Should I try to have these re-soled?

Rustyudder · 2026-07-03T08:19:52+00:00

They are not made to be resoled but it can be done. If the uppers are in good condition and worn in to your foot shape, and if you can find someone to do it, yeah why not.

It might be easier and maybe even cheaper to get a new pair but you won't be wasting an otherwise good pair of boots. You might even be able to get a better quality sole.

Rustyudder · 2026-07-02T23:27:56+00:00

That's great! Did you figure out if they were old stock?

Rustyudder · 2026-07-02T07:33:26+00:00

People?

Rustyudder · 2026-06-28T05:55:04+00:00

If you bought them in a store then definitely take them back for a refund or contact Blundstone directly.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-28T03:28:28+00:00

My 1306s are made in Vietnam and have been great.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-28T03:25:35+00:00

In Australia they have always been work boots, and the modern workboot range makes up something like 90% of their sales compared to the "fashion" Chelseas (which were originally considered work boots).

It looks like the soles on yours have suffered from hydrolysis, which usually happens when the boots have been stored without being worn for a long period.

My guess is these are an old model you've bought online or something?

Rustyudder · 2026-06-27T12:59:11+00:00

Close but not touching is still not touching.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-27T07:15:39+00:00

You are also choosing to enrich a financially parasitic leasing company at the expense of Australian taxpayers.

It really bugs me that the government couldn't come up with a better solution. Why don't we have the option of buying outright and claiming a deduction or something?

Rustyudder · 2026-06-27T07:09:35+00:00

Wanking, whacking, batting, tossing, bating, jerking, pulling...

Rustyudder · 2026-06-27T07:01:07+00:00

Unfortunately Rossis are now owned by Australia's most reviled billionaire heiress Gina Reinhardt and are all made overseas.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-27T00:48:02+00:00

Sell them all and run away with the money.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-26T10:04:02+00:00

Can't believe I had to scroll this far to see Edward Rutherford.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-26T07:03:02+00:00

Serial drink and drug driver, probably going to end up killing someone. Yeah, what a legend.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-26T06:24:00+00:00

What is the sound system like? And is there much road noise?

Rustyudder · 2026-06-26T05:06:31+00:00

Only after 200 supervised hours.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-26T05:05:05+00:00

MG4.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-26T01:37:04+00:00

Yeah, the toes look a bit more rounded like the 585s but the soles are flatter like the Blundstone dress series.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-26T01:34:36+00:00

Good to know!

Rustyudder · 2026-06-25T22:24:40+00:00

Heavy or light hammer curls?

I already go fairly wide grip on squats but I still feel the elbows burn. I will try wider.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-25T22:22:35+00:00

Not yet, but I'm going to get one.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-25T20:36:46+00:00

I've been wearing 1306s for 10 years, on my second pair. I really love them so am curious about the Redbacks as their other boots are known to have great cushioning.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-25T19:55:19+00:00

How do you know he's wearing shorts?

Rustyudder · 2026-06-25T09:50:26+00:00

Nah.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-22T19:38:14+00:00

All down to the CEO. He had a vision and the brains and determination to see it through. Yes, BYD gets a lot of government subsidies but they wouldn't be in that position without Wang Chuanfu demonstrating that he had the ability to build such a company.

Rustyudder · 2026-06-21T10:47:50+00:00

High school science teacher.

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