Customer Reviews VIONIC Walker

Nice sneakers, but the heel cup is very deep & there was not enough metatarsal (ball of foot) support for my neuroma. Had to put my orthotics on top of the orthotic insole & it still was not comfortable. Oh well.

I want to love these shoes but I can't say that I'm in love. When I first put them on, they seemed to provide support in all the right places. But after I'm on my feet for awhile, they kill. I have plantar fasciitis and purchased them as they were advertised to be great for it. I'm still trying to love them but Naot's seem to be the only brand that hits me in the right places and helps my plantar fasciitis. Trouble is, Naot doesn't make a sneaker.

Importantly, this is not a good shoe for those with bunions, even in the wide width. The shoe is not fully wide at the big toe joint area, and the toe box narrows after that point so that it pushes both big toe AND little toe toward each other. I normally wear a 9W, and found this shoe to be 1/4 of a size too short. Maybe that is why there are such varied reviews about size. The plusses: There seems to be greater-than-usual cushioning around the heel. That would have been nice. A "loop" in the tongue (that you can run laces through) looks like it might help keep the tongue in place. There's a pronounced arch--but it feels "sudden" as opposed to gradual. (That may also be due to my unfamiliarity with arch support). I had hoped this would be the shoe for me and my new plantar fasciitis condition, but I will return it due to the too-narrow bunion area and curving toe box.

The Walker has good arch support, though not as good as the Orthaheel sandals. The sizing is also different. I usually have to buy wide shoes because of my ridiculously high arches, but these shoes were still rather narrow. The sizing is also different from the sandals. If you have wide feet, do not size down as you would for the Orthaheel sandals. Your toes will be pinched, but when you walk, the top of the heel will still bob up and down, scraping you and maybe even leaving blisters. I am going to send these back and will try a larger size, but the best strategy may be to try them on in a store. Again, the fit is not the same as it is for the Orthaheel sandals. Compared with the sandals, these run small and narrow.

While this shoe had excellent arch support. The width was much narrower than expected. I wear Orthaheel sandals and this tennis shoe does not have the wide foo tbed that the sandals have. Additionally, it is clunky looking.

Awful. They felt very hard on the bottom, not cushioned well. There was arch support, but it felt like it was more towards my heel than centered on my arches. I guess I need to go up a size, but this is the size I have been wearing forever. The look and style are nice, just not at all comfortable.

Vionic Walker offer ankle support but are just too hard with absolutely no cushioning. I have foot issues that include weak ankles, plantar fasciitis as well as heel bone spurs.

Sadly, Vionic seems to have moved the placement of the arch. All of a sudden it is between my heel and arch and it doesn’t feel good at all. This is the 2nd pair of Vionics that this has happened. I have so many pairs that have been great, but no longer.

Shoe doesn't narrow in at the arch like the great Vedra model did, and the fabric loop lacing does not provide the adjustability that the traditional punched holes allow. I need good arch support but am getting tired of trying to find a good new pair of this brand.

Shoe felt very cheap, no real cushion. Fit exactly like a Medium width not a wide and a full size short and small toe box. I normally wear a 7 Wide and I would say this felt like a 6 medium, my toes were hitting the front of the shoe.

Shoe is shaped like an oval. I have a wide toe box and narrow heel. The sole of this shoe is good but the inside didn't feel very plush. I also do not like the lacing system. The shoe does not have eyelets and I found it difficult to lace and tighten. I'm returning this shoe, not for me.

did not like the look of them when i tried them on

Shoes were too stiff and bulky for walking shoes.

I ordered an 8, slightly too large. BUT the sewn in piece of letter where the small toe is, will cause a rubbing problem. Also they look so big and bulky!

How disappointing and I wasted my $25 off coupon on them!

I cannot understand how people think these are comfortable?? Now, granted, I am in a severe flare up of plantar fasciitis but still. Every search I do on google for "best shoes for plantar fasciitis" brings this shoe up. They are hard, stiff, they fit oddly and no cushion for the heel. Yes, I understand you're supposed to "get used to the fit." But even Birkenstocks are more comfortable at the moment. I do have to say a huge THANK YOU to Zappos for being my personal, in-home, shoe store while I search desperately for something that will give me relief. Definitely returned these beasts.

I've only worn these once. However, I was disappointed that they didn't have more cushion. I could feel that there was arch support in the sneakers, but it felt like I was standing directly on my concrete classroom floor. I didn't go home raving about the comfort of the shoes, nor did it relieve/remove the pain in my heel after teaching all day. I'd seriously consider returning them if I hadn't already worn them. I regret spending this much money for so little results.

I have really mixed feelings about this shoe. I bought it after reading the reviews. I wanted a different shoe that the Sauconys that I have been purchasing for work. I was tired of black granny shoes. What I like is that it seems to present a shorter profile, it seems my feet look smaller than my 9.5 boats. I got the white and blue ones. What I don't like is that they have NO arch support. I was actually shocked. I wear orthotics in my work shoes (operating room nurse). They didn't really allow for the orthotics to be worn for about a week. Now I have them in, they are ok, but not as good as the Sauconys. I also think they are slightly small, not a full size, but a bit smaller. I am going to keep them for now and see how it goes. I guess they can always replace my worn out gardening shoes if they become less comfortable. I definitely will not be buying them again.

Color of leather is khaki. Mesh is taupe.Tongue is too long and too thick. Sole is too hard and stiff. Shoe needs more cushioning. Arrived with a couple of spots of glue on mesh on back of heel. Has a deep toe box.

Out of the box I loved these shoes. Four months later, not so much. I purchased these for everyday wear. And the first couple of months were heaven, and relief for heel pain. Month three came and the insole totally broke down. I called Vionic directly and they recommended the 'sport' insole which I've used for about a month, with little improvement. Fit and style are great, durability is really disappointing.

Overall, the entire shoe felt too stiff & inflexible. Great arch support was a plus, but not enough for me to want to wear them out of the house! I returned them. And rather than say something negative about the style, I will add this: I wish Vionic would offer this item in a more fashionable color. Nuff said.

I only buy Orthaheel shoes,when you changed to Vionic the arch is not as good,I never had any pain with Orthaheel. I bought the walker tennis shoe ,but my left arch hurts so bad I can't walk just a few minutes and have to take them off. I have tried several times.I bought the walker in the sandal it is fine. I need these shoes please go back to Orthaheel quality.