Blundstone BL500
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Description
View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)- The original boot that started it all.
- 2.5mm thick leather upper breathes to keep your feet comfortable.
- Full-length Cambrelle™ comfort footbed wicks away moisture.
- Sturdy front and back pull-on tabs.
- Elastic gore retains its shape.
- Twin-needle reinforced stitching with a high tensile strength thread.
- Heat-formed heel for a better fit.
- Shock Protection System (SPS) disperses shock at the heel strike and reduces skeletal stress on the feet, knees, and vertebrae.
- Injection molded soles for seamless fusion to the upper.
- Dual-density polyurethane outsoles are weatherproof, lightweight, durable, and provide superior traction.
- Part of the 500 series.
- Measurements:
- Weight: 14 oz
- Circumference: 11 in
- Shaft: 5 in
- Product measurements were taken using size AU 6 (US Men's 7, US Women's 8.5), width Medium. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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A standard feature in all their boots, Blundstone's Shock Protection System® (SPS®) has revolutionized comfort in footwear. SPS® directly reduces workplace fatigue and orthopedic problems in the lower back, legs and feet. Dynamic tests indicate an average 33% reduction in shock transmitted to the leg while at a brisk walking pace. Taking the technology even further, SPS x~tra® adds an additional Poron® strike pad in the heel strike zone for an extra layer of shock protection.
Fit Survey:
- 3% Full size too large
- 11% Half size too Large
- 71% True to size
- 13% Half size too small
- 1% Full size too small
- 78% Felt true to width
- 6% Felt narrower than marked
- 16% Felt wider than marked
- 15% Excellent arch support
- 65% Moderate arch support
- 20% No arch support
Customer Reviews
Blundstone BL500
Average rating is 4 out of 5 from a total of 101 reviews.
Top Positive Review
3 people found this review helpful.
As good as always - I'm not sure what people are complaining about when they say the quality isn't what it used to be. I ordered these in black to replace an ancient pair of the same boots, and decided to get the brown as well. I don't usually buy brown shoes but these are such a nice, versatile shade! They are well-made, comfortable, and look great. I do recommend sizing down a half-size though, as they run large.
Read more » « Show less November 8, 2011 by AnonymousTop Critical Review
2 people found this review helpful.
I write this with a heavy heart, as someone who has worn Blunnies for twenty years and who has gone through five pairs of the originals. These boots cannot be resoled (at least without screwing up the last and the thin metal bar that runs along the last). Trust me, I've tried. So what that means for me is this: after a year or two of heavy city use on concrete, the soles wear down just as the leather is becoming so nicely broken-in. So instead of paying a good cobbler $50 to resole them with a good Vibram replacement, I have to replace the entire boot -- which is a shame since the leather still feels so good. The other issue is one of quality control. My present pair are the first production model made outside Tasmania. There is a marked decrease in quality control and fitment. For instance, the rear pull-up loop ripped in half the very first time I pulled them up. (Previous pairs' loops never ripped.) The soles also seem to wear down faster, and they just don't feel "right," or as "right" as my previous four pairs made in Tasmania. Like I said, I write this with a heavy heart, as these boots have been my year-round, go-to boots. I've worn them all over the world, on surfing trips, motorcycle riding, just kicking back, to and from school and work. They are stylish and go with everything. Shame about the soles and the craftsmanship.
Read more » « Show less November 24, 2011 by Howard- Sort by:
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As good as always - I'm not sure what people are complaining about when they say the quality isn't what it used to be. I ordered these in black to replace an ancient pair of the same boots, and decided to get the brown as well. I don't usually buy brown shoes but these are such a nice, versatile shade! They are well-made, comfortable, and look great. I do recommend sizing down a half-size though, as they run large.
I'd also recommend: El Naturalista, Keen, Aurora Shoe Company
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- Anonymous - customer
- from Santa Monica, CA
- November 8, 2011
Just got these and they look and feel great. I wanted to mention that some of the reviews say these boots run big, so order a smaller pair. I did not find that to be the case. Based on the reviews I ordered a 1/2 size smaller and they were a little tight. I ordered my normal size 12 which is the right fit 99% of the time and they fit great.
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- Herb C - customer
- from Philadelphia, PA
- December 7, 2011
Awesome boots. Super comfortable straight out of the box. The fit may be a little snug if you like thicker socks. I typically wear thinner socks and felt the US10 size was pretty true to size; maybe a bit on the small size. The stout brown color is darker than it appears in the Zappos photos and looks black in some conditions.
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- Joe - customer
- from chilltown jc
- December 2, 2011
Awesome boots! I've been wearing them for about a month now and they really loosened up. Definitely my go to everyday boot. I usually wear an 8.5-9 US size shoe. I first bought an 8 and they were too big and quite wide. I ended up buying a 7.5 and they fit awesome. Definitely worth the money. These Blundstones have a classic look and can be dressed up or down. Enjoy!
I'd also recommend: Redwing, Sperry, Tretorn, New Balance, Nike, Asics
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- Ken - customer
- from Connecticut
- November 13, 2011
I have worn Blundstones for the last 12 years. I am a huge fan and I'm on my 4th pair. They are excellent work boots. If you wear them daily then you will likely need a new pair every 3 years. I looked into having them resoled because they are expensive to keep replacing. According to a local cobbler the footbeds/soles are molded in a way that makes them unable to be resoled. Bummer. The leather remains surprisingly waterproof with a minimal treatment of Nikwax for leather. I always have replaced the original insole with arch-supporting SuperFeet insoles which you can also order at Zappos.
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- - customer
- from Portland, Oregon
- November 12, 2011
