Customer Reviews Blondo Villa Waterproof Bootie

Love Blondos, great looking and waterproof! They seem to fit my narrow feet very well.

Great boot. True to size. Totally comfortable. They don’t feel like a heel. Comfort all day long and waterproof. Definitely recommend.

I love these booties. These are very stylish and are comfortable. I wear a 9 narrow. I have insert for all my boots. I assume if your foot is not narrow, you won't need inserts to take up the excess room. The inserts also give you a tab more support. I will wear socks so they don't rub against my ankle. I plan to wear them a lot this Fall. I couldn't be happier with the purchase.

I have been in search of boots like these for a long time. The low heel is great for actually walking. I wear a 7W and the 7W fit just how I wanted. This is a big deal to me because I usually have to buy a 7.5M and it never fits right. Sometimes wide isn't even wide. This one is perfect. The boot is very simple and plain, so it doesn't clash with anything and it can be dressed up or down. It's not too cowgirl, too glamorous, too combat or too posh. It's the perfect neutral boot without being boring. It makes me want a few colors. There are only two things I might not absolutely love. The first is that the edge comes just above the bottom of the ankle bone. I have some sensitivity and a screw in there from a surgery years ago. It may or may not be an issue and I don't want to walk in them much in case I decide to return them. This is unique to me and not a problem for others as my other ankle is not bothered by the shaft height. I am going to try the valli boot before I decide to keep or return. The second thing is that the toe is just slightly pointed, like an almond toe. I wish women's shoes in general had a rounder toe in the pretty styles and not just the outdoor ones. Not a big deal though.

These boots are going to Scotland! They will go with jeans, leggings and skirts equally. Hubby loves them, says they make my size 9 feet look much smaller. Thanks, Zappos!

Perfect I added insoles just to be on the safe side. Bought these for my son’s Mountain wedding. Living in Colorado I will get a lot of use out of these. They are beautiful and functional. I ordered an 8 1/2 when I usually wear between an eight and an 8 1/2. I plan on wearing socks for everyday wear since it’s so cold and snowy here.

These short booties are extremely comfortable, look great and I wear them often.

Excellent little shoes. They don't look like they'd be waterproof by the style and fabric (suede!) but they are. They're great for a rainy city.

Super cute! Love the color and fit is very comfortable.

I would highly recommend these boots. The design and leather is good looking. Regretfully my lower calf is larger than average and I was concerned the boot would not be comfortable. Blondo is a great boot brand. You will love your purchase. I do have a pair of Blondos that the style is more comfortable on me.

I bought these booties in Taupe-Nubuck about a year ago when I desperately needed more water-resistant shoes. I'd been living in the PNW for a year and was basically wearing the same pair of shoes everyday because none of my other shoes could stand up to the constant wetness! I saw the great reviews for Blondos and took a chance, knowing I usually hate heels, and figuring I could just return them when they turned out to be uncomfortable or not truly waterproof. I didn't have to worry at all! I've put these shoes through the ringer with rain, snow, dirt, puddles, and so much more, and there are no stains or watermarks. These booties are deceptively utilitarian: absolutely too gorgeous to be functional AND comfortable too, right? I've never once had water get through the zipper, seams, or nubuck (0 wet sock events,) and somehow they're also still the best looking shoes I own. Comfort: My feet are on the larger side for women, and I often have a tough time finding shoes that will be comfortable, durable, and the right fit. It's usually a "pick 2 out of 3" scenario. Not so with the Blondo Villa! I have a wider forefoot but a standard/narrow heel, so I tend to look for shoes designed with a wide toe box and opt for a women's 12 standard width, or the occasional men's 10. Anything with a heel throws this off, as I'm very clumsy and basically can't compensate for the little extra space without a guaranteed ankle injury. I took a chance and went with an 11W and they fit like a glove straight out of the box. I only mention it because it's highly unusual; I have yet to find any other shoe I can wear in this size. It's possible they run slightly large, but I've also heard the opposite from others. They've held up with the bare minimum wear and tear, and still fit perfectly. What most surprised me was how comfortable they are to wear, even after a full day on my feet! Any other heeled shoe I've owned gets tight and uncomfortable after a few hours of walking or standing, and I always found my foot sliding forward and jamming my toes. The Blondo Villa perfectly supports my neutral arch in every situation I've tested it in, with no sliding, pinching, or pressure. Even if my feet swell a bit after a longer day, they're still supportive and comfortable on the drive home. I'm never in a rush to get them off. Sorry for the long review, and congrats if you read the whole thing! Obviously to sum up: I'm a huge fan of these shoes! Anyone looking for a business-casual or every day waterproof bootie should seriously consider Blondos. They are truly waterproof, functional, stylish, durable, and comfortable. Any shoe that can deliver all that is priceless in my book.

