Customer Reviews Giesswein Veitsch

I saw all the remarks about great arch support and asked "Santa" for a pair. They are amazing! I haven't taken them off since Christmas. The arch support is outstanding. I have had plantar fasciitis in both feet and just can't wear anything without good support. These slippers are excellent. The other thing I like is that my feet don't sweat in the shoes. So often in a slipper similar to this, my feet sweat and are therefor cold all the time. Not so with these. No need to wear socks. The felt really works to keep feet warm and dry. I LOVE these and would recommend them to everyone. Good Santa ordered two pair -- one size 40 and one size 41. I wear between a 9 1/2 and 10 in most shoes. The 41s were the right fit. 40s were too short.

I can't say enough good things about this slipper. I have tried and tried to find a supportive slipper due to severe plantar fasciitis in my left foot. Theses arrived yesterday. I took off my LL Bean slipper/clogs and put these on. The relief was literally immediate. I no longer dread walking on my hard wood floors, cooking dinner, etc. They are pricey but worth every penny! I am size 10 and purchased a 42 based on prior reviews. They fit perfectly. Highly recommend!

Overall I am disappointed by this shoe because the top layer of suede lining on the footbed detached. I had been wearing the shoes daily (only indoors as slippers) for not even a month before the top layer began sliding out of place, which exposed the sticky adhesive underneath. Very unpleasant feeling :( Maybe I just received a defective pair since I didn't see any other reviews mentioning this. Aside from that problem, I really enjoyed these shoes. Working from home means I am wearing these slippers for upwards of 16 hours a day and while these were expensive, it made sense since I would be wearing them so often. I only wear them inside but wanted a rubber sole, which I loved because it was durable and easily cleanable. I have an average-to-low arch so the insole provided fantastic support. I'm recovering from ankle tendonitis and this shoe provided a lot of relief and support. I wear a US Women's 10.5/11 so I purchased the size 42 (which is the same size I wear for my Dansko clogs). The first few days felt incredibly snug with my socks (just regular low-cut cotton socks, average thickness) and I was considering returning them. But I saw reviews mentioning that the shoes did stretch a bit and within a week, the shoes reached the perfect fit with my socks.

The Geisswein Veitsch is a high quality slipper. Since the upper is made of wool , this slipper is most suitable for cold climate temperatures. I wear mine to quickly warm up cold feet. Or, if it is cold inside the house I wear the slippers to attain, and maintain, foot warmth. The fit width and depth of this slipper is geared towards the average female foot, or narrow width-shallow instep height male foot. The length fit of this slipper is typical with most USA brand sizing. Birksenstock sandal and clog wearers may like this slipper, because (similar to Birkenstock) the Giesswein Veitsch offers pronounced arch support. For width sizing, the Veitsch is most comparable to a Birkenstock narrow width. For length sizing, a 44 Birksenstock is about the same length as a Geisswein Veitsch size 45.

Sweet little slipper keeps my toes toasty on top of a supportive sole. I love these! They run big. I usually wear an 8 (39) but in these the 7 (38) is what fits. I have a slightly wide forefoot because of bunions. This shoe is roomy enough and there's space for my toes to wiggle too. It comes with a densely cush footbed but easily accommodates my own orthotics. Just about perfect!

I have been wearing Haflinger slippers for years and love them, but I recently developed plantar fasciitis and needed more support. I bought a pair of Giessweins and so far they have been just what I was looking for. Two things to consider: In Haflinger and other European shoes, I wear a size 37. I had read reviews that these run small, so I ordered a 39 and they fit perfectly. The other problem is that they have rubber soles unlike my felted sole Hanglingers and I keep forgetting they are slippers and continually wear them on errands.

The other reviews were very helpful, which resulted in me ordering a size 42, which fits perfectly! I normally wear a size 10 (women's) or a size 41 in Mephistos and Danskos. The arch support is exactly what I needed for my foot problems.

I'm very pleased. These Giesswein slippers are lovely, soft wool, even at the instep, the soles don't mark, and they do feel nice with or without socks. European sizing can vary a lot with the brand, so I have both size 37 and 38 in my closet. The 38 was perfect for my 7B foot. One caution: The arch is very hard, which is o.k. if it hits your foot right. However, if you're unhappy with that, another insole, or orthotic will substitute for the original. I also appreciate the look; my feet look small in these. Bring on winter!

These would be wonderful is they were narrower. Much too wide, maybe a D width. If you have wide feet, they would be ideal.

Happy Heaven on my feet! I never want to take them off, seriously! I generally wear a women's size US 8.5 so I purchased the size 9 US/EU 40 and they're perfect barefoot or with a not too thick sock. Even the heels fit fine which I was a bit concerned about - since these slippers have a heel "lip", I don't need or want the heels to fit closely and yet, even though they're a 1/2 size up from my normal shoe size, they don't flop on my feet. I bought them in the "anthrasite" color - a darkish mottled grey and the color is great, too. I do a lot of cooking and have already had a few minor kitchen liquid splashes and just wiped them clean with no discernable color changes. I can't say enough positive things about them. I've been searching for washable slippers with arch support and I'm just in heaven! They are worth every penny. Very well made. I'm now going to buy a pair for my husband! (We have all tile floors in our home so the combo of support and warmth that breathes is marvelous!)

This is the most comfortable slipper I have ever worn. Sizing is generous but not oversized. Like the "life" commercial, "Try it you'll like it!" The footbed is so soft, better than other Giesswein models. I , e.g. Voerde, though review suggest the Vent is built on same last. Bottom line: great slipper.

