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Customer Reviews Blundstone BL519 Original 500 Chelsea Boot

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Rating Summmary:

232 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

71%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

15%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

8%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

3%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

3%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

70%"Felt true to size"

87%"Felt true to width"

81%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Make sure you get them big enough. I sent my first pair back for a 1/2 size larger. I think I'm gonna love these boots. Wearing them with wool socks will be perfect! Giving a 4 star because I've only worn them for a week.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I have narrow feet and with the addition of a mesh insole ,they fit perfectly . Normally a US 81/2 B or C. I ordered Blundstone, size 71/2. Hard to find men's shoes or boots in narrow widths, otherwise I'd give them 5 stars
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I've worn them one day working around the house so far and I'm satisfied with them. They are not as comfortable as I thought they would be, so I will be adding an aftermarket insole. Also, as other purchasers have stated, be aware that these appear black in color in person - not brown like the photographs at all, but I'm keeping them. Overall, I would recommend them.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Yes--at first, these boots are hard to get on. And, yes--at first, they feel very tight across the arch. But, I do believe they will loosen and soften as I wear them. My daughter bought a pair a year ago and they have worn in wonderfully--so I will be keeping these. I am a size 6 1/2--7 and the Australian size 4 fit me perfectly.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Comfortable and stylish, just too small. I’ll be exchanging for a 9.5 for a 10
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Design and produce a better Blundstone? Bean could do this. I'd want a cushier innersole, I swapped their's out for a better one. (Merrill's generic innersoles are always comfortable right out of the box. ), I'd want a resole-able version to make them more "planet friendly", offer a women's specific last for the women's models. (I have a narrower foot). I've only had these a couple weeks, but their break-in and fit are much more suitable than the stiffer 550 whose added leather lining was problematic, (poor fit, blisters). Owning a pull-on, wear-anywhere boot has inspired me to part with unnecessary footwear-- which is a good thing.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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love these, but the sizing is a bit tricky for me. If you need to wear shoes that don’t have a tapered toe or if you have long toes like me and tend to need a wider foot. You might need to choose 1/2 - 1 size up. I wear a size 6 when I have non tapered toe sneakers But I bought the 6 and 6.5 in blundstones and had to return both for the 7. Thanks to Zappos for their easy return policy
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I compound dislocated my left ankle several years ago and it doesn't bend so I love the elastic for easy on and off for a boot without a zipper otherwise I wouldn't be able to get wear this boot.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Many of my co-workers are very happy wearing these trendy boots but I held off buying a pair until I could try them on primarily because of size translations. The sale associate at L.L. Bean was very helpful with finding the best size for me. I like the boots, the fit is good, the style is fine, but, for me, wearing them for six to eight hours a day is hard on my feet. I do wear compression socks and will be looking for socks with more thickness in the foot.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
well-made, sturdy, comfortable, good-looking, good fit
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Comfortable, more then I thought they would be, run a little big in my opinion, I mean they seem wonderfully overpriced but all in all are pretty nice so far so I guess I'll consider them a treat. Feet stay dry and they aren't heavy.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I'm trying to replace a pair of Blunnies that I wore almost every day for years... starting about 15 years ago. These are beautiful boots!! They are incredibly comfortable and I absolutely love the green elastic! This particular pair felt a bit too wide around my foot--like I was wading in them. The leather color is almost black, and I would like a lighter mid-brown color.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I normally wear a Nike running shoe U.S. size 10.5 and a U.S. size 10 fits perfect. I just need to get an arch support and it will be great for me.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
This is my first pair of Blundstone Boots. I normally wear a size 10 wide so I ordered a 7 1/2. They are a bit tight so I went to the store and tried on a size 8 and they were too large for me. I am keeping the 7 1/2 and hoping they will stretch to fit my feet.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
Coveted this boot- Got them - Double check your size - VERY different - had to go up a half size from what i thought ... Great looking, dressed up, casual - snow/ice no problems, warm and not using any special sock basic cotton I would buy another pair with out thought
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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This was my first time bought this brand and I LOVE the style and the colors of these boots! On regular shoes, normally I wear size 7.5 M. I ordered Blundstone 519 size 7.5 M. It was too small and rather tight. Then I ordered size 8M. Fits much better but seems like a little too wide for my feet. Once I put on my thicker socks, it is much much better. I am very happy with it now. Very comfortable.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I really like the boot, comfortable even after several hours of running around in them. I am a US size 10 Women's, and tend to be a bit wider in the toe joint area. These fit very well at a size 7 1/2 AUS. They appear well made. Fairly plain in appearance and not sure they are worth the cost. However, I like them and will keep them.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I bought these for my 14 yr old son who lives in his chelsea boots. They're so old and beat up that they're splitting at the seams but he doesn't care. I read that Blundstone makes good boots, especially for wide feet. I bought the equivalent of a size 9 as my son's current boots are a US 8.5. He complained they were so big that his heels were floating. I exchanged them for a size 8.5 (7.5 in Aussie). They mostly fit but seem a tad snug in the width. Ugh. I'm going to buy some shoe stretch spray now to try to make them a tad wider.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at L.L. Bean
I had been looking for an everyday, easy-on, easy-off pair of winter boots for several months when I ran across these. They are more expensive than I would normally spend, but with my Bean bucks I decided to get them. I ordered down one full size as recommended. However, these were still too large, so I ordered another half size down. These fit really good. They are a little tough to get on and off at first, but that gets easier pretty quickly. The sole is comfortable, but it is a little stiff. You don't put them on and immediately think that it is a good soft, cushioned sole. The leather seems to be a very good quality and I was pleasantly surprised that they do not scuff or mark easily. I have worn them through snow and ice and the leather still looks like the day I got them. Depending on the pants you wear with them, the cuffs do get caught up on the boot pull tabs, but that is a very minor issue. Overall I am very happy with these and would definitely recommend them. If you feel at all doubtful that they are a bit loose, get a 1/2 size smaller.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I like everything about these boots except for the fact that they run a full size too big! I'm normally a european 36 or a US 5.5 or 6, and in the smallest size of these available (AU 3) my feet were swimming.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These boots are absolutely beautiful and comfortable once on; however, getting them on and off is a bit of a trial until they are worn in. Having had hand surgery recently, they a sadly a no-go for me.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I returned these because the brown is much darker than it appeared online. It's my fault, really. I should have known that 'stout brown' is closer to black than brown. Otherwise, I was very happy with the boots. They are chunkier than most Chelsea boots, which I prefer.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I was excited to see the color inserts on the new Blundstones. I have worn Blundstones for over 6 years and get a new pair every year and a half or so (I am not the best at water treatment or cleaning my boots and they have a rough life of daily wear). The new boots seem a bit tighter at the top of the foot, though I suppose they will slowly stretch to fit. I was disappointed that the boots are no longer made in Australia and the quality seems to have gone down a notch - the soles in my last pair wore through fairly quickly. I thought I would give them one more try with these as they are the most comfortable, lightweight boots I have found.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have been looking for what I felt was like the original Blundstones I purchased some 10 years ago. This pair is the closest in feel and quality that I have been looking for. So far they are comfortable and I can use them for work and play.
I'd also recommend:
To Boot New York
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I, too, experienced the soles falling apart. But to be fair, it was after over eight years of much much wear and tear. I feel like I got what I paid for and then some. They also get much easier to slip on after breaking them in.
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