Customer Reviews Blundstone BL558 Classic 550 Chelsea Boot

Love these boots. I was looking for something stylish but also durable. I needed these boots for snow, rain, and cold weather in the winter. They fit a tiny bit too big, but the next size down was too small. I wear a size 7 in running shoes and 6.5 in dress shoes that are tighter. The 7 of these boots were a bit larger, but feel better with thicker socks. There is also an insert Blundstone adds in the box to help with fit if needed. I haven't used it yet. the 6.5 I tried first were fine with thin socks, but if I tried thicker socks they were tight on my toes (not comfortable for a long time). Love these thought!!!

Super cute boots! I have yet to wear them at all since it's still in the mid 70's where I live in New England, but I'm so excited to in the coming weeks! I've been looking for the perfect Chelsea boot and just couldn't find one I loved. I bought the Doc Martens Chelsea boots at first but they were just a little too chunky for my liking. So I returned those, and ordered these boots in my regular size, an 8.5. I'm usually a true 8-8.5 so I went with the 8.5 just to be safe. However, I did not know that the half sizes just mean the wider version of the whole size so they ended up being a tad too small. They would have worked fine, but I knew that I would have been angry at myself if I didn't just return then and order the next half size up. So, I did just that and ordered these in a 9. Can I just say that I was SO impressed with Zappos shipping. I got my first pair within two days (2-day shipping when you order on the app). The day I got them and realized they are too small, I ordered the second pair around 3:00 that day. And then the second pair arrived the NEXT day. Crazy fast for not really being from where they were shipped out of. The only reason I gave them four stars for comfort is because they aren't as comfy as I thought they would be given the amount you're paying for them. However I Just added in the extra insoles that came in the box with the boots and that helped a lot. Overall pleased and cannot wait to try them out!

This review is for the Blundstone BL558 Black boots. I have just received these boots and wore them only twice so far, but after a full day the first time I found they were still very comfortable. I typically take a size 7 in women's size AU 4 Medium, which the Zappos website said was equivalent to a US Women's 7. The boots fit well with room for thicker winter socks. They do not have much arch support and are a bit stiff because of the thick soles, so my feet were a bit achy after a full day, but I think that will improve with wear. I bought these because winter weather, ice, and other slippery conditions in the Northeastern US often require good waterproof soles with well-defined treads. I fell down twice last winter (one on a New York City street) and I hope these boots will keep me more steady on the bad days. They have a simple look that makes them OK for my workplace, where suits are less common. I plan to wear these with black pants or leggings, jeans, and probably even black tights.

Surprisingly comfortable. I also bought these to have a nice, waterproof boot on certain occasions. It comes with some waterproofing wax, too.

Looked great, my wife even said they looked good and that is rare, but fit was a little snug. I requested 1/2 size larger.

I love my boots! Surprisingly light, but sturdy. Comfortable to walk in, a bit stiff to get out of, but they're still very new, so I'm sure it will get easier as the leather gets softer. I have a narrow foot, so this shoe might cause problems for people with wider feet.

This is my 3rd pair of Blundstone. I already decided I am going to keep a pair the rest of my life! They fit great, are comfortable, look good with either jeans or slacks and are as tough as they can be. Each pair I had for 4 or 5 years of rough use. I recommended them to my dad and brother, now they use them too.

Excellent boot. I purchased them for my husband and he reports a great fit, great look, super comfortable.

Without question, the best boots that I own. They are my first pair and it's too bad I didn't know about them before. A bit pricey but worth every penny.

Great boots. Solid build, very comfortable. Some pain for the first week or two in breaking them in, but smooth sailing after that.

I love these boots. They are a perfect comfortable boot for the winter months and not to mention very cool!

This is my second pair of "Blunnies" in 16 years -- my old ones still look good but the sole split after many years of much use. The new ones are completely comfortable, totally warm and perfect for my wet Pacific Northwest winters.

We love these boots. Our whole family has them. They are waterproof, sturdy, handsome and easy to put on/remove. Wear with thick wool socks for cold days. We live in New York City and it gets cold and wet here. They are a great value!

An outstanding, comfortable low boot suitable for women as well as men. I wear a women's size 12 and the website guidelines plus the Australian unisex sizing allowed me to choose the best fit. It is warm, yet breathes well.

This is my first pair of Blundstone's and they're very comfortable everyday boots. I live/work in the city and walk a good 4 miles a day on cement. These boots keep up just fine. I've never owned Chelsea boots and not having laces to tighten worried me a bit. But these are snug enough for day-to-day walking around, for sure. They'll come with extra inserts so you can adjust the feel of the boots. With the inserts it's nearly a half size difference. I'm an 11 and the Zappos recommended size (AUS 10) was perfect. Of course, Zappos is awesome. This search for boots entailed ordering three pairs of boots, two returns, and two phone calls to Zappos, but they helped me get the boots I was looking for.

Shoes are extremely comfortable. Excellent fit - the additional (included) inserts really helped out.

I've been wanting these boots, and today I got them! Let me tell you; I pity the person who tries to take away my Blunnies! They were straight out of the box comfortable (have been wearing them and walking for 5 hours with no problem), they are really high quality with excellent leather, and I think they are kind of a funky, fashion forward boot that is very versatile. Why did I wait so long? Something tells me this will not be my last pair of Blundstones. I very much recommend them. These boots, paired with the infallible service of Zappos is a brilliant combination!

The last pair of Blundstone's I owned last 10 years, wearing them pretty much every day. So far, these boots seem to be the same high quality.

I got my first pair as a hand-me-down from a friend and the quality holds true for my new pair. All day comfort and support. Enough said.

Excellent shoe. Transitional style is functional for casual or a little dress up. Comfortable.

These are my second pair of Blundstones. The others are brown. I love these boots. They are very comfortable and I have been wearing one pair or the other pretty much every day since I\'ve had them. Highly recommended!

This is my first purchase of Blundstone boots. So far, the boot looks well constructed, fits well, and should meet my expectations. If the boot performs as well as the Zappos team, I'm sure to purchase another pair in brown.

Just got my Blunnie's a couple of weeks ago. They're every bit as comfortable as the 550's they replaced-- those had just been re-soled when I ran a hangar door over the left toe and sliced a gash in the leather. The 558's have a nice, smooth, almost glove-leather lining on the inside at the top that makes them slide on even easier. Mine came with some sizing insoles that slip in under the stock insoles to customize the fit. Not sure if they all come with those or maybe that was a function of me ordering a size too small the first go-round. These are just great boots. I use mine on my motorcycle and for schlepping around in the muck. They stay warm and dry. Not much to look at, but I'm not a model or trying to impress anyone. Great for walking, too. Zappos came through, too. Covered the return and exchange perfectly. Nice folks to deal with. They do what they promise and do it well. Thanks. Josh

Excellent boots. So easy to just pull on and off, perfect for Pacific Northwest weather, and very comfortable. Leather is a bit stiff at first but softens up very quickly. Hugely recommend these boots. And Zappos too, whose service is excellent. My size was not in stock at first, but they emailed me the moment it was and sent my boots to me so fast. Thanks, guys!