Customer Reviews Blundstone BL566 Waterproof Winter Chelsea Boot

Great looking and fitting boot. I live in the High Rockies and need a warm boot that can also keep the snow out. I returned these boots because they did not offer as much insulation as I need and the top of the boot is more open and not as high as other options. I ended up getting the Uggs Hendren TL instead.

My foot definitely fit perfectly length wise. I'm always a 7.5 us w and this held to be true. I have a high instep and that was a but snug, as well as the top of the boot against my calf. These took about 3 straight days of wear to be broken in, and are now suuuper comfortable. I thought they were too tight but walking about total 1.5 miles in them for 3 days led to the perfect fit. Had sore back of heels for first 2 days, but never any blisters. Really like the warmth (not too warm) and the waterproofness. I have them in black and they look more like rubber than leather which I dont like. But I wear them in business casual setting no problem.

The appearance of the shoe in person is exactly what you would expect from photos online. The materials are fine, but the leather upper is a bit more synthetic in feel and appearance than I was expecting. The biggest issue that I've had with these shoes is fit. I tend to wear a men's US 10 (specifically Nike). As indicated, these are sized for Australia/UK and you should go down a full size for a comparable US fit. However, I wound up needing to go down two sizes to a men's 8. Even then, I ordered two pair of the same size to get one that fit well on both feet. It was clear from the beginning that the 9 and 8.5 were too large. After receiving the size 8 pair, the left shoe fit well, but the right shoe was oddly large (even considering that most people have feet of slightly different size). I assumed it was a manufacturing defect and ordered another pair of men's 8. The second men's 8 fit well in length and across the bridge, but still have a bit of lift in the heel.

I have very high arches so the only issue is that the top of my foot gets a lot of pressure from the top of the boot.

I ordered the AU 5 size. Normally, I wear a US 7 narrow for heels and a US 7.5 for winter boots. The length and width was fine on these boots. However, the boots are stiff, and they pressed on my "surfer's knob" (bone on the top of the foot that is prominent for some), so I returned them. The boots look chic and modern in real life. I can't vouch for their warmth outside, but the shearling lining was nice and warm when I tried them on inside with wool socks.

Size and width were fine. Right boot was tight on top of instep. Right heel cup has a high point that has rubbed a quarter-size blister in my right Achilles area. It is a great boot, though. Hopefully it will wear in and be perfect soon.

Bought these for working in a restaurant. Didn't work out. Says they are, "slip resistant to oil, acid, and organic fat." I guess I mistakenly assumed they would be slip resistant to water. I like them a lot and wish I could keep them, but too expensive for just a pair of leisurely shoes, especially living in FL. Also, I teeter between a men's 10 1/2 and 11, I got the 11 due to reviews, but wished I had gone with the 10 1/2.

These boots are incredibly warm, which is what I was hoping for. It's not winter yet, but my feet are always cold, and these keep them warm. I had to order three sizes to find one that worked: 8, 8.5, and 9. I usually wear 8.5 but I ended up with the 9 because of my extremely high arch. They are a little too big, but the 8.5 was too tight. So they're clunky, which is not ideal. I'm keeping them because of the warmth and I'm going to try putting an arch support inside.

Though I liked the boots from the photos. I wanted some waterproof boots, so I really wanted these to work. These boots weren't funky and boho like I expected them to be. Instead they looked heavy and clunky, like a mens boot, and not in a good way. Seemed like a well made boot.

IF YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE THE EXCLUSIVE RIGHTS TO BLUNDSTONES IN THE U.S. YOU SHOULD HAVE A DECENT SELECTION OF SIZES!! I WOULD LIKE THE BL566 BUT YOU ONLY HAVE TWO!? TWO!? SIZES AVAILABLE? SERIOUSLY? AND I CAN'T GO TO CANADA TO BUY BECAUSE YOU HAVE AN AGREEMENT TO BE THE ONLY DISTRIBUTORS IN THE U.S. GET YOU ACT TOGETHER!

Great Chelsea boots, but stiff at the top. They keep hitting the back of my ankle when I walk and aren't stretching out yet as I'd hoped. I like them a lot, but don't love them, for that reason. True to size with the fleece insert.

Clunkier than I was expecting, possibly due to the width. Not terribly flattering on a larger foot (women's 11).

too small and not as nice looking as expected. Waterproof version is more plastic looking than normal ones

it doesn't look like the regular Blundstone it looks slightly plastic like maybe because of the water proof lining

I am usually a size 8. Moderate width, somewhat high arch. I could barely get these 566s on my feet. Wondering if the sheepskin liner just takes up too much volume inside? Sending them back and will probably try a different model.

The leather was extremely stiff and the shoe was difficult to get on. I imagine after wearing them for a year or two they would soften up and be more comfortable. Just couldn't do it.

Truly baffled by the sizing on these--tried these and a half size down--the 6's were huge and the 5.5's were way too tight. Too bad because they are great boots and I really wanted to find a pair that fit but the wacky proportions won't work for me!

very stiff and a bit small. material was not what I expected--more plastic feeling even though it is leather

These boots have a nice asthetic, but beware, they will not keep your feet warm on even a moderately cold day. I had bought these because the company says they are lined with thinsulate which made them a great option in my opinion for long days outside. However, in mid 30 degree weather I found my feet freezing cold. They have a nice look, but if you are specifically buying them for the warmth level claims I’d look elsewhere.

I am usually a size 7, but the boot was creating such a significant pressure point on the top of my foot that I had to stop wearing them.

The heal section of the left shoe dug into my heal. The right shoe was comfortable.

Very comfortable great shock absorption. However I specifically purchased for being waterproof which they are NOT. my Keens which appear very similar were actually waterproof and I am super bummed that these are not. Walked in wet grass this morning and my socks were SOAKED.