Uptown Metallic Suede Sneaker

I LOVE this sneaker! the Uptown Python is so light, so beautiful and so sexy! I think the shoe laces weigh more than the sneaker! So much comfort and support in such a light sneaker. Just fantastic! Thank you Vionic!

I purchased these Vionic sneakers specifically for a two-week trip to Italy. They are very comfortable and surprisingly versatile, they went with a lot of my outfits, which is exactly why I chose them for travel. Unfortunately, the durability was very disappointing. I wore them intermittently for no more than about five days total, and they already showed significant wear. I expected some dirt and scuffing from sightseeing, especially with a light-colored shoe, but I did not expect the suede to fray and actually tear after such limited use. For the price, I expected them to hold up much better. If you love the style, I would suggest choosing a darker color or reserving them for lighter, mostly indoor wear. I personally would not recommend this color for a sightseeing or walking-heavy trip. They’re comfortable and cute, just not nearly as travel-friendly as I expected.

So comfortable. Great for travel where you’ll be doing lots of walking.

I normally end up returning almost all shoes I buy online, but I’m very thankful that’s not the case with Vionics. They fit me very well, and feel so natural on my foot. I wear size 10, so it’s also hard to find sneakers that don’t make my feet look like skis. They feel good & they look good. I got the Nubuck finish, so I do have to be more careful not to get them dirty. These aren’t “playing in the mud” sneakers.

The best fitting shoes I have worn were Hoka Bondi 8. I needed a black leather shoe for our recent vacation in Europe. They worked! I never once said, "I have got to get these shoes off!" Even after a 21000 step day! They are lightweight and very soft leather. There was a seam on the outer toe that rubbed a little but I did not have a blister. When I first tried these shoes on I was disappointed. They were so flat - they would probably be great for someone who is often barefoot but now has to wear shoes. I added a silicone gel heel cup under the orthoheel insole. It provided just the right amount of heeldrop that I needed. As other reviewers mentioned, the back of the shoe is very soft and difficult to get on. I was able to make it work with a shoehorn.

Soft and supple suede. Very comfortable. Highly recommend