F-21 t1_jcx3ueq wrote on March 20, 2023 at 5:59 AM

Reply to comment by ClarissaDarjeeling in Favorite BIFL Clothing Brands? by ye110wsub

Heard Blundstones aren't what they used to be. Redback boots are still made in Australia and supposedly much better quality.

However, I love my Jim Greens! The Stockman is in the same style but is actually also resoleable.

ClarissaDarjeeling t1_jcyqkbs wrote on March 20, 2023 at 4:12 PM

Mine are from 2017-ish, and I wear them pretty much all fall, winter, and spring (unless it's a particularly snowy or mushy winter day, in which case I have toasty lined LL Bean duck boots).

They still look almost new, but even if they started to crack at this point, I would consider that a reasonable lifespan for the price point.

I'll keep those other brands in mind, too!

BuckarooBanzaiPHD t1_jd31mfm wrote on March 21, 2023 at 2:10 PM

I had some Blundstones that I got in 2008, when they first offshored production to China. Last month both just completely separated from the soles. Corresponded with Blundstone a bit with the pics and customer rep said fill out a warranty claim. They approved it and sent me a brand new pair! I found a place in Oregon that resoles Blunnies and will send off since I love my old ones. But great customer service.

F-21 t1_jd6i329 wrote on March 22, 2023 at 4:32 AM

That's awesome, but probably depends on where you're located - I doubt they offer anything remotely like that here in Europe.