by While this weekend’s coronation called for pomp and circumstance, Kate Middleton was back in her Blundstones on Monday morning.
The Prince and Princess of Wales, alongside their three children, Prince George, 9, Princess Charlotte, 8, and Prince Louis, 5 — in his first official royal engagement — were put to work helping renovate a scout hut.
The family of five visited the 3rd Upton Scout Group in Slough, not far from their Windsor home, to lend a hand in painting, digging, and more. While all three children partook in the morning’s activities, it was Prince Louis who took centre stage, driving a digger with help from Prince William, 40, and helping his mom shovel dirt.
Princess Kate, the joint President of the Scout Association, traded in her coronation flower crown and Alexander McQueen dress for black pants, a button-up blouse, and Blundstone Chelsea boots (shop here in Canada, shop here in the U.S.).
The 41-year-old has donned the practical spring shoes several times in the past, marking the $240 CAD/$210 USD boots as another royal-approved favourite.
Blundstone Chelsea Boots (Shop in Canada)
Blundstone Chelsea Boots (Shop in U.S.)
$240 CAD at Altitude Sports
$210 USD at Nordstrom
Crafted using premium leather, the Blundstone Chelsea Boots come engineered with impact-protection technology to provide wearers with shock protection and support in the heel.
The boot’s cushioned footbeds can be removed and washed whenever you feel the need to freshen up, and their low, stable heels provide excellent traction on wet and icy surfaces.
Plus, the unisex boots are designed with extra-thick soles to insulate against cold underfoot temperatures, making them perfect for spring transitional weather.
What people are saying
Racking up an average rating of 4.5 stars, the Kate Middleton-approved boots have become a wardrobe favourite among Nordstrom shoppers.
“How did I live without these?” asks one reviewer. “They’re perfect for just about any condition: cold, wet, dry. I’m not sure how I got by without them.”
“Can’t beat Blunies for comfort, waterproof and great tread in snow or rain,” writes another shopper. “They look great with jeans, pants or skirts.”
“I wear these boots literally every day,” adds another shopper, noting that they’re “so comfy and cute and the perfect height to wear with any jeans.”
While reviews for the boots largely lean positive, some Nordstrom shoppers warn that Blundstone sizing can be tricky, and that breaking them in can be “hard.”
$240 CAD at Altitude Sports
$210 USD at Nordstrom
I “can’t wear them for too long,” writes one reviewer. “The break-in period is hard.” However, the shopper added that “these boots are beautiful, and the versatility makes the break-in period worth it.”
