Comfortable Work Shoes That Don’t Compromise on Protection

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Comfortable Work Shoes That Don’t Compromise on Protection

Durability and protection from hazards are often what we think about first when choosing a pair of work shoes, work boots, or even clogs . We should. And if your feet are comfortable in those durable and protective shoes, that comfort will make all the difference in how you feel at the end of the day.

There are workplaces sublimely foot-friendly to ballet flats or booties, sneakers or loafers, ankle boots, oxfords or most any walking shoes. If that describes where you work, you can probably pick the style you like knowing your feet will feel pretty good at the end of the day. Any soft toe may do, and an unneeded steel toe would just get lonesome.

Then, there are the work places more demanding on our feet, and for those places you need dependable foot protection. Healthcare and hospital settings, restaurant kitchens, warehouses, and businesses that require you to be on your feet most of the day all qualify as demanding work places. The comfort of your posture and your workplace movements depends upon the comfort of your feet and the shoes they’re in.

And there are those foot features we must acknowledge and tend to that are all our own — Flat feet, plantar fasciitis, narrow or extra wide feet, and other conditions that require high-quality arch support and heel impact cushioning for comfortable all-day wear. Blundstone has what it takes to make sure we spend our work hours in comfortable work shoes.

Here we have some Blundstone men’s and women’s shoes including clogs, Work Series, Originals, and Classics. Crafted of premium water-resistant or waterproof leather, our boots, slip-on and slip-off clogs, and shoes include slip-resistant outsole, breathable footbed, excellent shock absorption, and Blundstone iconic pull tabs.

#2380 Men’s or Women’s All-Terrain Low-Cut Shoes

Blundstone’s Service Shoe is a game-changer for those who work in demanding environments. These black water-resistant leather shoes have a Vibram® sole for enhanced grip, Cosmo Recycled material lining, PU Comfort Air footbed, polyurethane midsole, shock absorbent XRD® Technology in the heel, and a steel shank.

#179 Men’s or Women’s Work Series Chelsea Boots

These black premium leather work boots are electrical hazard resistant and slip-resistant, with TPU outsole, tough kick guard, a non-metallic penetration resistant insole, and they’re highly resistant to hydrolysis and microbial attack. #179 meets ASTM F2413-18 M I C EH PR certification.

#2422 Men’s or Women’s Originals Slip-On Clogs

Built of premium water-resistant leather, these Clay colored Originals have Cosmo recycled material lining, Comfort Lite footbed, lightweight and heat-resistant TPU outsole, polyurethane midsole, XRD® Technology in the heel for outstanding shock absorption, and a steel shank.

#172 Men’s Work Series Chelsea Boots

Feature a toe-protecting kick guard and defined heel to keep you stable when climbing and descending ladders. These lightweight stout brown leather boots are heat and slip-resistant and meet ASTM F2413-18 M I C EH certification.

#2421 Men’s or Women’s Originals Slip-on Clogs

These antique brown premium water-resistant leather clogs have Cosmo Recycled material lining, Comfort Lite footbed and insole, lightweight and heat resistant TPU outsole, polyurethane midsole, shock absorbing XRD® Technology in the heel, and a steel shank.

#2503 Men’s or Women’s Originals Chelsea Boots

Crafted of oiled suede in midnight navy, these boots are water-resistant, with Cambrelle lining, washable Comfort Lite footbed, lightweight and heat-resistant TPU outsole, polyurethane midsole, XRD® Technology in the heel for great shock absorption, and a steel shank.

#2546 Men’s or Women’s Classics Chelsea Boots

These boots in Texas sand pebble leather make no compromises. They’re built of water-resistant full grain waxed pull up leather, with leather and synthetic lining, Contoured EVA footbed with XRD® Technology, TPU Classic #550 outsole with XRD® heel insert, polyurethane midsole, toe cap overlay, and a steel shank.

#566 Men’s or Women’s Thermal Chelsea Boots

Lightweight and comfortable, these boots are built of premium waterproof* black leather, with water-resistant elastic and latexed seams, Thinsulate® insulation, removable sheepskin footbed, grippy TPU outsole, cushioned midsole, and our SPS Max Comfort system for excellent shock absorption.

#2530 Men’s or Women’s Originals Lace-Up Boots

These 8-eyelet lace-up boots are as rugged as they are comfortable. Built of water-resistant waxed suede, they’re unlined, with a Comfort Lite footbed, heat-resistant TPU outsole, shock absorbent XRD® Tech in the heel, a padded collar and new 210/220mm height, cable stitching, toe cap, and a steel shank.

*FAQ: Leathers referred to as waterproof are routinely tested for resistance to water penetration up to 12,000 / 15,000 flexes using one of the following SATRA test methos: TM171 using SATRA STM703 Bally penetrometer (or equivalent) or TM34 using SATRA STM606D Maeser type WR tester (or equivalent)

All-day comfort that never disappoints

Brush them up a bit at the end of the day if they need it, and your Blundstones can become your after work casual dress shoes. We think of everything.

Speaking more about everything Blundstone, we have a Blundstone Shoe Care Kit. In Rustic, Brown, or Black, each kit includes renovating cream (50ml) formulated to help maintain the color and finish of your boots, a Blundstone branded buffing cloth for cream application, waterproofing spray (125ml) made to protect your boots from water and stains, and a pre-saturated sponge polishing pad to rejuvenate the leather of your Blundstone boots.

Style and performance, history and quality, we sustain it all with dedication and attention to everything that makes your Blundstone boots excellent. Buy in-store at our Blundstone branches and here on our website.