# Chunky Sole Chelsea Boots Blundstones' New 'Lug Boot' Silhouette Has Streetwear Appeal By Niko Pajkovic | Published 2022-08-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lug-boot References: [gearpatrol](https://www.gearpatrol.com/style/shoes-boots/a40860777/blundstone-lug-sole/) & [blundstone](https://www.blundstone.ca/) Australian footwear brand [Blundstone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blundstone-2406-suede-chelsea-boot) has introduced an all-new boot silhouette called the 'Lug Boot,' which offers an updated take on the brand's [iconic Originals Chelsea boot](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blundstone-and-filson). The new Lug Boot features a familiar Blundstone design but blends workwear and lifestyle categories more than previous models. As a result, the rubberized boot has more streetwear appeal than the Originals Chelsea while maintaining the brand's signature vegan leather construction. In addition, it features a much thicker sole, which plays into today's [chunky sole footwear trend](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bl01). "The Lug Boot Collection was born out of wanting to create an urban boot that nods to the current chunky sole trend while still offering wearers the dependability of a boot that has been developed for industrial working conditions," said Joe Carfora, Blundstone’s Global and Ancillaries Range Manager. Image Credit: Blundstone ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.1/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Chunky Sole Footwear Trend:** Blundstone's new Lug Boot silhouette has capitalized on the current chunky sole trend in footwear - **Workwear & Lifestyle Fusion:** The Lug Boot's blend of workwear and lifestyle design categories presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry - **Streetwear Appeal:** Blundstone's Lug Boot design offers an updated take on the Originals Chelsea boot with more streetwear appeal ### Where This Applies - **Footwear Industry:** The Lug Boot's use of vegan leather and incorporation of the chunky sole trend presents opportunities for innovation in sustainable footwear design - **Fashion Industry:** The fusion of workwear and lifestyle design categories in Blundstone's Lug Boot presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the fashion industry - **Workwear Industry:** The Lug Boot's fusion of workwear and streetwear design presents an opportunity for innovation in workwear attire that bridges the gap between fashion and function ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Winterized Suede Chelsea Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blundstone-2406-suede-chelsea-boot.md) - [Urban Lug Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3eye-classic-lug-1.md) - [Blockish Tread-Covered Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mschf-24-boot.md) - [Performance Clog Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/originals-clog-2420.md) - [Relaxed Hybrid Design Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/luca-chelsea-sneaker-boot.md) - [Bold Chunky Technical Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-ca805.md) - [Terrain-Ready Utility Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jld-boot.md) - [Chunky Plush Sneaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldencush.md) - [Heritage-Inspired Chelsea Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blundstone-and-filson.md)