Blundstone | Classics | 2540 | Chelsea Boots | Claret Oiled Leather

Bold Colour. Long-Term Commitment.

The #2540 is the most colourful boot in the Classics range – and one of the most distinctive in the Blundstone lineup full stop. Claret is a deep, rich wine-red with warm brown undertones, rendered in oiled full-grain leather that develops its own patina over time. It’s a deliberate departure from the brand’s brown and black staples, aimed squarely at people who want a boot with personality – and who aren’t afraid to show it. Beyond the colour, the #2540 is built around the Classics formula with some additional material credentials. The oiled leather upper is double-stitched for durability and provides natural water resistance, while the long-wearing TPU soles are moulded to the uppers for a stitch-free, leak-free bond. The SPS Max Comfort system combines XRD Technology with a cushioned EVA midsole, and the removable Cambrelle footbed adds antibacterial, antifungal properties for extended wear. An extra set of multi-fit footbeds is included, and the leather lining gives the boot a relaxed feel from day one. Designed to age beautifully and built to last the distance – which, from a brand born in Tasmania, is exactly what you’d expect.

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- Claret oiled full-grain water-resistant leather upper
- Leather lined for comfort, with relaxed Classics fit
- Double-stitched construction for enhanced durability
- SPS Max Comfort system with XRD® Technology cushioning
- Removable Cambrelle® anti-bacterial, anti-fungal footbed
- Extra set of multi-fit footbeds included
- TPU soles moulded to the uppers (stitch-free, leak-free)
- Develops a patina with wear
- Unisex sizing
- Removable Insole
- True to size
- Snug fit
- Longer wear-in
- Upper Material: Oiled Full Grain Leather
- Lining Material: Leather & Textile
- Insole: Contoured EVA with Poron XRD® Technology
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- Sustainability through recycled packaging - Blundstone ensures all shoe boxes are made from 100% recycled material and are 100% recyclable, reducing waste at every step of the journey.
- Responsible water use - Blundstone saves approximately 5 litres of water for every gumboot manufactured through water recycling practices — adding up to around 1 million litres saved per year.
- Chemical compliance you can trust - Blundstone is 100% compliant with REACH (the EU's Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals regulation), with compliance independently verified by SATRA, Europe's leading testing authority.
Born in colonial Tasmania in 1870, Blundstone is one of the world's most enduring boot brands – and one of the most no-bull. Founded by John and Eliza Blundstone in Hobart, the brand started making fit-for-purpose footwear for the hard yakka of island life: cobbled city streets, farmland, factory floors. The iconic elastic-sided Chelsea silhouette arrived in the 1960s, and the original pattern has barely changed since. There's a reason for that.

Over 150 years, Blundstone has remained committed to a simple philosophy: make boots that work. Tough enough for a day's hard yakka, comfortable enough to pull on for the commute or a night out, understated enough to never look out of place.

The Originals Series stays true to that founding blueprint – single-piece leather construction, unlined for breathability, with cushioned heel technology and a hard-wearing outsole. The Classics Series builds on the Original with a roomier fit, leather lining, and the SPS Max Comfort system for long days on your feet. Clogs bring the same no-nonsense ethos to a slip-on silhouette, with memory foam footbeds and that unmistakable Blundies build quality.

On sustainability, Blundstone maximises recycled and recyclable materials in manufacturing, uses 100% recyclable single-material packaging, and minimises fossil fuel use across its supply chain. Boots built to last – in every sense.