Customer Reviews VIONIC Caroll

SIZE: I'm a 6.5W (D) shoe. Where my Vionic sandals I sized down to a 6W, I find generally in ballet-style flats in any brand I need to size up, so I ordered a 7W, and it fit perfectly... my toes are close to the tip of the shoe, but not uncomfortable, and the heel doesn't slip at all. (If you prefer more room in the toe box length-wise, you may wish to size up a full size.) The width is exactly right - my toes have room to wiggle, but the heel isn't loose. This is a D wide width. (If you're actually an E wide width, you might not find this to be wide enough. ARCH SUPPORT: I chose "Excellent Arch Support", because *compared to regular shoes* this flat does have excellent arch support. However, if you are a Vionics customer, you will find this has "moderate" arch support *compared to the Vionics shoes that have the maximal arch support* - such as their sandals, and some of the older models. COMFORT: I've not worn these extensively yet, but so far they are very comfortable and certainly far more comfortable than other ballet flats I've tried of a range of brands, including Cole Haan, Michael Kors, and Lucky Brand. All of them are padded footbeds and Lucky Brand comes in wide width - but this is really truly supportive compared to them. STYLE: Online these look a bit clunky and some colors look a bit 'cheap'. In person, they are very high quality, well-made, and do NOT look cheap at all. They're very flattering on the foot, and do not look chunky or read as "orthopedic". Looks great with jeans and shorts, but dressy enough to wear with a skirt/dress too. PINK COLOR: the pink is a pretty ballet-shoe soft pink that on my pale skin reads almost as a neutral, but it would look beautiful on any skintone.

I wear a lot of black and wanted a plain, unadorned, comfortable flat... with good arch support but not orthotic-looking... that would go with anything. This Vionic Caroll in Black really works for me; it’s my second pair. I’m in my 60s, have had four surgeries on my left foot, have a bunion on my right foot, and hypersensitivity in both feet. For me, comfort is paramount. I wear a 7.5 to 8; Wide to WW. This Caroll fits me best in a 7.5 W. Brand new, it looks and feels not quite wide enough, but the leather is very soft, and after some wear, stretches to be super comfortable. Lots of padding in the footbed, very flexible sole, renowned Vionic arch support. The back of the shoe is quite narrow, but not uncomfortably so – just enough to grip my heel to prevent slipping. I need a generous toebox -- for my toes to be comfortable, the toebox must be higher than average. This toebox, while not huge, is big enough for me. The leather is very soft and supple; the advantage: this shoe is comfortable right out of the box, and doesn’t hurt my bunion at all; the disadvantage: I scuffed the soft leather on the back of one of my first pair, tearing it a tiny bit. I like this shoe so much that I want to have a back-up pair… I’ll try to be gentle on them, but inevitably, the soft leather will show wear.

These lovely shoes fit perfectly and were just what I was looking for until I realized that they don't have the comfortable orthotic fit that I've come to expect in Vionic. The elastic edging was super comfortable and I loved the design and color. But there is absolutely no cushioning under the foot and very little if any arch support. If you're looking for shoes that will be comfortable for walking I'd look for another brand.

These are my "holy grail" flats. I have a) super sensitive feet, b) a bad neck so I need my own insoles (SuperFeet), c) narrow heels that never stay in flats. I can never find flats that work for me! These are great, and very cute. The standard insoles are very comfortable, but they come out easily to accommodate my SuperFeets. They do rub a tiny bit sometimes on my heel, but a bandage cures that. I wore these one day for like 5 hours shopping downtown and both my feet and my spine were in remarkable shape.

I am between a 7.5 and an 8. I purchased both. The 8 fit. and I am returning the 7.5 since they are too tight. Hope this helps.

I had my eye on these for a while but hesitated because I have slightly narrow heels. These actually fit perfect! I’m so excited to have cute and supportive shoes for errands and travel.

I am a regular Vionic customer, but this is the second style I have had to return this year due to size issues. The toe box in this show is very small and not wide enough to be considered a wide shoe.

I thought it was a really cute flat. The arches seemed to be too far back for my feet so they weren’t comfortable like my many other Vionics. I thought maybe they would be ok but decided to return them. Since they are expensive shoes, I didn’t want to settle on something that didn’t quite fit right.

