Customer Reviews VIONIC Gemma

Let me start by saying I have very flat feet and in the past have torn tendons on the bottom of my feet. I ordered these slippers for support. I like the looks of these slippers and the arch is exactly where I need it to be. I ordered a size 8 as that is my shoe size. The slipper is true to size as far as length goes. However they definitely run wide. My foot slips and slides if I don't wear socks with them. I was hoping to wear them without socks. Not happening! If your foot is wide you will be happy.

This shoe is only okay. It took me about 2 weeks for my feet to adjust. I have really bad plantar fasciitis and wanted some relief at home. I wear insoles in my regular shoes, so I thought these would be a good supportive slipper. The arch is really high, and I have a very high arched shoe. I haven't really felt a difference in my feet and these sometimes hurt when I wear them too long. I've owned them now for a month. I'm not sure I would recommend them to anyone because of the break-in period and overly high arch. At least they are cute for orthopedic shoes? I still prefer my Old Friend sheepskin slippers over these.

I needed to return these - for my feet, there was just too much arch support - not sure if it was because the slippers were too big (and therefore the arch wasn't hitting the correct spot on my foot), but the arch just pushed too hard into my foot. Also, be advised these are not soft footbeds - I have a heel spur and need cushioning in the heel and arch, and these were killing me when I put them on. Returned them for the Acorn spa slides, which are like walking on little puffy clouds.

They won't stay on. Every time I try to walk in them, they start to slip off my feet. The arch support feels wonderful though. I'm going to try another style of this brand.

I buy shoes/slippers with Orthaheel because of my plantar fasciitis. My biggest problem is the huge width of these products. I wear a B width shoe, and these products swim on my foot. I have to pull the velcro strip all the way over, and then have 'wings' that stick way out on the sides. I've even sewn them down. I wish that they would make these in a true B width!

These have very good arch support but run wide and minimally adjust.

I needed this slipper for the slightly elevated heel, which turned out fine. My problem with this slipper is that it is very heavy and puts pressure on the top of my foot when I walk; I have a very high arch and instep. They are velcro adjustable but to no relief.

I wish I could love these like everyone else but alas it is not to be. If you like really hard and high arch support, these are for you. If you have average arches like me, they are a no go. Back they went.

Don't be fooled by the word "slipper" this is really a shoe. The sole and footbed are heavy duty. These aren't your grandmother's slippers. If you are looking for support this is your shoe. If you want something cushiony don't spend your money.

I really love most things about these slippers: very comfortable, warm, and supportive. The only downside is because of the plushy lining, your foot slips around in this very wide slipper almost to the point of being unsafe. I've stepped right out of them a few times, and once on the stairs. So be careful walking on stairs with these. Over time, the slipper has kind of molded to my foot shape, so If I walk slowly in these, I am perfectly happy! So not for racing! Oh and one more bothersome point : if you tighten the slipper using the Velcro strip, you'll have a 'flap' that stands out and drags on the floor. Another reviewer said they just cut off the extra part. These are slippers worn only in my home, so I'm thinking of doing the same.

They do seem to help my plantar fascitis. Wear socks with them. If your feet sweat at all - they get stinky.

I love the arch support in these; however, two reasons made me return them. First, my high instep - the band across my foot began to hurt after a while of wearing them around the house. Second, the fur lining on the insole w/o any means of removing & washing them. Not a good combination for sweaty feet. :-(

If you have Plantar Faciatis these slippers feel AMAZING! Material is cheap feel. Arch support feels great. Overpriced due to the material used. I thought about returning before trying them on my feet. Once I did I was sold and will be keeping these slippers!

I agree with other reviewers that the arch support is so hard it shifts your foot and makes it uncomfortable to wear the shoes after awhile. I've had my slippers over 6 months now and can no longer wear them. My foot impression has made the shoes too hard and actually hurt now. At the price charged, I would like to think I'd get at least a years wear., but sadly I didn't.

I wear a 7 1/2, have narrow feet and own three pairs of Orthaheel flip flops in size 7, so was excited to try slippers for cooler weather. The 7's are too short, ordered the 8's instead. The velcro strap is great!

I really wanted to like this slipper. I ordered 1/2 size smaller and the length of the slipper was just right. But it is so wide my feet were sliding around no matter how tightly I pulled the Velcro flap. They are also uncomfortable, but I was willing to put up with that if it helped relieve the pain in my heel. Unfortunately, they are so loose on my feet I have to return them.

Very warm, runs large, not much flexability in the sole which is thick. If I had tried them out first, I would not have bought them, wore them so could not send back. Does seem to alien the foot.

The foot bed is very supportive similar to their sandals. The top of the slipper that goes over your foot is very stiff. I had to loosen it to then point of almost falling off to get it to stop rubbing. These will go back. Maybe if you have a low rise of your foot they world work, but even then it is not soft.

This is the most comfortable slipper I've ever bought, and I've bought many brands at Zappos and in retail stores including Ugg and Daniel Green, both comparably priced. I love the arch support and the adjustable Velcro tab which I hope will prevent the slipper from widening with use. I would have liked a more interesting color (but not a print), but that's a minor complaint because of how comfortable they are. Very happy shopper here.

I started out really liking these slippers. I have a high arch/instep and was thrilled with the great support. However, after wearing them for a while, they now make my feet roll to the outsides, and have caused me to lose my balance several times. Do not get these unless you really have a pronation issue. I don't and these slippers, while great arch support, have caused me problems.

I love orthaheel shoes and I really wanted these to work. However they don't. The arch support is wonderful but it is so wide I cannot keep it on my foot even with the adjustable velco straps.

The Orthaheel Gemma Mule Slippers are just ok. Yes they do function as a slipper with a built-in orthotic, but they fall short on stability and arch support. The slippers are roomy and soft--probably overly roomy. They gives less than adequate support for my feet with plantar fasciitis, but are an improvement over flat, everyday slippers you can buy at K-mart. If these are the only game in town for people with plantar fasciitis, then I will a) be sorely disappointed and b) would have no choice but to buy them. But I am on the hunt for something with more support. My feet cave inwards with these. Granted, these are slippers and not sneakers, but it would be nice to be able to wear them around the house without having to shuffle in order to walk straight and keep them on my feet.

These are just okay for me. They are not as comfy as I would like, but they offer good support. Prefer my Crocs for support over these slippers. Wish I liked them more, but they are not my favorite slippers.

I purchased these in the leopard print and I sure do like the way they look. This is my first pair of Orthaheel shoes so they took some getting used to. I have flat, wide feet so I'm grateful these fit in the width. And of course there is an adjustable strap that one can tighten if the slippers stretch out somewhat over time. That being said, I find the orthotic part of the shoe too hard and uncomfortable. I appreciate the arch support as I need it with my flat feet; however, this arch support is too hard and tends to hurt. The really big downer for me is these slippers are crazy hot! I live in the Midwest near Lake Michigan so it can get cold here. I find that I need to remove these slippers and let my feet cool off because they get so hot while wearing these. To be fair, I feel my feet do run hot but I feel these slippers along with a pair of sneakers and a pair of winter boots are the hottest shoes I own.

They are ok but not if you have feet problems. Do not plan on wearing them very long! I ended up buying Merrill's Encore Ice and using them for slippers I can wear them all day long and feel great.