveals more unique character with each wearing. They’re cotton lined with an eco-friendly washable Comfort Lite footbed, heat-resistant TPU outsole, XRD® Technology in the heel, and a steel shank.
Work Boots, too
If you now wear or are thinking about wearing Blundstone Work Boots, your work environment will point you to the type of workboot you need. The most comfortable choice of pull-on workboot and customized fit is yours.
Blundstone Slip-On Workboots
Because slip-on boots have few, if any, gaps to allow caustic materials to penetrate, they provide a level of workwear safety and functionality that’s hard to beat — and they’re easy to pull on and take off. Here are two of our most enduring best-sellers:
Work Series #172 Chelsea Boots Safety features of these stout brown boots include a protective metatarsal kick guard to protect your feet against crushing injury and a defined heel to keep you stable when climbing and descending ladders. The side gore assures easy on and off and a comfortable fit. #172 meets ASTM F2413-18 M I C EH certification.
Unisex Extreme Series #990 Work Boots Here’s a boot you can depend on. It’s outfitted with a water-resistant upper, TPU bump cap safety toe and a sumptuous Comfort Arch Footbed that provides cushioning and support all day long. Black leather with black elastic side gore, here’s fast and easy pull-on and pull-off. #990 meets ASTM F2413-18 M I C EH certification.
Blundstone Lace-Up Workboots
Safety boots can be defined as a rugged pair of workboots. Their promise of secure fit and readiness for wear and tear may include a safety afterthought for the ages: “Make sure your boot laces are tied.” We support that.
Work Series #992 Lace Up Boots are built of wheat toned, waxed and water-resistant nubuck leather. With 7-eyelet lacing up to 150mm, they have a hidden padded collar, heat-resistant rubber outsole, polyurethane midsole, XRD® Technology in the heel for excellent shock absorption, thick cable stitching, toe cap, and a steel shank.
Work Series #997 Lace Up Boots are rugged, durable, and comfortable. Crafted of black water-resistant leather, they have a Comfort Arch footbed with XRD technology for a secure fit, heat-resistant rubber outsole, polyurethane midsole, shock-absorbent XRD® Technology in the heel, 7 eyelets, and a steel shank.
Blundstone Durability and Style
You’ll need a secure fit to match your feet to that perfect pair of Blundstones. Do you need extra support for your ankles? Do you like easy on / easy off convenience? Evaluate each foot: Do you need extra support for your arches — an extra insole for a flat foot or two? Check your foot shape and any need for strong ankle or calf support, and even how your posture and normal gait affect the way you wear your boots.
Blundstone slip-on and lace-up boots are a perfect blend of workday versatility, workplace practicality, and a lot of style when you need it. Each has an iconic look all their own.