Thread: Shoes

Originally Posted by Cangooner

I'm actually going out today to replace my Blundstone Chunk boots which, after six years of pretty much constant service, have finally packed it in. The best thing I can say about them is that I'm replacing them with... Blundstone Chunks.

You do know that the Blundies are now made in China and not Australia these days don't you?. If you were chasing Aussie made, I might recommend Redback, Mongrel or Rossi. There are other Aussie brands but these are three that I know are good quality.


Mick

WORK:

Bates 9" US Navy DuraShocks® Steel Toe Boot


Training/Casual
Bates 5" Tactical Sport Composite Toe Side-Zip Boot


Commute/quick-change

Thorogood Station Boot


Formal wear

Harley-Davidson 91724 Passage Side-zip Boot

I wear these Steve Maddens almost every day. Quality is questionable, but lord do they look good with my jeans.

I can't resist posting my version of Furcifer's post:

WORK




TRAINING/GYM (and casual since I wrecked by skate shoes mowing the lawn in them)




CLIMBING




CASUAL

Man, look at those flash Billabong thongs. Wish I was rich enough to afford a pair of Billabong Thongs !

Got your letter by the way Carl. I'll write a reply soon.

Mick

Originally Posted by MickR

You do know that the Blundies are now made in China and not Australia these days don't you?. If you were chasing Aussie made, I might recommend Redback, Mongrel or Rossi. There are other Aussie brands but these are three that I know are good quality.


Mick

Yeah, the ones I saw were made in Vietnam, and the decline in quality from my old ones was noticeable. Very disappointing.

So replacements are on hold, I'm Sugru-ing up the leaks on the old ones, and keeping an eye out for alternatives - thanks for the tips. I'll check them out. I'm not so much hung up on Aussie-made per se, but rather quality, wherever they come from.

Originally Posted by carlmaloschneider

I can't resist posting my version of Furcifer's post:

CLIMBING




CASUAL

I have read your posts about climbing and at 237 lbs [Whatever that is in kilos!] I don't think that they would work for me even if my fingers are strong.

I agree with Mickr about the Billibongs. I use to wear them when I was younger but but now I can't stand anything between my toes.

What?! Not even the golden sands of a great Aussie beach?!


Mick

A fairly old picture of them but I have had them for years. Aris Allen Wing Tips. Raw Hide Soles all the better to dance with.

Originally Posted by MickR

Man, look at those flash Billabong thongs. Wish I was rich enough to afford a pair of Billabong Thongs !

Got your letter by the way Carl. I'll write a reply soon.

Mick

Yeah, top shelf mate!