"To make the new Blundstone 550 even more comfortable, the Aussie bootmaker added impact-absorbing foam under the heel and lined the interior with supple leather. Even seasoned travelers already savvy to the brand's indestructible boot will want to upgrade." Men's Journal 2007

"Fit For Fire and Ice, one of the hottest innovations in cool-weather clothing and footwear." National Geographic 2006

"Blundstone's Bloke 490 leather boots will see you through a road trip on Route 66, a weekend in the Adirondacks, or a night out in Greenwich Village." Outside Gift Guide 2005