How do I measure my correct size?
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Please measure your feet by standing on a piece of paper wearing the socks you expect to be wearing with these boots
and put your weight on your feet whilst someone traces your feet using a vertical pencil just touching the edge of your
toes and heels.
Then measure the longest distance on the biggest foot and either go to my Size Chart or let me know what answer you get.
If you know your Euro size (especially Birkenstock), UK size (especially Doc Martens) or your US men's size that would
help also as confirmation.
The more of these methods that cross check, the more accurate the result. Email me if there are ANY doubts. DON'T GUESS!!
Remember, Blundstones, etc, unisex styles are in Aussie/UK sizes and the women's styles are in Aussie women's sizes that
are similar to US women's sizes (except the half sizes are calculated the same way as the men's are - see below and that Blundstones
women's styles run small - see my Size Chart).
Even better - are you able to find anywhere that stocks Blundstones to try some on?
Also, do you require wide fitting boots? If so look at the FAQs that relate to your query or read the notes
in the Size Chart.
Sheepskin boots are meant to be snug when new as they stretch with use. They are also meant for use with bare feet
(because they are so warm and the sheepskin lining acts as a woollen sock) so if you intend wearing socks please make an allowance
for that. The sheepskin boots I recommend are not supplied by me but are supplied by other sellers that my site
refers you to. Always check their sizing system if buying from them as they may calculate differently
for the brands they sell.
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Your Size Chart gives me a different size from another one I have seen. Which is right?
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They all need quite a bit of caution and interpretation. That is why I am happy to answer emailed questions - it can save a lot of time in the long run.
The thing to remember is that they are all somewhat approximate because feet don't come in standard sizes and shapes
and neither do shoes and boots. Some charts are not very accurate at all and be especially wary of any charts that make size
conversion look simple - because it isn't! It is do-able but not simple.
There is no national standard anywhere for shoe sizes, let alone an international one so anomalies abound.
I have tried to make my chart as clear as possible but I can't cover every variation. Email me if unsure or, best of all, try some on. If you can't find any Blundstones, etc try some UK sized Doc
Martens as a rough guide (but remember that Docs tend to be a little narrower than Blundstones - quite similar to Rossis).
For US women's sizes, these vary considerably between makers - if you can find out your US men's size that is far more
accurate for conversion purposes.
Please DO NOT use my size chart for sheepskin boots - check the conversions given at the sites
I refer you to or ask for more information from them if unsure.
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I need a half size - how do I work out the conversion?
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Half sizes needs a bit of checking due to the different way Aussie and US sizes progress through the sizes. Australian
boots are ALWAYS marked in UK/AU sizes regardless of where they are sold.
An Aussie (UK) half size is a wide fitting version of the full number size whereas a US half size is half way between
the two full numbers and you then differentiate width by the letter fitting system (D, E etc).
So, for example, a US 10 1/2 could convert to anywhere between 9 and 10 1/2 Aussie size.
However, it isn't as hard as it seems, so bear with me! What you need to determine is if your toes are almost at
the end of your US shoes or if there is plenty of spare room. If there is plenty, a 9 or 9 1/2 will be OK but if your
toes are right at the end of your shoes then you need to go up to 10 or 10 1/2.
A Blundstone 500 series (or Baxter) standard fit is about a D so
if that is OK then stay with the whole number, 9 or 10. If you need an E or
wider then go for the half size, 9 1/2 or 10 1/2.
A Blundstone 200 or 550 or any Redback is wider (standard is about
DD to DDD, half size is EE) and most Rossis are narrower (standard is about CC and half
size is about DDD) - the Blundstone 059/063 are similar in width to the 500 in the middle of the foot but become
noticeably narrower towards the tapered toes which make the total length longer than other Blundstones as a result.
SteelBlues are the widest of all the boots I sell and are unsuitable for very narrow feet (standard is E and half size is
about EEE).
Please let me know if you need any further help or just find this all too confusing!
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I have a wide foot - what do I order?
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Australian/UK wide fitting sizes are half sizes. So an 81/2 is
the same length as an 8 but fits a wider foot.
Read the question about 'half sizes' to learn more about this.
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Are the steel toe capped boots approved as Safety Boots?
