Vionic shoes- are they worth it?

[mila]

I have heard great things about the brand. I also have been having bad ankle pain, and now have custom orthotics which have been a godsend!

Wondering now if I should invest in better footwear- specifically flats, heels, sandals, and wedges. Open to other brands as well

[Velar Fricative]

Yes. I wear them almost exclusively (flats, flip-flops and house slippers). I have high arches and my PF issues completely disappeared after switching up my shoes. I rarely pay full price though - check 6pm.com, amazon and zulily.

[whitemerlot]

I have really loved their flip flops. I have low back/hip issues with most other sandal like shoes. I plan to get another pair of their sandals this season.

[DarcyLongfellow]

Yes! They're amazing! I have 2 pairs of their flip flops, and I want some sandals.

[toepick]

Yes. A million times yes.

[carolinagirl831]

Yes! I have the sandals, I’ve had the same similar pair for a few years, I’m on my 3rd pair because I’ve worn them so much. I think the style this years is called Miami.
I walked all over Italy and felt fine! My feet hurt easily as I have shattered bones in my big toe causing regular pain and arthritis. These shoes have been amazing for me!

[ryndi]

I have flip flops and ballet flats. The flip flops took awhile to break in, they blistered the top part of my feet, but once I got past that, they worked. The ballet flats weren’t bad. I had to wear a bandaid on my ankle for awhile, but for some reason they make my feet stink. I don’t usually have stinky feet.

[noodleoo]

Yes, especially if you have Plantar Fasciitis. My Vionic flip flops were the only thing that healed my PF last year. I’ve also had good luck with Dansko shoes which I find to be a little cuter, but it does depend on the shoe. I think for foot issues, I’ve noticed I need to start buying the more expensive brands that are built better.

[sarahsas]

Yes, I have several pairs and I love them! I also struggled with PF a lot and even had surgery. These helped me heal and I've not had any more problems. I also love the slippers!

[bronxgirl]

I was hesitant to spend the money, but yes, they're worth it. I've gotten all of mine on zulilly so that made them a little more affordable.

[lolo]

I returned the flip flops I tried. Perhaps I had the wrong size but they were not comfortable, especially given the price point.

[winecat]

Yes- I have Vionic slippers, sneakers, and flip flops. Yoga and wearing Vionics got rid of my PF pain which had been debilitating.

[mskitkat]

Yes. I have ballet flats, and they are the only ones I have ever been able to wear. I’ve been replacing all of my shoes with Vionic.

[RoxMonster]

I need to try these. I am hoping my DSW carries some in-store so I can try some on. I am a PF sufferer. I found a PF insole at Target that has helped so much this winter by wearing them in my boots, but they don't work with my summer sandals or my ballet flats. I need a couple pairs of sandals and a couple pairs of flats I can wear to work.

[whitemerlot]

If you’re new to these shoes, the flip flops are very hard and a little uncomfortable at first. I think I read to wear them for only a short amount of time each day for the first couple weeks. I replaced my old pair after many miles and the new ones feel way different at now and I’ll have to wear them to let them form to my foot.

If anyone sees cute sandals, please share. I’m not loving anything yet.

[y4m]

So worth it for me.

[missmaddie]

I have been wearing two brand new pairs of flips flops around Athens and Santorini all week (with one mild blister on top, but would have happened with any new sandals).

I have had no luck finding flats that accommodate my custom orthodics for PF so I will have to look at Vionics instead.

I also live in my Vionic slippers at home and I credit them with being able to stand and cook, empty the dishwasher, etc. and still be able to walk at the end.

[TBM]

I have not had luck with their sneakers, but I have Vionic flip flops, sandals and boots, and love them. Before I started wearing them I had foot and knee pain that has completely disappeared since I started wearing Vionic.

I got my boots on sale at Dillards for half price. They have a great selection, but I always forget about looking there. I have picked up others on QVC or elsewhere when they were a special or clearance price.

My boots have a 2 inch heel, and are so comfortable that I actually wore them to Epcot. We were there from 9am until 2 or 3pm, and we stopped at the grocery store on the way home. I was on my feet almost the entire time, (I think we only rode one ride that day), and my feet didn't hurt at all. I think that it was only the first or second time that I wore them....certainly the first time that I had worn them for that length of time.

[jackie011]

Mar 25, 2018 9:00:23 GMT -5 RoxMonster said:

I need to try these. I am hoping my DSW carries some in-store so I can try some on. I am a PF sufferer. I found a PF insole at Target that has helped so much this winter by wearing them in my boots, but they don't work with my summer sandals or my ballet flats. I need a couple pairs of sandals and a couple pairs of flats I can wear to work.

I was there today and bought a pair. They were labeled “DSW exclusive” so I hope they aren’t of lesser quality. They are very similar to the Bella flip flop, but more comfortable, IMO. The thong part had more padding or flexibility, which was always what made the Bella style uncomfortable to me. They were $59, so not ridiculous, and I had a $10 off coupon.

[sunflower17]

I have ankle boots from them. Maybe 2 inch heel. They are so, so comfortable. I can wear them to work all day on my feet and have zero issues and that was straight out of the box. They were $150 which is more than I typically spend on boots, but so worth it.

[zitiqueen]

I'll be the outlier. I also have PF and I bought a pair of Vionic slippers online for about $70 and I wasn't impressed. I have high arches and the support just isn't there. I also have custom orthotics but they don't work in the slippers.

I've had to invest in better footwear. I just can't walk in cheap, no-support shoes anymore, which is pretty much the only kind I ever bought. It's been quite a shock to have to lay out $100+ for a single pair of shoes! I've had pretty good luck with ECCO. I live in their sandals once warm weather hits. I also have a pair of Taos wedges that I love.

[sotally tober]

My mom has plantars fasciitis and swears by them. DSW sells them and they always have coupons it seems, so you may want to check them out there. They also have a pretty good return policy.

[maddiepaddy]

Yes! I love mine. I like the sneakers better than the sandals - I have 4 pairs of the Midi (looks kinda Vans-like, but way more comfy) Grey nubuck, Snake, Grey perforated, and an older high top version.

[greenlight]

Mar 25, 2018 1:30:25 GMT -5 lolo said:

I returned the flip flops I tried. Perhaps I had the wrong size but they were not comfortable, especially given the price point.

Same.

[stephking]

I have two pairs of the sandals, one thong type and last years version of the "miami" I don't LOVE them, but I like them enough. If I wear regular flat flip flops all day and then switch to them I feel the difference right away though. I got them on clearance at Dillard's for $30

[cleo29]

How long do they take to break in?