Customer Reviews VIONIC Gemma

I really wanted to like these slippers but I found myself becoming unstable on them. I've lost my balance several times while wearing them and I'm too old to take a chance on falling. I'll keep looking for shoes more stable than these.

This slipper had great arch support and fit well. The main issue was that the edge of the top was very stiff - and hurt the top of my foot. I tried it adjusted a few ways - but it always bothered me. I have a high instep - so it might not be an issue for other people.

Fit and size were right on. Unfortunately, the material (cut pile) is too "slick" which causes my foot to slide inside the slipper. Not good for a 73-yr-old so I am returning them for a different style. Thanks to Zappos for being so helpful with the replacement!

I wear and 8 1/2 shoe--ordered the 9 first, but it was too large. I reordered it in an 8 which fit my foot much better, BUT my foot still moved after adjusting the tab to the lowest setting. My foot trends wide, with a high instep. It was still too roomy. Unfortunately this is going back. Thank you, Zappos for your shipping/return policy.

The slippers are good, not great. The description hinted they’d be perfect for those with planter fasciitis. They are good enough to fit my needs, but not as much support as needed, and worse, not enough cushioning to use while making dinner. They will be just fine for early morning use. They will not likely last long because I cannot wash them—which makes them a very poor choice for the environment. I would return them, but that incurs its own ecological issue. They did however arrive promptly, which is very nice given how much pain I am in. :-)

Very uncomfortable due to being too wide...Foot slips around

Although these are warm and comfortable, I have experienced back pain as a result of wearing them. I had read in reviews there's an adjustment period, but in my case, it didn't change with wear. This adjustment period makes the slippers not returnable because of wear. I am used to orthotics in shoes so I had hoped these would be a good choice.

Very comfortable and supportive for my wide, unhappy feet, but for the price I’m not happy with how much they’ve worn out in ten months. I don’t love the idea of spending this much on a new pair of slippers every year.

Appreciate that part of the benefit of these slippers is the Vionic support, but these feel more like walking on a concrete slab than walking in slippers. They are fine, but probably would not invest this much for slippers that feel like this. Should really WANT to put on slippers that cost this much.

The sole has no give, so they don't bend and as a result, one kind of clomps around wearing them. But they're easy to get on and off and cozy on the inside.

These run large, very large. Vionic is very inconsistent with sizing from style to style, year to year. :-(

I usually wear a 10W; I ordered a 10M. It was plenty wide but not too wide. The issue I have is the slipper is a 1/2 size too long, but 1/2 sizes aren't available. If I don't have the velcro tightened all the way, they will slip off my feet. A 9 would have my toes jammed up at the very top. I love the style and there is plenty of arch support. I kept them because I've been looking for so long for slippers that I felt these were the best I was going to find.

I really wanted these slippers to work. I kept trying to wear them for a short time every day for a couple weeks, but they never were comfortable. They made both my feet and my knees hurt just standing for a short time or walking from room to room on my hardwood floors. I’m still looking for supportive slippers that feel good and don’t make my feet cramp or my knees ache. With all the great reviews and recommendations, I really thought these slippers would be the ones that would make happy feet. Sigh. Just didn’t work for me.

Based on other reviews I decided to size down. Good call because they fit perfectly. There is one velcro adjustment on the side of the slipper for wider/narrower feet. The arch support and stiff sole do take awhile to get used to. At first I didn't like wearing them after a few hours because they seemed to take more effort walking in them. I don't know how long it took but eventually that problem went away and they are the slippers that I always reach for when my legs or feet hurt because I know they're going to help. The main problem I have is that after a few washes the skin on the inside is coming off. I think they should've lasted a lot longer. They're not even a year old but because of the lining I already need a new pair and I am debating about trying another brand. I'm going to do more research to see if this is a common problem for this brand before deciding.

I liked the styling and the material and support, but the toe box was too low and was not comfortable, so I returned them. If they could be redesigned with more room vertically for the toes, I would buy them.

Nice shoe, but uncomfortable. Hurt my feet on arch area. Seemed to help my heel pain but just too much "shoe" for trying to get around the house. Thanks for the good customer service - will keep trying to find a houseshoe that doesn't hurt.

I sent these slippers back. I suffer from heel spurs and the arch was too uncomfortable and would take too long to get used to. I need instant comfort after teaching on my feet all day.

I made the mistake of not wearing my orthotics and ruined my arch again. My doctor said this was a good brand. Not loving these slippers. Arch support is high, but foot slips around a lot when you walk. Love the Orthaheel sandal. I will buy more of those for around the house.

Soft and warm feeling with excellent arch support but the soft terry material gave no support to keep your foot on the footbed; had to send it back.

No problem with the foot bed, but I have a narrow foot and high arch. There is not much padding on part that goes over the instep and it rubs the boney area there. Back they go.

These are trying very hard to be good, supportive slippers. Unfortunately, I can’t keep them on my feet despite adjusting the Velcro to the tightest spot and wearing socks. Very unpleasant.

These were very wide and I couldn't make them any tighter with the velcro.

The fit was good. I have a wide foot and the slipper was wide enough for me. It had good arch support just like the vionic shoes. The footbed was hard and not comfortable and soft as I am used to a slipper being. They felt like I was standing on a board with arch support. Their shoes are so comfortable but not this slipper. I have to send it back.

The arch support is good but is way too HARD and hurt my feet! Maybe good for someone who likes that. I wear a 9.5 shoe and a 9 fit well.