Vionic
About Vionic Shoes
Creating Life-changing Footwear and Orthotics
Established in 1979
Our History
Vionic's mission began with the work of renowned podiatrist Phillip Vasyli. A pioneer and innovator in the field of lower-limb biomechanics, Vasyli treated thousands of patients, ranging from young children to amateur and professional athletes. Known by friends and colleagues as a "born healer," he had a genuine passion for making orthotic treatment more affordable and accessible to people in need of pain relief.
Early in his career, Vasyli realized that the only treatment options for many common foot-related ailments, like plantar fasciitis or over-pronation, were costly and time-consuming. In response to the overwhelming demand for a solution, he invented one of the first heat-moldable orthotics, a low-cost option that allowed patients to walk out of his practice feeling better than when they'd come in. This philosophy laid the groundwork for the award-winning Orthaheel orthotic, the world's first and only true orthotic available without a doctor's prescription.
Vasyli's creation revolutionized the industry and paved the way for limitless innovation in the footwear field, laying the groundwork for Vionic's stylish range of shoes, sandals, boots and orthotics. Vionic is the first and only sandal brand proven to effectively alleviate heel pain.*
*Based on a peer-reviewed clinical study funded by Vionic on patients experiencing moderate, non-traumatic heel pain
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Science-Infused Style
Vionic shoes provide essential stability and addictive support. With a contour seamlessly engineered into each shoe, sandal and slipper, Vionic helps support natural alignment from the ground up.
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The Source of Our Innovation
The Vionic Innovation Lab harnesses the knowledge of some of the world's greatest minds in the fields of health and lower limb biomechanics, including world-renowned integrative medicine expert Dr. Andrew Weil and Doctor of Podiatric Medicine Dr. Jackie Sutera.
Meet the Experts >Trusted by Podiatric Specialists
Many Vionic shoes carry the American Podiatric Medical Association's Seal of Acceptance, with each product reviewed by a group of APMA podiatrists to ensure its safety, quality and overall effectiveness.
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Tide II Toe Post Sandal
Tide II features the same great Orthaheel Technology and fit you've come to love and expect! This iconic, best-selling style now features leather trim and an updated tread pattern. Learn More