# Stylish City Living Boots The New Blundstones Dress Boots are Made for Urban Wear By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dress-boots References: [gearpatrol](https://gearpatrol.com/2019/09/17/blundstone-dress-boots/) & [blundstone](https://www.blundstone.com/shop/mens-dress-boots) Blundstone is a brand known the world over for its rugged [Chelsea Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vessi-weekend-chelsea-boots) that are ready for the job site, but the new [Blundstones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/well-worn-campaign) dress boots aim to offer consumers an alternative that are designed with urbanites in mind. The boots feature elastic side panels like the other styles from the brand as well as [premium leather uppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/timberland-waterproof-luxe-boot) along with a durable outsole that's also slip-resistant. The light midsole is cushioned for comfort, while padding under the heel ensures they can be worn all day without causing discomfort. The Blundstones dress boots are priced at $225 and address the increasing demand for more formal attire as urban consumers seek out comfortable styles that don't skimp on quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Urban Dress Boots:** Opportunity for brands to create stylish and comfortable dress boots specifically designed for urban consumers. - **Comfortable Formal Attire:** Opportunity for clothing brands to create more formal attire that prioritizes comfort without compromising on quality. - **Demand for Premium Leather:** Opportunity for leather manufacturers to meet the increasing demand for premium leather materials in urban fashion. ### Where This Applies - **Footwear:** Opportunity for footwear brands to expand their product line by offering stylish dress boots for urban consumers. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion brands to cater to the increasing demand for comfortable and stylish formal attire for urban consumers. - **Leather:** Opportunity for leather manufacturers to tap into the urban fashion market by supplying high-quality leather materials for dress boots. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winterized Suede Chelsea Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blundstone-2406-suede-chelsea-boot.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Chelsea Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blundstone-and-filson.md) - [Performance Clog Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/originals-clog-2420.md) - [Ultra-Elegant Unisex Leather Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unisex-leather-boot.md) - [Global Tasmanian Footwear Campaigns](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/well-worn-campaign.md) - [Weatherproof Sneaker-Like Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danner-x-brandblack-boot.md) - [Australian Boot Pride Weddings](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2150-rainbow-boot.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Sophisticated Italian-Made Boot Silhouettes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jb-ander.md)