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Blundstone Canada announces a funky new addition to their line-up of hip, performance-driven footwear. Now available for men and women, the Blundstone Chunk Sole boot comes in black or brown. The Chunk Sole arrival on Canadian shores just in time for Fall/Winter 05 follows the phenomenal success of last year’s original Chunk, from Down Under. This season’s Chunk Sole is the perfect new fit in the Blundstone Canada line of no-fuss radical footwear.

Chunky, funky and all-round down and dirty…Whether roughing it in the great outdoors, mowing the lawn in suburban sprawl, or nightcrawling through the urban wilderness of city streets, the Chunk Sole -- with its easy, pull-on, kick-off style -- will keep any intrepid traveler looking cool, whatever the task at hand. Designed for maximum performance and durability, the Chunk Sole features a cushioned footbed sole -- making it the most comfortable Blundstone ever – and premium weatherproof leather to stand up to any weather conditions, all in a contemporary, lightweight design.

“Sporting the no-lace convenience that’s become the trademark of the Blundstone line, the Chunk Sole is our no-nonsense boot designed for people who want to go anywhere and do anything, in function and style,” says Ian Heaps, co-founder of Blundstone Canada. “The feedback to the original Chunk blew us away, so we are excited to launch the new Chunk Sole with what we expect will be resounding success,” he adds.

Blundstone Canada, located in Collingwood, Ontario, was founded in Vancouver in 1998 by its parent company, Australian Boot Company. Blundstone Canada is the exclusive Canadian distributor of footwear made by Blundstone Pty. of Tasmania, Australia. Founded in 1870, Blundstone is Australia’s leading manufacturer of quality footwear and remains a family-owned company to this day. Blundstone boots have been toughing it out for no-nonsense, go-anywhere, do-anything types seeking comfort, durability and rugged style. Boasting pull-on comfort, Blundstones are all-weather, lightweight, durable and no gimmick footwear. The brand is currently available at Australian Boot Company stores and in select retailers across Canada.