Aria Platform Bootie (Women)

I wanted to love these! They look like cheap suede fabric, definitely not leather looking. I thought they were leather in the description. The white soles crumple and stain if you plan on driving with them. Most stains on the white don’t wipe clean with a magic eraser like other shoes. The sole is porous.

I have peroneal tendonitis, high arches, and Morton’s neuromas and as of about a year ago, I’ve been switching 100% of my shoes over to Vionics. They’ve resolved 25 years of pain, from childhood. These are comfortable, supportive, and chic. Feel like typical Vionics high quality. Also surprisingly lightweight, easy on the ankles/legs!

I normally wear a size 7 shoe, but I own several Vionic shoes in different styles and sizes (sandals in 7, Uptown loafers in 6.5). I have a slightly wide toe but a very narrow heel, which means I generally can't wear wide sizes. Based on other reviews, I opted to size up a half size to 7.5 medium and I am glad I did. Sizing up made it large enough to wear a medium cushion sock (though not a really thick one), and the toe box is wide enough - just. The classic black bootie looks nice for many casual and semi-formal occasions, and it is comfortable enough to wear all day and even walk a couple of miles. It is also very light, and it's step very soft - not clicky or squeaky. It breaks in nicely - as the leather softens, the shoe bends smoothly as I walk, limiting the slippage of my narrow heel. The wedge style makes the heel look a little higher than it is - it's similar to a low heeled western boot but with more robust arch support. I should note that, with its wide shaft, it doesn't offer much ankle support, especially not compared to a sneaker or hiking boot. But, for a dressier bootie, it's great! I don't need any more brown/neutral boots, but I would probably buy another pair if it were offered in some of the less traditional colors that some of the other styles come in. I'd love to see some bold holiday colors or springy pastels.