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Vionic shoes, sandals: Heal the heel pain

Behind the style is the strict science developed by renowned podiatrist Phillip Vasyli

Casandra sandals

Vionic shoes have a distinct niche in fashion retail for being a brand that goes beyond aesthetics and style. With contours seamlessly engineered in each pair, from flip flops to pumps, Vionic helps support the feet’s natural alignment from the ground up.

Vionic’s mission began with the work of renowned podiatrist Phillip Vasyli. A pioneer and innovator in lower‑limb biomechanics, Vasyli treated thousands of patients, from 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. To meet the overwhelming demand for a solution, he invented one of the first heat‑moldable orthotics, a low‑cost option that allowed patients to literally 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 continuing innovation in footwear, laying the groundwork for Vionic’s stylish range of shoes, sandals, boots and insoles (orthotics). A groundbreaking study shows Vionic sandals effectively alleviate heel pain.

Casandra sandals in terra cotta

The Cassandra collection is Vionic’s latest line of sandals.

The features: Uppers: leather; lightweight, flexible medium-density EVA midsole absorbs shock, reducing stress on feet, ankles and knees; outsole: durable rubber.

Vionic Technology is biomechanically designed to hug your arches and support your feet in comfort. Vionic sandals’ built-in orthotic is shown to be effective in helping to treat heel pain (plantar fasciitis).

It received the American Podiatric Medicine Association Seal of Acceptance.

Casandra sandals in pewter

The Farra brings delicate metallic detailing to a supportive, stable silhouette. With three straps for customization, Farra delivers practical style.

Features: Uppers: faux leather; footbed: Microfiber wrapped EVA, absorbs shock, reducing stress on feet, ankles and knees; Outsole: Durable rubber with a patterned tread providing traction on a variety of surfaces.

Vio-Motion Technology is biomechanically designed to hug your arches and support your feet in comfort. Vionic sandals’ built-in orthotic is shown to be effective in helping treat heel pain (plantar fasciitis).

It is also approved by the American Podiatric Medicine Association.

Casandra sandals in semolina

A peer-reviewed study reveals that Vionic contoured sandals are comparable in effectiveness to best-selling pre-fabricated orthotics in the short-term treatment of heel pain. The same study also shows that Vionic contoured sandals offer more effective relief for heel pain sufferers than standard flat flip flops. The results of this groundbreaking study show that Vionic sandals effectively alleviate heel pain.

The 150-person study targeted heel pain sufferers averaging over age 50. After a trial period of 12 weeks, results showed that patients wearing the Vionic contoured sandal were 68% more likely to report improvement in symptoms compared to those wearing flat flip flops. Results also showed that the contoured sandal provided similar relief to Vionic’s best-selling orthotic inserts in alleviating heel pain

These shoes for heel pain relief are designed to help with foot alignment and arch support, providing comfortable fit. Whether you suffer from heel spurs, pain in your Achilles tendon, foot inflammation, or fasciitis pain, shoes for heel pain relief can help. Giving exceptional support when you walk are Vionic’s supportive shoes and insoles (orthotics).

Check their website for more: Vionic shoes


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