A but snug, if you want to wear socks with these slippers go up a half size, maybe a full size if you like thick wool sox. Great slippers for around the house, well made, comfy arch support. They will break in over time. They’re more like a shie than a slipper, warm though the footbed is like a Birkenstock.

Wow, these slippers were expensive, but worth it! Remove the supportive insoles, and you can machine wash. I didn't need as much arch support as these offered most of the time, purchased a pair of sheepskin insoles for winter - just wonderful. Will likely switch to less warm insoles in summer. Clearly well made, expect these last for many years.

I love the Giesswein slippers but will be returning these for a different size. I bought the boiled wool ones last year and heeded advice found in the reviews and ordered 1 size smaller. Fit was perfect. Very comfy. I wanted a firmer footbed and ordered my regular size in the Veitsch and they are too small. The toe box is very cramped. Will either reorder one size larger or another pair of the comfy boiled wool slippers.

These are the most comfortable house does I have ever owned. I developed plantar fasciitis in one foot and had surgery for Hallux Rigidus in the other so over gone through a few different brands until I found these. The last pair were Birkenstocks that were too wide with bare feet and the felt upper disintegrated in a very short time. The fit for me as a 9 1/2 D was great with a 43. At first this was a little tight with bare feet and too small with socks but they have quickly stretched to fit perfectly.

After suffering from excruciating planter fasciitis (BAD like I would at times use a cane because my feet hurt so much) for months and months I started researching slippers. I was so lucky I found these. I spend quite a bit of time home and these Giesswein’s have literally changed my life. I’ve had them for at least 3 years and my foot pain for the most part has disappeared and the slippers are high quality so I expect to have many more years of wear out of them. I also buy very supportive foot wear for outside. Another great shoe is Dansko’s Vibram. I would buy them again without questions.

I have suffered from plantar fasciitis and need to wear slippers in the house. When doing a search for a new pair to replace my Crocs, I came across Geisswein. I love that they are made with eco-sensitive natural materials. I took a chance on buying something well above my price range and I couldn't be happier. Just like the other reviews have mentioned, it takes a while for the insert and outer slipper to conform to your foot. When I first wore them they hurt my feet considerably. The arch was way too high and the wool scratchy. But I noticed after each day it got a little better and now after more than a week I don't even realize I'm wearing them. I was skeptical of the heel side as I don't like my feet rising up out of the slipper but it's a small concession that I can get used to given the overall excellence of the fit/comfort. I was also skeptical of the wool being too warm in the summer but after a day of wear the wool seemed soft and not at all too warm. The slippers are so comfortable and seem very well made. I highly recommend! (Also, EU sizes are not directly comparable with US sizes. I am always a size 6 US, and a 36EU fits me perfectly across different brands, not 37 that they claim is equivalent to US size 6.)

I love these both with and without socks! To find a decent slipper/house shoe with noticeable arch support is a huge win. I disagree slightly with those who say sizing is off. I’m a 7.75-8 and the size chart said 39 and the 39 is lovely. I’m thinking I need to order a pair for my mom, who lives with neuropathy in her feet...

These slippers are awesome. I've had them for about a year. I love the great arch support. They do take a few weeks to break in, when I first got them my socks would get sort of bunched under my foot when I put them on, after a couple of weeks that stopped happening. I bought a pair for my husband too and at first he resisted wearing them, saying he didn't need them, they weren't comfortable, but the cold floors of winter wore him down and got him over the initial breaking in hurdle. Now he loves them and seeks them out to put on when he comes home from work. We'll buy two more pairs when these wear out.

I will add to chorus and say that these shoes are awesome. So worth it. I bought them a year ago, wear them a lot, and they've held up great. They have a firm footbed, as others have mentioned, feel great on my arches and are comfortable all day. I normally wear a 10.5, bought the 11's in these (42 EU), and they're perfect. The heathered patterns hide dirt and wear. Couldn't be happier!

This is wool clog with excellent arch support and decent weight. They are not noo heavy and provide the same kind of arch support as many Birkenstocks and a similar cork footbed. They tend to run small: I wear a 9.5 in most shoes and boots and these 43 (10) just fit with bare feet. Just to note: some customers report that they stretch out over time. They are well suited to home wear but are sturdy enough to wear outside the house because of their thick polyurethane sole.

I usually order this once a year because I wear them all year long! I love these slippers! They are always a little snug when I first get them but by the time I've worn them that day (Yes! I always put them on as soon as they arrive!) they are perfect! I wear them as soon as I get home, the wool is so comfy and warm, but not too warm in the summer. I used to teach, standing on my feet all day, and now am retired and they're like a warm soft wrap around my tired achy feet! I take them with me when I travel too, I just can't do without them! I do love these shoes! Two down sides - 1. I usually have my little toe wear right through the wool by the years end. 2. I love these souls but I wish the company would add the cute appliques they do to the less souled ones.

These are great slippers with wonderful support yet comfortable. The color is great and they are well made. Size was perfect.

My aching back was asking for help, so I splurged on these slippers. Right out of the box they were comfortable. So much so that I may try them at work! Thank you Zappos for excellent service and patience with me. No shoe store would have hung in there.

Ordered these to use as house shoes to keep my feet warm. They are perfect. Really stylish and very comfortable. They have significant arch support, I was pleasantly surprised. I've found myself wearing them on quick trips to the store or to take the dog for a walk. I've only had them a month so I can speak to how they will wear, but they seem to be of quality construction.