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Blundstone BL490 SKU #7472338(View on Zappos.com Classic)

(4 Stars) (based on 11 customer reviews)
$145.00
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Product Information:
  • Comfort and quality come together with this rugged boot.
  • Kick toe styling for an aggressive look.
  • 2.5mm thick leather upper breathes to keep your feet comfortable.
  • Full-length Cambrelle™ comfort footbed wicks away moisture.
  • Sturdy front and back pull-on tabs.
  • Elastic gore retains its shape.
  • Twin-needle reinforced stitching with a high tensile strength thread.
  • Heat-formed heel for a better fit.
  • Shock Protection System (SPS) disperses shock at the heel strike and reduces skeletal stress on the feet, knees, and vertebrae.
  • Injection molded soles for seamless fusion to the upper.
  • Multi-directional lug design grips like no other.
  • Dual-density polyurethane outsoles are weatherproof, lightweight, durable, and provide superior traction.
  • 5.00" shaft height.
  • 12.00" circumference.
  • 23.00 oz.
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Overall Rating:
  • (5 Stars) 91%
  • (4 Stars) 9%
  • (3 Stars) 0%
  • (2 Stars) 0%
  • (1 Stars) 0%
Customer Fit Survey:

Customers surveying this product said...

  • 79% "Felt true to size"
  • 86% "Felt true to width"
  • 79% "Moderate arch support"
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Recent Customer Reviews - 11 Reviews Total

  1. Posted: Dec 31, 2009

    Reviewer: Bob P from Wisconsin

    • Overall: (5 Stars)
    • Comfort: (5 Stars)
    • Style: (5 Stars)
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
    I hate these boots. I look at them each weekday morning as I head to my office, just wishing it was the weekend so I could wear them all day long.
  2. Posted: Dec 15, 2009

    Reviewer: Mary from Michigan

    • Overall: (5 Stars)
    • Comfort: (5 Stars)
    • Style: (5 Stars)
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
    Finally, a winter boot that is quality and comfortable. I have returned two previous in as many days. I really like the expansion sides. These are a keeper. I think they'll last for years. I purchased the actual women's size I am and they are perfect. Yeah!
    Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Finn Comfort
  3. Posted: Nov 30, 2009

    Reviewer: Anonymous from Beantown

    • Overall: (5 Stars)
    • Comfort: (5 Stars)
    • Style: (5 Stars)
    Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
    Wicked awesome right out of the box. Just buy one size bigger from Australian sizes. Very comfortable, no break in needed.
  4. Posted: Nov 6, 2009

    Reviewer: Susan A from Seattle

    • Overall: (5 Stars)
    • Comfort: (5 Stars)
    • Style: (5 Stars)
    I love my new Blundstone boots. I wear them every day. They fit great, seem true to size, look nice, slip on and off easily and don\'t feel too hot to me. They keep my feet dry, which is #1, because it rains 8 days a week in Seattle. ha!
  5. Posted: Sep 28, 2009

    Reviewer: Anonymous from Westchester, NY

    • Overall: (5 Stars)
    • Comfort: (5 Stars)
    • Style: (5 Stars)
    As a Blunnie devotee, I have found that this style holds up as an equally comfortable yet slightly heavier version of the classic Blundstone boot. They are true to size and fit like most unisex boots; close enough in the heel, but a little wiggle room up front.
    Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Frye, Keen
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Additional Brand Information

Blundstone of Tasmania has been manufacturing rugged, rural, outdoor and industrial footwear since 1870, and has earned international acclaim for their commitment to the environment. Built to withstand the unforgiving Australian Outback, Blundstone's legendary soles blend fashion, function, durability, and value. No worries, your Blunnies will go the distance!

A standard feature in all their boots, Blundstone's Shock Protection System® (SPS®) has revolutionized comfort in footwear. SPS® directly reduces workplace fatigue and orthopedic problems in the lower back, legs and feet. Dynamic tests indicate an average 33% reduction in shock transmitted to the leg while at a brisk walking pace. Taking the technology even further, SPS x~tra™ adds an additional Poron® strike pad in the heel strike zone for an extra layer of shock protection.

