Dress

The Dress series represents Blundstone's evolution from its origins as a work boot manufacturer to offering both rugged work boots and refined dress options. First introduced in Tasmania over 60 years ago, the Chelsea boot style has become one of the world's most recognizable boot designs, with the Dress series specifically targeting business and formal occasions while maintaining the comfort and durability expected from Blundstone.

The Dress series features a lightweight, streamlined silhouette with either a sharp chisel toe or square toe design, depending on the model. The chisel toe provides a professional appearance while the design tapers and refines the profile for business and occasion wear. All models are constructed from premium full-grain leather that has a supple texture conforming to the foot's shape over time, with water-resistant properties offering durability and elegance.

The construction incorporates Blundstone's Shock Protection System (SPS Max Comfort) technology in the midsole for optimal shock absorption and foot support. XRD, a lightweight material, is integrated into the heel to absorb up to 90 percent of walking impact. The boots feature a polyurethane midsole for improved comfort and cushioning, paired with a thermo-urethane outsole highly resistant to mold. Some models use a TPU outsole that ensures long-lasting wear while remaining lightweight.

Twin elastic panels on the boot's opening stretch easily to accommodate the foot effortlessly, while reinforced stitching around the heel and gusset balances comfort and durability. All Blundstone shoes are made with double stitching in a unique multi-piece design, creating stronger and more durable construction. The boots include removable footbeds, allowing for customizable fit or the addition of preferred insoles. Select models feature cozy sheepskin footbeds and leather lining for additional comfort.

The Dress series includes several distinct models differentiated by toe shape, leather finish, and styling details. Models 062 and 063 feature a lightweight, streamlined silhouette with a sharp chisel toe design and a narrower fit for a modern look. The 062 comes in stout brown with contrasting stitching, while the 063 offers a black version in premium full-grain leather.

Models 1306 and 1308 are made from soft premium leather with a slightly rustic finish and feature a square toe suited to both dress and work boot applications. These models have a taller shaft than standard Originals for ankle and lower-leg coverage, with a narrow fit based on the classic Originals fit with elastic side panels. The 1308 appears as the rustic black version, while the 1306 is rustic brown. The 1306 offers heel strike protection along with its square toe design.

Models 1900 and 1901 are designed with an elegant finish and feature an ankle-high profile that highlights their formal character with a slimmer fit, emphasizing their suitability for business settings.

The Dress series runs longer than other Blundstone styles due to a roomier toe box designed to accommodate the more pointed, almond-shaped toe for a formal look. Blundstone advises customers to go down a half size or even a whole size for a better fit compared to standard Blundstone sizing. Models 062 and 063 may feel particularly larger than other Blundstone models because of the roomy toe box.

Half sizes in the Dress series provide extra width rather than additional length. A half size increases the amount of space over the foot by adding more leather, creating a wider fit without changing the boot's length. For customers seeking a wider fit, ordering the half size is recommended.

The boots will never stretch in length but will stretch and mold to the top of the feet over time, and will easily stretch in width if required. Blundstone recommends maintaining a finger width, or a minimum of half an inch, of space between the end of the foot and the end of the boot for proper fit.

The Dress series is constructed from full-grain leather that is highly durable, water-resistant, and ages gracefully, developing a patina over time. The leather quality is such that the sole is likely to wear out before the leather itself deteriorates. The boots have proven extremely durable in long-term use, with some wearers reporting that chisel-toed models made in Vietnam have lasted almost seven years of daily wear before the sole required replacement.

The reinforced stitching around the heel and gusset, combined with the double-stitched multi-piece construction, contributes to the boots' durability while balancing comfort. The strong rubber outsoles provide good traction and withstand various surfaces, with the TPU outsole offering long-lasting wear. The boots offer excellent durability relative to their price point in the heritage footwear market.

The Dress series typically ranges from approximately $195 to $210. Blundstone's official website sells Dress Chelsea Boots in Tobacco Suede for $194.95, while REI retails Blundstone Dress Chelsea Boots for $209.95. This pricing positions the Dress series within the mid-range of Blundstone's product offerings, comparable to the Classic Chelsea Boots at $209.95 to $219.95, but below the All-Terrain Chelsea Boots at $234.95.