Original Water Resistant Chelsea Boot

Had these for about 3 weeks. I really like them! Do I love them? I’m not sure. Not ugly enough to be ugly work boots, not attractive enough to wear to a nice dinner. Easy ish to slip on, still struggling to pull them off. I wear them with an orthotic which makes them comfy for all day wear. They do require a tall sock for the break in period.

I had a pair of these Blundstones I bought maybe 10 years ago that I wore 3/4 of every year and they fit great, had space for insoles, wore in well, etc. One day the sole finally cracked and I had to replace them. I know Blundstones outsourced a lot of their manufacturing a couple years ago. These new ones are lower quality leather, and they run slightly shorter than before. As a result, after 1 year, "leather" is peeling on the heel, and they're too short for me to comfortably add any insoles or wear thick socks. They're not cheap and I'm quite bummed. Not LLBean's fault of course.

Bought these years ago. Stored in the original box in an everyday bedroom closet. Didn't wear often as I bought them for a transitional shoe between seasons. Took them out one Fall and the bottoms feel apart into pieces. I sent pictures of them and LL Bean refused to give me a refund or credit. They said that is what normally happens to rubber type soles on shoes over many years, worn or not. Too bad, cuz I liked them a lot!

My wife bought her first pair for work seven years ago, they held up well. These boots are long lasting quality.

Good quality. Have to break in but good quality Nice style

Love these boots! True to size, well made, perfectly styled. I have been wearing them for decades - beat up pair for everyday, new pair for dress up! They do not disappoint.

Great everyday shoe for any occasion. Wish L.L bean would offer more of a selection of colors.

Love the boots! So happy I bought them. Wore them today

Blundstone 500 Chelsea Boots; as sturdy as they come.

Gift for both my son and son-in-law for Christmas. If they were ever going to need them it’s NOW!

These are beautiful boots and I wanted so much to own and wear them. If you have a high instep or a slightly wide foot you may be able to wrestle for a while but they’re not going on your foot. If you have any trouble sliding your foot down into a boot you’re in trouble. If not you are so lucky to be able to wear them and I’m jealous.

husband loves them for walking around the city this winter