Women's Villa Ankle Bootie

This is definitely waterproof! However, for wider fit, if you go for your usual size it will pinch. I took a half size bigger (I’m usually US 6 but I got US 6.5). This made the width fit better but it does make it looser to wear.However the inner sole is not as padded as I expected so my initial use had my arch a little sore. My tip is to purchase an additional inner sole that will soften or provide additional cushion.

I never write reviews, but for these booties I felt it was necessary. These had amazing reviews and several travel blogs billed them as THE walking shoe for European vacations. I purchased them with high hopes and full confidence that the $100+ wouldn't be wasted. When I first got them, I immediately noticed that they were rubbing around my ankles - but I read about that and thought that I just needed to wear higher socks. So, I got new socks (think light weight black running socks that hit around the ankle). Then, I realized that I was getting blisters and that the toe box was too tight, and the insoles were not comfortable. I kept wearing, trusting all the reviews that they would break in eventually. After about a month of almost daily wear they were still so tight that my toes were tingling and going numb. I purchased a shoe stretcher, hoping that would help. Still, too tight. I have had these shoes for about two months with regular wear. I have been a 7.5 in shoes my entire adult life and I purchased them in a 7.5 based on reviews that they are true to size. I'm stuck with these ill-fitting shoes, but you don't have to be.

I love the fit, heel height, and that this boot is waterproof. I purchased after a travel blog review that highly recommended this brand and model . Usually I wear them 4 times a week. On one of those days I walk 5-10 miles, and my feet are still happy.Now the unhappy part of this review, and why I gave only 1 star. Until someone pointed out the white spot on the back of my heel, the heel appeared to be a black stacked wood. In fact it is a plastic covered with a fabric, which now has a hole in it.I began wearing these after the weather got cold enough in November, and probably have worn them 5 weeks total. 20 times.

I love the look and they are comfortable overall. I'm 8 hours into wearing them for the first time. There is a seam on the right bootie near the top of the zipper that sticks out a bit extra - there is a tiny bump - that is rubbing my ankle when I walk. Hoping it doesn't blister is this is something that will fade over time as they are broken in. I was disappointed to discover the issue as it wasn't initially apparent when I tried them home and walked inside my house. The bump seems like the result of a little sloppiness in the construction of the bootie which isn't something I expect at this price point. I want to love them and give them five stars but the red "hot spot" on my ankle bone won't let me.

I ordered these by mistake when I wished to purchase a second pair of Blondo VALLI Booties (similar name and style threw me) . These did not feel as comfortable and I didn’t like the look of them when I put them on. They’re slightly shorter than the other ones I prefer. Check out the Blondo VALLI Bootie.

These were great on my trip to Iceland and Ireland. I did not wear them to hike, but walking in snow and on wet surfaces, these were perfect. They are fashionable, and comfortable. When I opened the box upon receiving them, there was a strong "new" smell to them, but I let them sit out a few days, and the smell went away. I highly recommend these booties to anyone traveling where there is wet weather, and am glad I made the purchase.