10/9/2009

THE place to get your blundstones in Toronto for they have the biggest selection of the ugly, yet sturdy boots. Definitely not likely to win any fashion awards soon, my "blunnies"  have been going strong for the past few years and they keep my sasquatched/flat feet feeling comfortable and toe tappingly happy! They are pricey running about $200 with tax per pair but they last a long time and are fairly versatile with my casual wear.

This store carries all styles/colours of the Blundstones, Uggs and R.M. Williams as they are all manufactured by the same parent company. Staff are friendly and helpful which is a must for me as I always dread shoe shopping!

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12/16/2008

I happen to be a fan of the old tyme adage of doing one thing, and doing it extremely well. I really enjoy the notion of a store that is small and extremely specialized; for instance, only selling boots that come from Australia. I dare you to get more specific than that.

In one trip there, I discovered the difference between "Emus" and "Uggs" ("uhh, they're different brands?" my shopping buddy answered patronizingly) and that Blundstones only come in fun colours for kids. However, the persuasive salesman *did* tell me they were the second last pink pair in Canada, almost persuading me to buy them, two sizes too small! Now those are some mad selling skills (or I'm just dumb...or probably exaggerating).

Most importantly, the staff really does know their stuff, a point proven by the fact that they can distinguish between Australian and American sizes, and actually think to ask this when assisting you. This in turn prevents mix-ups experienced by certain people I may or may not know *ahem* who should have known (and definitely do now) that Australian boots should be purchased at the store that knows them best! Geez.

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9/18/2008 1 photo

When my buddy purchased his first pair of Bluntstones some years ago, he did nothing but go on and on and on about how comfy the boots were.  Yes, I get it.  They have the soft sole, the pull-tab entry, and the chic-kinda-ugly look going on for them.  I didn't give them the time of day because at that time I was a Doc Marten Man.  Well, ten more friends telling you the same thing and suddenly you find yourself in one of the few places in Toronto that they sell them in asking if they've got your size.

The store is a small hole-in-the-wall shop dedicated to the sale of either Blundstones boots or, for the lady that doesn't wish a full-on comfy leather boot, Ugs.  Both have come into their own as "the hip apparel" for Toronto and this place is dedicated to them.  The staff are tremendously helpful for the uninitiated and will take you through all the benefits of the boot; the comfort, the care, the durability, the guarantee.  I've had my first pair for years and they still hold up.  The latest pair?  An Australian tribute to Canada with the word 'Eh?' on the pull-tab.  They were a hit in Melbourne.

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