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4.5
I ordered up since there aren’t half sizes, but that’s a significant difference for how supportive the shoe is and how snug it fits. It’s as advertised, but I wish I could find half sizes in their pumps!I have plantar fasciitis and have been wanting some dress shoes that I can enjoy wearing. These red pumps are so pretty and had a terrific price for Vionic shoes! I was pleased with how they were packaged and how they looked, but they're just not made to help my feet in all the places they need help. I bought these gel things that fit in the bottom of the shoe and up the back. They lifted my feet enough that the heel cup wasn't too deep anymore and felt comfortable. I'm still going to have to put some gel pads where the ball of the foot hits to make them wearable for me. I wore them around in the house for a little while but I haven't worn them out anywhere yet.My normal footwear is all Alegria brand, so I don't need a "break in" period for my feet to get used to good insoles for proper feet alignment. Alegria just doesn't make shoes that look like normal dress shoes, so that's why I've ventured out to Vionic. Some of the Vionic shoes work great for me but this pair of dress shoes has to have some inserts to be right for my feet.I wanted to love these shoes, I really did. I have severe Plantar Fasciitis and Vionics have been the only shoes that reliably manage my pain and allow me to walk without a limp while looking cute, I call them my unicorn shoes and I couldn't love them more. However, those comments are specifically directed at the Anne style boot, which is a damn miracle in shoe creation. I had a work event looming that required heels and I thought these would be a no brainer, considering the good luck I've had with the Anne. Unfortunately the sizing was off and they are too large. And more damning is the arch support is wildly different than in the Anne boot. The majority of the arch support is high and on the inside, rather than the more central arch of the Anne, meaning that the wonderful relief I experienced in their other shoes are not present in this particular heel and my feet hurt pretty immediately. I wish these were as spectacular as the Vionics boots I love, I would wear the crap out of them every week and buy them in every color. But sadly, these have to go back and I am an again searching for the miracle heel that both looks cute and allows me to walk with a minimum of pain.I really like the shoe color and the construction of the shoe. I wish the toe wasn't quite so pointed. The shoe fits good and is comfortable to wear. I would definitely buy this brand again in another color with a more rounded toe. Well worth the price.Nice shoe. Pretty. Too wide for meSo I am that older lady who fights the general shoe that does not have arch support, and is not comfortable, or a heel that makes me wobble. I suffer from Plantar faciitis if not in shoes with good support, and I have DVT which causes my foot, ankle, and calf to swell. So to find a brand of shoe that is attractive, has a heel, and is comfortable usually does not occur in one shoe. This Shoe Does That. I wore this shoe a couple of time in the evenings to prepare myself for an all day wear at a social event just to ensure I would not suffer from ankles that were rubbed raw at my event. So, yes I broke them in a little. But, besides that I can confirm that I was able to wear these from 11:00 in the morning until 7:00 at night. This covered my event and some downtown sightseeing in San Antonio at the Alamo on uneven pavement. I survived this without any sore feet, sore back, or blistered ankles. This show performed well. I really loved that it came in a color that was not only in black or beige. Very satisfied with my purchase and the Vionic brand.The shoe is probably truly a size 11. I am a 10 1/2 and they are a little loose on me and the arch support is just a little far back for my foot. As most new shoes do, they hurt the back of my heel at first. After a few days of wearing a different shoe, I will be able to break them in again. They are still comfortable and provide support. I will definitely continue to wear them.Vionic is my favorite brand of shoe for style and support. So when I read the other reviews about the shoe running big or the arch was not right, I thought I would be the one that could say they fit me perfect. I always wear a 7 1/2 in Vionic but I ordered a 7 and a 7 1/2 based on reviews, the 7 1/2 was true to size. BUT the arch support did not land at my arch, it was way off and therefore no arch support. Also, though I only tried them on for 5-10 minutes walking around the house to be sure, I can say for sure the stiff back of the shoe was cutting into my heel and it wouldn’t take long to have a blister. I so wanted to keep and wear these shoes as the black patent is beautiful, but there was no way. I gave two stars for the beauty and craftsmanship, but Vionic dropped the ball on fit and comfort. Vionic how could you go so wrong on such a beautiful shoe? Please try again but get the arch right and do something with the heel, this shoe does not live up to the Vionic standards I know and respect. Thanks.Lovely looking shoe I ordered a 7 when I’m a 6.5 and they just fit. Narrow fit as wellI Like everything about this ShoesNice nice looking shoe but very stiff.
