topic Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic in Shoes

Orthaheel becomes Vionic

shoesnbags — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:54:35 GMT

For those who were wondering, here's what it says on their website:

While customers like what the Orthaheel footbed and support does for them, they didn't really like the brand name. The feedback we received was that it sounded a bit "old" and "orthopedic".
After testing ideas with both current and prospective consumers, the preferred name was Vionic. To them it sounded fresh, modern and technical. By keeping "with Orthaheel Technology", it provides assurance that Vionic still offers the same great support they love in their current Orthaheel products.

The company was not sold, or merge with another company. We have the exact same leadership team and our founder, Philip Vasyli, continues to be our chairman.

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

Mizona — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 20:57:53 GMT

Thanks, I had been wondering. I am an Orthaheel devote'. I couldn't care one iota what they call them, they give my feet the proper support I need. I'll take walking without pain over marketing worries any day.

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

depglass — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 21:03:43 GMT

What is it supposed to do, remind us of Bionic?

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

lolakimono — Thu, 30 Jan 2014 21:08:40 GMT

On 1/30/2014 depglass said:
What is it supposed to do, remind us of Bionic?

Or Viagra, you know- a little "spring in your step"...

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

sneef — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 07:14:15 GMT

I had ordered the vionic TSV and I found that they weren't as comfortable as my orthoheel sneakers, the support wasn't as comfortable and the soles don't bend and when it is cold out they are extremely hard and slippery. So I am going to order multiply orthoheel sneakers before they disappear, because to me the quality is not the same.

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

luckygirl322 — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 12:36:07 GMT

I thought this name change was coming. 'Orthaheel' has always been sold as 'Vionic' on QVC UK.

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

TY — Tue, 25 Feb 2014 13:03:16 GMT

I notice that the Orthaheel shoes I see in bricks and mortar stores now have the Vionic name on them as well. I think the name change is kind of dumb though.

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

shoesnbags — Thu, 27 Feb 2014 03:28:49 GMT

On 2/25/2014 TY said:
I notice that the Orthaheel shoes I see in bricks and mortar stores now have the Vionic name on them as well. I think the name change is kind of dumb though.

Can I ask which B&M stores you have found Orthaheel shoes in? I've been buying them totally from the Internet and would love to be able to try on some in a store. Oh, I guess I have to qualify that - I have seen the Tide sandal in a store, but that style doesn't fit my narrow foot.

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

redtabby — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 02:43:27 GMT

Vionics are sold in local comfort and orthopedic shoe stores in my town, I know of two near me. Also Dillards has the Dr. Weil line, I love his Rhythm Walkers. If you still have a real phone book check shoe listings for local stores.

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

shoesnbags — Fri, 28 Feb 2014 16:10:17 GMT

On 2/27/2014 redtabby said: Vionics are sold in local comfort and orthopedic shoe stores in my town, I know of two near me. Also Dillards has the Dr. Weil line, I love his Rhythm Walkers. If you still have a real phone book check shoe listings for local stores.

I have to admit that I have avoided comfort shoe stores because I felt that all of the shoes would be "ugly." But I definitely think Orthaheels are cute, so I guess I should check out a couple of those special stores. I do shop for shoes at Dillards but hadn't noticed the Dr. Weil line. Thanks!

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

TY — Tue, 04 Mar 2014 09:14:34 GMT

On 2/26/2014 shoesnbags said:
On 2/25/2014 TY said:
I notice that the Orthaheel shoes I see in bricks and mortar stores now have the Vionic name on them as well. I think the name change is kind of dumb though.

Can I ask which B&M stores you have found Orthaheel shoes in? I've been buying them totally from the Internet and would love to be able to try on some in a store. Oh, I guess I have to qualify that - I have seen the Tide sandal in a store, but that style doesn't fit my narrow foot.

Yes, in Canada I've seen Orthoheel shoes at Ronsons shoe store in a mall and I've seen the removable orthotics at Soft Moc shoes. I actually tried on a pair of Orthoheel flats today and while the shoe fit true to size in an 8 the footbed was too rock hard for me.

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

chick b — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 09:40:07 GMT

Thanks for your post, shoesnbags. The reviews for newer products have seemed pretty negative compared to older Orthaheel styles. That and the fact that these styles are closing out led me to believe the company had been sold.

I am disappointed that the newer styles seem to be lacking. Since everything is on easy pay this weekend I think I'll do the same as sneef and pick up a couple of pairs before they're all gone.

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Silkeej — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:21:18 GMT

I found a pair of Dr. Weil sneakers I like they are white and blue, the problem I am having is they are recommending go up a half size, because his line runs small. I wear a size 5 and I haven't found anyone here or on line that carries a 5 1/2, have you saw any dealer on line that does? Appreciate any tips...

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

stevieb — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 20:25:18 GMT

So the former name was unappealing but ''Vionic is supposed to make us sigh with pleasure...?

Who came up with that one? The same ad group that labels all the new medications with those stupid names?

Whatever...

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

faeriemoon — Sat, 22 Mar 2014 21:02:24 GMT

Vionic sounds medicinal to me.

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rahsoul — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 17:23:34 GMT

More micro suede foot beds please. My feet sweat in the rubber foot beds. I would purchase some of those styles if the foot bed was made with a moisture absorbent material. My feet ache without orthotics and I would change my whole shoe wardrobe is Orhtoheels would step up it's shoe bed and cuteness factor.

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

Puppy Lips — Mon, 24 Mar 2014 19:51:38 GMT

On 1/30/2014 depglass said:
What is it supposed to do, remind us of Bionic?

ITA. I think they could have come up with a better name.

Re: Orthaheel becomes Vionic

Trix — Wed, 02 Apr 2014 14:03:51 GMT

Vionic is now their North American brand name. I don't care for it, but from a marketing perspective as they try to become a player in fashion footwear in North America, I can see how they felt the band name Orthaheel was unsuitable. Orthaheel sounds like something I insert into my shoes.

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judwee — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 00:43:42 GMT

Please make some wide width. The only ones I have are the tsv about a year a g o. Please I need some new shoes and they have to be wide width.

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Luvtoshopathome — Thu, 03 Apr 2014 07:17:36 GMT

I think the fit is different now. I have a few pairs of the orthaheels and bought the vionicss and they weren't as comfortable. I called CS about this and was told they were getting many complaints about the same issue. Maybe it was the certain style I bought but they weren't good at all. I see they came out with some really cute sandals so I just might try once again.