Vionic Women's Asha Keira Slide Sandal - Orthotic Arch Support Slip-On Sandals with Three-Zone Comfort for Women | Medium Fit | Perfect for Beach, Poolside & Summer Casual Wear

THE SHOES WERE RECOMMENDED TO ME BY MY FOOT SURGEON WHEN I WENT TO HIM WITH EXCRUCIATING PAIN IN MY FEET AND ANKLES. HE SAID I NEEDED ARCH SUPPORT EVERY TIME I GOT OUT OF BED AND IF I DIDN'T WANT TO TAKE THE TIME TO PUT ON SHOES, THESE WOULD BE A GREAT OPTION AS A SLIP-ON FOR THAT SUPPORT.I LOVE HOW THEY LOOK AND THE FIT THAT THEY HAVE. THE VELCRO ON THE TOP IS ADJUSTABLE FOR COMFORT. THE COLOR I PICKED IS AS GOOD IN PERSON AS ADVERTISED. I HAVE CHOSEN NOT TO TAKE A PICTURE OF ME WEARING THEM SINCE MY TOES ARE SO WONKY (TRUST ME, IT WOULD BE A NEGATIVE VISUAL THAT ONE WOULD NOT GET OUT OF THEIR HEAD AFTER SEEING THEM!)THEY ARE EASY TO CLEAN IF WORN OUTSIDE OR IF THEY SIMPLY GET DIRTY FROM BEING WORN AROUND THE HOUSE.ALL THAT BEING SAID, I WANT TO MAKE PROSPECTIVE BUYERS AWARE OF SOMETHING THAT I LEARNED. INITIALLY, THEY WERE HARD TO BREAK IN. THEY FELT STIFF AND ALMOST LIKE WOODEN SHOES WHEN I WALKED IN THEM. BUT GRADUALLY THEY BEGAN TO SOFTEN UP SO I COULD ROLL MY FOOT WHEN WALKING.AFTER A WHILE, I BEGAN TO HAVE INCREASING DISCOMFORT AND SHARP PAINS IN MY INNER ANKLES. WHEN I HAD A FOLLOW-UP VISIT WITH MY DOCTOR, HE STATED THAT SOMETIMES THE SUPPORTIVE ARCH IS A BIT TOO HIGH FOR PEOPLE WITH MY PROBLEMS. HE SUGGESTED THAT I WEAR THEM ONLY FOR BRIEF TIMES (LIKE MIDDLE-OF-THE NIGHT BATHROOM VISITS) AND USE MY OWN DISCRESSION FOR HOW LONG TO WEAR THEM IF I CHOOSE TO USE THEM FOR OTHER OCCASIONS.I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND THESE TO ANYONE WITH FLAT FEET. THE PROS LISTED ABOVE ARE REALLY NICE AND I DON'T REGRET PURCHASING THESE AT ALL. I WILL (AND ALREADY HAVE) FOLLOW MY DOCTOR'S SUGGESTIONS AND CONTINUE TO WEAR THEM SINCE THEY ARE SO STINKIN' CUTE. BUT I ALSO WANT TO MAKE OTHERS AWARE OF WHAT I LEARNED SO THAT THEY CAN MAKE AN INFORMED DECISION. HOPEFULLY MY REVIEW WILL HELP OTHERS IF THEY THINK THE SHOE IS CAUSING THEIR CONDITION(S) TO BE MORE COMPLICATED. MODERATION, MY FRIENDS. MODERATION!