Bests & Worsts Reviews from Amazon

I purchased four different orthopedic shoes and kept two of them. I wanted strong arch support and a comfortable cushioned feel on the inside and an outside appearance that is somewhat stylish (i.e. trying to avoid the ugly-old-lady-shoe-look). Here’s how they rated in order from best to worst in my opinion. 1) These were the best, Orthofeet Coral Women's Comfort Orthopedic Arthritis Diabetic Orthotic Sneakers Turquoise Synthetic 8.5 W US. From the moment I got them I could wear these all day every day and my feet never hurt. They have great arch support, are flexible and super comfortable. They are what I wear 80% of the time now. I’d wear them 100% of the time except that my only complaint is that they aren’t as nice looking as my second favorite, the Vionic Kona. 2) Second favorite, also 5 stars, Vionic Kona Womens Orthotic Athletic Shoe Black/Fuchsia - 8 Medium. I kept these too. Compared to the Orthofeet they have less arch support and less cushion, but they are still quite comfortable. These are better looking than the Orthofeet shoe and they weigh less. These shoes are so light it’s like air on your feet. So, if I want to look nicer and I’m not walking all day, I wear these. If I’m going to be going to the gym or doing 15,000 steps in a day, I wear my Orthofeet. 3) Returned, 3 stars, the Vionic Women's Dash Slip-On Sneaker Grey Mint 8 M. Compared to the other two above, this shoe was not as comfortable to me, had less support in the arch and overall cushion and they have a bit of the ugly-old-lady-shoe look to me. In the picture, they looked nice, but when I put them on I just didn’t like them. It may be the Velcro instead of laces that make them appear ugly to me. 4) Returned, 3 stars, Vionic Womens Relax Slippers in Tan Size 8. There was an area that wasn’t flat and rubbed my foot. I could tell if I wore them a long time that was going to hurt. Also, they were too heavy. It felt like I had weights on my feet. The only thing I liked about them was the soft feel of the fuzzy covering. I have a bunion on one foot and have problems with plantar fasciitis and back pain off and on. In the past, I wore Asics or Reebok athletic shoes. After wearing my new Vionic and Orthofeet shoes for a month, I do believe that orthopedic shoes are better.