Blundstone's Classic Chelsea Boots Are Over $30 Off for Black Friday
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Why We Love This Deal
The acclaimed Australian bootmaker Blundstone just launched its Black Friday sale, and while the discounts aren’t huge (15% off sitewide), it’s still a historic event: This is the only time during the year when you can score the brand’s iconic Classics and Originals boots—including the bestselling #585 highlighted here—on sale direct from the source. The sale runs from now until Dec. 2, but there’s a good chance these coveted styles will sell out, so don’t snooze.
While the sale is live, you can get Blundstone #585 boots for $179, a $31 drop from their normal price of $210. This model is one of Blundstone’s most popular styles, and it’s available at that price across several colorways with full size ranges in stock (for now).
Blundstone Classics #585 Boots, $179 (was $210) at Blundstone
What Shoppers Should Know
- Style: Chelsea boot
- Colorways Available: 8
- Sizes Available: 6-16
- Upper: Leather
- Sole: TPU
- Best For: Everyday wear, wearing in bad weather, gardening, yard work
The #585 is one of Blundstone’s top-tier bestsellers, and it has become especially popular over the last few years, being spotted everywhere from late-night TV couches to backyard gardens.
This boot features a premium leather upper, which makes it both durable and weather-resistant, as well as undeniably handsome no matter what shade of hide you pick. The contrast stitching on the upper and the dual pull tabs at the top are classic Blundstone details, and they give these boots a more laid-back look than dressier Chelsea boots on the market (though Blundstone makes dress boots, too). Those pull tabs and the elastic gores make these boots easy to pull on and off, so they’re a great pick for daily wear.
Blundstones are renowned for their comfy ride thanks to the cushioned midsole and removable footbeds, and on the bottom, the lugged TPU outsole serves up reliable grip in all weather.
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What Shoppers Are Saying
What makes Blundstones so special? According to shoppers, they’re made with quality materials, they have an always-in-style silhouette that goes with everything, and they’re very comfortable in all scenarios, from casual wear to yard work and beyond.
One shopper called the #585 “super comfy and very well built,” and another praised the boot’s “very classy” aesthetic—it looks great dressed up or down. One shopper put their pair to the test while backpacking and working on projects in all weather conditions and found they performed perfectly. They called the #585 “the best investment you can make for a nice-looking, all-season, one-shoe-does-it-all work boot.” High praise indeed.
Our Honest Thoughts
Men's Journal Senior Commerce Editor, Anthony Mastracci, has been wearing his #585 boots for about three weeks now with his selvedge jeans and a variety of waxed jackets, and he said they're a very smart pick for weather that could involve rain throughout the day.
"It's great that they're water-resistant—I don't feel bad about trekking outside for lunch in the rain," he said.
He also said picking your size is very important and deserves some closer attention. "I'm really like a size U.S. men's 10.75. I ended up getting the 11 (which is an AUS 10), and thanks to the extra insoles that come in the box, they fit perfectly."
Don’t miss your chance to score this once-a-year 15% discount on Blundstone’s bestselling #585—grab your pair today before the sale or sizes disappear.