Re: What do you think of Vionics?

highschoolgirl · ‎03-13-2010

I bought a pair of sneakers, worst shoes ever. My legs hurt so bad I tossed them. I love Spenco.

haddon9 · ‎03-09-2010

Most of them work well for me but not all. I just ordered A593302 sandals and love how they look!

The footbed is very comfortable and I like the bit of a platform but the criss cross strap over the toes is not adjustable and they are so loose! Since I like them a lot I'm trying to go down half a size to see if that works.

NYCLatinaMe · ‎01-14-2017

@Mindy D I like the footbed, but it is hard. What I like about it is that the high arch takes pressure off the toe joints, and to me they feel like a massage on my arch. Very comfortable for walking. Flat shoes make my arches hurt, because they have no support, and my toe joints hurt because I am putting pressure on them as I walk.

I have problems with the fit of Vionic shoes. When they were first offered, the fit was good. But then the toe boxes became narrow, even though I always ordered wide. The heels were wide. Usually sandals are good for me because the toes are unencumbered, and I don't have to worry about the heel. But even with the sandals sometimes I have had problems. I once bought a sandal that had a very wide footbed, but the adjustable velcro leather strap only reached the other side when it was not on my foot. So I used to buy the brand a lot, but not so much anymore. I wait for reviews.

I did take a chance recently, and bought the pretty sandal below that fits me perfectly even though only the second strap is adjustable. They are overpriced, but everything is.

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sugar plum · ‎07-06-2016

I've tried different Vionic slippers and sandals over the years. I like the hard footbed and support but the medium fit was off. I had to return them as the toe, midsole, and heel were all too wide; I wear a medium shoe. My feet rolled all over the place.

Also, I dont like velcro straps on footwear. Ugh!

I do use their footbeds which I pop into sneakers. I bought them many years ago when they came in a 3-pack for like $39. Love those!

mrspotts · ‎09-21-2010

I read an article that said the Vionics sold on QVC is of lesser quality than those sold in their brick and mortar stores.

cactusjack · ‎03-09-2010

@Mindy D wrote:
What do you think of Vionics?
Is the Vionic alignment thing uncomfortable for anyone?

Love them. I've had one style that I had to size up a half size for the proper arch placement but other then that they are very true to size and super comfortable. I own a dozen different styles and got another today.

Grade1Teach · ‎03-09-2010

I have one pair that I bought last summer. They look like the TSV, but mine are in Rose Gold. Anyway, I LOVE them and I wore them all summer long. I was under the impression that there would be an "adjustment period" to wearing an orthotic shoe, but there wasn't for me. They were so comfortable that I felt like I was wearing sneakers. I have a high arch, so maybe that's why I didn't encounter the discomfort that others have.

The only complaint I had was that the footbed gets so dirty and it's hard to clean. It would get those toe marks on them just by walking outside and doing every day things. I only ever put them on after a shower, so I know the bottom of my feet were clean. That was the one negative.

I thought about ordering the Macaroon, but my size is sold out. They ARE expensive, but they are also very nice!

Biftu · ‎02-05-2011

I agree with those who said they feel like you have a hard ball under your foot. I bought a pair of sneakers and a pair of sandals at Marshall's a few years ago and never wear them. Luckily I didn't pay much for them. Reminds me I should donate them.

sandy53 · ‎03-12-2010

I have several pairs of Vionic sandals (not flip flops) that I like very much. I once bought a pair of sneakers and they did not hold up well at all.

santorini · ‎03-09-2010

@haddon9 wrote:
Most of them work well for me but not all. I just ordered A593302 sandals and love how they look!

The footbed is very comfortable and I like the bit of a platform but the criss cross strap over the toes is not adjustable and they are so loose! Since I like them a lot I'm trying to go down half a size to see if that works.

I got those too! I got black and tan. The tan ones arrived with bluish marks on the straps so I returned those and bought a light blue pair from Dillard's. They haven't arrived yet but I did the same as you and sized down 1/2 size to see if they fit better.