Customer Reviews Blundstone BL500 Original 500 Chelsea Boot

Best boots ever. I work with horses and live on a ranch in the Nevada desert. I decided to get another pair of Blundstones after my first pair ate it after about 6 years of hard use. These are the best boots, they fit right to size and are comfortable from the get go. I did find with this new pair that I had to scrunch up my socks where the boot meets the back of the leg to break them in. The leather was a little harder than I remember, but maybe it just has been so long....I wear them everyday and they are very comfortable. I hike the mountains in them here, wear them with shorts, pants....these boots are simply a cut above the rest. My left foot is a half a size larger than the right foot and with these boots I have no issues with my toe hitting the front or the other foot sliding around. They just fit really good and my feet have room. They are not too tight or too loose. I love my Blundstones and the longer you wear them the better they look.

A little stiff, but ok when you get it on. I work in a wet area (bottled water production) at work, and these do everything I wanted. They're a little stiff to get on, and I need a long handled shoe horn to get mine on. All though the uppers are a little stiff, they're still flexible enough to bend comfortably when I need to kneel down. My socks stay dry.

New Convert - Had a friend recommend these who had been wearing a pair for years. He said they were the most comfortable boots he had ever worn. He was right! The leather is broken in right out of the box, the insole is very comfortable and the sole has just the right flexibility. Perfect for just about any situation! Gonna get another pair in black!

A Perfect Shoe! Comfy!!! Have worn them daily since arrival. When the soles are wet they do not squeak while walking tile flooring. Great color... can either look blacker or browner. Custom orthotics slip right in with plenty of room.

Best shoes I've owned - First, they're much lighter than I expected. No heavier than a normal pair of shoes, and about 1/3 the weight of my Vasque hiking boots. Second, they're incredibly comfortable on day one - no painful break-in period. After a few days, they become even more comfortable as the ankle becomes more flexible. I've also not had to use my orthotics in these boots, as they provide plenty of arch support and I don't feel my foot over pronating.

Blundstones - I bought a pair of Blundstones BL500. I had a really old pair that were great so I thought I'd get another pair. Straight out of the box I walked all over Manhattan without any kind of break-in period. Super comfortable, no blisters, no problems.

I purchased these for my husband as a Christmas gift. Wasn't sure if he would like them or not, he loves them! They look great, are practical, comfortable, and you can dress them up or wear them with jeans. I would highly recommend these boots.

Great - I love the boot. The back part of the boot takes a little breaking in but other than that they are extremely comfortable.

Great Boots; Great Man Trip - Setting: Guy's trip to Chicago, Milwaukee, and then Green Bay for Packers v. Bears. Issue: Wanted to carry on luggage. Issue pt 2. Shoes take up lots of space thus could not pack another pair. Solution: Purchased Blundstone's BL500 in black and got them Wed. for a trip starting Friday morning so no break in period. No Problem. Review: Walked around Chicago for 10 hours, and on my feet for 14 hours in Milwaukee and all day in Green Bay. Shoes felt great, able to go out without changing shoes and most important my feet were warm as the Pack destroyed the hated bears. Go Pack. Overall, I will by buying another pair in brown next week. You should really go get a pair soon if not NOW. Great shoes.

Great boot - I use this boot for work and I love the way I can just slip them on and go in the morning. They look great enough to wear out after work as well. I have had a pair of these before (a long time ago) and they are very durable.

Great boots - I don't generally like boots without laces... usually they don't fit snug enough for me, these however fit like a glove from day one. I love 'em!

Great Boots - All I could get out of my husband for this review is...I LOVE THEM! He works in construction and is on his feet all day.

Good looking, well made, and comfortable - Two friends had these boots and they lasted forever. I bought a pair to wear for motorcycling. They look great, beautiful leather, and feel even better. Total comfort from day one. Will probably wear them for a lot more than I thought.

An Aussie Legend! I've owned 6-7 pairs of "Blunnies" over the past 25 yrs. Great to kick around in. Comfortable, rugged and waterproof too. Ya can't go wrong!

