if only they came with orthodics...
584212
At first when I received my booties I wanted to return them right away since they were very uncomfortable, and also looked cheap. However, as soon as I inserted some pharmacy orthodics I was super comfortable & enjoyed pairing them with almost everything.
Because at the end of the day the fabric is cheap and felt like, after a few short months of wear they are now heading into the trash... if only they came with orthodics, at the same $40 retail price (which is so overpriced for such a cheaply made shoe), I wouldn't be feeling so bad about spending approximately $65 altogether on these booties (for the shoes, shipping, and orthodics).
2451768
I just love these and would have loved to have been able to keep them.  The footbed fit true to size and the first band (the one closer to my toes) was just fine, but the second band (over my instep) was way too loose and so they didn't fit right.  I studied them extensively to see if a shoe repair place could make a modification, but I don't believe that would be possible.

If only there had been elastic (on the arch side) on that second band or they'd planned for some method of self-adjustment these would have be HUGE favorites of mine.
2520876
I have to use my prescription custom orthodics. for this reason, I always end up buying only New Balance Shoes. I probably own more than 8 pairs in last 2 years now (all New Balance) and this M750 model is the worst of all. I bought the 4E size and it still doesnt fit my ortho. I had to buy some other ortho from a running company (although I spend $600 for custom ones, now $75 for these out of shelf ortho), and I tripped twice on thread mill.

The first run I did was outside and hence the shoes kind of look worn, therefore I never returned them..If you have to use custom ortho, these are definitely NOT a good fit.
3827014
Has anyone else found that there were not enough "rubber feet" in the package.  I am short 4 of the 16.  Not sure how to get the missing ones.
4922126
These shoes were already fairly comfortable because they come with a gel insole, but since I wear them all day long for work, I removed them and replaced them with a $10 pair of generic orthotic inserts from Walmart, and they feel great.  Maybe that would be the case for most shoes, but I have absolutely no complaints about these.
2050157
Usually I need to use prescribed orthotics for my feet, HOWEVER, I did not need to use them in these at all, and they were more comfortable than other shoes with my custom orthotics! I used these shoes for my 12 hour clinical rotations, my back may have hurt at the end of the day, but my feet felt GREAT! These are those shoes that you want to try to buy several pair of while you still can!
3459447
The shoe is nice, and would be comfrotable except the lack of arch support.  The orthotic bed arches up as it hits the side of the shoe, without providing support under the actual arch.  I liked the shoe, but need better support.
3048347
The arch support could be better. On the flip side - the lack of arch support makes for accommodating my orthotics.
255412
Pros:
-Great price
-Arch position is just the right spot for my feet
-Can add an orthotic under the insert for additional arch support no problem

Cons:
-Needs more cushion
24730
These are great shoes, but I only wear them with Dr Scholls "custom" orthotic inserts. They are too flat with no support otherwise. A lot of people can wear Chucks all day without more support, but I can't.

With the orthodics that you can get from stepping on the orthodic assessment machine at most CVS/Walgreens/Walmarts, you can get the number and buy them on Amazon. The orthodics cost almost as much as the Converse, but you can just slide them over to a new pair later on.
2880383
These are a good product. I have a high arch that falls with pressure and medium pronation, ankle pain. This is the highest arch I have seen in over the counter orthoses. Superfeet Green are a joke for my arch. Superfeet should consider making Green inserts with 3 or 4 arch heights. A lot of people would get them. I just got these Birks, so I cannot give a serious review or say they fixed the pain. My foot is a 9.5 but my arch measures for a 10.5 support. I bought these at a store. So I got the 10 or 43(I think). Until I can get customs, I think these are going to help a lot. They are hard, I think a shoe with good cushion would help that a lot. I tried them in hard new hiking boots and there was a huge difference. The problem is that one of my feet is almost an entire size bigger than the other, that's where you cannot beat a custom in this regard. I'd like to shave down the left insert with a file, but I'm afraid to. Maybe after the customs come in I can do that. The local shoe place had these for $45. Maybe I'll update and let you know.
3291554
nice shoe but for me they need to make it in Wide...cannot wear comfortable with orthodics..otherwise they are comfortable...any chance of making them in W.?
1004727
I put my orthotics inside the shoe otherwise I would have no arch support. Would be best if they made a removable insole. Very light
1293658
I have a narrow foot and typically wear an orthotic to boost my arches, So it's a relief to have/wear shoes with built-in support.  My previous pair of Vionics were sandals with toe posts that took a little time to get used to, but I do like these wedges and will get more wear out of them in the fall.  I'll feel better too when I can replace a couple more pair of shoes so that I have more options--dressy, casual, and for bumming around.
877804
Can't comment on arch support because I wear custom orthotics. I wear these because my ankles are prone to inversion sprains, but these are a big help. They are not too heavy. Only improvement would be a wider and better padded tongue.
3778116
These would be awesome if they didn't have the little risers on the tongue of the front. They actually dig in to my inner ankle on my right foot.
4527397
The built in orthodics are comfortable on my flat feet.  All I ever buy are Vionic shoes.