Customer Reviews Blondo Villa Waterproof Bootie

I have lived in these booties for the past year, and loved them so much that I bought a second pair. They've stood up to all kinds of things, including just how generally hard I am on shoes. They look great with jeans, dress pants, leggings and truly are waterproof. All of that being said, the inner lining started coming apart after only a couple months, which some might find disappointing and is the reason that I gave only 4 stars instead of 5. I jpurchased some padded insoles to covered the torn areas inside the shoe and they're still quite comfortable. I'm noticing, however, that the sole is getting worn and becoming slippery on carpet, which is kind of weird. But still, overall very happy with these.

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

I wanted to like these booties, they fit my needs to a tee! I needed wide, waterproof booties for my upcoming trip to Ireland. Unfortunately, i just didn't love them and sent both of the colors I bought, back. The price was my first hiccup. I tried the Dark Taupe Suede color first because they were on sale for $30 cheaper than the Nubuck. I didn't like the suede. I think because I plan to wear them in summer, the suede didn't fit the season. I returned them and bit the bullet and paid near full price for the Taupe Nubuck. I think I was hoping for a more leather-look. I didn't like the Nubuck either and returned them too. They ended up looking very stiff and cheap on my feet. If these booties had a straight leather look, they would have had an ease to them and I would have loved them. Now for the fit. I wear between a 9 1/2 and a 10 wide. The booties were listed as wide, but I wouldn't say that they were noticeably wider than the medium width (which I tried on in a store). I bought the 9 1/2 wide and they were "just ok" in fit and comfort. I returned them because I did not think they would be comfortable for sight-seeing in Ireland. I ended up buying the Timberland Shootie which is only water resistant but has the look I wanted.

I couldn’t find the right size, so I ended up returning them. The 7.5 was too small and the 8 was too big. Too bad because they are super cute.

Why is there no 10.5?! 11 is too big and 10 too small.

Great fit! Feels great even after walking around the city with them for an entire day. And when it starts to rain - no problem! Your feet stay dry!!

The shoes looked great. I was excited to try them on. When I did I had regular sox on that I would wear in the winter and my feet immediately. I tried to suffer through it and took them off because of the pain. I then tried them with a pair of knee highs thinking that would help it did then the top of my toes on my left foot started rubbing abd I took them off and sent them back. Maybe if I had gotten the wide it would have worked.

These were written about on several travel websites recommending them for comfort and being able to do a lot of walking in them so I was excited to order for my first European trip. I ordered the 8.5 W; found it to be short and tight in the toebox area. Zipped them up and were also tight around my ankles. I have returned them and replaced with Vionic 8.5 W Serena.

Love the look and feel of these boots, but need to wear a little bit thicker sock. Super comfortable.

In my normal size 7M these fit almost a full size too large. I sized down to 6.5M and the fit was a tad narrow. On my 3rd try I got 6.5W and they fit perfect. My feet are on the M/W side with high arches/instep/bunions. These are comfy, look cute with shorts, skinny jeans/pants, skirts and dresses. They're also light weight which is a huge plus for travel. Purchased in color black and mushroom. Highly recommend.

I bought these shoes for traveling. I needed something comfortable for walking, and something that could be dressed up if need be. The style and fit is fine. The quality is terrible. Within less than a month, the heel has completely worn off. That is not what I would expect from Blondo. I will be seeking a refund or exchange.

I've worn these for full days, including a 3 hour trek around the Vatican while also carrying a toddler for a good chunk of it. They were in many ways more comfortable than my sneakers. They have a small heel, but it's not too hard to walk in. I've worn them with jeans and dresses, and they look great with both. I ordered these in a 6 and 6.5 regular, as well as a 6W. I kept the wide pair. The 6.5 was a touch too long and my heel wiggled, but the 6 crushed my toes. I felt that, compared to other brands of boots I own (Ecco and Born), these Blondos ran a bit narrow. The 6W is however, perfect.

My normal size 7M in black suede fit almost a whole size too big, so I ordered 6.5M. They were plenty long but felt a little too narrow. So I ordered 6.5 W and they fit perfect. I immediately ordered another pair in Mushroom suede. They look good with shorts, skirts, dresses, skinny jeans and pants! I have high arches , high instep and bunions, not an easy foot to fit. So happy I found these! Perfect for Florida winters or traveling in Spring or Fall. So many great features. Highly recommend if you can find your size!

