Vintage is an ethos and a style. Creating a vintage aesthetic is all about care and time, about commitment to quality and to the pleasure of keeping and wearing a great pair of boots. Vintage style brings together fashion eras and trends in beautiful and often unexpected new ways that you choose. Vintage ethos and vintage style are ever-retro — and ever new.
Chelsea boots are always best-sellers among vintage boots, and this year they’re keeping company and sometimes competing for attention with western boots and cowboy boots, square-toe and knee high boots, and classic mid-calf lace-up boots.
On websites worldwide and in stores with vintage-style clothing and footwear you’ll find a lot of variety these days. Victorian style button boots often rest alongside laced oxfords, booties, combat boots, and classic chukkas. Influencers and the general consumer are embracing vintage style, and many are taking good care of their own someday-vintage boots.
The best vintage leather men’s boots and women’s boots have a supple texture and a warm, often distinctive color. These boots have been nurtured with care over time. Your vintage Blundstone’s scuffs and scratches won’t be flaws, but signs of your boots’ long-time comfort and long-term durability.
From the day you pull them on, Blundstone boots, crafted of premium taupe, burgundy, cognac, black or brown full grain leather, nubuck, or suede, are always beautiful, comfortable, and ever more chic with time.
Here are some best-selling / most loved Blundstones for now and for tomorrow:
Blundstone Chelsea boots
#156 Women's Heritage Chelsea Boots An elegant boot made of premium water-resistant black leather, you can wear this boot all day long. #156 has bronze leather lining, black elastic side gore, Goodyear welt stitching, Contoured EVA footbed with XRD® Technology in the heel for great shock absorption, leather outsole, and a durable TPU skin.
#159 Men's Heritage Chelsea Boots Built for everyday wear and lasting comfort, crafted from deep chocolate brown leather with a timeless, durable finish. Premium full grain leather combines with a leather and textile lining, double weave elastic, and classic Goodyear welt construction for dependable long-term wear.
#500 Women’s and Men's Originals Chelsea Boots In water-resistant stout brown leather, #500 combines legendary comfort and our ever-reliable durability. These boots have a brown elastic side gore, TPU outsole, cushioned midsole, outstanding SPS Max Comfort system, removable footbed, and a steel shank for dependable stability.
#558 Women's and Men’s Classics Chelsea Boots Crafted in black premium waterproof leather, #558 is leather lined, with a black elastic side gore, durable TPU outsole, cushioned midsole, SPS Max Comfort system, removable footbed with XRD® Technology in the heel strike zone, and an extra set of footbeds for a custom fit.
#2412 Women's Originals Chelsea Boots Water-resistant Bordeaux brushed leather defines these boots and takes on character over time. Add to this a nylon mesh lining, classic elastic side gore, washable Comfort Lite footbed, heat resistant TPU outsole, polyurethane midsole, XRD® Technology in the heel for excellent shock absorption, and a steel shank.
Blundstone heeled boots
#1673 Women's Series Heeled Boots Are sleek, rugged, and very feminine. #1673 is built of water-resistant antique brown leather and boasts a 5cm Cuban heel. Add to this a black elastic side gore, removable footbed and heel pad, cushioned midsole, durable outsole, and a steel shank for stability.
#2365 Women's Series Heeled Boots Both rugged and feminine, these sleek and supple black leather boots have a 3 in Cuban heel and a contoured silhouette. They’re water-resistant, with a black elastic side gore, removable footbed and heel pad, cushioned midsole, and a stabilizing steel shank.
#2366 Women's Series High Heeled Boots Crafted of black premium water-resistant nubuck leather, these boots have a stable 3" Cuban heel. They have a leather and synthetic lining, Ortholite footbed with XRD® Technology for best shock absorption, polyurethane outsole, and a molded shank for excellent stability.
Blundstone lace-up and ankle boots
#2429 Women's and Men’s Originals Lace Up Boots Built of premium water-resistant leather, the clay colored #2429 has a cotton lining, eco-friendly and washable Comfort Lite footbed, heat-resistant TPU outsole, polyurethane midsole, XRD® Technology in the heel for best shock absorption, a padded collar, and a steel shank.
#1901 Men's Dress Ankle Boots Feature a lean profile crafted of the finest premium black leather. #1901 boasts a black elastic side gore, TPU outsole, cushioned midsole, XRD® Technology in the heel-strike zone for excellent shock absorption, removable comfort footbed, and a stabilizing steel shank.
#2530 Men’s Original Lace Up Boots Feature an 8-eyelet lace-up in steel grey suede and combines rugged construction with everyday comfort. Crafted from premium water-resistant waxed suede leather, this style features added ankle height, a hidden padded collar, thick cable stitching, and a reinforced toe cap for a durable, distinctive finish.
Your new arrivals from Blundstone
Your Blundstone new arrivals are the boots you’ve chosen carefully, the boots you want to be part of your wardrobe for a long time. Vintage styles, from classic style to dressy, pay tribute to the perennial chic that’s always been part of Blundstone boot history.
More of our pedigreed Blundstone new arrivals, all with ready-to-wear vintage chic:
#2550 Men and Women’s Classic Chelsea Boots Crafted from premium water-resistant brushed leather in antique zinc, the boots develop more character with every wear as the vintage finish reveals its rich underlying tones over time. Features a leather and synthetic lining, contoured EVA footbed with XRD® Technology for comfort, TPU outsole, polyurethane midsole, and a steel shank for dependable stability.
#2546 Women’s Classic Chelsea Boots Provides a utilitarian silhouette with a refined toe cap overlay and premium Texas sand pebble leather. Crafted from water-resistant waxed pull up leather, these boots combine everyday durability with lasting comfort through a leather and synthetic lining, contoured EVA footbed with XRD® Technology, TPU outsole, polyurethane midsole, and a steel shank for added stability.
#2528 Men and Women’s Original Rigger Boots Come in rich claret leather and combine vintage-inspired style with dependable durability and comfort. Crafted from premium water-resistant oiled full grain leather, this design features thick cable stitching, a lightweight and heat-resistant TPU outsole, polyurethane midsole, washable Comfort Lite footbed, steel shank, and XRD® Technology in the heel for excellent shock absorption.
#2440 Men's Classics Chelsea Boots Crafted in premium vintage brown leather, these boots are water-resistant, with leather and synthetic lining, contoured EVA footbed with XRD® Technology, TPU Classic #550 outsole with XRD® heel insert, polyurethane midsole, double stitched uppers for extra strength, and they have a steel shank.
Be inspired
Respected and worn well, your favorite Blundstones will become your own vintage boots. Think ahead about your loved leather boots joining the stylish retro and vintage looks that we admire with more affection every season.
Pull on a pair of Blundstones at a shop near you, or order a pair online — and be inspired.