Customer Reviews Blundstone BL558 Classic 550 Chelsea Boot

My husband was in need of a dressy pair of boots but were still practical with snowy weather. These boots were perfect! They look great with dress slacks and are easy to get on and off. They look great with jeans also with allows him to wear them when he's not working. sizing chart was spot on. US 13 = AUS 12.

I have worn the 150 style of Bludstones for years and year, and they are amazing shoes. But these are even better! Just like the 150s but everything feels even a bit more comfortable, solid, and although they look virtually the same, these are just a bit rounder in the toe and maybe the leather is a little nicer. The toe box on these is a bit stiff, and I was worried that it would be annoying and cause a blister, but after an hour long walk, it conformed to my foot and now these fit like a glove. I do order one size smaller in these than usual (I am a ladies 10, but order size 7 in these). The look is kind of tough, but a bit elegant, too.

Have always wanted a pair of Blunnies. Finally broke down and bought them. Very happy I did! Aus size to US was perfect fit. They are amazingly light, in weight. Tough, yet stylish.

I love this boot! I'm very picky about boots as I have 'problem' feet - very wide and with a bunion. They are so comfortable! Also great looking and well made. What more could you want?

These boots are best sellers in their homeland of Australia and now I know why. Slip them on in the morning and comfy all day. I'm wearing them on the motorcycle as well because they are far more comfortable than my bike boots. Nice and warm and waterproof too. I'm surprised at how many complements I get on them, but I guess that just means they look good too!

This is my second pair of these in five years. I have the brown 550's too. They are comfortable and dressy enough to were out on Saturday night or to work. They are extremely comfortable and the extra insole provided helps snug up the fit if you're between sizes. These are great boots. They look great on stage too with a pair of jeans.

I foolishly ordered the 10.5 which were much too big. My feet were swimming. The 10's seemed on the edge as I walked around the house. Wore them out to Maker Faire -- mud, walking, standing, subway, children -- and they were great. No complaints from my feet at all, no chafing on the ankles.

Nice practical earthy boots. Comfy out of the box. Easy slip on. Wear well. No mud or water can seep in where boot meets sole. Wish they had more arch support. Do like that they include set of extra footpads as the boots do run wide and the pads help for those with narrower feet. I wear a size 8 US and ordered from size chart the equivalent size which fits fine. Another wish would be for maybe some stitching design to give a little flair to the plan jane boot surface. Good all around boot.

This is my first pair of Blundstones and since I've only had them two months, I can't speak to any longevity issues. They appear to be well made and are very lightweight. The latter was a big factor since I do a great deal of walking. I purchased this particular model thinking it would be easier to resole, but it has a molded EVA sole just like the others (it just looks like a traditional sewn-sole). There are some sites that advertise that they can re-sole Blundstone's, but I have not had good experiences and will leave it to others to comment on that issue. I found the boot to run narrower across the top (metatarsal area) which restricts the ability to wear thicker socks; just as well since the closed style means they run warm and will limit, at least for me anyway, their use to the cooler months (I've already put them away 'till October -- it's May in NYC). On the plus side of the closed style, it does make them easier to clean. If you elect to apply the enclosed waterproofing wax, do so sparingly and note that it will make the surface somewhat tacky for a good week afterwards -- even after wiping it off with a towel as recommended. I used less than half of the wax packet furnished, and it was still too much. Only time will tell if these were worth the investment, but I am content with the purchase and would consider Blundstone brand in the future.

These shoes are perfectly comfortable and did not require any break-in time. I've been wearing them for a few weeks now. I have slightly wide feet and a bunion--and the bunion does not scream at me when I wear these shoes. I wanted a casual shoe I could wear in all weather, and on all terrain, for a trip to Ireland. I think these will be perfect.

I am amazed at how perfectly comfortable these are right off the bat. Even though I did get 1 blister on my right heel the first day I wore them walking about 5 miles, but then they were totally fine and broken in!

Walking, hiking, to the park, around town, I seem to be living in this boot. My husband tried to talk me into Blundstones for years, I don't know what took me so long?! Fantastic with skinny jeans for a simple moto boot look, also wearing with leggings and sweater dress. Follow rec. for sizing, it was spot on. Great for wider feet!

Really like these, especially for ski vacation. Good-looking, comfortable and water-proof. Worked on the way to the slopes and for dinner.

