Customer Reviews Blundstone BL558 Classic 550 Chelsea Boot

My last pair of Blundstones were great boots, well made, and very, very long lasting. My most recent pair has not lasted one year. The leather cracked and ripped and the soles have ripped off at the toes. I work on a farm and use boots hard, so if you are buying them for a good looking pair of boots, go for it, but if you are looking for long wearing value (what Blundstones used to offer) look elsewhere. At some point production of these switched to China from Australia, the quality suffered, and the price rose. Bummer.

These are my second pair of Blunnies. My first pair lasted 10 years. I imagine these will last that long, too. They're extremely comfortable. They're waterproof. Well made. The leather lining is a nice bonus that my old ones didn't have. It's not fully lined in leather; the front half of the boot is lined with some sort of microfiber wicking material. That's not a complaint. I imagine Blundstone figured this way is better than a full leather lining. Note that the 1/2 sizes really aren't half sizes. They're the wide version of the whole size. So a 10.5 is really a 10 Wide.

I have been riding my mule wearing these boots for 4 years, I\'m on my third pair only because they get so scuffed up I treat myself to a new pair every so often. I love them. I TRIED to wear "real" cowboy boots and they always pinched my feet, they are NOT meant for actual walking. These boots feel awesome the first time you put them on, and continue that way. I do add a sheepskin boot liner in them, that adds to the comfort of the fit, and I wear a set of half-chaps over them when riding. I would recommend them to anyone who is involved in the equestrian world. I recently wore them on a long trip through Ireland and the British Isles, because I could only pack one pair of shoes and wanted something waterproof. They were as comfortable every day as an old pair of sneakers, easy to pull off for the airport inspections, but I did have to be careful to pull out the sheepskins every night and let the whole boot dry out. Overall I think this is a boot I recommend for every person. As for style, no one will ever notice them, they are a neutral toe and service soles that keep you from slipping.

Great boots! Very comfortable with good grip on icy surfaces. As other reviewers have noted, a half size is not really a half size but a wider version of the whole size below it. I ordered my regular size of 9, which ran a bit narrow though it is marked as a B. So I exchanged for a 9.5, which was perfect. You rock, Blundies!

I love my Blundstones! They are the 2nd pair I have owned. Very comfortable and sturdy. I have to wear an orthotic and they accommodate them easily. True to size and you can literally wear them forever. They last a really long time.

Had a pair of 500's years back, and was very happy with them. Unfortunately, the soles delaminated on them a bit too early. I gave up on this brand until I saw the 558 and thought I would try again. No regrets there. These are just like 500's but with premium, full-grain leather outer that can take a shine, and the lining is sumptuous glove leather. The soles seem to be better attached than my old Aussie-made pair. Waterproof all the way around. Comfortable, plenty of toe room, and I get compliments besides. 5 stars.

Break in was easy - at first the fit was snug but the leather conformed to my foot and the boot is easily one of the most comfortable I've worn. The sole is very comfortable and supportive.

Ordered my usual size and am pleased with the fit and comfort. May have to add arch insole if wearing all day as the arch is a little flatter than I need. Toe box is very comfortable, plenty of room to wiggle toes without going a half or size up from my usual size, plus they don't make my large feet look even bigger.

I’m a women’s 8.5 on mostly everything and I got a size 9 (AU6) and it’s a perfect fit! I wear them with medium thick socks like DarnTough (which I strongly recommend). Super comfortable and looks great. Perfectly warm but not too much.

This is my first pair of Blondstone's and I am in love. I usually wear a 7 and ordered a 7 and they are a perfect fit, so for me, true to size. Yes, they are a little hard to get on, but just use the pull tabs that are on the boots. I love them so much I ordered them in the antique brown too.

I'm sometimes a US 7.5, sometimes an 8, and the US 8 / AU 5 in these boots was the better fit. These boots have a tighter heel, wider forefoot fit that I prefer. They provide an additional thin insole to snug up the fit if needed, but I found with the normal socks I wear in winter it wasn't necessary. Might be useful in the summer when I switch to thinner socks. Really nice quality leather upper.

Get these! They are great! I am so impressed with these boots. From the looks of them I wasn’t sure they would be comfortable, but they are not heavy, the leather is great quality and soft, and I was able to wear them all day long straight out of the box! They were totally comfortable and I didn’t have any issues with anything rubbing or my feet getting “tired” from wearing boots all day. I’m a 9.5 medium in women’s and always wear a size 10 in boots. Sure enough, the size 10 fit perfectly. They are easy to get on and off as well. I have a slight bunion on both feet and these boots didn’t irritate them at all. I wear mine with leggings and skinny jeans and they are really cute. Why did I wait so long to try Blundstone boots? I should’ve been wearing them long ago!

I ordered these recently and received the wrong size and the return was practically effortless. They are true to size (a 5.5 is a women's 8). If you want to wear them with a thicker sock, however, you may want to order a half size up. It did take me a couple of days to break them in, but I love 'em.

