Customer Reviews VIONIC Tide II

I only wear Orthaheel flip flops. I wear them summer and winter. They make my feet feel fine. This year I bought my 3 pair and I was surprised to see the style was different. They still make my feet feel great but I am not happy with the looks of them. They are not as cute as they were. Why don't they keep things that are good alone? I don't think I will buy them again.

These are cute sandals. Love the color which was easy to match with my clothes and swimwear. But I found that the top straps cut into my foot (maybe because of my high instep) and the fabric that slips between the toes is stiff and extremely uncomfortable. I do like the foot bed, so would like to try other styles that won't cut into the foot or irritate between the toes.

I was very disappointed in the Vionic Orthaheel sandals. Last year, I bought 2 pair of Orthaheel sandals. They fit well, looked good, are comfortable, and have terrific arch support. The Vionic Orthaheel sandals are very different. The same size sandals in the Vionic do not fit well, are uncomfortable, and don't have very good arch support. I'm sending the Vionics back and will look for the original Orthaheel sandals.

I really wanted to like these sandals, but they just did not fit me correctly. The size 10 had good fitting straps but the sandals were too short. The size 11 sandals were the correct length, but the straps were too loose and my feet rolled too much. Both sizes were too narrow for my feet. Years of Birks and Danskos have left me with comfortably wide feet. Otherwise they seemed good: great arch support, nice deep heel cup, decent cushioning, good colors - I liked the pewter and bronze metallic. I figure, though, that such expensive flip-flops should have a perfect fit!

I am actually disappointed with these shoes. The right one cuts between my toes and I need to put moleskin and/or a Band-Aid on before I can wear them. The left one is fine. I noticed that most of the Vionic shoes have the same little strap, maybe a soft leather would be better. I will not buy another pair.

I bought this shoe 2 years ago in another color and it fit perfectly. But the size is off for this color. What a shame because they are super comfortable.

So, usually with Orthaheel sandals, a size 10 was plenty. I haven't checked my old sandals, or my feet if they grew, but when I ordered the 10, I had the issue some other reviewers were talking about with the thong. It felt way too short and would be a problem. I returned them and ordered an 11. At first trial, these seem to fit better. I have walked in them yet, just a quick try! These flops look great though, if they fit you, you can't tell they're orthopedic - which is great, if you're a 27 year old girl who happens to dig arch and heel support without looking like a complete nerd.

These flip flops have a very high arch. I hoped they would be comfortable as I normally get blisters. The plastic by the thong actually rubbed my skin off. They were not the shoes I hoped they were.

I was just getting used to the unusual arch. It felt good. I am trying to treat my tendinitis when the fabric between the toes got to be just too much. If you have fat toes or issues with them, I do not suggest these shoes. Had to send them back.

This is my second pair of Vionics, the last pair providing years of support and comfort. I am not a fan of this new style, as the straps are shiny (not a fan) and, more disappointing, stiff. I was able to wear the old ones all day in most activities. These caused a blister after 45 minutes of walking around town. LOVE the support, but wish they would bring back the old ones!

During the past four years I have purchased eight pairs of the Orthaheel "Tide" sandal and enjoy every minute of wearing them. However, when I ordered a new color this spring I found that the previous Orthaheel company/technology was sold to Vionic who is now marketing this flip-flop as "Tide II". It may look similar to the previous model, but this new pair wears nothing like the other older shoes I have. The new Vionic Tide II is almost 1/2" shorter, 1/2" more narrow through the toe box, and the straps considerably more shallow than the shoes manufactured and sold by the original company, Orthaheel. To add insult to injury, this sizing change also impacts the placement of the arch support. By the way, even though the new shoe is smaller is physical size as it compares to the previous model by using less material, the price is still the same. How do you spell "price increase"?

I have two pairs of Vionic Tide 2. They are great and give me good support for my plantar fasciitis. This pair, however, must have been made differently because the arch support is terrible! Manufacturer's flaw perhaps.

I bought this shoe for the arch support. I have all hard floors at home and I meant it to be my house shoe.It seems like it would work to prevent my heel pain but my foot slid around in it too much.

I liked these flipflops, but as I have narrow feet, they flipfloped to much. I wish Vionic made narrows.

So sad! This has been my go-to flip flop and now they've widened the sizing! Beware if you have normal or narrow feet!

This sandal was heavy and loose - not even close to the fit of my old Tides which still feel amazing on my feet and have lasted for 7 years.