I recently have had some major foot problems (especially with swelling) since moving to an area with much higher elevation, so I've had to purchase shoes to accomodate my swelling and need for support. Oddly enough, I haven't had to go up in a size, but purchasing shoes with orthotic support has helped quite a bit. I still consider myself fairly young and fashionable, so I purchased these in the tan color in hopes that I could incorporate them into my business wardrobe. While they aren't the most attractive ballet flat I've ever worn, they are definitely quite comfortable and have helped with the swelling. I too (like other reviewers) have narrow heels, and the fit on these is great. The ball of the foot is a bit wider, but I need that right now. It doesn't rub, and the elastic edging (while not the most attractive) helps to secure the shoe on my foot. The insole is the most supportive I've found in a ballet flat. I'm debating purchasing a pair in the red because my old red Cole Haan Maria Sharapova ballet flats are at the end of their life, and not quite supportive enough for my feet in my new environment.

These had really firm arch support, it was just in the wrong place for my foot. The arch support seemed to start too far back, something I'd read in other reviews. These were definitely the best looking of the orthopedic shoes I tried.

I normally wear a size 7, either B or wide depending on the style of shoe (because of bunions). I ordered the 7 W and they fit perfectly...no slipping of the heal and no pressure on my bunions. Very comfortable to wear all day, good arch support...no break-in period needed. Very cute style... even hides my bunions. I bought a second pair in another color.

I have wide feet so it's not always easy to find a comfortable flat. These hit the jackpot for me. They're comfortable and true to size. They do keep my feet warm, although perhaps a little too warm, not sure if it's the crushed velvety like lining? At any rate, I would highly recommend these!

Love the looks of this shoe. Ordered in black. Nicely made and has a very nice arch support.

I had high hopes for this shoe as I have other Vionic shoes that I love, and I needed a ballet flat. This shoe, however, was too shallow and narrow in the toe box and felt and looked like a medium rather than a wide. The style was nice, the leather soft, but my toes were cramped. It was very disappointing.

Loved these shoes. I ordered 2 other similar Vionic shoes that also fit well, but I kept this pair because they were the most comfortable. The vamp was soft as it crossed my arthritic big toe and that made all the difference in comfort.

I ordered this shoe in a 9W. It was a bit too small, so ordered up to a 9.5 W. Fits nicely and looks good. I have bunions so finding a comfortable shoe is a bit hard.

I previously ordered size 7, they were too large. So I ordered the 6 1/2. At first they felt fine. After wearing them awhile I found they were too narrow in the toe box. So, I am returning them. It really is a cute shoe. I'm sorry they did not work out for me.

I was recently diagnosed with plantar fasciitis, and have been searching high and low for a supportive pair of flats for work. I’m on my feet all day and these shoes are very comfortable, and cute. They have great and arch support for flats, and I love the red color. My only complaint is that the heel gave me blisters at first, so I bought some Foot Petals for the heels of the shoe, and now they are perfect. I would definitely recommend these shoes.

I wear a size 9.5 W and these shoes fit me well. It's getting cooler outside so I haven't put them to the walking test yet. I wanted a shoe that would be somewhat dressy and that I could wear with skirts or pants. They are very soft material and I like that they come up high in the back. I had tried other major brands and none fit as good as these. They may cost a bit more but are worth it. I especially notice my body doesn't ache after wearing Vionic shoes. They do make a difference.

I love these shoes! I have always worn heels, never flat shoes. These were my first pair. The day they arrived I left for NYC - I wore them the first night and we walked MILES and MILES. I was wearing a cute dress and these looked dressy and adorable, while being the most outrageously comfortable shoes I have ever worn in all of my life. I wore them everywhere the week I was there. They were more comfortable than all the walking shoes I brought with me. I got home and wore them almost every day. I look at all my beautiful heels and can't bring myself to chose a pair - these flats are just too comfortable and go with everything. I love them so much, I bought another pair because my first pair are wearing out. ;)

Finally a shoe for flat wide feet! These are the first shoes I’ve ever purchased that didn’t have a breaking in period. They are the perfect shoe for the office, I’m able to stand and walk around for hours in them. My feet are very flat and wide, my usual size is 7.5 but I can never find shoes wide enough, these are perfect! The built in arch support really works you can also use your own custom orthotics.

I am between a 6.5 W and 7 W. I ordered both sizes and opted for the 7 W. This is a lovely shoe and the photo doesn't do it justice. I will definitely order more Vionic shoes in the future.

Great fit, as usual for Vionic! The toe box is rounder and roomier than flats from last year's collection. The trim on this style has a bit of a sheen and the pink is a very light, pretty color. Love the support a Vionic shoe has!

This shoe is the first shoe (other than ballet flats) I have been able to wear out of the box, with no break-in period. This shoe is wonderful. The arch support is fantastic for a flat. The leather is super soft. I ordered a full size larger than my normal size because I have very wide (EE) feet and bunions. I also mostly wear ballet flats because I have high arches, but they lack cushioning and support. I’ve walked miles in this shoe and my feet are not tired or sore like they are after the same amount of walking with ballet flats.

I returned them to get them in a half size smaller