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Blundstone steel toe capped boots are not guaranteed by me (or Blundstones) to comply with any non-Australian
safety specifications and so should be used only as general purpose boots outside Australia and never used in 'safety' situations.
Blundstone steel toe caps are lightweight and easy to wear so these boots make excellent workboots where
there is no legal or implied requirement for 'safety' boots.
A similar situation applies to other brands that I sell, except Redback and SteelBlue. At the time of writing this
page Redback Boots claim that their steel capped boots comply with the US ANSI standard as well as Australian/New Zealand
standards. You should verify this is correct if this is an issue for you. To see the situation regarding SteelBlues
see my SteelBlue page.
Australian Safety Boot specifications are amongst the most stringent in the world but apply legally only in
Australia and New Zealand. Most other countries have their own rules and specifications which may differ from Australia's.
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Are the boots you sell the same as the ones I have seen elsewhere at a higher price?
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Yes, unless clearly stated otherwise for any reason.
The boots I sell are stock standard Australian-market boots as bought, worn and enjoyed by countless Aussies.
Blundstones, and the other manufacturers whose products I sell, would not dare sell lower grade products to their major (home)
market - that would be commercial suicide for them!
There are a few styles that are 'export only' that I cannot access for you in Australia. There are also a few styles
that are not usually exported but that I offer on my site because they offer great value.
However, a Blundstone 500 (for example) is a the same wherever it is sold - otherwise it wouldn't be a Blundstone 500!
The reason my prices are significantly lower than at some non-Australian sites is that I am selling to you at a fair
price based on the cost of these products in Australia, their home market. It is NOT because I am selling defective
products - that would not be in my interest!
I have customers who return time and time again because they know they will get a fair deal and good boots.
Some dealers with vested interests will tell horror stories about poor quality boots being sold at discounts.
I imagine this may happen now and again - but NOT HERE!! Read my Guarantee - you will NOT see a better one - and I abide by it. See some of my customers' comments - I am proud of them.
My reputation is worth a lot to me and I have no need or wish to cast doubt
on the reputations of my competitors.
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Are your prices the cheapest anywhere?
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Probably not!
Competition is a great thing and there is always someone who will undercut or offer a 'Special', I can hardly complain
about that!
However, if you see a cheaper price anywhere just carefully read the small print before buying and make sure the
'whole deal' is as good. In particular check the costs involved or conditions imposed on returned goods.
My optional 'No Worries' Guarantee for goods bought at this site is the BEST IN THE BUSINESS (I await a serious
challenge on this!).
Just read the 'small print' and go for the deal that suits you. The Romans had a phrase for it - 'caveat emptor'
- 'let the buyer beware'. The Aussies have a phrase for it as well - 'don't get sucked in, mate!'
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Is there a discount if I buy more than one pair?
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Yes. The unit price of the boots stays the same but because the shipping cost is on a sliding scale the more you
buy in any order the lower the cost per pair when you include your shipping costs.
This does not include insurance or shipping upgrades which are charged per pair.
Sales to Australian addresses are Shipping Free.
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Will I have to pay any tax?
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Some countries will charge you import duties and taxes on your boots especially countries that have
Value Added Taxes (VAT, TVA, GST, etc). Should these occur, these are the responsibility of the purchaser. Other
countries, including the USA, do NOT charge duty or tax on low cost imports such as footwear for personal
use. If in doubt check with your Customs authorities.
Australian residents should buy from my Domestic Orders page which incude GST, my No Worries Guarantee and Free Shipping in the prices.
Some of the items n my site are from other suppliers - this should be clear when you view the item -
so may be supplied from other countries. This may alter the above situation. Please check with the supplier or
your Customs authority if in doubt.
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Can I pay without using the PayPal system?
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What if I order the wrong size?
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Read my Guarantee options at the SECRETS plus my GUARANTEED GUARANTEE OFFER . If you choose the 'No Worries' Guarantee option you are protected because then under most 'reasonable' circumstances
where you have tried to buy the right size from my main bootsaustralia.com website but it hasn't worked out I will cover all
the costs of replacement. Please read the wording of my Guarantee to check this applies and always contact me first
before returning anything.
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If I change my mind after buying what can I do?
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Contact me before the boots are shipped and I will cancel and refund. After shipping, my published Guarantee terms apply.
