Customer Reviews VIONIC Tide II

While I agree with the other reviews who said this version of the Tide is not the same as the Orthaheel original, it is still a very good flip flop. I have very high arches, had foot surgery, and still suffer from PF. I also have a pair of the original Orthaheels (now old, worn out, and relegated to the "garden" because they've gotten so stained). I get what others are talking about...it is not quite the same. (Shoe companies do this...the original Skechers Go Walks were still the best version, no matter how many revamps Skechers tries to come up with...and they never admit that they got it right the first time. LOL.) Still, I like this shoe...a lot! It still has good support and it's still cushy. The toe post doesn't bother me - wore them right out of the box to walk down the street to the mailbox! Time will tell if it holds up as well as the original has.

I loved the look of this shoe. However, if you have very flat feet, then this is probably not the shoe for you. I found the arch support so high that it was extremely uncomfortable. Unfortunately, the shoes are going back.

I wear these all the time. These fit as others do. The cork color option does have gold specks in the cork finish on strap just so you know. I like the cork option but wish they had a nice, beige option too.

I wear Vionic Tides almost all the time so these were replacements for ones I had worn out. They fit the same as all other Tide IIs that I have.

I bought a pair of Tide ll flip flops last year n a size 8. They fit perfectly. I ordered another pair this year in a size 8 and they were way too small. The length and width were easily a full size off. Putting the old 8 and the new 8 side by side, you could easily see that it was definitely not the same fit. I returned them and tried again with a size 9. The 9 fits (and looks like) like last years 8. Overall, I really like the shoes. The arch support is good and they are sturdy. You need to wear them around the house for a few days as just like last year, they are not comfortable out of the box, at least not for me. After that, it's all good. So, you may need to size up a size, and give yourself a couple of days to get the straps loosened up a bit.

These flip flops only come in whole sizes so I ordered a half size down [I ordered a 6 when I usually wear a 6.5]. The overall length of the sandal was correct for my foot. However, the placement of the arch did not feel right and the material between the toes was too tight. In addition, the placement of the material between the toes is set back too far. I do not have long toes and there's too much room between the tips of my toes and the front of the sandal. I decided not to try these in a 7 because I feel that the way this sandal is proportioned, it would not be right.

I have been wearing Vionics since they were Orthoheel. By far the Tide II is probably the most comfortable and supportive Vionic there is. Because of plantar facitis and fallen arches, this brand is all I wear....summer sandals, winter shoes/boots and slippers. I will continue to wear them until someone can equal what Vionic does. I did notice when the company went from Orthoheel to Vionic, the arch support is not as good, not bad, but not the same. I wear a 10 medium and the Tide II fits well. I have no complaints about the materials, these wear forever. As a matter of fact I still have 2 pairs of Tide I. The enclosed flat shoes need a touch more support.

Too much of a good thing! The insane arch support felt good initially, but after a couple hours, it feels like there's a tennis ball under my foot. Going back. Cute design for a comfort flop, though!

These would be great, but they run really wide. Not a medium width. Great arch support.

IDK what's up but I've gotten these same flip flops, the Tide (maybe not Tide II?) in the past before they were called Vionic Orthoheel (just Orthoheel). They fit great and held up well. This is the second pair I've tried recently and they are just sooo loose and it feels - to me - like your feet are sliding around. I have wide feet and they still feel huge in the strap area. Cute color and otherwise great arch support from this brand. Back they go.

This is my third pair of Vionic Tide II sandals. I wear them everyday in lieu of slippers inside the house as the arch support is excellent. I also wear them out as summer sandals, however, they are very basic looking in terms of style. I highly recommend these shoes, as they are durable and comfortable and the arch support is very significant and perfectly placed in the shoe (some arch supports are off and don't quite fit the foot where they should). If you have issues with flat feet these are an A+ in my opinion. I hope they never stop making them!

These are very cute and I wish they worked for me. Much as I love Vionic, especially for the arch support, I just can't wear any that don't have the Velcro straps. Really wanted these as most flips don't have the support but just too wide for me. Darn.

I had to return the first pair of these sandals due to improper fit. They were much too large but when I received one size smaller the fit was much better. The arch in these sandals are great and feel comfortable.

The arch support was great, but it did not feel secure on my foot. It seemed too wide and the strap too loose unfortunately. I really wanted these shoes to work!

It's nice to be able to wear flip-flops again! I got it in my regular size (9 medium) and it fit very well. Has good arch support and the design is actually designed to fit a foot! Wide enough for support but not so wide they look like clown shoes. The downside is that they do not fit comfortably (at least for me) out of the box. I did have to wear them around to acclimate my feet to them. Also, the part that goes between the toes did abrade my skin a bit. I guess I've toughened up since I started wearing them as they are OK now. If you are looking for a basic beach sandal with good arch support, this one is worth a try. Your mileage may vary.

I found this shoe to be wide and with a strap that was very loose. Otherwise it seems like it would be very comfortable.A review of the High Tide noted that that version was narrower so I ordered it to try. It has a much better fit for what I consider my fairly normal foot. The strap is a tiny bit loose but workable. I'm keeping the High Tide and returning these.

Not as supportive as the original Tide, still it is better than anything else. Left a blister between my toes. The original Tide never did this.