They’re tough enough for, say, crocodile wrangling. Blundstone boots were originally intended for laborers working in Tasmania’s harsh outback during Australia’s colonial days in the late-19th century. Today, the shoe is still made of extra-thick leather treated to be water-resistant, so it can withstand your messiest activity, even if that’s just braving a soggy garden. Yet light enough for, say, accompanying your toddler to ballet class. While durable shoes tend to be a bit intense for everyday use (see: Timberland...

Source: Wall Street Journal April 18, 2019 15:43 UTC