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Author Topic: Question for our Aussie members  (Read 432 times)

Offline mike g

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Question for our Aussie members
« on: June 06, 2008, 05:43:00 PM »
This question concers Hunting footwear....
What can you guys tell me about the Redback & Blundstones slip on boots....
    Is there a big differance between the two, which of the two do you guys recomend....
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Re: Question for our Aussie members
« Reply #1 on: June 06, 2008, 06:07:00 PM »
Blundstones in my book, Mike. Redbacks are a cheaper version that might not have the same quality. Blundstone slip-ons are a good boot for sure, and you can slip them off faster when you go in for the final stalk. However, for hunting in swamps with thick, gloopy mud, I wear lace-ups, so as not to have the boots sucked off my feet. I find slip-ons excellent for desert hunting.
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Re: Question for our Aussie members
« Reply #2 on: June 06, 2008, 08:42:00 PM »
I'm not an Aussie.  And I haven't tried the Blundstones...but I have been wearing Redbacks for about 10 years and compared to other options hear in the states...they can't be beat for comfort or wear.

JMHO

May try some Blundstones, though.

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Offline Al Kidner

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Re: Question for our Aussie members
« Reply #3 on: June 07, 2008, 04:07:00 AM »
Yeh I 2nd just what Ben said.

Red Backs are the cheapies. The Blundstones are well made and are a good work/outdoors boot, just not good in some areas like water. Just don't get a set of steel caps and you'll do OK.


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Offline Hamish

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Re: Question for our Aussie members
« Reply #4 on: June 07, 2008, 04:49:00 AM »
Im with Ben also.
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Re: Question for our Aussie members
« Reply #5 on: June 07, 2008, 07:00:00 AM »
Blundstones are the better.  But I hear they are going to be made offshore soon no longer ib Oz. They are better than Redback but like any slip on they have their limitations. I don't like the sole in the wet or high country grasses no grip.Great around the camp and doing some work in. They do make a lace up. I like more support when i'm on a hill or mountain side.
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Re: Question for our Aussie members
« Reply #6 on: June 07, 2008, 08:30:00 AM »
Yep same here Tony i like a little more ankle support myself. I have a pair of Aussie terra combat boots made out of kangaroo i like to wear while hunting mainly because they are free.
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Re: Question for our Aussie members
« Reply #7 on: June 07, 2008, 11:11:00 AM »
I just read on the web that Blundstones are now made in Thailand.....?
    Redbacks still made in Australia.
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Offline Rick McGowan

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Re: Question for our Aussie members
« Reply #8 on: June 07, 2008, 01:33:00 PM »
I wear the Blundstones daily for work, very comfortable when you get used to the fit.

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Re: Question for our Aussie members
« Reply #9 on: June 07, 2008, 08:00:00 PM »
I too have to concur with the lads from Down-Under.  I have found the Blundstones to be far superior to the Redbacks!  Just a very good comfortable all-round boot.

I agree with Ben though - in mud you do need lace boots.

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Re: Question for our Aussie members
« Reply #10 on: June 08, 2008, 03:00:00 PM »
I have always wanted to wear slip on boots but because of a wide foot and high arch [ dragging knuckles as well I'm reminded regular by mates ]I can't get my foot in them . The Redbacks years ago when I tried them where a top quality boot [ riding boot with a zip up the side and a low heel ]but a slimmer fit than the Blundstone which with a lot of stretching with a boot last and wearing around while soaking wet I could get my foot into .  The Redbacks I've seen today are not a patch on what was , same with the Blundstones.

Blundstones slip on's are a industrial boot that got trendy in my veiw and 2 heavy and hard of sole for wandering around the scrub for hours . Find a lighter more flexible soled lace up boot in there range .

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