Introducing the Uptown Sneaker—a confident new essential engineered for the modern pace. Designed for those who want the very best in plantar fasciitis support without sacrificing style, this everyday sneaker moves with you through every step of your day.
REVIEWS
199 Reviews
JH
I absolutely love this shoe. Light weight and super supportive arches. Vionic shoes were recommended by my podiatrist and I have been very happy with the comfort when wearing them. I must say I am disappointed with the metallic material on the back of the shoe. I was not expecting this with the cost of the sneaker.
Katrina
I purchased the Uptown sneaker for a trip. I have several Vionic sneakers but this one was uncomfortable in the back when I tried it on. Loved the color and ability to fold down.
Claire J
These sneakers are comfortable, although the tongue bothers me a little bit, which is why they were a four star and not five star. The arch support is good and they run true to size.
JenW
After waiting months for Desert Sand Nubuck in 7W, the shoes came and they are weirdly uneven and look cheaply and poorly constructed. The right shoe is bigger than the left and the construction and stitching at the top is an odd shape, which you can see in the photos--it's even more pronounced in person. I also found that the back of the shoe rubbed badly on the skin above my heel - the back is too high for comfort for me. I was so hoping these would work but they just seem cheap and badly made.
Kristen
I purchased these to take on a 12 day European river cruise where I will be walking a lot and need to pack light. I have been breaking them in for a few weeks now, and I am confident they’ll be my go to daytime shoe. At first the two piece insert in the shoe bothered me, but it feels better after wear. I also didn’t like how high the shoe laced on the top of my foot, so I laced the top holes like I do my running shoes for more comfort. I also think the shoes minimize my large feet as the bottoms are not oversized. The color is a great neutral, and it looks good with everything 😊
Dorbou
I am writing this review after a month of walking ~18k per day, and I am amazed of how little pain I have experienced. The arch support is fantastic despite having flat feet. The cushioning was perfect and I had enough room to spread my toes. This pair is not my first Vionic pair, but they are my favorite. They look good with pants, shorts, skirts for casual attire. They are worth the investment!
NA
I purchased these about a month ago to wear when I wanted a nicer sneaker other than my workout pair. They are very comfortable & stylish. They are not meant to be worn 10 hrs per day.
julie
These work well for me. As Ive gotten "older" I find soft cushion shoes work much better for my feet then firm soles. Might need to stock up with another color!
Eileen
I bought these shoes just before my two week trip to Europe. The silver on the heel has worn off. I’m very frustrated that I spent the money I did for comfortable shoes, and now they’re already worn. I did not wear the shoes every day, nor did I wear them in the rain.
Shoe gal DMZ
Had to have a second color! Love the soft brown. Perfect to wear with dresses or skirts.
Shoe gal DMZ
Uptown is my go to for a more stylish look. Not a workout fit. But looks great just like the loaf.
Monica
Pros: Lightweight, comfortable from day one, supportive and cushioned, packs flat for travel, good grip, stylish. I bought these shoes for a long trip through Europe, and they ended up being one of the best travel purchases I made. They are incredibly lightweight, soft around the feet, required no break-in period, and pack almost flat in a suitcase. I loved how supportive and cushioned they felt during long days walking on cobblestone streets, gravel, and even slippery marble surfaces in Greece, where the grip on the soles turned out to be an unexpected bonus. The soft silver color also made them feel a little more polished than regular sneakers, and despite paying full price, I feel they were absolutely worth it.
Matt
1st shoe received has mismatched tongue lengths. 2nd shoe the footbed wasnt glued properly. Returned.
JRosa
These were one of the first pairs I bought and I love them. I’ve been waiting to buy another color and they finally arrived!
Ktb
I have been dealing with insertional Achilles tendinitis on both sides for two months now. The first week I went to the mall on the hunt for vionics because I was aware of their good reputation for foot pain. What I like about this sneaker is that the back is exceptionally soft and does not irritate my Achilles in most positions. It still can depending on how far out I have my feet in front of me, but it’s not nearly as bad as other shoes. The Winnie shoes from bionic were similar, but had a more more rigid back. Thanks to these shoes and PT I’ve been healing slowly but surely to the point where I stupidly walked up a steep hill and really upset my nerves. I wasn’t able to walk in my house shoes that had been fine without severe nerve pain going up to my knee, but wearing these has eliminated most of the pain as long as I’m not bending over or lifting heavy items. The material does feel semi flimsy (I have the gold pair), but I love them so much that I’m seriously considering getting them in at least one more color so that I can confidently walk and continue to heal.
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