I got the Blundstone Thermal Chelsea boots last winter and found they’re great for warmth and daily living -- walking on sidewalks, probably not hiking on trails -- and generally looked good with my casual workwear during the winter. I love that they’re pull on because after getting two busy boys in winter gear, I don’t have the time or patience to lace up boots for myself 😅
Hey neighbor, I’m just north of ya in Ontario 🙃 and I retire my blundstones every winter because a. They are definitely not warm enough and b. The tread is awful on ice!!! Parking lots are a nightmare while wearing them. I’m not sure how the traction is on their “winter style” ones... but, they are and Australian company 😉 I absolutely LOVE them for spring-fall though. Wear them almost every day.
A few years ago I caved and bought Muck’s (Arctic Ice style) for my winter boot and I don’t think I’ll ever buy another kind again! Literally has the best grip for icey sidewalks, parking lots, etc. definitely NOT cute or stylish but hey... neither are cold feet or broken arms 😂
I also have always dreamed of getting Sterger Mucklucks but again, I hear those are better for really cold and deep snow. Not great for walking on sidewalks or exposed trails. But I personally think they are super cute and anytime I see someone wearing them I think... they are a true northerner.
Central Minnesotan here-a couple years ago, I gave up trying tying to find a unicorn boot, and instead bought three pairs of boots and it’s been life-changing in a great way. I live in my non-insulated Blundstones for fall and winter lifestyle boots. (Note, they are hard as hell to get on for a month or so, and I was discouraged at first, but they will eventually break in beautifully). I also use them as my “work boots” in the summer.
I also bought an insulated and non-insulated pair of Danners for outdoor use, and I wear them both a ton depending on the outdoor temperature/conditions.
Thank you so much for the feedback! Do you wear them more as a spring/fall boot?
Usually, yes. They’re warm enough with thick socks in the fall, and I wear them around town in the winter.
Perfect! Thank you for the specifics. I am CLEARLY giving [too much] thought to this purchase, haha.
Totally valid, it’s important!
I got the Blundstone Thermal Chelsea boots last winter and found they’re great for warmth and daily living -- walking on sidewalks, probably not hiking on trails -- and generally looked good with my casual workwear during the winter. I love that they’re pull on because after getting two busy boys in winter gear, I don’t have the time or patience to lace up boots for myself 😅
Hey neighbor, I’m just north of ya in Ontario 🙃 and I retire my blundstones every winter because a. They are definitely not warm enough and b. The tread is awful on ice!!! Parking lots are a nightmare while wearing them. I’m not sure how the traction is on their “winter style” ones... but, they are and Australian company 😉 I absolutely LOVE them for spring-fall though. Wear them almost every day.
A few years ago I caved and bought Muck’s (Arctic Ice style) for my winter boot and I don’t think I’ll ever buy another kind again! Literally has the best grip for icey sidewalks, parking lots, etc. definitely NOT cute or stylish but hey... neither are cold feet or broken arms 😂
I also have always dreamed of getting Sterger Mucklucks but again, I hear those are better for really cold and deep snow. Not great for walking on sidewalks or exposed trails. But I personally think they are super cute and anytime I see someone wearing them I think... they are a true northerner.
Central Minnesotan here-a couple years ago, I gave up trying tying to find a unicorn boot, and instead bought three pairs of boots and it’s been life-changing in a great way. I live in my non-insulated Blundstones for fall and winter lifestyle boots. (Note, they are hard as hell to get on for a month or so, and I was discouraged at first, but they will eventually break in beautifully). I also use them as my “work boots” in the summer.
I also bought an insulated and non-insulated pair of Danners for outdoor use, and I wear them both a ton depending on the outdoor temperature/conditions.