topic Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency in Shoes

Vionic Size Inconsistency

cheriere — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:25:09 GMT

Today my Vionic Patent Leather Thong Sandals arrived and boy am I disappointed. I ordered my normal Tide size 8. While these fit in length, the width is really big and the sole is slick.

This is the second pair I've ordered that the fit has been way off. These were on sale, but are eligible for return. Since they were on sale though, I was charged a shipping fee...which aggravated me to begin with.

Has anyone else had a similar experience with Vionics fitting weird lately?

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

Kachina624 — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:33:16 GMT

@cheriere. I don't buy them anymore but when I did, I was certain this company farmed their work out to different manufacturers.

The sizing and quality varied from style to style and even the height of the arch varied from shoe to shoe. I got one pair where it was so prominent, it was painful.

There seems to be no quality control.

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

cheriere — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 22:53:36 GMT

@Kachina624 I really hate to hear they're using multiple manufacturers. That the problem! I love their shoes...when they fit right. I've had 4-5 pair I've owned a few years that I'm so used to wearing, I can't hardly stand the way others feel. But these are getting too old and worn. I never dreamed they'd allow the quality to suffer so, especially since their prices have gone up so much!

It bothers me to pay shipping both ways. But I can't wear them. 😟

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

Kachina624 — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 23:05:56 GMT

@cheriere. Check the reviews. If there are other complaints, you can claim they're defective and cite the reviews as evidence. THen ask them to waive return shipping.

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

jackthebear — Thu, 01 Feb 2024 23:09:20 GMT

@cheriere wrote:
@Kachina624 I really hate to hear they're using multiple manufacturers. That the problem! I love their shoes...when they fit right. I've had 4-5 pair I've owned a few years that I'm so used to wearing, I can't hardly stand the way others feel. But these are getting too old and worn. I never dreamed they'd allow the quality to suffer so, especially since their prices have gone up so much!

It bothers me to pay shipping both ways. But I can't wear them. 😟

return as defective , Item not as described?

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

cheriere — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 00:10:01 GMT

@Kachina624 @jackthebear

Thank you both.😊💕. I hadn't thought about asking them for return shipping. The reviews aren't good. Sure wish I'd have read before ordering. I just didn't think they could mess up a flip flop lol

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

Spacrazy — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 01:24:44 GMT

@cheriere Yes, I have had problems the last 2 or 3 years. They were quite painful. I am done trying...

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

nycalady — Fri, 02 Feb 2024 16:52:22 GMT

Best to get them at DSW or Famous Footwear where trying on & returning is simple.

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

Sparky3333 — Sat, 03 Feb 2024 06:21:50 GMT

I bought the leather thongs a few years ago from here and sent them back because they were to wide...I recently went to DSW shoe store to look for white leather sneakers and found Vionic Winny...The first pair i tried on hurt the back of my heel...I tried another pair and they fit perfect in size 8...Really like this sneaker so just bought the black Winny on amazon and that fit great to.I am done buying shoes from QVC..Will only buy from DSW and amazon from now on because returns are free and easy.Just to many problems finding something that fits right and is comfortable.

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

GinaV24 — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 15:49:17 GMT

@cheriere yes I have had issues with this brand for a while now. I stopped buying them because of it. I'm not sure what they have changed but like you the sizes are way too wide for me AND the slick sole and sometimes the footbed feels slippery to me too has put me off.

I think @Kachina624 is correct and it is something with their manufacturing. Whatever it is, they have lost me as a customer. The last pair of slippers I returned with the comment that I was afraid I would slip & fall with them. QVC reached out to me and asked me if I was OK! That was a real surprise. I told the person yes I was OK.

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

cheriere — Mon, 05 Feb 2024 18:12:02 GMT

@GinaV24 I forgot to mention the issue of the footbed itself being slippery too. I'm glad you mentioned that. I did order their last TSV, but have not yet received them. I'm hoping for the best

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

birdQ13 — Thu, 15 Feb 2024 12:42:12 GMT

I have probably bought 50 pairs of Vionics on the Q but now they are so unreliable. Sigh. I find certain models on DSW.com and i can return at local store free no problems as needed, but they don't have all models.

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

GinaV24 — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:20:39 GMT

@cheriere Glad to know I am not the only one that the slippery inside bothered. My older Vionic/Orthaheel sandals had a great sueded or cork footbed that really worked for me. Then they went to whatever they are doing now which is really awful & considering the price, really annoying.

I ordered the "amber" sandal that Leah showed on Saturday because it is a slide sandal & had a backstrap which should help it stay on.

But if the footbed isn't right when I get it, back it will go and that will probably be the end of my buying Vionics at Q.

fingers crossed!

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

RetRN — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:26:59 GMT

Unfortunately I will no longer order shoes because of the fit issues. It has happened with Vionic, Skechers, and Clarks for me.

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

sunshine45 — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 15:32:12 GMT

havent had any issues with any vionics.....no matter where i purchase them from......QVC, orthoticshop, vionics website, nordstrom, nordstrom rack. they all fit me consistently across all types....slippers, shoes, boots, sandals. one of my favorite brands.

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

cheriere — Tue, 20 Feb 2024 16:12:37 GMT

@GinaV24 I really hope the Vionics you ordered work out. I love a sandal with a blackstrap too. Please post when you get them. Thanks 😊❤️

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

Catch71 — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 02:54:39 GMT

Yes; for me ordering Vionic is hit or miss. Some are fine; same size in different style is too big. Same with Clark's. That gets expensive paying for returns. At least Vionic is usually free shipping to get. Clark's last tsv was $5.50 so I contemplated if it was worth taking a chance. $5.50 plus $6.95 to return is not appealing.

Re: Vionic Size Inconsistency

haddon9 — Wed, 21 Feb 2024 03:07:08 GMT

I have worn anywhere from a size 7 to an 8 1/2 in Vionics. It seems that a 7 or 7 1/2 in the Vionic thongs work for me but if I'm wearing a closed shoe then I need an 8 1/2. How crazy is that?...same brand!

ETA: Back in the fall I ordered Vionic loafers. At first I got a size 8 1/2 but they were too big so I sized down to an 8. Well the front of the shoe worked for me but my heel kept slipping out. I even got heel gripes but my foot wouldn't stay in the shoe. Back they went!