Customer Reviews Blundstone BL1308 Dress Chelsea Boot

I've been wearing them almost non-stop for a week since I got them. They are so comfortable and my feet haven't hurt at all. They are warm and great in the Fall weather.

Love Blundstone boots, have worn them for 20 Yeats but this style fits a full size larger then others and I had to return them

These are definitely snug/warm. The quality feels high and they have good arch support. The top digs into the ankle/calf a little bit, so it might be best to wear these with higher reaching socks. I really like how they look; I would say they are closer to a dark blue-gray than black.

I've had these boots for a few months now & I love them. These are my go-to, every day, walk the dog, on my feet all day outside boots. Although they're a bit hard to get on at first (kind of stiff) they are fine now & they never hurt! They could use an arch support insert, but in general, they are great boots!

Second time buying these because the sizing is complicated. They look great! Most comfortable boots I’ve ever owned.

When I got these boots, I thought they looked like men's work boots, and was going to return them, but I kept putting them on & loving them. I decided to keep them and they are perfect for working in the garden, walking the dog, hiking..just amazing. I didn't know how much I needed them until I started wearing them. The only problem is that they are NOT easy to get on & off & have very little arch support. But they always feel great, I can wear them for hours, although they are a little heavy. They clean up nice, and look great w/ leggings. I'm very happy with them & wear them ALL THE TIME (even in this hot summer!) .

this is a great shoe. hands down amazing. very cool to look at and really comfortable!

So my wife had a pair many years ago but sadly the were destroyed in hurricane Sandy. I purchased theses for Valentine's day and she LOVED THEM !! Can't thank you enough!! BTW the fit color and style are perfect!! Thank you again !! Christopher

I LOVE these boots. My daughter has been wearing blundstones for last few years and I finally bought them for myself. I wear a size 7 shoe, and these run a little big, but not so big that they are a problem. I like that I can wear heavier socks and they will be comfortable. The style is great. I wear them mostly with jeans but I'd wear them with leggings or with tights and a casual skirt. The quality is exceptional. The leather is gorgeous and they feel incredibly sturdy. They are pricey but I think they will last for a long time. I am very happy with this purchase.

I ordered these to serve as a nicer looking version of my old beat up 500s to be worn with warm socks over the fall/ winter as a light winter boot. My normal size in women's is 8.5, and I have a wider foot. The 8.5 is perfect for me in this shoe to accommodate a thick wool sock. If I were in warmer climes I would maybe have sized down a half size. These are SO comfy and are nice enough enough looking to wear to work (in an office that is mostly business-casual attire). Love em!

exactly as i expected. great boots.

Very solid and sturdy build, buttery soft leather that shouldn't take too long to break in and all day comfort right out of the box.

Had never purchased from this manufacturer before, but was pleasantly surprised. Comfortable from the moment I put on ???? Wore them all day shopping - no pressure points or rubbing. Prolly going to get other color.

Hesitantly ordered these almost expecting to return them. I tried on a pair of 500s in my normal size and they were too lose, but half a size down was too short. I ordered these because I liked the square toe better and they said they were longer in half sizes than the 500s. Ordered half a size down from my usual and they’re PERFECT. Fit like they were made for me. The color is gorgeous the shape is wonderful. I might wear these for the rest of my life. My one complaint about Blunnies was the half sizes, no more. This is the boot I’ve been searching for.

Runs longer and narrower than other Blundstones. If you have feet like mine, that is GREAT news. I have size 10.5 AA (narrow) feet, occasionally (like running shoes) 11 AA. Size that works for me in this style: 7 (US 8 Men, US 10 Women). First a quick THANK YOU!! to Zappos for offering such variety and allowing me to order and return multiple styles in my ever challenging search for shoes that fit. My current quest is for a pair of super comfy black boot(ie)s for an 11-day trip to Europe this fall. I've challenged myself (historically a major over-packer) to make the trip without checking a bag. I want one pair of shoes that lets walk through airports and cities, and works with jeans, leggings, and a skirt or dress. I'd really wanted to try this brand, but figured they'd never fit my narrow feet. I read tons of reviews, learned that with Blundstone, 1/2 sizes are just wider and not longer than the corresponding (lower) full size, and ordered 4 different styles in both size 7 (US Women's 10) and 8 (US Women's 11). The round-toe styles I tried (which I preferred the looks of to this squared toe, frankly) were all too short in the 7 and ridiculously, clownishly large in the 8. I almost didn't try the 7 on in this style, but I'm glad I did because it was plenty long and much less sloppy wide. Out of the box, they still still too wide to be comfortable, but this box happened to have the extra insole I'd been reading about on the Blundstone website and some of the other reviews. Only two of the 8 or nine pairs I ordered included the extra insoles. I put the additional insoles in UNDER the regular insole (as instructed) and put my Pedag Viva Mini 3/4 arch support insoles on top of them both, and tried them with a pair of medium- thickness Smartwool socks, and viola! They felt pretty dang awesome. I have super narrow ankles to go with my super narrow feet, and I love that the ankle opening is fairly snug. The black leather of this particular style is more of an aged or washed black--definitely on the casual side, although I really like it. I'm going to order the 063 style also, which looks similar but has a glossier black finish to see if the fit is the same and decide. I do think I will have to wear them around a bit before heading off on my trip to soften them up a bit.

