Customer Reviews Blundstone BL1496 Chelsea Boot

Meh. I love my Blundstone women's dress boots style 1309 and wanted a lighter boot and lower shaft for summer. The summer boot is nice and light, but the sizing was off. My dress boot is an 8 US women's and the summer boot was an 8.5 US women's and the fit was OK, but it wasn't like coming home. The leather doesn't feel as rich and the heel seemed to slip more. I'm getting annoyed because every single pair of Blundies I try fits a little different and the trial and error is getting tiresome. Wish they'd implement some quality control and have consistent sizing.

Blundstone’s sizing can be wonky I have 3 pairs of shoes & sizes range from 7.5 AUS to 8.5 AUS. This was a set of AuS 8 US 9. Fit but a little tight in length. Super lightweight boot but I hope they stretch a little. I’m a regular US 9. These work with thin or no socks which is fine for a summer boot.

This pair of Blunnies fit is right on as all my others are. I ordered these in my usual size, 7. No significant break in time was necessary. I wore them around the house for less than 15 minutes just to confirm whether or not my feet were sliding around in them or if I felt any areas that were pinching. There was no sliding around and there was no pinching. These boots are super lightweight and comfy. They’re not as structured as my other Blunnies but they still provide plenty of stability and support. I don’t know why they were discontinued. Had I known they’d be discontinued I would’ve ordered them in black. Thanks Zappos!

I love them! They’re flexible and bend with my feet. I can wear them for hours without my feet hurting.

I bought two sizes: the size I wear in the 550s, and then .5 size up (Blundstone half sizes are actually wider, not longer). This boot fits narrower, so I'd definitely recommend going up at least half a size. The boots still need to be broken in like the 550s, but are just as comfortable, and look very similar. The grommets from earlier versions are not on this boot, which means that yes, they get a bit warm, but the leather is definitely thinner. I've tried wearing the boots with and without socks, and I recommend thin socks, especially to break in the shoes, and also to keep out any small gravel while walking on trails. The boots are fairly water resistant - I walked through puddles and small streams without any issues.

Incredibly comfortable! Feels like I'm walking on Air! although, the back/heel of the shoe does rub against heel and ankle, getting used to it and breaking them in right now!

Right on as always with Blundstone! This is my 3rd pair of Blundstones. I have 2 pairs of the all weather with the shearling footbed. I give these 5 stars! These Active blunnies are light weight and very comfy. I just wore them outdoors for the first time while running a quick errand. The insole provides little to no arch support. I went to the Blundstone USA website to buy additional support insoles but they don’t have offer them in my size which is US women’s 7, Australian 4. The smallest size Blundstone offers is Australian size 5. Needless to say, I’m disappointed because I really love these booties but I need insoles in my size that provide decent arch support. I prefer to buy Blundstone brand insoles because the contour will match the boots. I love Zappos for providing an amazing customer experience. Thanks very much!

Great shoe! I love this style and they last forever and aren’t heavy on your feet!

I love these shoes. The leather is absolutely beautiful. The soles are a light brown lug which looks really nice with the leather. They are comfortable and look great with jeans. I have a small foot (5 1/2). I had ordered a few pair of Blundtones in different styles because I wasn’t sure how they would fit. These were a bit smaller than the other styles I tried which worked for me. The smallest size is an Australian 3, which I was concerned would be too big for me. I’m glad I tried out a few styles because all the rest were too big for me.

These boots are super comfortable, right out of the box. The width around the ankle is a bit tight, but will stretch out with time and are the reason I picked these. Most Chelsea boots are wide around the ankle/lower-calf, but are too wide for me - these are nice and snug, with no gaps. I find them easy to get on and off. This is definitely a light-weight option for all year round daily wear. After two back surgeries, heavy boots are not an option, so the lightweight slip-on style and very comfy foot beds are great. The leather feels soft and thin. I will add a leather wax to make them more waterproof and add just a little shine. The low profile brown sole is a nice low-key alternative to the traditional heavy black ones. I hope they last a long time! Awesome Zappos service as usual!

These boots are amazing!- Excellent ankle support as well as perfect fit. I did size a half size up to accommodate for thick socks. You’ll live in these boots!

I adore my Blunnies and have been wearing my other 4 pairs of 550s all fall and winter. I have complicated feet and find very few shoes comfortable, but have found Blundstones to be miraculous for my feet. I got these hoping they would be good for warmer weather, but alas, they have a different fit. Although I love the look, etc, but they are narrower in the toe box and just didn't fit my feet the right way. Mournfully, I had to return them.

Very difficult to get on. Sadly returning 100% based on that issue. Sole is soft and flexible, you can feel every variation in the ground.

Your definition said 7 1/2 women the shoes where mens , way to big, i have returned them, if you want to send me the same shoe in a womens 7 1/2 it would be nice.