Blundstone

Blundstone Unisex 500 Slip On Boot

• leather
• Manmade sole
• Weather-proof leather 2.5mm thick
• Shock protection system (SPS)
• injection molded polyurethane outsole
• Removable comfort footbed
• Anatomical design, removable Cambrelle comfort footbed wicks moisture away, SPS (Shock Prevention System) reduces shock by 33%, upper is seamlessly fused to PU outsole, dual density outsole for softer walk

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B000Y04I2W
• Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (52 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #8,320 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

32 of 33 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Bring back the quality November 6, 2010

By Bryan

I have always liked these boots and used them for years. My last pair finally wore out so it was time to order some new ones. Let me tell you it's unfortunate that Blundstone has decided to move their manufacturing operations to Thailand. From the time you open up the box there's a cheap feeling to the boot. The leather doesn't seem quite right, feels kind of dry. After a few days wearing them you figure out that they don't dye the leather anymore, they paint it on and it starts to chip off when you scuff it or bump it showing a gray leather color underneath. This has been a true disappointment.

29 of 32 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Blundstone Customer Service November 12, 2009

By Sharon

Hey,
I bought a pair of Blundstone 500's last season and I went to put them on and the soles were literally crumbling. Clearly a defect in manufacturing. I went online and contacted Blundstone directly via email and they forwarded my issue to a U.S. rep. The US rep contacted me the next day and asked that I send them back which I did the same day. I am anxious to see how the situation is resolved. My first impression is that Blundstone and their reps take their customers seriously as well as any issues one may have with their product which is why I like to buy from a reputable company who stands by their brand. I'll keep you posted....so far....so good......I am pleased.

Monday, November 16, 2009 Spoke with the Blundstone distributor from Libonati this morning after he emailed me again over the weekend and asked that I call him. He is sending me a pair of replacement boots of which I am extremely delighted. So far, customer service is outstanding, even far better than the store from which I purchased them. The whole experience speaks well of the company. Good Job!

Friday, November 20, 2009....Just opened my front door and found my replacement boots from the Blundstone USA distributor....Tim Engel.....Can't say enough good stuff about the customer service and integrity of these companies. I will be back that is for sure.....Thanks for such a great experience, what a rare thing in this day and age.

18 of 21 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Crumbling Soles! November 4, 2010

By Bergsteigerin

Like many others here, my new pair of Blunies are useless because of the deteriorating soles. My local cobbler said he can't help as the rubber used by Blundstone is so soft--he can't resole these perfectly usable and expensive boots. What's going on???

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars sad loss of quality June 30, 2012

By SIDDHARTA

YES A VERY SAD LOWERING OF STANDARDS AT BLUNDSTONE. PLEASE REPAIR YOUR REPUTATION...AND MY BOOTS!!!
ANOTHER WORLD CLASS PRODUCT DESTROYED BY CORPORATE SHORT SIGHTED GREED.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Here's the skinny on Blundstone soles October 18, 2011

By Jackstax

Blundstone 500s use Polyurethane (PU) soles, which are meant to be used. They grow brittle when not worn for a while, causing cracking, and humidity causes them to crumble. The only way to avoid this is to wear them often (once a week or so) and they'll last a long time. Otherwise, pay a $20-$30 more, and buy the 550s, which use a TPU sole and resist this problem much better. But you still have to wear them at least a couple of times a month. If you expect to keep them in your closet for months at a time, there is a good chance one day within a year you'll find the soles have turned to crumbly soft clay. If you wear them often, this problem probably won't affect you.

10 years ago they used a different kind of rubber for their soles, tough as nails and no problem with cracking/crumbling. Someone in the company decided to save some money, I guess, and started using these cheaper soles - a bad decision, I reckon, but they haven't gone back.

If you like this style of boot but don't want to gamble with this problem, consider a pair of Rossi boots - very similar look, more expensive, but no problem with deterioration of the soles.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful

3.0 out of 5 stars Diminished quality March 22, 2011

By Swelle

When Blundstone moved most production to Asia (then Thailand, now Vietnam) I wrote an email to the company to complain. Somebody wrote me back to assure me that quality would remain high and should probably even improve (a snub to the union in Tasmania?). Well, the opposite is true, and with the cheaper labor and lower quality, they should have lowered the price substantially, down to the US$50-60 range. Yet they still expect $150 for a vastly inferior product. I'll keep my old pair for fooling around in the yard, but I just bought a pair of the Timberland Mt. Washington Chelsea (also made in Asia) and the quality seems a lot better. (Someday I'm get some RM Williams after the check comes in.) I've worn the #500 since the early 90's, and if I can find some NOS Tasmanian boots, I'd snatch them up in a heartbeat, but not the current build.

12 of 15 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Don't bother! February 21, 2010

By L. Hood

Color Name:Stout Brown|Size Name:AU 5.5 (US W 8 US M 6.5)

These shoes are crumbling as I write this. I had not wore them for a year and put them on this year. They felt great but my teaching assistant notices chunks of rubber in our classroom. I flipped over my shoes and the sole is crumbling into pieces. Obviously a defect in manufacturing but the company will not stand behind these. Do not bother to buy these, you will be gravely disappointed!

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful

1.0 out of 5 stars Soles Crumbled March 2, 2010

By Gabby Gal

Like several other reviewers, the soles of my Blundstones crumbled. I had only worn them for a total of 6 days! Clearly a defect in materials -- have emailed them twice so far, no response, will post again if I hear back from them.

Product Description

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Blundstone's adult 500 slip-on boot is an everyday casual work shoe you'll get miles of wear in. Featuring 2.5-millimeter-thick weather-proof leather, a well-designed shock protection system that reduces shock by 33 percent, and a removable Cambrelle footbed that wicks moisture away, this work boot is designed as much for comfort as for dependability. It also includes an injection-molded dual density polyurethane outsole for a softer step. This high-quality ankle work boot also has flexible elastic panels and finger loops at the top of the shoe for easy slip-on and removal.

Product Description

This is the classic Blundstone: lean, clean and straightforward. Shaped like the human foot for ultimate comfort from the very first step. How did Blundstone make them so light? Easy. They left off the bells and whistles. The best-selling boot is simplicity itself and goes with everything - jeans, skirts, pants and shorts. Weatherproof leather upper is fused seamlessly into a polyurethane sole. The patented Shock Protection System reduces foot strike shock by 33%. We've seen a few attempts at knock-offs but nothing steps up like the Original. Made in: Thailand Fit: True to Size

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