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by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: You Can Now Buy The New Filson x Blundstone Chelsea Boots Online at Huckberry

Filson x Blundstone Chelsea boots review.

Out of all the rugged style essentials I treasure the most in the world of menswear, it all starts for me from the ground up with a pair of the best boots for men. Well, most days and most seasons, at least. Building your outfit around the right footwear can go a long way toward properly outfitting seasonal adventures and style situations aplenty, and that’s where I’ve long trusted my Blundstone boots, particularly in the brisk climes of fall and winter.

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Blundstone men’s boots are famously durable, first built in Australia well over a century ago and featuring waterproof construction, hard-wearing leather and famously durable rubber outsoles. They’re not unlike another purpose-built company, the great folks at Pacific Northwest outfitters Filson, another brand I treasure and wear frequently (as you well know if you follow me on Instagram).

Filson x Blundstone Chelsea boots review.

Two companies born of excursions far afield, now coming together as one: Yes, you read that right. Filson x Blundstone debuted earlier this fall, the first-ever boot collaboration between the two hard-working companies (a collaboration I covered over at Maxim.com), and now, you can find the Filson x Blundstone Chelsea Boots at your favorite online retailer, Huckberry. Talk about a partnership and a fitting pair of boots worth celebrating ahead of the holiday season, ehh?

Some fashion collaborations tend to make perfect sense on paper when you really think about it, and given the serious penchant both of these brands have for hard-wearing outdoor gear, well, this one surely reads as a winner in my book. There’s much to love about the latest run of the Filson x Blundstone Chelsea Boots (the #2535 model, in fact), starting with classic hallmarks of sturdy Blundstone construction, like the brand’s new and newly revamped  Avalon Gecko TPU outsole design beneath a water-resistant waxed suede upper.

That outsole should provide traction and a smooth ride underfoot as you wear the #2535 Filson x Blundstone Chelsea Boots, while Filson-approved touches like Blaze Orange elastic side gores and a Blaze Orange, co-branded footbed speak stylishly to the collaborative effort.

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Huckberry, for its part, calls both iconic brands “titans of gear” and notes that Filson x Blundstone Chelsea Boots represent “the sum of Filson’s field-tested DNA and Blundstone’s century-plus of bootmaking grit.”

It’s mighty hard to argue with that sentiment, whether worn with rolled light wash denim and a casually cool henley or paired with a waxed field jacket and cotton-canvas work pants when duty calls in the great outdoors. My friends, you assuredly can’t go wrong when you step into a pair of the Filson x Blundstone Chelsea Boots this season.

by Beau H.

The Tuesday Steal: Save on these Dependable Blundstone Boots Right Now Through Todd Snyder

Blundstone men's boots review.

I don’t know about you, but I frequently find myself reaching for men’s style essentials I can count on in the clutch, the sort of pieces I can reliably wear over and over — especially in casually rugged situations, as with my Blundstone boots. The same can be said for American designer Todd Snyder’s collections, and the two come together nicely today on this fine Tuesday.

As wearable with dark blue or mid-wash blue jeans as they are with the right pair of canvas work pants or even stretch five-pocket pants, my Blundstone 558 Chelsea Boots might just be my go-to pair of footwear, the pair I wear more than any other.

If you feel the same way, and if your particular pair could use a refresh this fall, then you’re going to want to keep scrolling: The Blundstone 558 Chelsea Boots are now up for a rather rare discount via Todd Snyder. It makes perfect sense that the famed American designer would stock and sell the brand, since he tends to lean on classic, heritage-minded designs with pedigree of their own.

That holds true for his collaborations with Timex and P.F. Flyers over the years, as well as his penchant for selling brands he knows and loves — like Blundstone, of course.

Blundstone 558 Chelsea Boots review.

You need only dive into the selection of Todd Snyder shoes found online right now to see that it makes perfect sense for Snyder to stock and sell the Blundstone 558 Chelsea Boots in a rich black colorway. Made from water-resistant leather and featuring a tough, grippy TPU outsole, they’re ready to stand up to days in the yard tackling housework as easily as they can take you to a brewery or a rock concert.

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I’ve also found that my Blundstone boots get better and more supple with age, and that’s quite the benefit when it comes to the best boots for men. If that sounds like utility your footwear rotation could use, then the Blundstone 558 Chelsea Boots are the pair for you — find ’em in select sizes on sale at Todd Snyder now.

by Beau H.

See Now, Buy Now: The Blundstone Super 550 Boots Are a Must-Buy For Fall

A new favorite for yours truly — rugged, dependable and very comfortable.

Never given a pair of rugged Blundstone boots a try? Folks, that all ends today, because the Blundstone Super 550 Boots are as comfortable a pair of rugged fall footwear you’re apt to find out there. If you can believe it, your editor himself was somewhat skeptical about getting into Blundstone boots — how would the silhouette work? How would the boots look? How would they feel? Well, folks — I’m mighty pleased to say they fit great, they look terrific and they’ve surpassed my expectations … and then some. I had the opportunity to put them to the test right off the  bat, wearing them with a few other men’s style essentials to head to the excellent Audiotree Music Festival in Kalamazoo, and they certainly delivered in terms of quintessential festival style and rugged good looks. That’s but one of the reasons you need a pair of the Blundstone Super 550 Boots in your life. They’re an easy pair of grab-and-go boots, able to slide on and off with ease while pairing with other fall style essentials like slim dark denim and a rugged henley.

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What’s more, it’s the pleasing functionality that helps to set the Blundstone Super 550 Boots. These Australian boots are iconic for a reason, and in this case, they fit the bill — they’re water-resistant and super, super comfortable. Yes indeed, it’s got to be the PORON® XRD™ technology in the heel, plus a polyurethane midsole. Translation: The ultimate in comfort, for a legitimate spring in your step. Seriously, these boots are as comfortable as can be, and I’ve put them through a lot already. So, thinking about making the Blundstone Super 550 Boots your next fall boot purchase? Go for it — feel  free to immediately wear them with a classic waxed trucker jacket and tough chore pants. You can also readily team the Blundstone Super 550 Boots with combinations that are slightly more offbeat — take the typically business casual combo of slim dark denim and a classic Oxford shirt, for instance. There’s no doubt about it — Blundstone Super 550 Boots offer unbeatable fall style and rugged appeal.

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