Blundstone introduces the Aerocork™ collection for the SS26 season A new product line that will make the brand the star of the summer

For many footwear enthusiasts, the name Blundstone is inseparably linked to its iconic Chelsea boots. For more than 150 years, the Australian brand has built its reputation around durable, versatile, and instantly recognizable designs, becoming a benchmark for generations of consumers. Today, however, the brand continues to explore new directions, expanding its offering beyond the boot category and introducing solutions designed to accompany every moment of the year. This evolution brings Aerocork™ into the spotlight, a new product family that represents an important step forward in the brand’s stylistic evolution. The collection introduces a sole with a sleeker and more contemporary design, while retaining the aesthetic elements that have made Blundstone footwear consistently recognizable over time.

The goal is to offer a different experience, one that is lighter and better suited to the warmer months, while preserving the values that define the brand: comfort, durability, and functionality. The new Aerocork™ platform is the result of combining innovative materials with design focused on everyday use. One of the collection’s defining features is the use of a midsole made from recycled cork and polyurethane, paired with an exceptionally lightweight TPU outsole. This choice reflects the brand’s commitment to balancing performance, comfort, and innovation, elements that have long guided the development of its collections.

The range will include several styles, including new clogs and a sandal that marks the return of a silhouette particularly appreciated by the brand’s global community. As Adam Blake, Blundstone’s co-CEO, explained, the decision to bring this model back stems directly from listening to consumers, who have continued to request its return over the years. The desire to respond to customer needs remains one of the central pillars of Blundstone’s strategy. The company has developed a collection capable of adapting to different settings, from urban everyday life to leisure time, thanks to a versatile aesthetic that can be styled in either a casual or more refined way.

Contributing to this flexibility is also the choice of materials. The Aerocork™ collection will be available in premium smooth and suede leathers, offered in a palette of neutral and natural tones that reflects the brand’s authentic identity and makes styling effortless across different wardrobes. The arrival of the new line also represents a return to the Australian brand’s roots. Although Blundstone became famous worldwide for its boots, the company’s history extends far beyond a single product category, offering footwear capable of accompanying every member of the Blundstone family throughout the year.

The Aerocork™ collection will debut during the SS26 season and marks a new chapter for the brand, which continues to reinterpret its design heritage through lighter and more versatile products, without losing the character that has made it globally recognizable.