Disappointed to have to send these back. Given that were I live is rarely very cold, and the wideness of my foot, I was anticipating the unlined boot hitting the sweet spot for me. The length and width felt great- the 500s seem to have a little more toe box room than the lined 550s, but I have a high instep, and, particularly on the left foot, the exposed triangle of leather where the flex panel is sewn together pressed down on my foot so tightly and abrasively that my toes went numb. I've been wearing a pair of the 1609s for almost a year that initially were a little tight over the instep, but rather quickly eased into what are now incredibly comfortable. These were so excruciating, I couldn't conceive of giving them that chance. I really like the construction and the color- they have a nice vintage vibe compared to the more refined 550s and the various iterations- and can only imagine how great they would be once broken in. If you have a wider foot, and a low instep, these might be for you.

This is my 3rd pair of BL500 Blundstones and this pair was pretty much as expected. I was originally attempting to replace my last pair of Black boots, however after ordering 5 or 6 pair from various retailers and none of them fitting correctly (they all were running huge), I decided to switch to the Stout Brown color to see if that changed anything, which it did. They fit true to size as I was hoping for. This particular pair is a little extra snug at the front of my right foot, which I haven't experienced before, but not so bad that I'd consider changing size. It just needs to soften and relax a little and it should be fine. I went out for a 3 mile walk in the woods and it didn't cause any major issues. Overall the quality of the Blundstones I've owned to date have been exceptional - very durable and long wearing. My old pair is still intact and going strong just looking generally beat up after year of abuse. Great boots.

Please read the below statements from Blundstone about their boots. What most describe as "Runs Large" is actually Blundstones designed loose fit. All of their boots come with two insoles for switching out OR stacking. I have a narrow US10 foot so I always tried to go down a half size in Blunnies expecting good results. I ended up having a good fit around my foot but my toes hit the front of the boot when I stepped. If you stack your insoles just like blunstone recommends, you can take up about a half a size of room. I waer the B172, 500 and 550. The chisel toes are however longer in length so blundstone does recommend going down a half size to deal with that length increase. I hope this helps someone out in choosing properly. Length is primary consideration when fitting Blundstone boots. Walk around in the boots and get a sense of whether your front most toe is touching the front of the boots. If they are consistently touching the front of the boots, then the boots are too small. A thumb width (or minimum of an inch) of space between the end of the customer's foot and the end of the boot is recommended for a good fit. Width can be focused on now that you have determined the length of the boot. Blundstone boots are commonly referred to as outdoor slippers , referring to the ease of putting on and taking off these boots. Blundstone boots typically have a loose fit and a centimeter or two of heel lift is very common with Blundstone boots. If you still find that they fit too generously, the insoles provided in the box are helpful for snugging up the fit. It may also be common for you to feel pressure across the instep of the boot where the v-stitching comes across the instep. This pressure will often dissipate with regular wear after a two to three week period, once the leather begins to stretch. * Chisel toes are a bit of a longer fit than other Blundstone styles. In our experience, some people go down a size in this style to accommodate for the longer fit. * Please note that half sizes in Blundstones are a bit unusual they do not increase the length of the boot. Instead, they increase the amount of space over the foot by adding more leather creating a wider fit. Use that extra pair of insoles in the box if you find there is too much movement in your Blundstones. Doubling up on the insoles can take up about a size worth of space!

Probably the most comfortable pair of boots I've ever worn; they've been my primary footwear for over two years. I've put in many days of dozens of miles of walking, though I also see that leather quality is hit-and-miss. The right boot fared significantly worse than the left, with its outer surface peeling away, and holes forming in the front area. The stitching also failed. It should be noted that I've walked the soles almost completely off these boots, so it's not what I'd call premature failure, but one did a lot better than the other. The left boot looks pretty good, in fact it's almost something that I'd consider having resoled if it weren't for its mate being totally shot. Either way, two years later I'm buying an identical set and hope to get another two years.

I love my Blundies! The sizing is a bit difficult and they still are a little loose, but comfortable! With some new inserts they feel closer to a good fit. It's just the extra room in the width. My feet never get hot or cold.

Super comfortable, like a sneaker. Great for dog walks, cold weather. These boots run small. Buy at least a half size larger than usual.