Additional Customer Reviews:

  1. Posted: Jul 2, 2009

    Reviewer: Anonymous from Michigan

    • Overall: (5 Stars)
    • Comfort: (5 Stars)
    • Style: (5 Stars)
    Before I get to the boot, I have to mention the wonderful customer service experience I had with Zappos. I ordered a 1/2 size too big, spoke with customer service and had the correct size the NEXT DAY! Who does that...wow, I was blown away by the great service I got. They were kind, informative and easy to deal with...now the boot...I was concerned at first because the fit was a little different than what I was used too, but I could tell these were very well built, high quality boots. After a couple of weeks there was no question that they live up to their legend. The fit is conforming to my foot very nicely, they have a great stable feel and the quality of the make really comes through...for what it’s worth, I'm about to buy another pair.
  2. Posted: Jun 6, 2009

    Reviewer: Anonymous from Hawaii

    • Overall: (5 Stars)
    • Comfort: (5 Stars)
    • Style: (5 Stars)
    I have bursitis of the right knee, and the Skechers Oswald clogs I had been wearing gave me pain after only 3 to 4 hours on my feet. Found the black version of this Blundstone on sale and I bit the bullet and ordered it here. Now, no pain, even after a 10-hour day of cooking. The boots somehow improved my posture, especially while walking. They look good, as well. Get 'em now before they're outsourced to China.
  3. Posted: Feb 8, 2009

    Reviewer: Anonymous from Seattle Area

    • Overall: (5 Stars)
    • Comfort: (5 Stars)
    • Style: (5 Stars)
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
    Great boots! 1st pair of Blundstones and I like them! There was a quick break in period (about 2 days on the job), but they're super comfortable now. I walk 2+ miles a day at work, and my knee pain has disappeared. They're rugged, comfy, and look great. Note, however, that they're pretty much black. The leather is dark, dark brown.
  4. Posted: Jan 23, 2009

    Reviewer: Kiosa from Cambridge, MA

    • Overall: (5 Stars)
    • Comfort: (5 Stars)
    • Style: (5 Stars)
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
    Blundies definitely rock! This is my first pair of the infamous Blundies. The first two times you wear 'em, you definitely want to wrap your ankles - but after that? You'll wanna sleep in 'em.
  5. Posted: Jan 5, 2009

    Reviewer: Genie K from Seattle, WA

    • Overall: (4 Stars)
    • Comfort: (3 Stars)
    • Style: (4 Stars)
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
    Uggs Swell - I really like this shoe. I wear a 5 and usually never bigger, but I first ordered the 5 and the R side was really tight and the L a little tight. This was weird because my L foot is slightly larger. So I returned and got a 6, which is very comfortable. My foot is a little wide, but not enough to wear a W and the toes have plenty of room. The boot is very warm for the cold weather here and the padding good, but the arches could use more support when walking long. Maybe I will insert some more support. Also, not very waterproof. I waterproof sprayed the shoes, but when walking in slush, my foot felt a little damp. These are definitely not for snow and not really for rain either because for some reason the soles are slippery! Sounds like I have many criticisms, but I really do like the shoe for it's overall comfort and style. It's just not a wet weather shoe, but I knew that.
    Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: If you like comfort shoes, Clarks are my favorites.
  6. Posted: Oct 22, 2008

    Reviewer: Red from Wichita

    • Overall: (5 Stars)
    • Comfort: (5 Stars)
    • Style: (5 Stars)
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width
    Sweet... These are the best slip on boots I've ever had. I used to have the 500 series, and I think these are more comfortable and better looking. These things still look new after a ton of wearing. They are crazy comfortable and provide just the right amount of support. The "stout brown" is extremely dark, almost black. These are fantastic boots.

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