I'm a true 7.5. I only wear 7.5 on any shoes including sneakers. I have a fairly narrow foot but high arch so with that combo most shoes fit TTS. These fit when I tried them on but start to feel really tight across the width and toe area after maybe 1/2 hr and even worse if I'm doing a lot of walking. I don't find them to be any more padded or comfortable than a standard shoe. More comfy than Nine West but typical Lucky Brand type comfort. Not like a "comfort" shoe at all. Since they fit during try-on but not during wear I can't return them now since I didn't realize how tight until walking in them for a bit. Bottom-line expensive shoes in the Goodwill bin. Bummer.

This shoe is very cute and comfortable however after one day of wearing them the heels became all torn up! The heel really is wrapped in some kind of fabric that does not hold up. I returned them for a full refund.

needed a little breaking in, but was as described

These shoes are my holy grail. They look cute, they're comfortable, and they're WATERPROOF. People have no idea! Over the course of the fall to spring I wore them to death and they are completely worn out. I wish they lasted more than one year but I did wear them 50+ times, walking miles at a time, in all sorts of weather conditions. I am rebuying them for another year because even though they wore out: worth it.

Boots were too big and wide

I bought these because I found them on a travel site recommended and some of the reviews stated they were good for walking and traveling. I'm usually a 9 in flats 9.5-10 in boots. I ordered the 9.5 first and my toes were right at the edge. I quickly reordered a 10 and they fit perfect. I cant speak to the comfort while walking long distances for something like city or in my case European travel, but I have high hopes these will be perfect for my trip to Tuscany in the spring to wear with pants and dresses.

These boots did feel a bit larger than my usual fit for the size. A thick sock would have made them fine, I think. The reason I sent them back was that the fuzzy texture on the heels wasn't a good design/manufacture choice. It was scraped already when I got the boots and it was clear that the heels would look worn within a short time. Otherwise, I think they are a nice design for a waterproof boot.

I was looking for a pair of trendy, comfortable ankle boots with water resistance to trek through the cobblestone streets of Europe with unsure spring weather. These are very cute. Comfortable out of the box. A bit more foot room, which I likes so I can wear with a light cotton ankle sock. The heel is stable with minimal 'wiggle' room. I LOVE that as I sprained an ankle last summer which makes my heels a little more challenging, especially outdoors. They go with most of my travel outfits. YEAH! Also I do a LOT of urban walking so these will be perfect! After a few hours of wear, however, I noticed the spot where the top hits my ankle was getting soar. I was already out and about so there was not much I could do. By the time I got home and took them off I saw my ankles were raw. The top is not softened so the rough edge was rubbing on my skin, in one spot it actually ripped the skin off. Ouch!! That being said, however, I will look for something to soften the blow because I do like the boots. For the price, however, Blondo should have thought that one out. On a 'fit' note, I am a very average, 8 med. I ordered the 7.5 and the 8. The 8 was great. Other than the ankle skin issue, my foot felt very happy after hours of not just standing in them, but walking in them. I have found the two very different. That is why I will try to make them work. Also, I really like the bottoms. I was not sliding around. My foot felt well cushioned. As though I was wearing flats. I plan to wear these with my moto jeans, spring skirt, and even a cute casual dress as well as some shorts.

I love the look of these boots, but they have started to make my feet cramp up after wearing them. I ordered my usual size (8.5), but if I were to order again, I'd definitely go with a 9. I can tolerate wearing them with tights, but with socks (even thin), the cramping is just too much.

I love these booties, particularly the color and they fit very well. Unfortunately the wrapped heel tore on my second time wearing (only wore in an office) and now it appears they are out of stock. So disappointing for boots that were not inexpensive.

Super comfortable but still very stylish. a good heel height to wear for everyday with jeans or dresses and tights.

I'm pleased to find this boot. I was looking for something waterproof, comfortable, and cute enough to wear traveling. It seems to hit all the right notes. Unfortunately, they seemed too short. I've ordered the next half size up, and hopefully that will be perfect.