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How long will it take the boots to arrive?
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This can vary.
I will process and ship as soon as possible and will notify you when I have done so. I usually
aim to ship within two or three days of receiving an order but occasionally delays can occur, for example, if I am out of
stock of a size or style and have to wait for extra stock to arrive. Any items not in stock are automatically put on
back order unless advised.
I use Air Mail for international shipping - sometimes
delivery can be in just a few days, but, to be safe, please allow an average of around 2 - 3 weeks for delivery
from first contact if paying online (extra around the busy Christmas period), or longer if mailing me a Money Order.
I
also offer faster options such Express Post International or trackable express delivery (via the postal system's
excellent Express Courier International system) at my shopping cart.
If you live in a country with a slow mail system (such as Italy which is extremely slow -
especially around Christmas time every year) I recommend using Express Post as it generally gets looked after
better.
For customers within Australia I use either Express Post
or courier services as appropriate (conditioner purchased without boots is sent by Parcel Post).
I CANNOT be held responsible for delivery delays once the items
are dispatched by me and cannot guarantee the availability or accuracy of any online tracking systems in use. In particular,
though the actual shipping process is very reliable, Air Mail tracking is not available to most countries
and is not very reliable in many cases. Therefore, I do not supply tracking numbers as a matter of course as this often
leads to unnecessary concern when the item cannot easily be tracked.
Again - I only ship by reliable methods - it is only the tracking
that is often unreliable and Air Mail shipping to some countries (especially Italy) can be VERY slow.
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Is the shipping reliable?
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Yes, very. I have been using this method for years and problems have been minimal. However on rare occasions
things can go wrong so I aways recommend that you add Insurance to your order for peace of mind. If you do not add Insurance
I am usually unable to consider claims for loss or damage en route.
I do not generally supply tracking numbers as a matter of course as online tracking is not available in all circumstances
and can be very unreliable on occasions.
Please double check you are supplying me the correct address for delivery and that the postal service is able to deliver
parcels to the given address.
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How do you ship the boots and how much does shipping cost?
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International orders are ordinarily sent by the highly efficient and reliable Air Mail system and shipping costs are
charged extra in most cases. Faster shipping is available at extra cost. Boots to Australian addresses are
sent by Express Mail and leather conditioner by Parcel Post - shipping within Australia is free. Please see
Shipping and Payment Options for further details.
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I am buying from you on eBay. Is the deal the same?
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Not necessarily. My prices on eBay are absolute rock bottom so I cannot always afford to be quite as generous.
Also, there are some system issues that can cause minor differences in total price and to conditions of sale. Read the
terms attached to the individual item and the general rules of trading at eBay . The shortcut to my eBay sales is via aussaver.com . These FAQs refer only to items bought from me at this website though sizing information, etc., is, of course, the
same.
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Do you sell to Australians in Aussie Dollars?
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My word, mate!
Currently this site is targeted mainly towards my export sales but don't get put off if you are in Australia.
Just follow the links marked by the Aussie flag or email me for a quote inclusive of GST tax, free No Worries Guarantee and FREE DELIVERY WITHIN AUSTRALIA. (Export
orders are tax free but shipping is extra).
Payment direct to my bank account (details on request) is the easy way to pay within Australia or my usual credit
card and PayPal options exist.
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Are all the boots you sell made in Australia?
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In many cases yes, they are though some are made using imported soles and other parts and others are fully imported but
designed and manufactured to Australian specifications.
Whenever I am made aware (and I do check) that they are not fully Aussie made I add a note on the appropriate webpage.
Unfortunately, with comparative costs being what they are, it is tempting for manufacturers of all sorts of things to
source items from low cost countries. This is an ongoing process and manufacturers are often coy about such details
so I cannot guarantee that my information is always up to date.
However, I will only stock and sell products that I am satisfied meet the quality standards that I know my customers
expect and will not sell sub-standard boots no matter how little they cost or where they are produced.
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Why did the chicken cross the road?
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To buy a new pair of great Aussie boots, of course!.....Chickens aren't too smart though and I reckon this one was a
bit of a turkey! - it could have stayed at home and bought eggsactly
the same boots from me with an online perchase for chicken feed compared
to what it paid at the store over the road. Don't make the same fowl mistake!
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