BlundstoneClassic Chelsea Boots - Unisex

i've been wanting a pair of these boots for a while, and wow am I impressed! All of the van lifers I watch on YouTube wear these boots so obviously I wanted a pair! I am usually a 6 1/2 in women's, and I knew these were run small, so I've got a 7 1/2 which is a 4 1/2 Australian size. They fit perfectly, and they came with insoles which also helped a lot! I would for sure size up.

Good fit, waterproof, and comfortable out of the box

3+ year update- Well, it’s now April 2024 and I’m still wearing the original pair I bought back in Dec 2020. For real. These have been the longest lasting, most comfortable shoes I’ve ever had. I’m still wearing them every single day. However, they have developed a squeak in both shoes as I walk that I can’t unhear so I’ll probably be buying a new pair and reserving the old ones for yard work and the like. This is most definitely due to years of wear and tear and not a manufacturer issue. I beat the hell out of these shoes.Amazingly, the soles have stayed intact and attached to the leather for over three years of daily use! That’s really impressive! The leather is also still in great shape. I condition them with mink oil now and then and that really refreshes them.So, final thought- Are they comfortable- yes, absolutely. Are they durable? Almost impossibly so. Are they worth the money? Yes, yes, yes.Enjoy yours!2 year update- still going strong! Sole and leather upper show no signs of detaching and I’m still wearing them daily. Just applied a new coat of Obenauffs (see last 2 pics) and they’re good to go hopefully for at least another year!---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------1+ Year Update-I still really like these boots. They've held up pretty well over the year while wearing them almost daily. I've worn them mostly around town, on light hikes, and through rain, snow, and slush. They have kept my feet dry and in comfort. I appreciate how easy they are to pull on and off while still not really feeling loose like many slip on shoes.These days the elastic on the sides are starting to fray. The tread is wearing down too. The leather has held up remarkably well and there is only slight separation between the leather and the sole on one of the shoes. I'll probably end up buying another pair when these eventually fail me.These are certainly not BIFL, but I don't think any shoes are. They probably aren't made as well as they used to be when they were still made in Australia either, but they're still pretty damn good.______________________________________________________________________________________________I was looking for a pair of boots that could be my go-to multi-purpose easy on, easy off boots and these definitely fit the bill. They're rugged enough to be worn in nasty weather, but also look good enough to pass for business casual. I have a wide toe-box and often have trouble finding wide shoes that fit well. Being slip-ons, I was worried that I would have a lot of heel lift, but this wasn't a problem at all. They're quite tight at first, being almost annoyingly difficult to put on. As you wear them, they loosen up though. Plus, as with most quality leather shoes, the more you wear them, the more comfortable they get.I'll admit, I was initially attracted to them due to their popularity. I will also say that I'm immediately skeptical of products like this because I think some products get swept up into fashion fads and end up being poorly made. Not so with these boots. They're very light-weight but seem to be able to hold up to serious abuse. For those die-hard USA Made or bust folks (respect) but these are not for you. They say Australia all over the packaging and on the pull tabs but are actually made in Vietnam. Still, the quality is high and I expect them to last for a long time, even with lots of abuse.Like all leather boots I buy, I immediately treated them with Obenauf's and I recommend giving them a nice coating of a protective oil once and a while to extend the life of the material.I will update this review if my opinion changes as I continue to wear the boots.--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

These look fantastic. I leave the nubuck unwaxed for as long as possible. Once I get into a rainy spring, I wax them immediately. Then I get the sense of having a new set of boots, while having the same old boots. They stay waterproof nearly forever. They can even be resoled. Expensive, yes, but they'll outlast 3 other pair of boots. The warranty is also unmatched; they stand behind their boots, seriously. If you have issues reach out to Blundstone corporate, they'll sort it out. This is the third pair I've had in 14 years. First pair in 2011, I wore every day for five years until the leather split from the sole. They are light as sneakers, but classy. You can wear them anywhere, dress up or dress down. They are the Swiss army knife of shoes.I would caution anyone from buying anything other than the nubuck, split grain leather options. If you want the sealed leather look, don't buy the sealed, smooth leather Blundstones. I made that mistake: the smooth leather started to dry and crack off. When it cracks off waxing those looks stupid; they look like trash after a couple years. My review photos are the 562 version light khaki nubuck that has been freshly waxed again. I just sold this exact pair on Poshmark for $100, to buy a bigger size pair of 562s. You can't beat that resale value with any other shoe less Red Wing Iron Rangers. Again, avoid the smooth leather Blundstones, only buy nubuck and wax them.

Be careful with sizes and quality. Especially on each shoe because my left shoe arrived smaller than the right shoe because of a defect and I followed the recommendations of broke them in but it never worked and now I can’t get the right size or a replacement. As soon as you fell something weird just replace them before use them. And of course use them inside the house, they can charge you an extra fee for any sign of use and they’ll charge you an extra fee for restock fee if you pass the initial return window. Very bad seller.

The boots take an eternity to break in, and I suggest alternative insoles but they are great