Blundstone CEO, Steve Gunn talks about the recent wave of Blundstone's success over the past few years.

From Chelsea Boots to Work Boots, he talks about how the brand has grown globally in recent years and plans to keep momentum this year in its 150th anniversary along with the years ahead. With availability now in selected retailers and a strong brand loyalty that it aims to retain as it grows, Gunn mentions the brand has no complacency - “staying true to our distribution partners, retailers and consumers—those who have helped us get to where we are—is critical to how we go forward. We need to prioritize that over rapid growth. It’s served us well so far.”

Find out more about what Blundstone might have planned in coming years and read the full interview at https://footwearplusmagazine.com/2019/12/qa/rocking-and-rolling/

Our thoughts are with everyone who has been impacted by the ongoing bushfire crisis in Australia.

The efforts of those on the front line and in recovery situations is extraordinary and yet we cannot ignore the devastating loss of life, homes and livelihood.

Ann Binlot from Forbes.com interviews Blundstone CEO Steve Gunn about how Blundstone boots have gained global popularity and about its upcoming 150th anniversary.

They discuss where the boots were originally developed and intended for, how they can brave soggy gardens, summer festivals and city streets, the changes and similarities over the years and how the Blundstone 500 series has remained virtually untouched for over 50 years.

Read the full interview titled "Blundstone, The Boots That Transition From Winter Storms to Summer Music Festivals And Beyond" at https://www.forbes.com/sites/abinlot/2019/05/31/blundestone-the-boots-that-transition-from-winter-storms-to-summer-music-festivals-and-beyond/

And view our range of winter boots, along with our

Graeme Campbell at High Snobiety interviewed CEO Steve Gunn in today's article titled "How the Ordinary Blundstone 500 Became Fashion’s Coolest Boot."

Starting off with how it made its move from Australian laborers to trendy neighborhoods such as New York’s SoHo, Berlin’s Kreuzberg, and London’s Shoreditch, fashion combined with comfort and durability seems to be the right mix historically as well as for today, with a wider audience discovering Blundstone. 

The interview looks at how these classic Chelsea Boots became popular with a young audience, and 50 years of the Blundstone 500 boots in particular. In fact "Whatever the 500 is paired with, it adds a hint of ruggedness and classic style that, in my opinion, can only enhance the overall outfit."

Read the full interview at