Customer Reviews Giesswein Veitsch

good slipper shoe, sole is a bit heavy and broad toe a bit clunky

I literally read all the reviews twice to figure out what size I'd be in these slippers. I ordered a size 7 and they fit perfectly. For reference, I wear a 7.5 in most casual shoes, 8 or 8.5 in running shoes and boots. They're comfortable, but I wouldn't say 'amazing' like others have said. There's a little too much arch support for me, but I needed more than nothing. I like the style and would wear these with skinny jeans out if these weren't house slippers.

Much too small. I ordered a size 13, which is my normal size, and I couldn't even fit my feet all the way in.

I have mixed feelings about these slippers, but only because the top of the slippers doesn't cover as much of your foot as other slip ons I've had--in other words, the opening at the top is more oval shaped so the slippers hit the top of your foot further from the ankle. This makes the slipper feel like it's got less of a purchase on your foot. For me, it's also an issue because I have bone spurs, and the top opening stretches across them, which is slightly uncomfortable. On the other hand, the arch support is transcendent and feels amazing and the slippers are really well made.

I'm an 8.5 (39) and had tried a size up as suggested. The 40 was still too short. The 41 fits well! The arch feels high for my flat feet but I know the cork will mold to my foot. They are a bit wide in the front, but so are my feet so they work for me. I like the rubber sole and substantial feel. I think they'll help my back, which has been hurting after standing in the kitchen for hours.

I got these for house shoes because I need a lot of foot support. These do have a really high and firm arch support, in fact a little too high for me. I could have taken out the orthotic like insole and put my rx orthotics in but then it's just a slipper shell with my orthotics in them and not worth the $. The great part about these is the insole. If you have a high arch I think this would be the shoe for you. I couldn't imagine these working for my poor feet, so I went with the Haflinger Grizzly instead. More moderate arch and good support.

The only knock I have against these shoes is the cost. Otherwise they are very warm and the arch support is much better than most house slippers. The outsole also has a little give which adds some cushion and also grip. For what it's worth, I've only worn these indoors, but if outside wasn't covered in snow, I think short trips outside would be okay.

Overpriced for what they are, houseshoes. Great arch support, but the insoles are suede, and thus when they get dirty, they are not washable. The shoes make my feet hot unless it is a really cold day and the house is also somewhat cold.

I really wanted to love these. Was looking for a slipper that offered more arch support than my Uggs. There's an attempt at a footbed with arch support but it landed in the wrong spot on my foot and wasn't enough (I have very high arches). I ended up getting a very similar pair of Stegmann's. Zappos doesn't carry that brand because I think it's not mass produced? Anyway, they were life changing. Feel great, eliminated foot pain, excellent arch support and warm but never too warm or sweaty feet. They are not cheap.

Very nice slippers. I am a women's 10.5. The 42 was too small. These slippers have a lot of transverse arch support, meaning they have support in the center of the foot, below the ball of the foot and between the outer and inner arches. Unfortunately, they just weren't meant for me, but I can see why people love them.

Normally I love this brand but the left side squeaks, so back it goes.

I had to go to a size 47 which I have never worn before ( 46 was too tight) . The issue was they felt like my feet were sliding out of them all the time. I went back to my Haflingers which I had before.

Sorry to say I don’t believe these slippers are worth the price. I ordered up a size as recommended by some reviewers, however, they were too large but I also believe they ran narrow. They were heavy and not cozy for slippers. When I opened the box, the paper meant to cover the slippers was torn, wrinkled not over the shoes. More and more of the shoes I receive from Zappos are messy. I was going to give these slippers as a gift, but there is no way I would give a gift that looked used - not pristine and new. They also had hair on them. Surely I’m not the only one getting so many used shoes that aren’t even checked before shipping to make sure they are packed nicely. Of course, these slippers were returned.

Beautiful material in uppers. Ordered my regular 39 that I always wear in Birkenstock’s. My toes went all the way to the tip, so I ordered 40. Okay size. (I wear 8 or 8-1/2 women’s). They were not flexible! Watch the video. The guy looks like he’s walking on wooden clogs! They are only flexible when you remove the innersole. So, what’s the point?

These are excellent cold weather wool slippers mainly for wearing indoors. They are well made and toasty. The main problem - and this is a serious one -- is that the sizing is way off. I bought a 43 men's, the largest size available, and it was supposed to be a US 10. In reality, it has to have been a US 8.5, closer to a EU 41.5 than an EU 43. So they are a size and a half smaller than marked. I am not sure how or why this happened. If you know this in advance and adjust your order accordingly, you can get a size that works for you.

My husband needed a house shoe with support. After browsing Zappos and reading reviews, I found out about this brand. We did order a full size up, as all the reviews said that they were small. My feet are only half a size smaller than my husband's, and these slippers felt GREAT. They had excellent arch support. However, they are not for people with high arches, like my husband. He could not even get his foot into the slipper to try them out! I got out my ruler, because the top of the slipper is so low. There is only 1.75 inches of clearance for sliding one's foot in. For what it's worth, I chose the less-expensive and only slightly-less-supportive Haflingers, and I love them.

I tried three sizes to try to make this slipper work. The correct size was way too small. The problem with all the sizes is that the top of the toe is not high enough. Only in the size that was way too big for me was the slipper not pushing down on my big toe. The arch support was amazing and I wish I could have made them work, but due to the cost, I was very particular about getting a good and comfortable fit.

Ordered my husband's size, however with the liner in, he said it is too small. He took out the liner, so now they are loose on his feet. He is thinking that if the slipper stretches out. he will put the liners back in. He decided to keep the slippers anyway and hope they work out for him

Runs small and narrow

This house shoe seemed way too big for me and I just clopped in them. The heel did not fit at all. Had to return them.

I’m having difficulty finding a good quality house slipper with excellent arch support & really held out high hopes for the Veitsch. Unfortunately, the 2 Giesswein styles that I tried did not fit me (Amerin Classic & the Veitsch) - both slipped off the back of my foot. I normally wear a size 9 in regular shoes, so initially ordered the Amerin Classic in size 40 (for 9-9.5 US) according to the Giesswein site), but they were too big & slipped off. I then ordered the Veitsch in size 90 (for 8-8.5 US), but it also slipped off the back of my heal. Plus, they both pressed too firmly across the top of my foot & weren’t very comfortable. I thought I was going to return the Powerstep house slippers because the sole isn’t as skid-resistant on slipper wood floors, but have decided to keep the Powerstep instead. Farewell, Giesswein - I really hoped this was going to be the beginning of a beautiful friendship.... :(

If you need lots of support for slippers then these are for yo., I didn't like them, the inserts were very strudy and then the top was a little too snug like it was knitted? But loved the Blue color, very fun!

I’m giving up on these European slippers. First, I tried the Mephisto Thea, and now this pair. In both cases, a number of people said the shoes run short, and if you want to wear them with socks to get a size larger. In both cases, the 42 size shoe was too long and too wide. I’ve worn Dansko and Riekers for years, and never had a problem with size or comfort. I wear a size 10 medium in American shoes. Alas...

The color blue is lovely and for that alone I wish I could keep them. The wool upper is nice and soft too and feels like it would last for years. It's the sole and footbed that are too hard for my taste. The Veitsch feels more like a shoe than a slipper and that's what I'm after so these are going back.

I received these for Christmas but had to return them. I bought my usual size and they were too big. The arch was in a strange place and was very uncomfortable. If I slid my foot forward as far as I could they felt great. I think one size down would be OK but I decided t look for something else instead.