Customer Reviews Blundstone BL990 Work Chelsea Boot

great style and materials. it's a very good boot for a tough job in varying conditions. for my circumstance it was too heavy and the pull on style left no ankle support. I would buy the lighter models for every day use, too heavy for my line of work where I have to be swifter.

I'm a machinist who works 50-60 hours a week. I step on hot sharp metal chips all day long and I can wear a pair of boots out in less that 3 months. I wanted something very tough with no laces (laces don't last long at my job.) After a month wearing these I can say they are well made and holding up nicely. They are tough and protect my feet nicely and they look great. But they were torture on my feet while they broke in and they are not comfortable to me even after they've broken in. They press down too hard on the tops of my foot and I now have two toes that seem permanently numb since wearing these 6 days a week. Wish I would have gotten a half size bigger maybe.

It was pretty hard to get it on and the size was a little larger than expected.

I love these boots, they are super solid and I feel they will protect me from any dangers in the commercial kitchen I work in. The only issue I have with them is that the back runs my ankle and im developing calloused from the few times I've attempted to pair them with ankle socks. I've had many other chealsea boots in the past (most of them DMs), and I've never experienced that kind of rubbing from the back of the boot. They are still quite new so I'm hoping that they break in and become a bit softer but only time will tell.

Perfect - no break in needed - my new motorcycle boot - tough as nails! Recommended

Solid and durable, not super stylish but great for work, rubs a bit around the ankles when new but breaks in. True to size. Slips on easily.

I have owned 5 pair of Blunstone boots so far and I have been very happy with them. I have alwYs ordered them in AU 8 size. For some reason this pair is way bigger than any of my previous pairs and my foot totally slops around in them. I would have returned them but I worked outdoors real hard in them for 2 days so I’m sure they are not returnable. Maybe it’s just this model?? I have always worn the 500 series before. Oh well 2 pair of thick socks make them bareable.

I’m a stagehand and need steel toe boots, and I love my Blundstone 550s so I thought these would be perfect. They’re not too heavy but they’re sturdy, and I like that there’s plenty of room in the toe box for my wide-ish feet, but they are a full size too big for me. I’m a women’s size 6 and that’s as low as they go. For reference my 550s are a size 6.5 and I also have the 510 in a size 6. I tried adding an insole so they wouldn’t be so big, but then my heel slipped like crazy. I can’t have a shoe constantly rubbing against my heel all day long for 8-12+ hours. I wish the sizing was consistent with this brand.

Itsy second pair absolutely love them.already thinking on buying another set to keep them on standby.im a diesel mechanic and i have put this boots through hell and never disappoint.

The boots are a tad tight when you first get them but are super comfortable after a few days.

The shoes are very nice, very comfortable, but definitely run half size smaller. I'm a 10 US size but bought 10-1/2 and they fit perfectly. Had I bought my size I would have had to return, but half size bigger they are perfect. I bought them for work and I'm happy with my purchase - durable and resist the heat enough. I am able to work long hours in them without my feet getting too beat up.

I am on my feet all day, and these are the best boots i've ever owned.

Very comfortablle boot however pinched little toe on average width feet.

My husband loves them. He is on his feet working all day on concrete floor in his shop, and is tough on boots with the work he does. He said these boots are incredible; great support, plenty of room in the toe box, and said they are really comfortable like wearing slippers.

Great boots!

I LOVE these boots. I work on concrete all day and my feet stay comfortable all day. The soles are tough - I've worn these every work day (and some weekends) for 1.5 years and they are just now starting to look like they need to be replaced. The external surfaces have taken a beating, but are still in great shape. I can walk through water without getting wet, slip them off in a client's house, and ride my motorcycle on the weekends. Now if Zappos would start carrying my size again, I'd order another pair.

I bought these for work, and I love them! I'm on concrete for 8 hours a day, and my feet don't feel the fatigue other shoes give me. I've owned these and worn them 5+ days a week for about a year now, and they are still going strong. The tread does hold onto mud and dirt, so when I work in my yard I end up having to shake them out or leave them somewhere to dry and eventually release the dirt. I wasn't specifically looking for steel toed boots, but I've found them to be helpful from time to time. Another review mentioned that they look clunky (as opposed to dainty work boots?), and I'd agree, but that wasn't a big concern for me. I also use these as motorcycle boots and they are well set for that too. I would love to see some other color options as I'm thinking I might want to buy a second pair soon.

Tight fitting at the bridge for the first week, but 100% comfortable and snug thereafter. Great for wider feet as well. As for the styling, they look a little bulky, and I would like it if the tread didn't hold onto mud and soil. If these had a smoother sole and a more traditional looking sole as well, i'd be 100% all the way.

I was looking for a steel toe work boot without shoe laces and there aren't many to choose from. I was happy when I found this one. It fits true to size. I hope there will be more colors available when I'm ready to buy another pair!

Once I shimmed my foot in the narrow opening the fit felt good and very comfortable.

This is my second pair of Blundstones- I like the color and the design detail of this style. Unfortunately the Australian company no longer makes them in Australia and the quality has gone down over the years. My last pair only held up for a few years and the sole totally cracked. For such an expensive boot they should have been better made. for a women's workboot they are the only style I am comfortable with and I l ike that they pull on vs lace workbooks. I just wonder how long they will hold up this time.

Ordered these Blundstone boots from Zappos. As usual I got them quickly. The overall quality of this boot is very high. Well constructed and the craftsmanship is very noticeable. These boots are really heavy duty, sturdy and great looking (for Fire Department use). Unfortunately, I tried two different sizes but couldn't get them to fit me well enough. If you have wide feet, these would probable be great for you. Sizing is difficult with these Australian sizes. The US 11 was too short but were nice and snug and the US 12 were long enough but way too wide and sloppy. Awesome quality and styling but just not for me.

So far, so good. Haven't worn very much yet, but they fit, and are much snugger around my ankles than other slip on steel-toe boots that I've had in the past.

the area to insert your foot is really tight. I have a high instep so these are difficult to pull on. The size is just a teensy bit small so I expect the next size up to be too big.

Leather cracked around for foot area prematurely despite regulars maintenance. Poor quality for construction boots.