VionicWomens Tide

Taking a picture of your own feet is rather awkward...but I rely on pictures and good reviews when I want to purchase something, thus I hope this is helpful!I purchased the gold sandles (see picture). Going from straight flat flip-flops to these is like culture shock. I love flip-flops and like to wear them all summer! Draw back = no support and my feet and back start to hurt. I wanted a pair of flip-flops that looked like regular flip-flops (not something my grandma would wear), but had support.First, the price of my last pair of flip-flops was about $15. I'm in Finance and rather frugal, so paying over $50 for sandals was quite an internal battle.Second, going from no support to the equivalent of the addition of 2 full cup sizes support of these, took time to get comfortable.I'm still adjusting to the arch support. I don't have flat feet, it's just that I only have arch support in my running shoes. So, it is still a new experience. I will update when I have worn them for at least a month and gone on several long walks. But for now, I'm cautiously optimistic.UPDATE:It does take a few days, to get accustomed to the weight and the support of the sandals. Now that I have gotten used to them, I do not know how I ever wore flat flip-flops!!! I can walk around all day and not have back pain or fatigue...this is a huge deal for me. I'm in my 20's and I would be tired and achy after going to 1 store. My mom and I were looking for curtains and we went to several department stores in the mall, over 12,000 steps, and I felt fine!!! Though, frustrated we didn't find curtains hahaha!Seriously, thank you for making these flip-flops!

I bought these Vionic sandals from Amazon at the exact same time as I purchased 'Ohanas from the company site. I put Vionic on the right foot and 'Ohana on the left, then walked around. Vionic offers a higher, firmer arch support. 'Ohana offers a softer pad with lower, cushiony arch support. My feet require higher arch support, so they felt best in the Vionic sandals. 'Ohana may be best for people with flatter feet who need gentle support. Also, 'Ohana seem to be made for people with itty, bitty, narrow feet. They run small (I ordered a size larger than my normal and they were tight). Vionic, however, run normal to big. I ordered a size smaller and they fit great. For my particular feet, Vionic is better and I'm returning the 'Ohana.

I have 7 or 8 pairs of the original Orthoheel Tide sandals and have been wearing them for several years as my only non-hiking sandals. The Tide II is a poor replacement for the original. The original Tide had a firm, arch-supporting footbed that hugged your feet and felt like silk due the high quality rubber material. They gave exceptional support and could be worn out walking casually all day without foot pain or fatigue. The Tide II is a poor replacement. I just purchased two other colors to add to my wardrobe. I am so disappointed. The straps do not fully support, the footbed and sole are plastic. They do not firmly support but tend to rock around and compromise balance. After one day of wear I had twinges of plantar fasciitis starting again after being controlled for 7 years. Vionic has managed to ruin the best supportive sandal on the market. I can't imagine why they would change the original. It was constructed of quality material, lasted forever, gave exceptional support and was a cult favorite.

This is the second time I've ordered these. I loved my first pair, they helped with my plantar fasciitis the previous year and I basically wore them out. I bought this pair to use for walking 4-5 miles/day. These were different from the first pair I bought. They are much harder and the footbed is slippery. I got a blister from the strap the first time I wore them going for a mile walk. I'm really disappointed because they are so different from when the other pair was new. Unfortunately, I've worn them so I can't return them. If you've purchased them in the past, be aware that they have changed and try them out inside first.

These shoes do take a little getting used to, especially if you're used to wearing flip-flops and shoes with little to zero arch support. I was actually forced into ordering footwear with substantial arch support. Like many women, I've recently developed plantar fasciitis in both feet and had something, not sure what since I self-diagnosed, going on with the top of my right foot. I know it sounds like an "old person's" problem, but I'm not that old...more like overweight and a teacher who is on her feet all day. At first, I felt like I was walking with a potato under my arch (and you absolutely should follow the wearing instructions for the first few days, wearing the shoe for an hour or so and gradually increasing the length of time, daily...it's kind of like getting used to contact lenses) but then, they were fine. I've not even had these shoes for a week and I am completely used to them. With taking ibuprofen twice daily, ice, and these shoes, my knife-stabbing heel pain is just about gone and whatever was going on with the top of my right foot is completely gone. I't evident that I can't go barefoot in the house anymore, either, so I pretty much wear these all day. Some purchaser's have given the product a negative review, but you have to follow the adjustment period. Like anything else, you just have to get used to something different. If you stick with these flip-flops, I'm pretty sure you won't regret it. I've actually ordered three more pairs of Vionic shoes in different styles. They are expensive, no doubt, but the way I see it, I won't be able to get new feet and these have to last me another forty years or so, ergo the price is worth it! I normally wear an 8.5 W and if I can't get that size, I order up to a 9 to make up for it. These shoes do run a bit big, so it might be wise to order a size down from a half size, instead of up...I think I could have gotten away with it. I ordered the 8 W for the next three pairs, so we'll have to see how it goes. Cheers to happy feet, knees, hips, and backs :-D

Fantastic fit. Exactly the right size which I am normally in a shoe.Great buy

Great just as it looks

Love these! they're my second pair for holidays I wear them all day they stop my feet aching as they give me arch support which I need so comfortable!

Lovely comfortable flip flop. Did rub my foot initially but all good now. I would recommend

A little,bit strange at first but the other reviews are right , you do get used to them quickly