Blundstones Review: Favorite Travel Boots for the Whole Family

Blundstones review for adults and kids …. Last year on a very wet weekend in Tahoe, I had that problem that I’m sure you’ve had too. I didn’t know what shoes to wear. Snow boots? Too warm. Rain boots? Too clunky. My beloved desert boots? Not waterproof.

Later that day I met a woman walking without a care in the world in cute red boots. The pull tabs told me she was wearing Blundstones, a brand I’d heard of but had never tried. (She was wearing these Blundstone high tops in red. So cute!)

Fast forward to our trip planning for Scotland last spring… I planned that we’d walk or hike every day in Scotland, but I knew that it could rain every one of those days, too. We also needed to pack light and wanted one multipurpose shoe: waterproof, comfortable, supportive enough for hiking, and cute enough to wear everywhere. I remembered those red boots I’d seen in Tahoe and ordered some Blundstones for me, Noah and Rodrigo.

We wore those shoes every single day in Scotland. They took us on daily walks on dirt paths, past waterfalls and up muddy hills, but they got their biggest test when we hiked up to the Old Man of Storr just after it rained. 

One funny thing was that people in Scotland commented on our boots — “Oh, good thing you’ve got your Blunnies!” Since then, Rodrigo has become a Blundstone aficianado of sorts and has a pair of dress boots that he wears to work almost daily. Actually, we’ve all become devoted Blundstones owners!

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Why wear Bundstones

Blundstones are Australian work boots, meant to withstand lots of wear and tear while also looking great. They’ve been around since 1870 and are known for quality, long-lasting shoes.

We wear them for almost all of our outdoor time because they’re comfortable, have traction to prevent slipping, and protect our feet when it’s wet. 

And they look good with just about anything. We usually wear wool, cashmere, or cotton trouser (longer) socks, and the top of the socks poke out over the top of the boots — a good excuse to wear cropped pants or pants rolled up once.

They come in a few earth tones like light brown, rustic brown, black, dark red, and rust, with some cute glittery options for kids.

How do Blundstones fit?

The sizing of Blundstones is a little tricky, and it took us a couple of tries to get it right. Once we got the right size, we were able to wear them all day with no issues.

Blundstones should be a little loose. If you’re in between sizes, go up so that your toes don’t touch the tip and there’s plenty of space for socks. 

The insole comes out in case you want to add your own insoles for additional arch support.

Are Blundstones good for kids?

YES! Blundstones are great for kids, especially for kids who are active outdoors. They’re durable and weather-resistant, so no matter what our kids are up to at school, these shoes can take it! They’re a little expensive for kids’ shoes, but they last, so they can be used for hand-me-downs or can be sold once you’re done with them.

• Convenience: they slip on and off and have pull tabs on the front and back to help 
• They have traction so kids won’t slip
• They’re water resistant–great for rain or when it’s muddy outside
• They look good!
• Both of my kids loved wearing them to school in winter.

What we’re wearing:

Our favorite: the classic BL585 in rustic brown

Blundstone BL561 in Crazy Horse size AU 4 (I wear 7 in U.S. sizes)

Blundstone Kids BL565 in Rustic Brown sizes AU 11 and AU Big Kid 2 (my kids wear sizes 13.5 and 3 in U.S. sizes)

I also have Blundstone Chelsea boots in black

My husband also wears the slightly these slightly dressier Blundstones in rustic brown.

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I usually order my Blundstones from Zappos because Zappos has a good selection and easy, free returns. Their 365-day return policy makes buying shoes online risk-free. Their fantastic customer service can help you find the right shoe and get a return processed quickly. And best of all, they always offer free shipping!