Customer Reviews Blundstone BL550 Classic 550 Chelsea Boot

These shoes are not as easy to slip and out of as they might have been portrayed to be! They actually take a little bit of strength to get off. Though the foot part is of the shoe is extremely comfortable, this is not the same for the leather portion of the boot that extends up the sides of the leg. If you do not order a large enough size you will experience that the leather instantly rubs against the back of the leg and it is the type of rub that is sure to create a blister. I suggest getting this shoe a whole size bigger than your regular size (I'm a size 10 so, size 11) and not a half size larger.

I have worn Blundstones for years. This pair is nice in color and comfort. However, since they have moved their operation overseas the quality is suffering. The leather on this pair seems to be buckling in strange places. Also, the quality of the leather seems inferior to other pairs I have owned. I'll still wear them, but I'm missing the old level of quality. A bit steep on the price for diminished value. These shoes are comfy and tough. I hope once I break them in a little more the leather will lay down and crease in the right places.

I so wanted to love these boots. I have a wide foot, tall instep. Ordered the 6.5, usually wear women’s 8.5 or 9 wide. I could not get my foot into the boot. Long experience tells me bigger size will just be a loose shoe once I get it on my foot. I sure wish there could be more choices of slip on boots for wide feet. So sad. Thanks Zappos for the fantastic return policy.

I’ve read great reviews about these boots and have been very excited. I’m still on the search for the right size. They come quite stiff and very hard to get on my feet. I called Nordstrom and after Zappos could not help me and learned that Blundstone boots half sizes are not actually bigger only wider, so I guess I am now in search for a size 10, which I’ve never worn in my life so I’m not yet sure they will work.

I tried....3 years later and I give up. I had my previous pair for 18 years. The new ones hurt the top of my feet and after a few hours in them my feet fall asleep. I even bought boot stretchers and that did not work. Zappos was so great they sent me another pair. Same thing so I gave them to my son and he can’t wear them either. Should have returned them right away.

Was about 1/2 size too small for me. I did not care for the finish of the leather. It has a very natural un-shined finish. It would be good if you are looking for a natural look. I don't think these books would take a shine at all. They were a little harder to pull on than I thought they would be.

Really like the boots but stitching letting go on one. Kinda bummed out. Will be contacting zappos.

Very comfortable. However, leather is pulling away from sole after 6 months of use. Not sure if it can be repaired.

I have bought dress blundstones in 8.5 women's (US size) and thought the classic would fit similarly. These were marked at that size but were a half size smaller. They also had clearly been purchased and returned before.

I believe it is supposed to be a comfortable shop, but I have to return it because the one I got was a used one and there was even stain on the top.

Just noticed today that I received the wrong boot - I ordered the Chelsea high-top, but received the lower version which is way to wide, especially around the ankle. Will return and reorder. Hopefully I will receive the right style.

I really love the look of these boots but the leather is far too stiff, the instep is extremely small and tight and there is no support at all. Although I tried a 1/2 size up from my normal size I could not fit any of my orthotics in them.

My previous blundstones were amazing- I wore them almost every day for 3 years before they began to wear out. Ordered the same size and style and have been having a terrible time breaking them in. They are extremely tight and although I have been wearing them 3-4 times a week for 6 weeks I still find them tight and very difficult to pull on. Did something change? I feel like I will need to size up but am discouraged because I am unsure if I can return them at this point.

I’ve put probably 20 miles into these boots on daily dog walks, and they’re still giving me blisters on my heels of I walk more than 30 minutes. And that’s with wool hiking socks! The toe also inexplicably collapsed in on one of the boots, too. Waste of money.

With normal wear, they developed a large crack in the leather on top of the boot (where the shoe flexes) after 6 months. I’m not unusually hard on shoes and I’m extremely disappointed with the quality. My foot is now consistent wet when I wear them in wet weather (Pacific NW). Returning them to Blundstone for repair or replacement is a joke - they seem intent on making sure it’s as difficult as possible. Send them back to Blundstone at my expense so they can “inspect the damage” and decide if they want to repair or replace them? Seriously? Very disappointed in workmanship and “commitment to quality”.

Make sure you order a size up and then be prepared to break them in for a significant period.

I am very sad and disappointed; I occasionally wore these boots and after less than four years, the soles are disintegrating. However the shoes are super comfortable! I am hesitant to order these again, as I am afraid they will fall apart again!