Better Than Blunnies? Redback UBOK Chelsea Work Boot
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- Опубліковано 7 лип 2024
- The Redback Aussie Work Boot is a less well-known Chelsea work boot than the fashionable Blundstone, but it has just as much of a pedigree and continues to be made in Australia if that’s important to you.
Chapters
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Background of a Redback
01:40 Aussie Chelsea Work Boots
02:37 Style and Aesthetic
03:48 What to wear with it
05:03 History of Redback Boots
06:53 Construction
12:28 Caring for Redback boots
13:41 Sizing, Fit and Comfort
16:31 Value
17:35 Summary
Who Am I?
I am a Management Consultant in real life but in my Bootlosophy channel, I make videos about boots and all things boot related. This channel posts reviews of boots, unboxing of new boots, and follow-up reviews, and in doing so, may explore the philosophy of the brands from time to time!
I have owned boots for decades, but to be honest I have owned them as functional pieces of footwear. It wasn't until early 2020 when COVID struck that I started online shopping for boots to an obsessive degree. I love the aesthetic of boots and I love finding out more about how they are made. I now own an insane number of boots, and one day I may sell some of them (just not right now).
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Best, most comprehensive review I've ever seen. Thank you.
I've had the Bobcat in Crazy Horse for about six months and they are easily my most worn boot. Almost daily wear have made these incredibly comfortable and they've withstood everything I've done in them. They sit by the door because they're my go to boots.
I wear these with chinos everyday to the office - I’ve got to be ready for anything. I polish them up and they pass as dress shoes with ease!
I love my Redback Bobcats. I bought brown Redwing Heritage Chelseas $310 and Black Redbacks $165 last year. I have to tell myself to wear the Redwings. I wear the Redbacks most everyday at work and home. Whenever they wear out I will buy a new pair instantly. Comfortable is an understatement. I hope they never change.
Lovely review, technical enough and well spoken to give a sense of the feel of using these boots, much appreciated.
I absolutely love my REDBACK boots. For sure one of the most comfy and affordable work boots out there. They actually saved my feet from extreme pain caused by the Doc Martins I was wearing at the time. REDBACKs are an amazing boot for those who have to be on their feet for long work hours. I recommend buying a pair just to have for the comfort alone. Loved the video!
On my second pair of Redback bobcats here in the UK. Nothing else feels as ready to wear straight out of the box, I wear them all summer and most of the winter except when I switch to Haix goretex military boots for the real muddy wet conditions.
Great in depth review vid!
Redbacks are the best boots I've ever owned... Lovely review, thanks so much!!!
I've been wearing these (that exact model) non-stop for a year now. I gotta say, these are the most comfortable shoes I've ever wore
What a fantastic, informative video. Thank you so much.
What a great review
I have the Redback walking/hiking boots and they're great. The outsole is quite unique and I'm a fan. Comfort is great too.
Hands down the best work boot I’ve owned. I work in a warehouse/roastery.
Dramatically more comfortable and supportive to my Rossi Endura’s to the point I’ll change into my red back’s after wearing Rossi’s if I take my dog for a walk at the end of the day. Better ankle support too.
Not dressy, but common sighting in any pub.
Good review.i have four pairs most comfortable boot I have had.2 bobcats and to great barrier/nevada.and appreciate your extensive knowledge makes me want to buy 1 more pair
Love my Redback Nevada UNPU, the most comfortable pair of shoes I own and that includes all my rubber shoes or sneakers. Managed to wear them across Europe and Japan without a problem. Knowing that it's made right here in Sydney is a plus as well. They are also waterproof from my experience walking in heavy rain and walking thru puddles.
I second that! I tried on a pair of Bobcats recently and found that my Nevada's are somehow far more comfortable. They've held up well with everyday wear through 2 Canadian winters so far and are still the most comfortable footwear I own. I condition them with mink oil once or twice a year and have had no issues. Love my Redbacks.
Teik, I'm really enjoying your channel! Your content is wildly informative and consistent. Your effort and passion to create really shines in these videos. Let this be validation to keep doing what you love. Looking forward to your next video. Cheers mate:)
I'm in the USA and I love my Great Barrier Redbacks. My Blunnies started to hurt my feet over time. The Redbacks are like walking on clouds. I also think the leather is much higher quality. The only drawback is you have to order them. I don't think they have retail stores here. And, I will admit they aren't as fashionable as Blundstones.
I have no idea why Blunnies became so trendy on North America
@@Bootlosophy i see a lot of women wearing them. not for work but for fashion.
I’ve just stumbled upon these. People are buying them from tool trucks.
