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Brand profile
Vionic
Australian-founded, US-based comfort footwear brand pairing podiatrist-developed arch support with everyday sandals, sneakers, slippers and boots.
San RafaelOrigin
UnisexFocus
Athleisure / SportswearStyle
$$Price
What to know about Vionic
Vionic makes comfort footwear built around podiatrist-developed arch support. Australian podiatrist Phillip Vasyli started the business in 1979 as Orthaheel, after developing heat-mouldable orthotic insoles; operations moved to the United States in 2008 and the brand was renamed Vionic in 2014. Its US base is San Rafael, California, and it has been owned by St. Louis footwear group Caleres since 2018. The range covers sandals, slippers, sneakers, flats, boots and walking shoes, all using the brand's Vio-Motion support footbed.
How Vionic fits
Overall fit
true to size
Most shoppers find Vionic true to size, though the prominent orthotic arch support can feel snug at first and takes a short adjustment period.
Tip: Order your normal size; consider a wide option if you have a high-volume foot, as the built-in arch takes up some room.
Medium confidence · based on 8 sources
By category
| Category | Runs | Shape | Size advice |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandals & slides | true to size | medium width with a contoured, supportive footbed | Take your usual size; the firm arch may feel pronounced initially but the footbed molds slightly with wear. |
| Sneakers | true to size | medium volume, wide sizes offered on many styles | Stick with your normal sneaker size and choose a wide if you need extra room over the built-in arch. |
| Boots | true to size | medium width with supportive footbed | Order your usual size; allow a brief break-in as the arch support settles. |
Directional fit consensus summarized from public sources with AI — a starting point, not a guarantee. Confirm with the product's own measurements before buying.
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Vionic fit questions
Does Vionic run big or small?
Vionic fits true to size. Order your normal size; consider a wide option if you have a high-volume foot, as the built-in arch takes up some room. Most shoppers find Vionic true to size, though the prominent orthotic arch support can feel snug at first and takes a short adjustment period.
How does Vionic fit?
Most shoppers find Vionic true to size, though the prominent orthotic arch support can feel snug at first and takes a short adjustment period. Overall shape: supportive with structured arch and moderate volume.
How do Vionic sandals & slides fit?
Vionic sandals & slides fits true to size. Take your usual size; the firm arch may feel pronounced initially but the footbed molds slightly with wear. Shape: medium width with a contoured, supportive footbed.
How do Vionic sneakers fit?
Vionic sneakers fits true to size. Stick with your normal sneaker size and choose a wide if you need extra room over the built-in arch. Shape: medium volume, wide sizes offered on many styles.
How do Vionic boots fit?
Vionic boots fits true to size. Order your usual size; allow a brief break-in as the arch support settles. Shape: medium width with supportive footbed.
Brand facts
- Founded
- 1979
- Origin
- San Rafael, United States
- Made in
- China, Vietnam
- Price
- $$
- Focus
- Unisex
- Styles
- Athleisure / Sportswear, Minimalist / Contemporary