Customer Reviews Blundstone BL558 Classic 550 Chelsea Boot

A little too small

feels great wish it was waterproof

I have been eyeing these boots for a couple of years and finally decided to give them a try. I have a very difficult foot to fit and unfortunately these did not work for me. I usually wear an 11 to accommodate my longer left foot with the slight bunion. But I also have a narrow heel. Sometimes I can wear a 10.5 if the toe box is very roomy and the length a bit generous. But the unisex size 8 is just too big for me. The toe box is very roomy and I do not feel my bunion at all. But there is just too much room overall. I could live with the extra room in the forefoot but the heel is just too big and wide for my foot. I walk right out of it. So disappointed to have to return these.

Nice looking shoes. The brown version looks nicer but these are ok too. Need around a week to break them in.

Blundstone sizing is tricky since the half sizes only change the width, not the length. I'm a 7.5. Went with the US 7 / Aus 4, and I could get them on but my toes bumped up against the front of the shoe. The 5 would probably have been better. Returning rather than exchanging for size because they're just too clunky as well.

I had to order several pairs to find the ones that fit - honestly, not much rhyme or reason even using the size chart. Once I found the correct size - I noticed that of the boots to be tight on the top of my foot - I decided to wear them in and work through this issue knowing that a size adjustment wouldn't solve the problem. So far, they are comfortable - once I get them more broken in I expect I will be able to wear thicker socks. These are a great mix of being functional and also quite stylish. I plan to wear them constantly. So, figure out the right size (Zappos makes that easy with quick delivery and free returns) and then enjoy!

It’s been just a few days but feels comfortable and sturdy. Normally my Us size 7 but I bought size Us 8 (Au size 5) so I can wear thick wool socks. Slip-On and off not easy though at least for now!

Sadly the lack of true half sizes made these a no go for me. Additionally the toe box was very wide, and with the narrow ankles they looked a bit like clown shoes on me. So the combination of fit and style makes them a return. Cute, funky shoes, if they fit you.

This boot was my first Blundstone experience. I ordered it, along with the Dress boot and the High boot. Something is up with quality control. The 5.5 in the other two styles fit perfectly, and I was swimming in the 6. The 5.5 in this style (their classic boot, updated, mind you), was way too small. I was still swimming in the 6. This style was the first I tried on out of the box, and was immediately disheartened. But now it's a decision between square toe vs. lugged bottom!

Really liked them but too small and ordered to half size up.

These are well designed, comfortable, practical boots. Not having to fiddle with laces makes getting to work on time just a little easier. The downside of the laceless system is that the boots do seem to stretch a little after a few weeks of wearing them, and there are no laces to adjust to compensate for it. In fact I had to return my original size 9.5 for a 9, and that has worked fine for me. While not truly waterproof, the construction keeps out water quite well, especially if you use any sort of waterproofing goop. Blundies aren't the sexiest boots I own, but they still look fine dressed up or down, and are great as motorcycle boots. I think they should be about 10% cheaper, since they are now made in China, but the brand name recognition keeps the price inflated.

I really, really wanted to love these boots. They're exactly the style I am looking for, well made, wide toe box (I got the .5 for the extra room there), not a lot of bells and whistles. Unfortunately they just didn't fit. The smaller size was too short, the longer size too long. Why oh why can't they make half sizes?? If they'd fit I would have kept them for sure because everything else was great. For those of you lucky ones who get to keep a pair be aware they are tall and rub on the back of your ankle/calf. I can see there might be a break-in period there.

These shoes are durable, stylish, and comfortable. They run true to size, but that means if you'd like to wear thick socks, I would suggest sizing up a half size. Good for wide feet!

As a woman with large feet, finding good shoes is hard! I had a pair of Blundstone 500's (size 12) and they were just a smidge too tight. Unfortunately half sizes aren't available, but these fit well and look nice.

I love the simplicity of design. Purchased as rainy day shoe. Accommodates my orthotics. So far so good.

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.

Great stylish boots, I love these Blundstones. I have one reservation: I feel my feet move sideways in these boots.

As usual excellent service from Zappos. I wear between a 13 and 14 size shoe, depending on make and model. I got the 14's and they fit very well.

The 9.5 is simply a wide version of the 9. The bottom line is, if your foot is of normal width (medium), you should only be dealing with the whole number sizes (e.g. 8, 9, 10); if your foot is wide, and you typically require wide-sized shoes, you should order the half-number sizes (e.g. 8.5, 9.5, 10.5). All of these boots come with extra insoles to snug up the fit if you are somewhere in between.

My first pair lasted about 15 years. These are not as comfortable and the heels broke off on both sides around year 9. The quality and comfort is nowhere near what it used to be. And frankly, there are way more options these days and even imitations which have surpassed the original hype. Would not buy again.

The instep was SO HARD to get my foot down the “sleeve”

The quality is superb. Fits TTS But, it has no arch support which doesn't work for my high-arch foot. Too bad it goes back.

i wore them in the house for a few minutes.... the backs rub on my calves, and was very uncomfortable....

Without the additional foot pad, it was too loose; with the pad it was too tight. I kept them on inside the house hoping I'd grow to like them and find them comfortable but they were starting to hurt my feet. So disappointed because I do love Blundstone.