When did they stop making Blundstones in Australia?
January 2007
Factory closure In January 2007, Blundstone Australia announced that, due to increased costs, it would shift production and manufacturing activities from Hobart and New Zealand to Thailand and India within the year, resulting in 360 job losses in Australia.
Should I size down for Blundstones?
Blundstone boots fit true to size. While our leathers will stretch and mold to your feet over time, if you prefer a wider fit select a half size up.
Is blundstone true to size?
Overall, these boots fit true to size. They are made for wearing with thick socks, so they have a wider fit over the instep and at the toes.
Are any Blundstones made in Australia?
It’s also home to our research and design centre and gumboot factory, with the capacity to manufacture 400,000 pairs of gumboots a year. Blundstone also maintains modern facilities in Melbourne, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand.
Are any Blundstones still made in Australia?
Blundstone also maintains modern facilities in Melbourne, Australia and Auckland, New Zealand.
Where does blundstone get its leather?
OUR MANUFACTURING We are committed to making the highest quality boots for everyday work and comfort. We manufacture our leather footwear overseas with current sourcing from Vietnam, Thailand, India, China and Mexico. Our gumboots are manufactured at our headquarters in Hobart.
Where does Blundstone Footwear come from in Australia?
For the third year running, Australian footwear brand Blundstone has partnered with Tasmania’s premier winter festival Dark Mofo. The longstanding partnership celebrates creativity, individuality and a sense of place that is intrinsic to both Blundstone and Dark Mofo. Born in Tasmania, Blundstone’s…
What do you need to know about Blundstone work boots?
Pull on, kick off, laceless convenience. Total foot safety and Blundstone comfort. A natural fit for hard work. Designed and made for women, offering optimum fit, support and comfort along with a range of safety features. Not all work boots require a safety toe cap—but that doesn’t mean they can’t still be as tough as nails.
Where did Blundstone do house rules high stakes?
Blundstone recently embarked on its first partnership with popular renovation series, House Rules High Stakes. The series saw eight new teams transforming a high-rise penthouse above a 32-story building in the Gold Coast, the program’s toughest challenge yet.
Why did Blundstone win a Good Design Award?
Blundstone In The News Blundstone wins Australia’s coveted Good Design Award for design excellence. We’re proud to announce that Blundstone has received a prestigious Good Design Australia Gold Award in the Design Strategy category in recognition of outstanding design integration and innovation.