The holidays are a special time of year and as a show of appreciation to our customers we have started our holiday pricing on top of other great deals on Blundstone boots and many other quality products.
We wish you all safe and happy holiday season from your friends at Sugar River Outfitters.
Blundstone USA and Sugar River Outfitters founders Terry and Poppy Fletcher were recently inducted into the Blundstone Hall of Fame. This honor was given to them for their activism in promoting the Blundstone brand and distributing Blundstone footwear.
The first distributors in the US Terry and Poppy worked hard to build the reputation of the traditional Australian boot in a tough US market. However, the over saturated footwear market proved difficult to receive placement in stores. The consumer demand for Blundstone’s grew and soon were contacting the distributor for direct sales. This led to the opening of Sugar River Outfitters in 1999 as an online retailer to help supplement store sales.
Sugar River Outfitters remains the #1 source for Blundstone footwear. SRO offers a unique point of view on the boots as many of the employees have been to the Blundstone factory and seen the boots being made. This helps make our sale team the most knowledgeable retail seller of Blundstone’s.
During the recent induction Terry and Poppy were the only Blundstone representatives inducted into the Hall of Fame outside of Australia.
IN THESE days of impatient consumers and instant gratification, it has become something of a fading tradition to have to 
“wear in” a pair of Blundstones, the hard-wearing Tasmanian work boot.
Many farmers, tradies and other outside workers swear by the traditional 500 model boot and are only too willing to take the time (and blisters?) to get them into the comfort zone. But, as the fame of Blunnies spread, more city folk wanted to wear them and, well, who’s got the time to run-in a pair of boots? I’ve got jazzercise in 10 minutes.
So, in a bid to keep the 300 cobblers down in Hobart even busier, Blundstone has come up with the NEW 561, a boot for the modern, cashed-up, time-poor, soft-footed suburbanite consumer. And the designers seem to have hit the mark.
Same classical look of the iconic style 500, but with added glove-soft weathered oiled 2.5mm thick waterproof nubuck suede, a more flexible sole, a footbed with the gun shock absorbing material under the heel and — wait for it — kid leather lining. The queue starts here …
So confident is Blundstone, it has adopted a three-second rule for the new boot. That’s how long it will take most people to realise the boot is already comfortable and doesn’t need to be be worn in.
Testimonial
sent to Rossi Au from a Sugar River Outfitters’ Customer:
I just wanted to let Rossi know how happy I am with their boots. I purchased my first pair of Rossi 900 Forbes about 1-year ago from Sugar River Outfitters. First off I have to say I have been a strong supporter of Australian made boots for about 10-years. I have owned 2-pairs of Blundstone, 3-pairs of Red backs and now my first pair of Rossi over this time period. I have liked all of my boots to date, but I have to say the Rossi boots have been the icing on the cake. I am an electrician and spend about 50% of my time in the office and the other in the field. I wear these boots everyday including weekends and I have never been more happy with the end product as I am with Rossi. I am very demanding and tough on my footwear and both for work and play. There is little that I have not done with my boots. No matter how scuffed or roughed up the leather gets on the toe area, a little beeswax leather treatment always cleans up and beautifies the leather. I guess what I am most impressed with is how well the soles of this shoe has held up with minimal to no wear over a year’s timeframe. I have opted to wear Super-feet aftermarket insoles with my boots as I have back problems and I have found these insoles to work with all of my shoes. I would recommend this boot over the other Australian made boots for anyone that is having difficulty deciding. In addition to being a quality boot they are very rugged and good looking. And I often get compliments and questions as to where I got them. I do not typically write a manufacturer or rate their products online so I think that is a testimonial in itself as to the quality of their
boots.
Thank you,
Hemple from Seattle, WA
Recently Blundstone discontinued the famous tug shoe and introduced a new replacement, the Blundstone Clog. Not everyone wants to wear a summer,flimsy, flip flop with no support. Now, I can have the same legendary durability and comfort as the iconic Blundstone boot, but in a casual summer clog.
Many medical professionals feel that summer sandals are notoriously ‘bad’ for your feet. However, clogs have an added value of protecting our toes, providing arch support, and most of all, some well needed fresh air circulation for those of us with sweaty feet! In fact, many brands of clogs are marketed specifically to professionals who spend a great deal of time on their feet, such as nurses, doctors, hairdressers and restaurant chefs.