NOTE: Half sizes are only for width, the length only changes on the full size (see Blundstone official website). Be mindful of sizing: I wear a US10 running shoe, but the AU8.5 are the perfect fit for me. Had Au9.5’s for a long time but they had too much slop in them when I walked (didn’t realize I had the wide size), and because of that I would drag the heel and wear them down quickly. I ordered both AU9 and AU8.5 at the same time from Zappos to try the difference and found that the 8.5 was the perfect snug and comfortable fit (especially when comparing them to how my other blundstones have stretched over time). This is my 3rd pair of these and they typically last me about 3-5 years. The uppers are nearly indestructible it seems. The soles are also quite good, and after 2 years I would have the heels replaced (the cobbler can flatten the entire heel and glue on a new vibram one that’s about 1/4” thick). With a boot of this durability, I recommend ordering a few sizes, trying them on, then returning the ones that don’t fit. It’s worth the ordeal because these boots will last a very long time.You may as well have ones that don’t wear down in the soles because they’re too big as you drag (and slowly grind) them down prematurely.

NOTE: The half sizes of these boots only are for width the length applies (stated on the Blundstone website) I wear a size 10 (US) and finally (on the third round) have the correct size which is (AU 8.5).

Probably the best boot I’ve ever purchased-style, quality, comfort. I will for sure be getting more in different colors & styles. Make sure you order a half size smaller than what you’d normally wear (example, I wear size men’s US 11 in Nike & Adidas but wear a US 10.5 in Blundstone). I wear them to the office & in the field, out on the town for dinner/drinks, to a ball game, etc. They’re perfect for just about any venue or setting. Do yourself a favor & buy these, you won’t regret it.

These shoes are comfortable and sturdy and fit excellently. Highly recommended!

I recently bought these for my son. Last year I discovered how incredible comfortable they were. I had never tried them because I have long, flat feet. I added the insole Blundstone includes with each pair, and they were a perfect fit. They are easy, sturdy, good in blizzards and warmer weather. They look great with jeans and skirts. My son wore mine and now has his own pair which he said are perfect. He too has long, flat feet and has added the insole. After a very harsh winter last year the shoes are looking pretty great.

These are super functional and easy to slip on. This is part of the 'uniform' for the pacific northwest.

I love how these boots look. I generally wear a 9.5 but definitely needed a 10 in this style. They were both short as well as very difficult to get on. Getting a different pair in next size up. The color says black but is really more of a gray- nice color but not a true black.

Fit is good, with no slipping in the heel and no pinching in the toe.(I appreciate the non-pointy toe box for purposes of comfort! The leather is (like?) nubuck, so it's not going to take polish or waterproofing without losing its nice matte finish. Since these are the "dress" boots, they don't have the lug sole, and yet the sole has a decent non-slip grip, which is great for winter weather. The opening to the boot is quite tight, which makes sense: they're not floppy or gap-py. But that also means they're a devil to get on: you really do need both the ribbon loops, and unless I actually sit down to put them on, they push my socks back so that they are uncomfortably tight against my toes and rucked up against my heel. Bleh. My main dream for these boots, though, is a more cushiony footbed. They are fine for all-day wear, but when I'm *really* on my feet pounding the ground what I want is shock absorption, and I don't get that with these. Though I do love 'em nonetheless.

Great boot overall: fit, quality, comfort. I had to return them because they are grey rather than black.