Customer Reviews Blondo Villa Waterproof Bootie

Some of my favorite boots that I have owned were Blondos, so I thought I could not go wrong. I read all the reviews very carefully and was certain that these were the ones! I even ordered three different sizes to make sure I would get a pair. Unfortunately, I found them very uncomfortable. The boot was beautiful and I loved the fact that they were waterproof. I am going to say that it is just me and my feet (which I have bunions) that I have to be very careful to get just the right fit. I was able to find another boot with a lower heel, however not waterproof. My loss!

I was very excited to find a nice looking waterproof bootie in a wide width, but they were so narrow! I compared them to a pair of booties labeled as the same size from a different brand, and they are at least half an inch narrower in the toe box. Very disappointing.

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.

Taupe nubuck is much more grey in person, but overall a cute style with just the right heel height. Felt super stiff out of the box, but quickly loosened up.

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.

The heel cover is not durable. I need to have this recovered after only 2 weeks wear.

After reading the reviews, I ordered these in the wide width because I wanted to wear them with jeans and socks. I wear a size 12 M usually and these were just too wide and didn't seem to have any support.(maybe because they were too wide?) Also ordered Clarks Emslie Jada boots in medium width and they fit perfectly so I'll be keeping the Clarks and sending these back. The Clarks also had a little more pizzaz

Very comfortable and attractive.

I love these boots! I have such a difficult time finding shoes/ boots that are comfortable and don’t hurt my bunions and hammer toe. I’m going away and thought I needed to break them in, but they were comfortable the first time I wore them!! Yay!!!!

These are beautiful boots. I’m actually looking forward to wearing them in bad weather!

These definitely run large. Otherwise I liked the style, I'm hoping a smaller size will fit and be comfortable!

I typically wear a 6W or 6-1/2W. Ordered these in 6-1/2W and so far find them to be quite comfortable, though I would prefer a slightly higher heel. Not crazy about Nubuck, but they are attractive and the Cognac looks very nice with my jeans. I made these concessions because it is very difficult to find comfortable shoes that fit. The fact that they are also waterproof make these a keeper as my go-to winter shoes when I can't wear my usual clogs.

I wear a 9.5 or 10 in shoes, depending on the brand. I recommend that if you are between sizes, you size down -- these 10s were too large. In addition, I ordered wides and mediums to see which would fit better - I can wear either, again depending on the brand and the cut of the shoe. If this is you, I'd recommend to go with the medium -- I found that the mediums fit just fine (in size 9.5) and the wides were too large. I bought both these and the Valli 2.0 boots. While they are very similar and both cute, I found these Villas to be less comfortable in the ankle. The lower shaft meant that they were rubbed awkwardly at times, and unlike the Valli 2.0 there was no padding around the top. I'm sending the Villas back and keeping the Vallis.

I bought these in black last year and they fit perfectly and looked great. I could wear them for hours and they were comfortable. As I have WIDE feet, I often have to accept wearing less flattering styles but these were stylish as well as comfortable. But the honeymoon didn't last. The suede has rubbed off on the toes so that they are shiny at the front and the heels are worn down a lot. I accept that heels wear down with use (!) but didn't expect that they would need re-heeling after only 6 months of wear.... That said I decided to order a different colour and just protect them more but the same size as I ordered last year is now feeling like half a size smaller and tighter. I do not know if the altered the sizing/styling but these don't work and I am returning them.

Good looking, and very comfortable. On my first time wearing them out, in a rainstorm, the left was waterproof and the right was not waterproof at all. Water poured in at the seam. I returned them.

These boots were very comfortable, form well to my foot, and fit well. I usually wear a 7 with orthotics but these were too snug. I went up to a 7.5 and they were still too tight, I think due to the pointed toe. I'm returning them and trying an 8 because they are so comfortable. I'm hoping for a daily wear boot and excited that they are waterproof.

These booties were not comfortable for me. I have bunions and a narrow heel which makes finding a shoe challenging. These were not the right fit for me due to tightness across the toe area. I had to return them.

I need a more dressy shoe, the suede was too flat for that. Also insole was very hard. Did like that they were waterproof!

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 bought a pair of these a year ago in 6M and wore them a LOT in the late fall, winter and early spring. Loved them -- nice looking, perfect heel height, comfy footbed -- but over time I felt like they were squishing my toes together. I've always had foot (bunion, metatarsal) problems, but it seemed that they were getting a lot worse. Since I liked them so much, I thought I'd try a bigger size and bought a 6.5 (not on Zappos), but that didn't seem to provide more space in the toe box and, of course, felt big in length. So I tried a wider version, 6W, from Zappos (so happy they had it!), thinking that if they worked, I'd sell my used ones on eBay to make up for some of the $150 for the first pair. Unfortunately, the 6W's really weren't more comfortable in the toe box, and the added width in the heel felt a little awkward. I walked around the house in various combinations of the sizes, and concluded that there was no point buying a new pair as the 6M I already have is actually more comfortable than the larger versions, though probably more narrow in front than I should be wearing. I've looked and looked for a better basic black bootie that will accommodate my small but widely-splayed feet, but have been spoiled by the Blondo's being waterproof. So now in addition to wanting a bootie with great fit, style, heel height, comfort, and a reasonable price, I'm adding waterproof to my list of must-haves. Yikes.

Too small. Size 13 is too big and size 12 too small. I have size 12 Blondos from years ago that fit much better. I still need boots and do not know where I will find them to fit.

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.

These felt a little big (and my feet are normally very wide). In the end, they just weren't comfortable and supportive enough to justify the elite price tag.

I like these boots. They are very stylish but the zippers do not stay up. After wearing for about 10 minutes the zipper is half unzipped.

This is the first time I've tried this brand. Wonderful boots. I'm 79 and have lots of experience with boots/booties of all kinds. These are the most comfortable I've ever owned. I can wear them all day and my feet never hurt or feel tied. a 7.5 fits perfectly (I have a narrow foot). AND they look sharp!