Orleans Shoe Co. — Authorized Blundstone Dealer
Blundstone Boots
Pull-on leather Chelsea boots that handle a rainy commute, a muddy neutral ground, and a night out. Men's and women's, fitted in person at all four stores.
How Blundstone sizing works
Shop by the Number on the Sole
Every Blundstone has the AU/UK size stamped on the bottom. That's the size we show first. Tap US on any boot to see your US men's or women's size.
The number stamped on the sole is the AU/UK size, the same size you pick on our site.
Getting the Fit Right
- They fit true to size. If you want a roomier fit, go up a half size rather than a full one.
- Slight give in the heel, about a quarter inch in front of your longest toe. That's the fit you're after.
- They stretch across the instep, never in length. If it's short now, it stays short.
- Try them standing, in the socks you'll actually wear with them.
- The Classic series runs wider than the Originals and comes with extra insoles to fine-tune the fit.
- The Dress series runs a little long. Some people go down a half size in those.
For Work
The everyday Chelseas grip well on wet streets, but they aren't certified work soles. If your job requires slip-resistant or safety-toe shoes, ask about Blundstone's steel-toe work boots, or see our slip-resistant work shoes.
Breaking Them In
Blundstones are stiff out of the box and soften considerably over the first couple of weeks. Wear them around the house first. Don't take a brand-new pair to a parade or a festival — that's how people end up blaming the boot.
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Come get fitted. We'll tell you honestly whether the pair you're standing in will work once the leather gives. Free fitting, no appointment, at Magazine Street · French Quarter · Metairie Road · Severn. Don't see your size? Call 504-910-2900 — we can usually order it. In New Orleans since 2002. How we fit.
