Vionic Cork Sandals: what do you think? ETA GOT RIGHT SIZE BUT FLUNKS WEAR TEST

I’ve been casually looking for new sandals although I won’t start wearing them until June. What do folks think of this style?

They are fairly classic I think, but the cork “fabric” gives them a fresh look to my eye. I am looking at the gold/tan, my usual metallic choice. It's quite pretty on the foot, and extremely comfortable with adjustable straps everywhere. I’m thinking of them as a casual (but not sporty) sandal that would look good with light colored denim, white, olive, navy ...and pants/shorts/crops as well as dresses. My lifestyle is quite casual. I’m surprised how much I like the gold medallions. There are other colors but the gold medallions are higher contrast on those other colors and I don’t like them as much.

I’ve tried on this brand before and the quality seems pretty good although I’ve never owned any. My first attempt was a little too big and I'm hoping the ½ size down I have ordered will be better

What do others think of them? What sort of a style vibe do they seem like to you? Have you had success with this brand?

Thanks for any and all comments!

UPDATE: I sized down 1/2 size and the new ones fit quite well. However, the arch is a bit too high and my feet feel like they are being "tipped outward" after wearing them around the house for a bit which feels very strange and puts stress on my ankles. I'm really picky about this sort of fit issue, so back they go. NEXT.

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Angie

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Cute. Try a size down and lets see them on.

Jane

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I really like these, and they do look like they could be very comfortable. I like that the medallions are gold coloured on this colour way, but is different on the other colour ways. The only thing that I am slightly unsure about is the velcro, but that is very much about me. I hope that they work out well.

Chris987

Thanks I'll post photos once the smaller size arrives. Zappos ships pretty fast

JAileen

I was thinking the foot bed would be cork. I wonder how durable it would be, doing and undoing the strap. Cork is bark from a cork oak.

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Sara L.

I like them. The gold medallions are really pretty.

jussie

They give a beachy vibe to my eyes, I can certainly see them working with white pants or dress.

Style Fan

I like them. I have seen them IRL in stores around here and have considered buying them. The cork is supposed to be very comfy. I would wear them with casual skirts and dresses.

The Cat

Elegant casual. Will look fine with many colours and probably bookend your hair.

Nebraskim

I think these are cute. Vionics are extremely comfortable and durable (at least the models I have have lasted). I have fussy feet and the Vionics offer superior support.

delurked

These look like they could work well for summer. I’ve never worn this brand, but I know they have good arch support. Let us know how they feel.

Thanks for all the inputs. It's good to hear that they are quite supportive, which I've read and heard but not confirmed myself. Yes..beachy vibe is good for summer, even though I rarely go to an actual beach.

Ledonna N.

I really can't see them go out with a multitude of things this summer. Worst tile can't wait to see you in them

Toban

These really tempt me, too. Love the gold ones. I hope the smaller size works for you. They look like they have a supportive foot bed.

cindysmith

I'm nodding in agreement with Jussie, beach was the first thing I thought of. They'd also do well with olive, I think.

Bionic soles are used in a lot of other brands of shoes, so these shoes should be comfortable.

Suz

They don't work for me, Chris (I mean the brand) -- not because of looks! I like the look of these and hope they work for you. Just saying that for me, the arch support on Vionic is not enough/ not properly placed. But I have fairly high arches and may be "between" sizes in the brand, which always messes things up.

JuniperGreen

I bought a pair of similar sandals last summer and really enjoyed them. They're a bit more casual than yours as they have flecks of color in the cork rather than bits of gold, so they were pretty much just weekend-wear for me. Looking forward to the weather turning so I can wear them again (*looks wistfully at the thermometer and siiiiighs*)

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See ETA update. I'll look for other cork sandals. And noting that Suz also had issues with the arch not being quite right. It may sound like a minor issue but it will become major if you actually want to do some walking!

FWIW, I have low volume feet and Vionics are very uncomfortable. My feet do NOT like that type of arch support.

good to know Angie. That's exactly how my feet felt! Perfect for someone else, but I won't bother looking at that brand any longer.

Good thing to pass. NEXT!!

rebekahphoto

you might try looking at Taos or Aetrex, they are comfy, with a less aggressive arch than vionic. I also did not find Vionics comfortable for the same reason.

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Thanks Rebekaphoto, I'll look at those brands. I one tried on some taos sandals that had a ridge under the toe hinge that was in exactly the wrong spot for my feet but I'm told that's not a feature in every taos sandal.

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