Talk:Australian work boot

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Assuming the article survives VfD, something someone might like to investigate: my grandfather, who was a railwayman, claimed that these boots were invented after a shunting accident so that railwaymen could escape quickly if a boot got caught in a switch. Securiger 16:58, 13 Apr 2005 (UTC)

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Chelsea boots[edit]

- These type of boots look an awful lot like Chelsea Boots —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 64.237.216.137 (talk • contribs).

They do rather look similar. Do you think Chelsea Boots should be merged to Australian work boots, or do they have an independent history and just look similar? --Scott Davis ^Talk 13:10, 11 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I agree they're similar. I'm wearing a pair of Blundstone's at the moment, a quick check reveals the soles are different, and the front finger loop is missing on Chelsea Boots (Blundstone's have one front and rear), but everything else looks like a match. -- Longhair 14:17, 11 September 2006 (UTC)[reply]

I also know another similar type of boot going by the name of "Dealer Boots". Any info on that?

It might be worth mentioning that "work boots" have a non-slip sole - while elastic-side riding boots (which RM Williams make) have smooth leather soles which are no good at all to work in. They are however great for riding horses in which is what they are intended for... the foot can come out of the stirrup, your foot can't easily come out of the stirrup if you are wearing "work boots" which is a bad thing.Ga rr ie 04:30, 15 June 2007 (UTC)[reply]