Customer Reviews VIONIC Tide II

These would be great if they were made for the medium width foot, or even better, a narrow option.

I purchased this shoe to have for inside wear only. Unfortunately the high and very hard arch was very uncomfortable for me. I do not have strong arches in my feet and this sandal was a bad fit for me. It may be okay for others.

TLDR: If your feet are not puffy you will not enjoy walking around in these sandals. If your feet are puffy these sandals will fit perfectly. The straps are not adjustable. I have a wide size 9 foot. I'm 5'7" and about 150 lbs (athletic build). My feet are neither puffy nor bony. The footbed on these sandals are perfect in length and width. The arch support is perfect. But as other reviewers have stated the straps are too loose for a non-puffy-footed person. If your feet are not puffy your feet will slide completely out of the sandal as you're walking - the straps make almost no contact with the top of your foot they're basically hovering about a 1/4-inch above the top of your foot as your standing. While you're walking if they haven't flown off your feet already these flip-flops will slap really hard against the bottom of your foot (much harder than any other pair of flip-flops I've ever worn) when the straps eventually pull the footbeds toward your feet because of the extra length of the straps - your feet are not snug in the sandal. My friend who also has size 9 wide PUFFY feet (she's about 250 lbs not athletic and has noticeably puffier feet) could NOT relate - she thought they were a perfect fit and the straps were a perfect looseness/tightness. Bottom line: the straps are too loose for most people (judging from the comments) and perfect for some.

Having a black soul makes my feet turn black. I have dirty feet every time I wear these things. The rubber soul is very stiff.

I bought these for the support wear them have helped with kneel pain I have been experiencing but I work in a kitchen and they are not slipper resistant don't you have slip resistant shoes?

I just ordered my second pair of Tide II Toe Post sandals. My first pair are black and I wanted to get another color. I really liked the grey color so I ordered pewter. The color I received is not the same as pictured on the Vionic website. The straps are more of a gold color. Disappointed. I wanted something more neutral so will return.

I bought this sandal (flip flop) and the toe area is very uncomfortable. The square piece above the toe cuts into area between my toes. The arch is very good so don't know if I will keep them and try to get use to piece between toes or return them.

After about 6 months the soles started coming apart. i tried glueing back together but they kept coming apart. Company could not give me a satisfactory answer. these are too expensive for this to happen after only 6-7 months of wear

I've purchased at least a dozen pair of these sandals (beginning when they were called Orthoheel). Have always loved the great arch support -- saved my feet when I developed Plantars Fasciitis. This spring I purchased Tide II and High Tide. Both have very firm foot beds much more inflexible than the originals to the point where they're uncomfortable. In the past I never had to 'break in' these shoes. They always fit perfectly and were comfortable while supportive. These newer foot beds also look cheap (not covered with microfiber). Tide II came only in Med/Wide and is way too wide for my foot. It just flops around. I will return it and keep fingers crossed on High Tide that they become more comfortable.

I have worn these in other colors the past several seasons. The new version has much thinner straps which make the sandal much wider and harder to keep on my foot. The dotted pattern on the footbed is also less distinct adding to the extra width of the sandal. Now I'm afraid to order new ones in other colors in case they too have been ruined by the new less substantial materials. Why did you have to mess with perfection?

I spoke to my podiatrist who recommended this shoe for planters fasciitis and I am disappointed since the sandal is not comfortable as I hopped it would have been. I am disappointed since I thought higher arch support would also provide some cushion / comfort. I find this sandal is quite hard and uncomfortable but I guess I will just have to get used to it since it is good for me. Wish there was a way to get comfort and support for the high cost of this sandal. I have never spent so much $$$ for a sandal that was so uncomfortable!!!

The sandals are great but this companies sizing is too big! Too long and too wide for a normal size 8. Shame - nice shoes. I tried 3 different pairs and had to send them back cause they were more like a size 9.

I buy these every year. This year the size 9 right foot straps are too large and the sandal slips off my foot when walking. I returned them and decided to buy them in a store so I could try them on first. They seemed okay at first but after a few times wearing them for a very short amount of time the right straps are now too large and my foot again slips out. Very disappointed.

I have always worn medium but this shoe is way too narrow. I loved the style and they were very comfortable but this sandal in my opinion are not medium width.

Good looking shoe to get in the car and take a short walk. Not good for an active person. After a mile of walking my legs and back ached. I will use this for a quick walk on the beach and look for a shoe that fits my active lifestyle.

Bought these to wear to at home as struggling with plantar fasciitis. The post was uncomfortable after half hour. They also felt heavier than my other flip flops. And needed a wider fit.

Nice look but not really worth the price. Do not understand how this hard sole is suppose to be comfortable. But I love the arch support.

I really hoped for Tortola comfort. But the toe thong rubs on between my toes. It may just be me.