Customer Reviews Blundstone BL519 Original 500 Chelsea Boot
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Customer Fit Survey:
70%"Felt true to size"
87%"Felt true to width"
81%"Moderate arch support"
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I wear a consistent size 7.5. Based on reviews re: half sizes being wider but not longer than full sizes, I originally ordered a size 8, which ended up being too big. Re-ordered size 7.5 which fit perfectly.
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I have wide feet that are hard to find comfortable shoes for. I went up a half size and they fit perfectly.
Anna,
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My favorite boots. I'm getting a second pair! Super comfortable.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love these! I wear a standard women size 6, med width. Wasn't sure about the fit, but was really surprised. The boot fits great, u do need to open up the ankle to get your foot in, but the boot just wraps around my foot like it was made for me! Not tight or uncomfortable. Got these in black to wear for work. I have worn them everyday for about 3 weeks now (no break-in necessary) they are very durable, the leather quality is great. Also, these r not heavy boots - feet r not tired at end of day. Also I put my own insoles inside (yes u can remove the insoles they come with) I would love to get these same boots in the brown eventually.
Phido,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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So comfy!! They fit perfectly, my feet don't get sweaty! Perfect for walks in the woods.
Kpoulin,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I bought these for a Christmas present for my daughter. It's her second pair. She loves them and talks about how great they are so much I bought myself a pair too.
Also, the sales women at the Charlottsville store are amazing. They went above and beyond the normal customer service. Well done ladies!
Momma B,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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A very comfortable boot! I recently wore these on a fall leaf peeping trip. Wore several days in a row. From hiking to walking around town. I can honestly say I am pleased with my purchase! The only thing that I with I would have different is the color. A little darker than I expected.
Sheri M,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These are by far the best leather all-purpose boots I've ever had. I live in far northern New York and foul weather is half my year. Love these!!
MissEllie1,
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After owning my last pair for over 10 years they finally started to have issues and looking really worn out! Although I'm still wearing them for yard work. Although there on the stiff side since the leather is new I know in time the'll feel just as comfortable the more I wear them. These shoes keep my feet dry and never hurt my feet no matter how long I wear them. You can never go wrong with Blundstone's.
I'd also recommend:
Blundstone, Hoka, Cole Haan, Too Boot New York
Ben, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Was looking for a boot and saw this on the LL Bean website. Reviews were positive, so I took a chance. I considered the size chart carefully - I am 10M in US which, according to the chart, equated to a size 9 Australian. It is correct. The boot fits well, and is comfortable. It was a bit snug to start for me, but after a few wearings it stretched and opened up. I think the boot is good looking too. I wear them everyday in the colder temperatures with my jeans - working outside or running errands. Highly recommend.
Diggity,
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I had to buy them 3 sizes down. They run very large. Luv them. Very comfortable.
HappyInNY,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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This is my second pair of Blundstone 500s -- I wear them every day for rain walks to rugged hikes to dress up. They wear like iron. My first pair, worn for years now, is still in good conditions. I just wanted a newer looking pair for dressier days. Note that it takes a few wears to soften the ankle openings on a new pair. And a replacement insole (Blundstone or Superfeet) every year keeps your boots comfy. Highly recommended. And LL Bean customer service on any item, including this, can't be beat!
Boots,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Sizing was perfect. From reviews, thought they would take a bit to break in but they didn't. Were very comfortable right from the beginning. Definitely a little pricey but I think well worth it.
SAC1,
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Great product wear them almost everywhere I don’t have to wear dress boots or thonged sandals..
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These boots were comfortable the moment I put them on for the first time. I wear them all day, standing a great deal of the time and at the end of the day my feet are still comfortable. These also look great with pants and skirts. Love these boots!
Ginger,
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This is my second pair of Blundstones. I love the color combination of the olive elastic and the perfectly named Stout Brown leather, a very dark brown, almost black color. Right out of the box, I put them on and did the 3.5 mile walk that I always do in Blundstone boots. That tells you everything you need to know about the comfort level; for me they are far more supportive than any pair of sneakers are. Cute with jeans, wool leggings, and even dresses; these are the boots I wear the most.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I love that ll bean carries blundstones! Ive wanted these for a long time and the convenience of having an ll bean down the road from me inspired me to purchase them (knowing possible returns would be easy). I am typically a women's 7/7.5 and I bought a 4. I couldn't be happier my foot isn't squished even with bulky wool socks. I can tell there will be a little breaking in in the top of my arch, and heel. My only small complaint is I wish there was a tiny more arch support - I usually wear danskos and these are as supportive as my clogs. Not a dealbreaker though!
Kerin,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I wasn't sure how it would work out to order 7.5 size and have it equate to my normal US size 10. Sizing is perfect and they are very comfortable. I wore Smart wool socks today, 25 degrees outside and my feet were warm and comfortable. FYI: The boots are not insulated, however, they are very comfortable and I love that they slide right on. I would recommend them to a friend!
AdirondackWoman2010,
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These boots fit perfectly right out of the box without any break in. 100% would recommend.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These are some tough boots. I am a mid-west farmer and very hard on boots. I have been threw many brands and never found any as strong and durable as these. I've abused this pair for over a year and it honestly looks as if I will get another year from them. They are comfortable and easy to slip on (you have to grab the loop at the back of the boot and slide your foot in). I wear size 11 US. and bought these in size 10 they are a perfect fit. If I ever wear these out you can bet I'll be purchasing another pair.
Kansas,
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These are so light (as in, opposite of heavy). They’re perfect for the PNW rain and stylish enough to wear throughout the day.
Sara, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love these - had brown pair but needed black ones too
Moogi,
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It was a long way to find the right size and the shoe needs about a week of permanent wearing to break in but I knew what I wanted. My last pair lasted about a decade and this one is the perfect start in this new one!
Hk, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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First off this is my 4th pair of Blundstone boots. I purchased this pair because I wanted the black color. I'm a size 9-9 1/2 so I went with the size 6.5 because I will be wearing these in the fall & winter with wool socks. The fit is great- No rubbing in weird places, not heavy, easy to get on and off. I did purchased 2 of the four boots from the Blundstones website in the summer boot style and love them too. 5 Star boot!
Eatintofu,
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These seem like excellent boots for regular wear or work/heavy duty needs. They look great, and seem very sturdy. They definitely require some breaking in, and I am still breaking mine in, so I can't speak fully to the comfort yet. However, I am giving them the benefit of the doubt, since even brand new, they are pretty comfy. They are a bit stiff, which is to be expected, and it takes some elbow grease to pull them on right now (those tabs are lifesavers!). But, as they break in, I think they will become very comfortable. The only thing I'd say is for me, they are just a tiny smidge too short in the front. I wear an 8.5, and that's what I ordered. I wouldn't want them bigger, b/c then I think they'd be too big, and it's not so much that it's a problem. It may even become unnoticeable once they break in properly. But, if you're on the fence about which size to get, and plan to wear thicker socks with them, you might lean toward the larger size. Width-wise, they seem perfect.
Amelia, Zappos Customer,
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