warranties & returnsWarranties & Returns
Blundstone Warranty
All Blundstone products are fully guaranteed against defects in materials and workmanship. Our warranty does not imply an expectation of service life. In simpler terms, Blundstone products are not guaranteed for a specific amount of time. Blundstone’s reputation for quality and durability are legendary. All warranty queries must be submitted from the customer’s original place of purchase. “We stand by our products, and have been doing so since 1870”
Return Policy
If you feel your boots are defective in in materials and workmanship please return them to the place of purchase. The retailer will secure a return authorization, and the boots will be inspected. The retailer will be notified of the findings on the claim. Thank you for purchasing Blundstone. Our goal is and always been to make the best rugged work boots.
Hydrolysis
Hydrolysis occurs when the polyurethane used in the soling material is made up of thousands of air bubbles - this gives it the soft, cushioned feeling underfoot. When the footwear is not worn for a considerable length of time, moisture builds up within the air pockets and causes the gradual breakdown of the sole. This is why we provide the care instructions on the swing tags attached to the footwear advising to wear the footwear on a regular basis. This does not occur when the boots are worn regularly as the moisture is pushed out of the air pockets.
Please note, hydrolysis only occurs when the footwear has been stored for a long period of time contrary to the care instructions provided.
The soles are applied using a direct liquid injection of the PU into a mould which is then applied to the leather upper. This creates the softness underfoot but means the footwear cannot be resoled successfully.
If you store your footwear for long periods between wearing, I would suggest you try an alternative soling material such as TPU which is featured in our 550 series. The TPU sole provides excellent slip and cut resistance, offers supreme cushioning and in highly resistant to hydrolysis and microbial attack.