This a quality made shoe. The fit was perfect and I am sure this is a shoe I will have for many years.

After spending most of the winter walking around in slippery, leaky shoes, I was truly delighted to receive this boot. It keeps my normally cold feet warm, and is a lot more comfortable than it looks. It's all I want to wear these days. The look, especially from the front, is plain, and the brown leather tends to scuff, but it couldn't be better as an everyday friend.

Sizing on Blundstones is notoriously difficult so I'm going to try and be as descriptive as possible to help somebody else's journey! In flat shoes, I am consistently a size 6.5US Womens. I have had a pair of Blundstone 1677s (the ones with the bit of a heel) since fall of 2018 and I have loved them to bits - those are a size 37. I had heard that the 550 series runs differently so I was debating sizing down - I am glad I didn't! I got these in the same size (37) and I'm glad I did, because they were a little long, and a little wide, but this is fine because these are going to be my standing-all-day-at-work/winter trudging around shoes, and tight is NOT the way to go with work shoes for me. Plus I will be wearing thicker socks and want additional insoles (I keep gel inserts in almost every shoe I wear - game changer.) They come with additional insoles that help fill up a bit of space in the shoe, but it isn't much, so I was able to get the included foam inserts AND my usual gel insoles in without a problem. This does make them a bit tight across the top of the foot right now, but my 1677s were similar and they stretched to be perfectly comfortable. There was also a bit of slip in the heel, but I find this is ok for boots and I would rather it slip with a thick sock than cut in on my ankles. I trust these will break in beautifully! It's mentioned in other reviews but I'll highlight it again here: half-sizes in this style are WIDER ONLY - not a change in length. So if you are usually a half-size, I recommend SIZE UP and stack the insoles. Style-wise, they're definitely a unisex-style shoe with a very round toe box and a chunky profile. Hope this helps someone else!

Great upgrade from my 10 year old 500s. Nicer look but still barn sturdy. I added a pair of Aetrex insoles

I tried on so many Blundstone styles and they were all a bit off. This boot was true to size, comfortable right out of the box and looks great on. A true winner. I have a sticky note on my desk to remind me to buy this boot again when I wear out my pair although they look like they will last a long time to come.

Love these boots. I was looking for something stylish but also durable. I needed these boots for snow, rain, and cold weather in the winter. They fit a tiny bit too big, but the next size down was too small. I wear a size 7 in running shoes and 6.5 in dress shoes that are tighter. The 7 of these boots were a bit larger, but feel better with thicker socks. There is also an insert Blundstone adds in the box to help with fit if needed. I haven't used it yet. the 6.5 I tried first were fine with thin socks, but if I tried thicker socks they were tight on my toes (not comfortable for a long time). Love these thought!!!

Super cute boots! I have yet to wear them at all since it's still in the mid 70's where I live in New England, but I'm so excited to in the coming weeks! I've been looking for the perfect Chelsea boot and just couldn't find one I loved. I bought the Doc Martens Chelsea boots at first but they were just a little too chunky for my liking. So I returned those, and ordered these boots in my regular size, an 8.5. I'm usually a true 8-8.5 so I went with the 8.5 just to be safe. However, I did not know that the half sizes just mean the wider version of the whole size so they ended up being a tad too small. They would have worked fine, but I knew that I would have been angry at myself if I didn't just return then and order the next half size up. So, I did just that and ordered these in a 9. Can I just say that I was SO impressed with Zappos shipping. I got my first pair within two days (2-day shipping when you order on the app). The day I got them and realized they are too small, I ordered the second pair around 3:00 that day. And then the second pair arrived the NEXT day. Crazy fast for not really being from where they were shipped out of. The only reason I gave them four stars for comfort is because they aren't as comfy as I thought they would be given the amount you're paying for them. However I Just added in the extra insoles that came in the box with the boots and that helped a lot. Overall pleased and cannot wait to try them out!

This review is for the Blundstone BL558 Black boots. I have just received these boots and wore them only twice so far, but after a full day the first time I found they were still very comfortable. I typically take a size 7 in women's size AU 4 Medium, which the Zappos website said was equivalent to a US Women's 7. The boots fit well with room for thicker winter socks. They do not have much arch support and are a bit stiff because of the thick soles, so my feet were a bit achy after a full day, but I think that will improve with wear. I bought these because winter weather, ice, and other slippery conditions in the Northeastern US often require good waterproof soles with well-defined treads. I fell down twice last winter (one on a New York City street) and I hope these boots will keep me more steady on the bad days. They have a simple look that makes them OK for my workplace, where suits are less common. I plan to wear these with black pants or leggings, jeans, and probably even black tights.

Surprisingly comfortable. I also bought these to have a nice, waterproof boot on certain occasions. It comes with some waterproofing wax, too.

Looked great, my wife even said they looked good and that is rare, but fit was a little snug. I requested 1/2 size larger.