Vionic Pismo Vegan-Certified Sneakers: Vitamin D for your Soles

I actually said these words last night to my husband, “I’m scared of spring because of my toes.” Some of you will catch my drift immediately. But with a little bit of Jergens Natural Glow and a breezy pair of Vionic Pismo sneakers, I will march forward with confidence into a new season. I’m waiting on my order, but wanted to get the word out about the Vionic Pismo as I predict it will sell out quickly. And thank you, Vionic, for bringing back this beachy-vibe sneaker as I thought it was gone forever! I will update this post when I have the shoes on my feet. In the meantime, let’s hear how the Vionic Pismo fits and feels from heel to toe based on customer reviews.

• Heels: this shoe fits snugly at heels mainly due to the elasticized no-tie laces that turn it into a slip-on and the close fit at the ankle.
• Instep: Due to the stretch cotton no-tie laces, the Pismo may fit tight over the instep, which is good if you have a low volume foot, but may cause some discomfort if your foot is high volume (more information about low volume/high volume feet here).
• Insole support: If you’re familiar with Vionic’s trademark orthotic-like arch support, the Pismo may let you down. Think of it this way, this casual beachy-vibe shoe is not meant to be a walking shoe, rather a more supportive alternative to Keds, Vans, Sanuks and Toms. 73% of Zappos reviewers feel the Pismo offers moderate arch support. The insole is removable, but probably won’t accommodate a full orthotic well due to its snug fit and low profile, however I did read that someone was able to wear the Pismo comfortably with her 3/4 orthotic under the insole.
• Insole cushioning: some reviews mention that the cushioning is minimal.
• Toe box: while the shape isn’t overly wide, the Vionic Pismo should accommodate a medium to slightly wide forefoot with no problem. If you have moderate to large bunions, you may find the toe box too narrow. Note the stitching at the bunion could cause irritation.
• Fabric: soft ethically-produced cotton and recycled jersey textile. Machine washable.
• Sole: TPR outsole (thermoplastic rubber).
• Fit: most customers state that the Pismo runs true to size and best fits a slightly narrow to slightly wide foot.

The Vionic Pismo is available in a variety of colors, sizes 5-12, medium and wide widths for $66-70 from VionicShoes.com, Zappos, and Amazon.

Vionic Pismo