Customer Reviews Blondo Villa Waterproof Bootie

I love these booties. I was advised to buy waterproof shoes for an upcoming trip to Ireland and I wanted something stylish as well. They are incredibly comfortable and I get compliments on them all the time. Shortly after they arrived we got about 3" of very slushy snow, a perfect opportunity to test the waterproof claims. My feet were snug and warm all day, and totally dry. Another occasion, I found myself on my feet and walking all day, and, again, they did not disappoint. I look forward to having another excuse to buy Blondo booties!

These were really comfortable right out of the box. I'm often between a 7 1/2 and 8 and the 8 fit well, not too big at all. They're really comfortable to wear and the height of the shaft is perfect to be able to wear short socks without seeing them. I've gotten tons of complements on the color (mushroom suede) which is just the right color to be able to wear with pretty much anything. Also, I can attest to the fact that they are waterproof - my baby spit up on them the first time I put them and it wiped right off.

Maybe I was expecting more. They fit okay, but there was no real arch support and definitely no cushion in the footbed. They felt hard, cold, and the heels look cheap as if they would not wear well. The fit was the best part. I just don't want to pay this much for a shoe and have to remake it with cushioned insoles and arch support.

I ordered the Blondo Villa Waterproof Bootie in black leather and black suede in my usual size 9.5. I prefer the look of the black leather which is actually not smooth, plain leather, as one would assume based on the color name. The black leather color looks like nubuck leather with the toe and heal areas worn away a little — very nice. I didn’t like the black suede color because it looks like imitation suede. The booties are roomy, so my foot slides around a little. I have to wear them with thicker socks. The length is true to size. I have a high arch and some boots feel too tight across the top of the boot, but these are not tight and easy to put on. There is no arch support. I like the style and the heel has just enough height to look dressy. The item description says that there is a “lightly cushioned footbed that provides added comfort.” The footbed is made of a non-removable, felt-type material and provides little to no cushioning. I bought these to wear during fall college campus tours in Utah and Idaho. After walking around in them for an hour the balls of my feet were so sore that I could barely walk. I couldn't wait to take them off. Luckily, I brought my Nikes and changed into them after the walking tour. My feet were killing me for the rest of the day. I’m hoping that the booties will break in and feel more comfortable with some added cushioned insoles, because I love the look and the fact that they are waterproof. I highly recommend buying cushioned insoles for these booties.

Though I purchased this style previously only to have it claimed by my college student, this pair hurt so much by bending into the the top of the feet that I could barely walk. For some Blondo boots I have sized up but maybe need to size down a size or 2 for these to prevent the bending. In contrast, the Blondo Liam bootie is very comfortable and versatile, and popular among the women in the family year round.

Boot fit great, very comfortable but the color is not as shown. I ordered dark taupe (top pic) I received a light color boot (bottom pic).

I have only worn them one time so far, but they were very comfortable and stylish. I was looking for a brown boot with a lower heel and these fit the bill.

I purchased these shoes for myself last fall and wore them every day on an intensive walking tour across Paris. My daughter liked them so this pair is for her. They fit well and look great - even with her school uniform.

I love these booties! I bought them to wear through the cold, damp outer islands of Northern Scotland. They were perfect. They are comfortable and stylish; you can dress them up or dress down with them allowing me to pack one less pair of shoes. I wore them without socks and on colder days I used wool footie socks. I've recommended them to several people who have since purchased them and also love them.

Great boots! I usually wear a 10.5 so I was surprised when the 10 felt roomy, but since I wanted room to war with a tick sock and it was snowing that morning, I decided to go ahead and wear them to work and I was not disappointed. They are very comfortable, even with the extra room, toasty warm, waterproof, and grippy on snow and ice. And they look like a chic little bootie with just enough height to feel polished but not so much that my feet hurt after a 10 hour work day. Great product and well worth the price.

I have been trying to find comfortable ankle boots for several years. I have a lot of arthritis in my feet and very flat arches, so most shoes hurt. These are awesome! I am so happy I kept trying. They're nicely made and look good too, I will likely order another color.

Really fantastic boots! Really comfy, great heel height, comfy toe. Haven't worn them outside in the cold wet snow yet, but will during a Christmas trip to Chicago. These would also work well walking around NYC!

Cute, comfortable bootie. I ordered both medium and wide. Oddly, the medium felt roomier than the wide?! I tried both shoes on alternate feet to check, and after wearing around the house decided to keep the medium. I have some minor foot issues, so try to stick with good supportive low-heel shoes; these will do for a night out though probably not for 8 hours of city sightseeing.

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.

Cute boots - exactly what I wanted - but not cut for my feet. Whoever decided that women's feet all taper to a point above the 3rd toe never looked carefully at women's feet. In fact, shoes that taper in on both sides are the cause of painful and disfiguring bunions. Regardless of the shape of our feet, the big toe does not want to be pushed in toward the middle - so why do most shoes and boots do that? That's the unfortunate problem with these otherwise cute boots.

I usually wear a size 9 or 9.5. I ordered a 9 in these, and it was too big. Then I ordered a 8.5 and it was too small. The difference between the two seemed like way more than half a size (see pic). I loved the look of the shoes but unfortunately can’t keep either due to sizing.

Perhaps this particular boot was mislabeled, but I was unable to even get my foot into it. VERY narrow and small, even though I ordered the right width. May try again, and hope for a better outcome.

I love these so much. I don't wear heels but needed a waterproof work-appropriate shoe as I traveled outside from building to building. These surprised me by how comfortable they were. After getting the mushroom suede, I purchased the grey and black. All great.

I ordered these shoes in three different colors. I like the style, fit, etc.

Blondo is an excellent brand! Stylish, waterproof and fit my bunion-challenged, size 12M feet! Thanks Zappos!

These booties were a little wider than I expected which made me really happy because my feet run a little to the wide side. The arch support is moderate, but just fine, and they are very well made. What was really wonderful is I chose the snake skin and the impact they make on my wardrobe is dramatic. They look wonderful with white jeans, grey slacks, black pants, and jeans. As you can tell, I'm a really happy customer. Thanks Zappos!

Bought these for my daughter as I have a pair in another color. I got them for her because she could dress them up or down for her college lifestyle, and they are waterproof, so she can wear them to walk across campus on a snowy day. She loves them. I like that they are a bit lower cut than some other booties. Blondos can be pricey, but for me I was willing to pay the extra for the waterproof feature. The black suede is rich looking. I might have to get a pair for myself in the same color!

Fit perfect. I bought 10 wide to accommodate my orthotics. Love the look, feel and comfort

this is my second pair of this brand of boots and they are great. this time I got the wide as I like to wear a thicker sock in the winter and the medium is just a bit too tight for winter heavy socks. I live in Vermont and heavy socks can be necessary. The black seems to show a scoff sooner than the lighter color but they have cleaned up well and they are dry in the wet snow and rain. Love the boot I wish they would bring it out in a red.

These shoes were perfect for my trip to Europe, comfortable with the perfect heel height!