Sizing
Our sizing information is gleaned from 20 years of experience selling Australian boots online. However it is not a precise art and sometimes boots (and feet) can vary from the norm. If you're unsure of your size feel free to contact us to have a chat about what you're looking for. Alternatively you can order a couple of different sizes to try on (on a clean, soft surface) and return the pair that doesn't work for you.
MEN
Blundstone, Redback and Rossi are Australian brands, and Australian and UK men's sizing is identical. Of course, the fit varies from style to style but, in general, we recommend sticking with your usual UK size. If you're borderline, move down to the smaller size. All three brands are a reasonably generous fit.
Half sizes in Blundstone and Redback provide extra width, not length - a size 10.5 is the same length as a size 10, but is slightly wider than a size 10.
Half sizes in Rossi provide extra width and length.
The waterproofed Blundstone 566, 584, 1477 and 1478 have been over-sized to allow for the thick sheepskin insole. Some customers have been finding that their usual size is too large. Pete (AussieBoots' founder) says he's usually a size 10 and has found that he needs to add a thin pair of insoles under the sheepskin footbed to give him a perfect fit (he did initially try a size 9, but that was too short).
WOMEN
BLUNDSTONE
Unisex Blundstones (including Hi-tops 2151 and 1448) are usually a larger fit than the equivalent UK women's size. As a general rule we recommend that if you're at all borderline on sizing (eg. sometimes a 6, sometimes a 5.5) we recommend dropping down a size (eg. to a size 5) otherwise stick to your normal UK size.
But...we've found that most women find the chisel toe dress boots (062, 063,1306 and 1308) to be a larger fit than the other styles and we suggest dropping a size.
It's also worth bearing in mind that half sizes in Blundstones provide extra width not length so a 5.5 is the same length as a 5, just a bit wider. In practice the sole of both boots is the same, the only difference is that in the half sizes there is more leather in the upper to give a bit more room.
If after trying on the boots you find that they are a bit big but not enough to warrant dropping down a size, you can lift up the footbed of the boots and insert a thin insole underneath. This will give a snugger fit.
Women's Series
The stacked heel women's boots - 1671, 1673, 1677 and 2060 - are the same size as the equivalent UK size - so if you're normally a UK 6 you'll want to order a Blundstone 6 in this range.
Thermal Series
The thermal range of Blundstones - 584, 566, 1478, 1477 - are all sized up to accommodate the sheepskin insole and so are an even bigger fit than the equivalent non-thermal Blundstones in the same size.
If in doubt...
We realise all of this can sound very complicated. If in doubt please feel free to email or call us (01600 887111). If you give us as much information as possible about your normal shoe size and any issues or variations we can try and help find the best size for you.
If you're still in doubt one option is to buy a couple of different sizes and then return one. We try to be as efficient as possible with returns and refunds.
REDBACK:
Because Redback are unisex sizes they can be quite roomy for women. Generally we recommend sticking with your normal UK size but if you are at all borderline (eg. sometimes a 6.5, sometimes a 7) it's best to drop down a size.
Half sizes provide extra width not length (so a 9.5 is the same length as a 9 just a bit wider) so unless you have particularly wide feet it's usually best to stick to whole sizes.
KIDS
The Australian and UK sizing is identical in kids boots. Kids Blundstones come with an additional pair of insoles meaning that you can opt for a larger size and reduce this by fitting the additional insoles, thereby increasing the life of the boots.
GENERAL SIZING CHARTS
UK/European Sizes:
UK 2 = EU 34.5
UK 3 = EU 35.5
UK 4 = EU 37
UK 5 = EU 38
UK 6 = EU 39
UK 7 = EU 41
UK 8 = EU 42
UK 9 = EU 43
UK 10 = EU 44
UK 11 = EU 45
UK 12 = EU 46
SIZING AND FITTING TIPS
Blundstone and Redback boots have a removable footbed. If you lift up the footbed and insert a thin insole underneath you will have a snugger fitting boot. If you remove the footbed and insert a thin insole (or just leave it without - the boots are still very comfortable) you will have a more roomy fit.
