Best Waterproof Blundstone Boots (2026)
Only the Thermal ranges are actually waterproof. The three you can buy right now, what each shape is for, and which one suits ice rather than rain.
Most Blundstones are not waterproof, so this list is short by construction rather than by choice. Blundstone names nine waterproof styles, all in the Winter Thermal and Winter Thermal All-Terrain ranges, and calls the rest of the range weatherproof leather. If you are unsure which pair you already own, the style number inside your boot settles it in about thirty seconds.
Of those nine, three are currently buyable as single pairs with real listing photos. Those are the three below. We would rather show you three we checked than pad the page with styles we could not confirm.
The three shapes, and how to choose between them
They share a build. Waterproof leather, latex-sealed seams, sealed elastic, Thinsulate, a removable shearling footbed. What differs is the part that touches the ground and how far up your leg the boot goes:
- Wet pavement and slush, and you want it to look like a Blundstone: the 566 Thermal.
- Ice and packed snow: the All-Terrain Thermal, for the tread.
- Snow deeper than your ankle: the High-Top, because on any Chelsea the collar is the real waterline, not the leather.
That last point is worth sitting with. Waterproof construction stops water coming through the boot. It does nothing about water coming in over the top, which is how most people actually get wet feet in snow.
What we could not confirm
Six of the nine waterproof styles are not on this page. The 1477 and 1478 came back under our review floor on the listings we checked, and the 1391, 1392, 2242 and 2250 either had no real product photo on the listing or no confirmable buy button when we looked. None of that means the boots are bad. It means we could not stand behind sending you to those listings today, and we would rather say so.
For the wider field beyond one brand, see our best waterproof winter boots, and for the closest comparison in the same price bracket our waterproof Dr. Martens picks.
How we test waterproof shoes
Every pick is scored on the same five criteria and cross-checked against real owner feedback - so the ranking reflects how a shoe holds up, not its spec sheet.
Waterproofing
How well it seals - GORE-TEX, eVent, or a quality liner, with gusseted tongues and taped seams.
Traction
Outsole compound and lug pattern, and real grip on wet rock, gravel, and slick mud.
Support
Midsole stiffness, torsional rigidity, and stability on uneven ground and under a pack.
Comfort
Fit and width options, cushioning, break-in, and weight over long days.
Durability
Upper toughness, toe and heel protection, and how it holds up season after season.
Best overall
Blundstone 566 Thermal
The Thermal in black is the default waterproof Blundstone and the one to buy unless you have a specific reason not to. It takes the Original silhouette, which is why people want a Blundstone in the first place, and rebuilds it with waterproof leather, latex-sealed seams and sealed elastic, then lines it with Thinsulate over a removable shearling footbed. It is the most reviewed of the waterproof styles by a wide margin, which matters on a boot where sizing and break-in are the two things buyers worry about. The limit is the sole: Blundstone's low-profile tread is unremarkable on ice.
Pros
- Waterproof construction in the classic Blundstone shape
- Insulated and lined without looking like a winter boot
- Much the largest owner base of any waterproof Blundstone
Cons
- Shallow tread is the weak point on ice
- Break-in is real, and stiffer than an Original
Best on ice and loose ground
Blundstone All-Terrain Thermal
The same waterproof, insulated build on a genuinely different sole. Where the standard Thermal keeps Blundstone's slim profile, the All-Terrain adds a deep, widely spaced tread that clears slush instead of packing with it, and it is the only version here we would choose for a commute over packed snow. You pay for it in looks and a little in weight: this reads as a winter boot rather than a Chelsea you can wear to dinner. Buy it if traction is the reason you are shopping, and buy the plain Thermal if it is not.
Pros
- Deep tread that actually clears slush and grips loose ground
- Same waterproof and insulated construction as the Thermal
- Taller, more protective sole unit
Cons
- Chunkier and less dressable than the standard Thermal
- Heavier on the foot
Best for deeper snow
Blundstone Thermal High-Top
The answer to the one thing every Chelsea boot gets wrong in winter, which is height. A standard Blundstone stops at the ankle, so snow deeper than that goes straight in over the collar no matter how waterproof the leather is. The high-top carries the Thermal's waterproof build further up the leg and adds real ankle support with it, which also makes it the steadiest of the three underfoot. It is the least classically Blundstone-looking boot here and it has the smallest owner base, so treat the fit notes as less settled than on the 566.
Pros
- Extra height keeps snow out over the collar
- Most ankle support of the three
- Same waterproof, insulated Thermal construction
Cons
- Smallest review base of the three, so fit feedback is thinner
- Least versatile look
Also worth considering
Strong, well-reviewed shoes that just missed our ranked list - worth a look if the picks above aren't quite right for you.
- Blundstone Thermal, antique brown - Not a different boot: it is the 566 Thermal in brown, which Blundstone sells as its own style number and Amazon lists separately. Worth knowing if black is not what you want, because searching the model name alone will not surface it.
Frequently asked questions
Which Blundstone boots are waterproof?
Only the Winter Thermal and Winter Thermal All-Terrain ranges: styles 566, 584, 1477, 1478, 1391, 1392, 2241, 2242 and 2250. Everything else, Originals included, uses weatherproof leather, which is Blundstone's term for water-resistant. The three boots on this page are the ones from that list we could confirm as buyable single pairs with real listing photos.
What is the difference between the Thermal and the All-Terrain Thermal?
Both are waterproof and insulated. The difference is underfoot and it is significant. The standard Thermal keeps Blundstone's fairly shallow, low-profile sole, which is fine on wet pavement and vague on ice. The All-Terrain swaps in a deeper, chunkier tread built for loose and slippery ground. If your winter is slush and gritted streets, the Thermal is enough. If it is packed snow and ice, pay for the tread.
Do waterproof Blundstones run the same size as the Originals?
Roughly, but the Thermal lining takes up room. Blundstone sizes in AU, and the usual advice is to go one size down from your US men's size. If you are between sizes, or you plan to wear thick winter socks in these, size up rather than down: a Thermal with a shearling footbed and a heavy sock in your normal size will feel tight across the instep.
Are waterproof Blundstones warm enough for real winter?
They are insulated with Thinsulate and lined, which covers cold rain, slush and a normal cold snap comfortably. They are not expedition boots and Blundstone does not publish a temperature rating for them. If you are standing still outdoors for hours in deep cold, a purpose-built insulated snow boot will be warmer than any Chelsea.