Most comfy and versatile boot on earth. Period. To work with knit tights and short skirt. To garden (literally hose them off afterwards) To my kids soccer games. To hike (great vibram like sole). The sizing was just right. Didn't even need to add an insole. Plenty of cush. As always Zappos service is top notch. Sizing recommendations were dead on.

So comfortable! I wear them every day. They're the best shoes I've ever owned and they fit perfectly.

Why didn't I buy these before?! Thanks to Aussie friends, I've long admired "Blundies." But I only recently got around to buying a pair. I wish I hadn't waited, as they've become a winter staple for me. They work with jeans or khakis, at work or at play. I love the slip-on convenience, especially when I have to take the dog out on cold nights. One warning: if you have narrow feet, as I do, you'll need to wear thicker socks, and the boots may still be a little loose. With lace-up oxfords or sneakers, that would bother me. With slip-on boots, it doesn't.

My first pair was purchased in 1991 in Sydney while studying abroad. I have worn them on weekends and to out at night for 20 years. They take polish well if they get scuffed. We were going to travel again realized after 20 years the cushioning was shot and got a new pair and wore every day for 10 days walking throughout Italy and on beaches and in Pompeii over rough rocks. Then at night going out to restaurants they still dress up well. Great all around boot. Even waterproof as we were at the ocean and a wave came up and soaked my jeans but some how my feet were still dry all day.

I'm a size 8.5 US women's, and took a 6 in Blundstone's sizing. They felt big at first try, and a 5.5 was too small, but Blundstone includes a shoe insert for comfort, and with that the 6 fit perfectly. I immediately waterproofed them and tried them out in the pouring rain, and they kept me dry and comfy. I would say break in period was about a day, they are comfy and cute as well, I would definitely recommend!

My feet have had a hard life and as a result, finding a comfortable shoe is difficult at best. The Blundstone BL558 is the best fitting boot I've worn since my DocMarten days. The boot accommodates a wide forefoot, narrow heel, high instep and an old and temperamental back. They're made for mucking about as well as for street wear. Two insoles are included with each pair so, that you can make your own fitting adjustments. I found that taking out both of them and sticking in an old Doc insole worked best for me. I usually wear a women's size 8 and found that the Aussie 5.5 fit provided the best fit with a Smartwool everyday sock. Buy these. You won't regret it!

I have been a Blundstone advocate for 2 decades now. I still have my pair from 1989- they held up and I still wear them. However- Big caveat- since I loved them, i bout more pairs over the years- the quality had gone way down. My last 2 pairs lasted less than a year. The reason is they changed production, and the fusion of the sole and leather is weaker. The newer upper is cheaper leather, creating bendy stress points that my old pair (same size) never had. Then there's the elastic. 1989 pair- still fine and springy. New pairs give after about a year too, leaving you with bacon elastic on your boots. The new soles have much more 'bounce', which is fine, just doesn't last long. Looking at my 1989 pair and the 2008 pair is a stark contrast. Sad to see this happen, cause i really used to dig these. Seems like they went from a "utility" boot to a fashion business. I have tried other brands, were cheaper and I'm much happier.

Super comfortable boot! I am on my feet in these all day and they give great support, easy on and off, true to size, love 'em! The only problem is the toe area wore rather fast, the sole could use improvement.

My husband loves these boots. Has worn this type for years. This is his second pair this year. One for work (outside & in the northwest) and the other pair for everything else. He wears a US11 and the 10 fit him perfect.

I had a case of Plantar Fasciitis which is a tendinitis of the foot. I got this condition from playing too much golf. My doctor prescribed physical therapy and to wear a shoe with good support. If I was going to buy a shoe just for support, it had to look good and had to be something that I would wear after my foot healed. A friend suggested that I look at Blundstone on Zappos. I purchased a pair of Blundstone Bl558. After wearing these shoes for a week, I stopped going to the physical therapist and wear these shoes every day. Great cushion in the heel and my foot fits snugly, without being too tight. I wish my friend would have told me about these shoes last year when my foot started to hurt. I would highly recommend these shoes to anyone with a foot injury and anyone who just wants a comfortable, good looking shoe.

They are ok. I thought they'd be more comfortable from reading the comments. The stiffness of the sole make my plantar fascia sore when walking for a while, as well as the top of my foot. I think they used to look better, less work boot like, maybe it's just an impression. Would expect better quality, softer, less pleathery looking leather for a boot that price. Anyways, still hoping that wear will bring them to where I thought they would be.