https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deciding-on-new-blundstones Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sun, 03 May 2026 03:38:19 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deciding-on-new-blundstones#post-2368392 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 22:10:48 +0000 Rock 2368392@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>One more vote for classic. I love the versatility of classic black, especially for travel. Classic black is appropriate at any venue. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deciding-on-new-blundstones#post-2368390 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:39:48 +0000 Style Fan 2368390@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to vote rustic, but after reading the responses, I can see the wisdom of the classic black. Mr. SF and my brother have the classic black, which is perfect for them.<br />I have the rustic brown, which works perfectly for me. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deciding-on-new-blundstones#post-2368388 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 21:30:33 +0000 Carla 2368388@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it’s a personal thing! &nbsp;DS#2 invested in a pair of Blundstones last winter, and to some extent his choice was determined by his size (men’s 13). &nbsp;He ended up with the brown rustic. &nbsp;I think they are perfect for him and his style, and the brown patina perfectly bookends his curly brown hair and beard with red and blonde highlights.</p> <p>If Bludstones worked for me, I’d go with the most traditional/classic black available. &nbsp;<div><br /></div><div>For you I’m thinking #1. &nbsp;The rustic reads as charcoal grey, and perhaps not as versatile as classic black? &nbsp;As you say, Bludstones get a little roughed up with wear anyway. &nbsp;It’s a part of their charm. &nbsp;</div> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deciding-on-new-blundstones#post-2368386 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 19:09:31 +0000 LaPed 2368386@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Thanks, this is very helpful! My initial thought when I first added these to my wishlist in the spring was to go with the classic black leather because it works with almost everything for me and wears down to a nice patina after a few seasons anyway. Then, looking at them again the past couple of days I began to worry that the solid black is visually boring and the rustic version might provide more interest. But you all have convinced me to go with my gut -- and with what I know from experience works! Now, fingers crossed the lug sole model fits, otherwise I'll do an exact dupe of my old, less chunky pair. :)&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deciding-on-new-blundstones#post-2368339 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:33:56 +0000 Lisa 2368339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote classic black. If the new shoes will have the same longevity as the old pair getting them in a classic will work well in the long term because classics never date style wise. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deciding-on-new-blundstones#post-2368336 Thu, 22 Aug 2024 00:27:45 +0000 Jaime 2368336@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I have a pair of the almond toe and the rounded toe and they are equally excellent btw. The rustic will always look a bit more casual if that makes sense. Aesthetically I like the almond toe for me. Either would be a winner. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deciding-on-new-blundstones#post-2368331 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:44:14 +0000 Sal 2368331@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I lean to the classic in that I think it would be easier to maintain in the long term.&nbsp; But I don't think you can really go too far wrong:) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deciding-on-new-blundstones#post-2368330 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:38:46 +0000 kerry 2368330@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Is one softer and more flexible than the other? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deciding-on-new-blundstones#post-2368326 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 22:06:52 +0000 Angie 2368326@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I vote classic black.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deciding-on-new-blundstones#post-2368323 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 21:26:49 +0000 Greenjeans 2368323@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Same, I like both. Do you feel a lean toward one or the other? FWIW, the lug feels simultaneously more contemporary/fresh, and more masculine, to me, than the classic. A good winter boot. The classic appears more versatile. I'm interested to see where this thread goes.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/deciding-on-new-blundstones#post-2368322 Wed, 21 Aug 2024 19:34:58 +0000 LaPed 2368322@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>My faithful Blundstones, now 8 years old (the third Find below), are nearing the end of their useful life. The inner lining/stitching has started to rub my feet the wrong way (literally!) and give me blisters. I really like the look of the newer lug-sole model and am keen to try a pair for the fall, but I'm hung up on which black to order -- the classic or the "rustic"? I like both for different reasons... What say you, YLF?&nbsp;</p> <p> </p>