Customer Reviews Blundstone BL500 Original 500 Chelsea Boot

Great boots that strike that blend between form and function, hence why they’re so iconic. Solid weatherproofing. I ordered a half size smaller and they fit great.

I love these boots! Comfortable right out of the box. Color is a deep rich brown almost black. I wear a 38 (7-7.5) and originally ordered AU 4.5 but they were too big so I ordered AU 4 and they fit like a glove. Thanks Zappos!

This recommended size was too short and narrow for my women's wide 8.5 foot.

My Blundstone BL500's arrived last week. I put them on and have worn them everyday since then. For a year I've wanted a pair, they've been on my "favorite list" and I would have bought them sooner, but I've not seen anyone around here with a pair to ask about them. Two weekends ago I was at the BarnSwallow in Charlottesville, VA and a lady there was wearing a pair. I was delighted. We talked about the shoe and when I found out she had a size 9, I asked if I could try them on. When she agreed, I was delighted. They fit just fine. I knew then what size I needed. When I got home, I ordered them. The lady at the BarnSwallow is a sweetheart for letting me try hers. She said she loved her pair as well. In a way, you have 2 reviews -- that's not bad, huh? Depending on the shoe, I wear 8, 81/2, or 9. I went size 9 because they're a boot, and closed toe. There is enough room for a heavier sock if I need it. However even with a lighter sock, my foot doesn't swim around inside the boot. That's important to me. Since I live in the country and work outside -- bringing in firewood, walking the dog in the woods, digging in the garden, etc. these boots are perfect. They also look quite stylish as well, and I'd wear them with a dress in a heartbeat. So, thanks Blundstone and Zappo's.

I've been wearing Blunnie's for over 2 decades and am now on my third pair. They are durable, long-lasting, water resistant and comfortable once broken in. The sizing is a bit of a challenge at first to find the appropriate/comparable sizing for Americans, but once discovered then it's fine. They tend to run a bit larger than stated and particularly in the toe box, there tends to be more vertical room than in other brands. They are particularly great in rain and snow by just adding a shearling insole, which can then be swapped back out for other uses with the original inner sole. The sealed seam between the upper boot and rubber sole is amazingly effective in keeping feet dry and it takes probably 5-6 years of consistent use to actually wear out the sole. The patented sole provides good traction and shock absorption. If you have a very high arch, these boots are not for you. I highly recommend Blundstone's if you're looking for this style of boot with additional features to protect you against wet conditions.

I'm a US Womens 9 and they fit perfect in the length. They are overall much roomier than other boots, so I switched out their thin insole with a thicker insole, and wear with thicker socks. They are the perfect winter boots. Very comfortable for all day walking around at work.

I bought these for my husband, because his old pair finally had to be retired. They fit and look great. He is very happy with them. I went up a half size, because I read the reviews that they run a bit small, but I don't think I needed to, because he said they were a bit loose, but will work fine with thicker socks so he kept them. I would advise you purchase them in your normal size and do not size up.

Great boots as always!!! Love my Blunnies, just hope the soles wear better in this pair. I had a pair for 10+ years from Australia, then had to buy a pair from the USA and the soles wore away much faster. Hopefully the Zappos magic is with these ones!

The most comfortable boots ever! I usually wear a 7.5 but I found that they run big so I ended up returning the 7.5 for a 7 and they fit great. They are extremely comfortable, well made, and stylish! They are a bit pricy, but worth it. My feet love these boots!!!

I've been wanting a pair of these ever since I studied abroad in Australia 15 years ago! Glad I finally got them...they're lightweight, comfortable, and easy to get on and off. I think they'll be perfect for rainy fall days and will look even better as they get worn in and scuffed up. I'm a mom of 2 little kids and these are perfect for throwing on with skinny jeans. Short boots are the trend right now, but I feel like these are so much more of a classic and plan on wearing them for years.

I already own a pair of Black BL500's - which are still in great shape after years of wear. Wanting another pair, I ordered the brown. The sizing on the Zappo's website can be confusing. I wear US 8 - 81/2 - my old boots are a 61/2 AU women's size. I went with that size rather than what was recommended on the website and am glad I did.

Bought these for my husband last fall. He likes them and wore them all fall, winter, and into spring. They've held up fine, even with his mile walk or bike to work. The loose but sturdy fit works great (he's picky about fit and comfort), and accommodates thick wool socks in winter. The quality seems fine, but these are his first pair of Blundstones, so I can't compare them to the ones that used to be made in Australia. They look classic and cute, whether with jeans or khakis (khakis sometimes hang up on the ankle tags, but it's a cute look in my opinion and doesn't bother my husband).

I love these boots! They are my work boots and boy do they work. I fumbled around a bit to get the correct size and Zappos service was perfect. It takes me about five years to wear them out.

These are fantastic. They are simply my favorite shoes period. I got my first pair on a trip to New Zealand and have had a pair ever since. These are my go to boots!

I generally wear a size 8 shoe. The 8 felt a little small so I tried the 8.5 which felt too big. After reading other reviews I stuck with the 8 and they are great!

These are great boots. They look good, feel good, and are tremendously functional. They are comfortable right out of the box. I could not be happier with the product and service.

Good shoe. Feet stay dry in the rain. Felt true to size.

The pair I ordered are my fifth pair. My last pair lasted about five years. Quality of this most recent pair seems as good or better than my previous Blundstones. Leather looks and feels great; stitching is strong and uniform. Time will tell if there are issues with the sole, but after two weeks of daily wear, this pair looks and feels fine.

I don't buy shoes very often. I like wearing boots, and have worn Red Wings for a long time. A pair of Red Wings will last me ten years. When I took these out of the box and put them on, they instantly became my favorite pair of shoes. I love that I can just throw them on. I go outside and come back in the house a lot. When doing so, I take off my shoes. These are definitely nice for that. I walk a lot, and so far I like the light and rugged feel to these. I have to say from other reviews, I am a little concerned about the change from manufacturing in Australia. The Red Wings I wear are still made in the US. We'll see how these Blundstones hold up over time. I really hope they do. I like buying local, but I couldn't find these in my area. I have to say my experience with Zappos was excellent.

Comfortable right out of the box...light weight but sturdy enough for anything around the farm or out in the woods.

This is my second pair of Blunnies. The first pair lasted for ten years of occasional wear - the soles eventually wore out, but the leather uppers were still in great shape. Since then, the production has moved out of Tasmania and I was concerned that there may have been a drop in quality... But when my new boots arrived, they appeared identical in every way to the originals - except that the fit is more snug, which is actually better for me. I've had the boots for a month now and am loving them so far; as a result of the improved fit, I'm wearing them much more than the old ones. Note that sizing is one down from US sizes. I wear US size 11 and the size 10 Blundstone is perfect for me.

Great all-purpose boot that has become my go-to for most occasions! This boot took about 2 weeks to break in (arch on the right boot pinched for a while until it stretched out). Initially I tried a size 8.5 - too small - the 9 was perfect! This boot is black-brown and goes well with both color schemes - I now wear this boot 90% of the time!