Making us feel oh so good on our feet has been a manufacturing creed for Blundstone. The Blundstone Bl511 stout brown (top) and the Bl512 black (bottom) are weather sealed, oil and acid resistant, with a dual-density polyurethane sole. Compression molded EVA midsole for cushioning and flexibility. The dry wick lining prevents moisture to keep your feet cool and refreshed on any hot summer day. Of course, I also like to wear mine in the fall with my favorite thick comfy socks.
Take a break and slide into some comfort! Blundstone All Leather All Weather Clog starts at $130.
FIT FOR FIRE AND ICE published by National Geographic: To test the hottest innovations in cool weather clothing and footwear, we headed to Iceland, the epicenter of harsh Scandinavian weather, for the perfect seven day trip.
Jonathan (Top)
The bright yellow Patagonia Spraymaster Jacket ($249; www.patagonia.com) is stretchy, waterproof, and breathable. It hides Horny Toad’s long-sleeve La Paz Tee ($28; www.hornytoad.com) and tops Lucky Brand Relaxed Bootleg Jean ($114; www.luckybrand.com). His boots are the timeless, weather-proofed Blundstone 500 ($145; www.sugarriveroutfitters.com), while the shades are Oakley’s
wire-frame Crosshairs ($145;
www.oakley.com).
Come join us in New Hampshire for our annual cash and carry tent sale. Featuring discontinued styles and slight imperfections of Blundstone, Born Shoes, Terrasoles, Jibs, and Tecnica. Assorted selection, limited sizes and colors, at 60% off retail of
Grizzly, Indigenous Designs, Kuhl/Alf, Woolrich, Horny Toad, and Ojai apparel. Due to fantastic prices and limited sizes, merchandise will not be available online. However, check out our steals and deals online at the outlet page! Directions: 1040 Main Street Georges Mills. South: 89 S take exit 12A right off exit 800 yards on right just before stop sign. North: 89N take exit 12A left off exit 800 yards on right before stop sign. Hours: 9am -till close. Sorry phone orders are not available for this event.
Think about it. How many times have you left the house mid-day on a sunny 80-degree afternoon to play golf, go boating, or just to an afternoon barbecue that ended lasting all night long? Personally, I can think of too many to count. All of sudden that 4 hour golf game has now turned into 5 because of slow play. Of course in my game I’m the only one causing the slow down trying to fish my ball out of the 13th hole pond, which might as well be an ocean. By the time I’m heading for the 19th
hole bar, the sun is setting, the wi
nds have picked up, and my husband and I are freezing!
I need a pullover that is warm, feels good on my burned skin, and is easily toteable. My husband needs the same features, but one that can adapt to his dressy golf polo or his torn, distressed tee that he wears on the boat. He also hates anything bulky, which tends to limits several brands of pullovers. After some searching I found the Kuhl
Moonbeam zip. Kuhl makes both a ¼ zip and full-zip for individual preference. Exclusive Alfpaca fleece with a modern edge design. Contrast stitching highlights athletic cut. Knit face is lightly brushed for a soft hand. Strong, durable YKK front zip closure with a raised neck for added warmth. The Kuhl moonbeam has now become one of my husband’s favorites. Thank god its machine washable!
"I found myself in the hampton’s last weekend explaining to every passer-by where I purchased my born shoes! Thank SRO for making me stand out above the crowd!" Robert Stowell, NY, NY.
New arrival from B
orn Shoes, Style: Volk. Full grain leather upper with rubber outsole. A sport-inspired, hand-sewn opanka
construction, perfect for any outdoor undertaking. Combine this
sport casual with Mountain Khakis and your favorite polo for a modern edge. The Volk lends well with this casual island look.
"While
we’re not making a great variety of bushwalking boots, our reputation is for
reliability on those and we still want to be in that market; just more reliable
than fashionable," Managing
director Dean Rossiter
.
Direct from Australia since 1910 comes Rossi Boots, a leather work boot made with comfort and durability in mind. The company makes use of a high pressure water jet leather cutting machine to cut pieces from the Australian hides. To improve the sole-attaching process, the company recently installed a 24-station carouselthat directly molds a dual-density sole to the upper. A polyurethane mid-sole provides cushioning under the foot. A unique feature of Rossi boots is a special air-cushioned sole that absorbs the shock of contact with the ground or other hard surfaces. Small pockets of air within the sole provide an added layer of protection against the pounding the foot takes throughout the workday. Rossi features include the 2.5mm water resistant leather upper to helpguard against knife drops, a rubber sole that completely wraps up the side wall to protect the air cushion midsole against animal fats and water, and the efficient rubber tread pattern which by design offers excellent slip resistance on wet surfaces.