They have a store near San Diego
Dunno about not being as fashionable. The Bobcats are beautiful.
i have these in brown with steel toe. i used them for work. they are super comfortable and strong leather. i always claan them with saddlesoap and put snow seal on about twice a year. that keeps the water beading off the leather. The sizing is a little different. i wear 11.5 or 12 in american sizes, but i wear a 10 australian size in these red backs. these are the most comfortable boots
Great video, as usual! I'm looking forward to JG Stockman follow-up video.
Coming up soon!
Probably worth doing a review on Rossi Boots as well. They are still made in Adelaide except for their reintroduced Goodyear welted boot.
An auto mechanic at work wears these. He says they are super comfy and he’s been wearing Red Backs for years.
Fantastic content 👌 👏 👍
Redbacks are the most comfortable and practical boot out there. What you give up in fashion with them you make up for with extreme comfort and versatility.
Get Redbacks and one or two other pairs of boots and you're set!
Fantastic review. Spent most of my teenage years in either Blundstones, Redback Alpine or Highmark GPs when you could see still get them.
Only got on the UBOKs recently. They're relegated to garden duty with a few line trimmer slashes on them 😂 Will probably pick up some of the Nevada ones as a more every day boot at some point.
Check out Mongrel Boots K9 for everyday boots
Redbacks are the best work boots i’ve ever owned, unfortunately hard to get here at the moment because they are getting more popular. Greetings from Germany 🇩🇪 😊
Great review! I’d love to hear how you think these compare to the Rossi Endura boots. Thanks!
I had a pair take the worst beating for two years. Very good boots.
I wear redbacks everyday outside of work. My last pair lasted 3 years and I was quick to buy a second.
Redbacks are good to work in, great for spring and summer. Basically a short Wellington boot.
Been wearing redbacks and mongrel boots for years farming in Ireland. They're called dealer boots here, if they're a work boot. A fancy dress boot in the same style is known as a chelsea boot
I’ve always wanted to know what a Dealer Boot was!
They are better than Blundstones in regard to being harder wearing, but they don’t look as good for casual or smart casual wear unlike Blundstones. The chunkier sole and clear part makes them look distinctly like safety boots imo. Nice boots in their own right though. Nice review.
Love the segment with boots and pants. Gives me a good idea of what they'll look like if I get them. What do you think of the Mongrel K9 boots in comparison?
Mongrel K9 review is in the queue
What are your thoughts on the Rossi 303? Debating between the Redbacks and those. Great video!
Don’t know Rossi’s but I’m interested enough to probably buy a pair at some stage
"They go with outfits like going to dig a bloody big hole somewhere" haha
Are the elastic bands waterproof? Does the elasticity of the bands outlast the outer sole? Thank you for a thorough review.
Like all textiles no it isn’t water proof
I enjoyed my redbacks, but for a boot that isn't inherently made to be resolved, the US price hike is a bit much. I've seen Australian pricing at $70 while they're almost $200 shipped to America. Jim green's are $160 and resoleable.
Redbacks in Ireland are about €130, I've bought a few pairs here and also bought them from smaller outlets in Australia for about € 60 if I'm not in a hurry, currently have 2 pairs of redback, one steel toe and one standard, and a pair of suede Mongrels for really hot weather, just back from 40.C in Spain ( everyone's going around in Crocs and sandals and I'm in Aussie work boots 😅. Love em
Thank You for sharing! Jim green vs redback which do you like better?
Chelsea JG? I prefer Redback for everyday comfort but no denying JG is sturdier and more protective
Yes chelsea's I should have clarified. Thank You well I know which one to get now
Hey I have narrow feet
Do they have a boot for narrow feet
Nice video
Do you know how fast the foam soles break down from non use? I've stored mine in the closet since winter, and I'm worried I may have damaged them. They still feel normal though.
Years
I am looking at ordering a pair for myself, and have to order online because no retailers carry these in my country. But I'm utterly confused about the sizing with the transition to UK/Aus sizing; please help!
If I'm a 10 (Brannock US) for sneakers and a 9.5 (Brannock US) for boots like Redwing, does that mean I should aim for an Aussie/UK size to match my sneaker size or my usual boot size? i.e. Should I go for a 9 (down from a 10 US) or an 8/8.5 (down from the 9.5 US)?
Unfortunately their half size isn’t half down but a wide size or I’d say go for an 8 ½. I think in your case I’d go for a 9 but be prepared to wear thick socks. If the site you’re ordering from offers free returns, I’d get an 8 and a 9 and return one.
@@Bootlosophy thank you very much!
Beg to disagree, they would go great with chinos! 😃
That’s what’s so great about boots - you can make them rock your way!
‘Bits and bobs’ 😂
I had a pair of the Redback Everest and was not a fan. They took ages to wear in and the speed hooks dislodged from the leather. Aussie made isn't always better.
Too true. It’s quality I look for, not country of construction
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“Chelseas can’t be work boots? Google Australian work boots” lol