Customer Reviews Blundstone BL558 Classic 550 Chelsea Boot

I loved the boot, but it runs a bit small. I am usually an 8.5 in boots and that is what I ordered. It was super snug on my foot and would not have been comfortable to do any walking in. Unfortunately, Zappos did not have a 9 so I had to return them. I did order the 9 directly from Blundstone and they are perfect.

little tight width wise...

Boot fit well, in a half size larger than I normally wear. I was looking for a little different look and decided on a different style from Blundstone. But love the boot choices.

Just too stiff to be comfortable. I have average width feet and the sizing (3 1/2) seemed ok but I thought for a lot of walking they were just too stiff and wouldn’t be comfortable. Perhaps they would be ok after a lot of breaking in but I didn’t want to take that chance due to the price point

Very stiff. Maybe over time they’d be more comfortable but I was afraid to take the chance since they were so expensive.

These are really fun boots, and I was so hopeful. I've been on the search...and these just aren't quite it. They are well made. THey are a bit clunkier than I was hoping for. They are are little hard to get on--the elastic gore si great, but my feet/ankles had to bend a bit too much getting them on. IF the tab loops weren't there, I would never have gotten them on. The big thing tho, is no arch support. They are too expensive to not have better insides.

Fit and size seemed correct, however the top of boot was so stiff and painful when walking I was afraid it would never feel comfortable.

I’m a woman’s size 6 so I got the 3. I also have the kids 531 (comparable to the women’s 500 series) in a size 3, which fit beautifully. These, however, don’t fit quite right. At first they felt big, same as the 531, so I put an arch support in, as I did with the 531. With the support they are too tight across the metatarsal, making my left pinky toe hurt, and they rub against my Achilles heels. I don’t have these issues with the 531, but I need something a little more durable for work (I’m a stagehand). I’m going to try these in a 3.5, as well as in the 510 and Lug styles, and hope that something works!

Once i got it on, it was comfortable. But I couldn't get it off without assistance. I have a very high instep

I really hoped these boots would work, as I liked the style and craftsmanship. However, the boot did not work for me, as it was a bit tight on my instep, which caused some slight pain. Great boots, just not for me.

Super comfortable shoes. I had to add heel lifts as the back rubs up against the back of my leg. Other than that, my feet are happy. I will be wearing these all winter. I’m between a 6.5 and 7, but kept the 7!

Cute shoes wanted a pair for a very long time, and finally made the plunge. These are very expensive shoes, but are supposed to last for 10 years or so. They are comfy but do need breaking in as the uppers are very stiff and actually rub on the Achilles. Hopefully they break in and become softer in this area.

Wanted to love these and keep them but they are just too wide. I wish they were not unisex sizing - I think they would fit better if a true woman’s sized boot. So I will need to return them.

beautiful boots but to narrow for a wide foot or high instep. They only come in Medium width. Bought them because we had tried on a broken-in pair which were a great fit but the new boots are tight.

Equally comfortable and fashionable.

I REALLY wanted to love these but they just won't work for me. I tried them in 2 sizes but neither was quite right. I could have kept the larger pair and worn them with heavy socks but, I don't like heavy socks. Great boots. Well made. Stylish and all that but not right for me. I'll keep looking for the "perfect" bootie!

I was trying to replace my worn out 7.5 blundstones with an exact replica but this pair felt stiffer and smaller, so I returned. My last pair were excellent and comfortable from the moment I put them on. If I were to order agin, I'd go a half size bigger.

They were too big and wide for me. I wanted so much to love them, but I couldn't make it happen.

I ordered two of these - one a size up and one my regular size - and the regular size one was the winner. I've only worn them three times, but once was all day (8 hours at work on my feet running around and two hours after work at dog agility) and they were extremely comfortable. I'd recommend them!

I typically wear a size 8.5 and the Blundstone 8.5 fit too small. I sized up but the size 9 feels too roomy - both length and width-wise.

Too narrow, even a half size bigger than normal, as recommended.

First pair. Need to break them in and get them wet so I can test the boot to determine if they are comfortable. Love how they look on though.

These are WAY better than the regular black Blundstones. The extra thickness on the heel part makes it fit on your foot way more securely. Also feels like a little more support and overall just way better made so definitely work the extra 10-15 $ price. I also recommend NOT sizing down, at all. For some reason people started to give the advice to wear leather boots tight... Well, for these that will just crunch your toenails. Better for a slightly loose fit, they'll totally meld to your feet once they're broken in. Blundstones are not the most comfortable shoe in the world but I've been wearing these every day and have no complaints, great comfort & fit overall.

This is my third pair of Blunderstones but I'm sensing a bit less quality in the workmanship relative to that first world changing pair. They don't see as warm and the leather seems thinner. It was nice to have inner soles sent with the boots because that adds to the warmth but sense is Blunderstone needs to not get overconfident and go back to some of the high quality of the early ones, especially because there's so much competition in the space.

Size 4 AUS fits perfectly for a medium width US women's 7. They don't slip off with thinner socks, but have sufficient width for a slightly thicker sock. The shoes initially are a little stiff and hurt my ankles the first few times wearing. Thicker socks helped with this, and they seem to be softening up. They don't pinch or hurt my right-foot bunion.