Customer Reviews Blundstone BL500 Original 500 Chelsea Boot

After reading a lot of reviews about the newer boots leather quality and sole issues, I wanted to see for myself. In perfect Zappos style the boots arrived quickly, the leather was thick and not shiny, the sole seemed ok. I have been wearing them for a while now and the sole seems to be holding up and the leather has shaped and even with a few scuffs the color is staying. I think Blundstone might have corrected some of the past issues. My boots say made in Vietnam.

These boots are great. I give 4 overall stars because the color wore on the toe of one shoe pretty quickly, but the basic integrity of the shoe and its comfort can't be beat.

Soon I'll be moving to Portland, OR from San Francisco and I wanted to be ready for colder and more varied weather. At my work, I'm on my feet for long stretches and need to remove shoes every time I come in from outside. These fine boots live up to their reputation. Comfortable, sturdy, and great for why I wanted them.

I am a huge fan of Blundstone boots and have a few pairs already. These unfortunately don’t have arch support as opposed to the thermals which feel much more supportive. Love the classic look of these but the sizing was inconsistent between left and right.

I am a size 7.5 and 8 and thats what I ordered The boots were women size 10

I have an old pair that I was replacing. I bought the exact same size and these new ones were considerably smaller than the old ones. The rubber soles are 1/2 smaller.

They lasted a good number of years of moderate wear, but the soles decided to disintegrate & chunk off. If you look online, this seems to be a common problem. Not sure I'd buy another pair.

Love these-- however I have pretty flat narrow foot and just was too loose, like my foot would flop around. I tried the 8 and they seemed too small and the 8.5 was wide. After a little research it seems true that Aussie half sizes are just wider, not longer.

I have been wearing Blunnies forever. Since they are no longer made in Aussieland, the quality is just not the same. It had been many years since I bought a pair, they still fit nice but the leather quality is not so great. Within a couple of weeks, I have torn a small piece on the leather on the toes of each foot. The leather is just not very thick. A good shoe but not what it use to be!

Did not fit at all. My instep just wouldn't fit the shoe. I put wide in the search, and these boots came up. They should not be marked as a wide shoe.

These shoes should be bought for your size if you wear a thick sock. It's tricky because they stretch out over time. My size eight is at least a half size bigger now and I can no longer wear it without my Smartwool hikers. Perfect for cold wet weather, but I bought my new pair a half size down to wear with a crew sock in warmer weather. Totally waterproof when oiled and last forever if you keep them conditioned. I've had my original pair for almost ten years. Sole is amazing.

I bought the 500's two weeks ago and am just ok with the boot. Great look with skinny jeans and great for a rainy day. I wear a 8.5 or 9 women's and bought these in the AU 6.5 and they fit well. A little on the wide side, perfect for thick socks. You will want to wear a thick sock because they rub on the back of your ankles a bit. Not too bad or blisters, but I do notice after wearing for several hours. They are hard inside and little arch support so maybe an insole would help with cushioning. The stout brown color is very dark so it's perfect with brown or black clothes. Overall, I'm glad I bought them and am enjoying them, but not exactly as awesome as I thought they'd be. I tried 3 different sizes before I chose the 6.5 and Zappos customer service cannot be beat! They were great with returns and exchanges and I love the overnight service!

For the price, I am really happy with the fit, comfort and style of the boot. In all these categories, I feel like I got what I paid for - rare with shoes lately. My one complaint is that I had the shoes for about three weeks before the toe on one of the shoes began to scuff and get fuzzy in such a way that made me question the quality of the leather being used. Scuffs ordinarily shine/buff out if a nice leather. These feel more permanently scarred. Bummed about that. For those who suffer the same foot shape: I have a pretty wide/high-volume foot that need great comfort and support to last the day. On that front, I'm happy with the purchase. If, though, Blundstone is going to continue selling them as "rugged" as marketing suggests, they need to go with a thicker/higher quality cut of leather.

Really nice casual boot for kicking around, walking around the city. Unless you have a very narrow (narrower than D) foot, size up a half-size from what Zappos recommends. Build quality is mediocre but somehow these seem pretty tough. The leather is so-so quality that definitely doesn't stand up to better offerings, but it seems durable enough. Treated with nikwax it becomes virtually waterproof. Not as comfortable as the Blundstone models with a kick-toe and extra midsole. Overall a decently useful, stylish, multifunction boot that should really retail for less. Don't hike or walk long distances in these or your feet will be sorry. Pair with nice jeans or chinos.