Looking for an alternative to Blundstones. I love them, but quality has noticeably declined in the last few years.

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Clara · Answer

Marc O’Polo Phia Chelsea Boot: I have an older model of these (faded brown) that I got for a steep discount at an outlet store in Berlin four years ago. I’ve hesitated to recommend them on here before because they’re so pricey, and I don’t love recommending super expensive things, but honestly - I wear these boots every day of my life. They are in great shape. Most importantly, they are comfortable and I adore them. If my current pair ever falls apart on me, I truly hope they’ll still be available to restock; I would pay every penny of the full price plus shipping for these. (Also not sure if you - like me - aren’t a fan of Blundstones, or if you’re opposed more generally to Chelsea boots. If the latter, this probably isn’t for you!!)

M Sch · Answer

Redwing heritage chelsea boots: There are other aussie boots (rossi, redback) but you can find complaints online about their recent quality, too. I went the redwing route for a chelsea workboot. The mens version has a thicker sole but only goes down to size 7. They all can be resoled, which was what motivated me after issues with blundstone rubber.