These boots are super cute and pretty comfortable straight out of the box. I read other reviews and and ordered the Wide since I have wider feet - that was a good call because they are perfect. The one nit is that they do rub a bit on my inner ankle so I have to wear them with leggings or tights to prevent chaffing. Other than that, they are the perfect boot. Oh, and I wore them out in the rain this morning - no leaks and they still look perfect. I got the Dark Gray Suede and plan to buy other colors. Highly recommend.

Wore these booties today and they looked and felt great! Heal isn’t too high and is low enough to be tolerated in a professional environment. I have pretty narrow ankles and did have a bit of gapped space at the top and also had some minor heal movement (both fixed by thick socks). I did notice some feet ache around the 7 hour mark (was nonstop on my feet during that time) that caused me to take a break, but after about 15 minutes, I was good to go for hours again—which is amazing during the break-in period! I can’t speak to their waterproof integrity, but the seals look quality so I’m eager to test it!Considering buying another pair in a darker color!

These are very cute and on trend and seem like they will be comfortable. Unfortunately they were too big. I almost always wear a size 10. Going to see if I can get a 9-1/2 and hope it fits better.

Fit true to size and are comfortable. They work for feet with high arches /bunions. There is room for another insole, if needed. These boots were actually much more attractive than I thought they would be and they remind me of Sam Edelman (favorite boot brand). I would recommend trying them if you need a waterproof boot.

These are cute and comfy. I have bunions and plantar fasciitis bur I could see wearing them without issue. I bought them at the same time as a pair of Born Kerri boots which I prefer slightly as they have a bit more character and better construction. These Blondos were a close second place though.

These are very nice shoes and are stylish and well made. I'm sure they are true to size and width, but now that I have bunions on both of my feet, they were a little tiny bit tight across the widest part of my foot. I've learned the hard way over many years that if the shoes aren't comfortable right out of the box, I'm not going to wear them and so it's best if I return them. I might have been able to get away with them if I'd always worn them without leggings, but I do want that flexibility, so I'm going to send them back. I bought a pair of Born ankle boots at the same time and they were perfect, so I'm going to buy another pair of that brand in a different color.

I love these boots so much and cannot recommend them enough! And they're actually wide enough for my wide feet and bunion :)

Everything would have been perfect if: the upper suede was very stiff and rubbed against my ‘kankles’ and I wish the heel were a tiny bit wider/chunkier for extra support - I wish I could keep these almost perfect boots

I have bunions, high arches, high instep and normal to the wide side foot measure. Most of my shoes are 7M, these fit like a glove in 6.5 W. They’re not hight fashion but they’re also not ugly. Can pass for casual dress but not dressy. Unfortunately I’m returning because hight of bootie where the seams meets on the outside feel stiff and rub my outside ankle. Purchased in black suede and mushroom. Keeping the black pair because it feels softer and returning in mushroom. Lucky you if mushroom doesn’t hurt your outside ankle. Would have been a great all weather travel bootie.

Color: in person, looks a bit darker, cooler toned, and not shiny at all. These shoes have no arch support. So these could be great for those who are flat footed. I am not so they’re not super comfy for me. I have bought other blondo shoes, and comparatively, the others were super comfy. This next problem is probably not an issue for some people, but for me, I walk a lot at work. So the front ankle portion of this shoe is a little too high for me unless I wear thick socks. Reason being, the front rubs against the front of my ankle and is a bit stiff. Last thing, I hate when the soles of my shoes make a loud noise. These are a bit noisy. My other blondos are quiet. So again, I’m just comparing these to the others in this brand. If noise is not an issue for you, you may love these!

Love these boots; just not for me. Heel is more than I like for everyday wear and upstate NY winters. Will return for Sorels...must sacrifice fashion for function.

I really wanted to like these, but had major heel slippage and returned them immediately after trying on. I do have narrower heels, but wear medium width shoes.

Cute boot but sizing is way off. I’m a 9.5 and ended up (after 2 returns) with an 8.5 - a size I haven’t worn since the 1980s. The mushroom suede is beautiful and I love that they’re waterproof, but the off-sizing annoying. Other Blondo boots I own run TTS, so not sure what happened with these. I appreciate Zappos’ return policy and quick shipping.

I liked the look of the bootie but it was not wide enough (7.5 W) for my feet so I am sending it back and ordering and have ordered an 8W, just maybe that will work.