Blundstone Unisex Chelsea Boots for Men & Women - Comfortable Slip-On Ankle Boots for Work, Hiking & Everyday Wear

My cousin and I both purchased a pair of 500s at a department store in our normal shoe sizes (I’m a 7 or 38, she an 8), went back to her home, put on pajamas, socks, and our cute new Blunnies and then proceded to sip wine and enjoy ourselves. Except our feet were quite uncomfortable. “I must take these back” I said; “Same here” she said. And back they went the next day.So I did a bit more research on the 550s and with a bit of trepidation put them in my cart and made the purchase in size 7.5 instead of 7s; we’ve been together for 10 days now and they’re starting to shape around my wide feet.I haven’t done my typical 5K distance walk yet but will update this review once I do.- Update Dec 31, 2023 -My 550s and I have now been together for about six weeks and have had at least one month of frequent 5-10K walks in very cold weather, over small stretches of cobble stones, uneven stairs, and even some light rain. With either moribund fleece inserts I already had or socks with wool content my feet have rarely been cold when the temps hovered below 42F/6C. I've officially joined the cult of Blundstones.— Update March 22, 2024 —My 550s had a pause in January and February while traveling to a warmer climate, which in reality saw more rain than expected and the 550s would have been useful. So far in March they’ve recently been subjected to a little more rain, a few more uneven surfaces and cobblestones, and the wet, slippery stones of Diocletian’s Palace. (Where I have slipped wearing lesser footwear in the past!) Until the next dispatch…