topic Re: Vionic thongs in Shoes

Vionic thongs

Arianny — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 22:00:10 GMT

Hi all. Just got my 1st pair of Vionic thongs. First time wearing them and they cut into the bottom of my 2nd toe and across my foot where the leather is. Anyone experience this and is there anything I can do to fix this before I send them back?

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nana59 — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 22:27:24 GMT

I think Vionic's are very uncomfortable....jmo...

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hoosieroriginal — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 22:39:29 GMT

Those little circles they put on the footbed are very uncomfortable - make my feet hurt - I quit buying them because they seem to put them on every pair.

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fthunt — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 23:17:26 GMT

I don't believe that demo of black line on the leg. I sent my one pair back in a New York minute because they just pain hurt my feet - I was hobbling around the house.

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jewel3 — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:03:32 GMT

When I first began wearing them I had to follow the direction to only wear 20 minutes then next day a bit longer. I used a band aid on my foot for a few wearings then my foot and shoe conformed to each other and they were very comfortable.

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anonymous23 — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 01:20:29 GMT

What is the name of the thong you have?

I don't have the thong but I do have the Bella II. They are very comfortable. They were comfortable from the very beginning for me. I put them on and I didn't want to take them off. But I do know that not everyones feet are the same but these work great for me.

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Azcowgirl — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 04:00:18 GMT

Bella is the one I like too. I have it in several colors, and it was comfy right out of the box for me.

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Arianny — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 10:36:16 GMT

The Vionics I have are A239842 - Tide II.

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anonymous23 — Tue, 20 Jun 2017 18:36:14 GMT

I wonder if the thongs post is too wide and thick? I see others complaining about that too on reviews.

I'm liking the look of the Tide Sport.. But I wonder if the thongs post are also too wide?

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Moonchilde — Fri, 23 Jun 2017 23:54:11 GMT

If Vionics are uncomfortable for you, you don't "need" them. For those who need them, there's no break-in period and they're comfortable from Day One.

If you think the diagramming and explanation is bogus, your feet do not pronate, you do not have plantar fasciitis or bad arches, and you can buy $4.99 drugstore flip-flops and Skechers. Problem solved.

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SFGIANTSGIRL — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 13:17:27 GMT

I only own the Vionics with the thong posts and I have had no problem with the posts being too wide. I have 5 pairs now and two on the way. Love them.

Deb

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151949 — Sat, 24 Jun 2017 13:53:12 GMT

@fthunt wrote:
I don't believe that demo of black line on the leg. I sent my one pair back in a New York minute because they just pain hurt my feet - I was hobbling around the house.

The orthopedic surgeon who operated on my foot and ankle years ago showed me that exact same demo in his office when he explained to me why I needed thios surgery.The middle of your knee cap should be a straight line to the space between the big toe & the next toe. The demo is legit.

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homedecor1 — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 00:36:23 GMT

I love my thong style Vionics (originals) yet the 2 new pairs I just ordered (same size as always) are so uncomfortable they feel to short on my foot!

I thought maybe they just needed breaking in but after 3 weeks they aren't any better, in fact, I am having "hip pain" after wearing them for a hour or so!

I don't think they changed the foot bed arch but they still feel wrong or the arch is off...could just be me & old bones!!! 😉

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Kachina624 — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 04:02:03 GMT

@homedecor1 wrote:
I love my thong style Vionics (originals) yet the 2 new pairs I just ordered (same size as always) are so uncomfortable they feel to short on my foot!

I thought maybe they just needed breaking in but after 3 weeks they aren't any better, in fact, I am having "hip pain" after wearing them for a hour or so!

I don't think they changed the foot bed arch but they still feel wrong or the arch is off...could just be me & old bones!!! 😉

@homedecor1 If those shoes are causing you discomfort, I'd take them off and send them home to West Chester ASAP. It's possible they could cause permanent damage to a person who is not compatible with that extreme arch support.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 16:48:27 GMT

What I don't understand is how much Vionic charges for plastic materials. They very seldom use leather and charge high prices. It's not that expensive to make the shoe with a higher arch support. Such a scam.

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Danielle46 — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 16:51:22 GMT

I own about 25 pair of Vionic sandals, thongs, shoes, booties etc and have never ever had them cut into my foot. They are the most comfortable shoe/sandal that I have ever worn. Perhaps its the style you selected that don't work with your feel. You should give the Tide style a try.

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Moonchilde — Sun, 25 Jun 2017 17:53:55 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
What I don't understand is how much Vionic charges for plastic materials. They very seldom use leather and charge high prices. It's not that expensive to make the shoe with a higher arch support. Such a scam.

Try buying an orthotic some time (which Vionics have, not just an "arch support") - Vionic's support or any other. They start at Vionic's price ($40) and go up to about $90 - just for the inserts, not the shoes.

Removable orthotics cannot be used with sandals (or any backless style), in case that has escaped your notice. The only solution for those who need the orthotic in an open shoe is to build it into the footbed. Women want to be able to wear sandals in warm weather. So much so that they are willing to pay for orthotic sandals.

Anyone who doesn't need an orthotic doesn't need to buy Vionics. For those who need them, they are hardly a scam. Don't need, don't buy; simple.

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jonbon — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 17:51:36 GMT

@Katcat1 wrote:
What I don't understand is how much Vionic charges for plastic materials. They very seldom use leather and charge high prices. It's not that expensive to make the shoe with a higher arch support. Such a scam.

Actually, quite a good number of Vionic styles are leather or use leather for the trim.

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lulu2 — Mon, 26 Jun 2017 19:18:47 GMT

@homedecor1 wrote:
I love my thong style Vionics (originals) yet the 2 new pairs I just ordered (same size as always) are so uncomfortable they feel to short on my foot!

I thought maybe they just needed breaking in but after 3 weeks they aren't any better, in fact, I am having "hip pain" after wearing them for a hour or so!

I don't think they changed the foot bed arch but they still feel wrong or the arch is off...could just be me & old bones!!! 😉

I purchased the upcoming TSV from the May Insider. The arch killed me. I tried breaking them in but to no avail.

I am usually a 6.5M and order 7M. The length just fit, but the strap was loose.

I seldom return things, but these went back.

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Ms tyrion2 — Wed, 28 Jun 2017 02:17:29 GMT

Like anything else, not all shoes are for all people.

I have narrow, high arched feet. I had plantar fascitis a few years ago that is much better now.

Vionics work very well for me. My high arches love the arch support and I don't need a break in period. I've had a pair of thongs on since 9 this morning and my feet feel great. A friend has flat feet and they don't work for her at all.