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Vionic buying guide

Vionic is a footwear brand created by podiatrist Phillip Vasyli that builds orthotic-style arch support and a deep heel cup into everyday shoes. It has belonged to Caleres since 2018, and many styles carry the APMA Seal of Acceptance. WOOKI carries 110 Vionic styles from $34.99 CAD, with free shipping and 30-day free returns in Canada and the USA.

Vionic Women’s Classic Walker White/Pink SneakersPodiatrist-designed support
Founder
Podiatrist Phillip Vasyli
Known for
Built-in orthotic footbeds
Owner
Caleres (since 2018)
Seal
APMA on many styles
Range
Sneakers, sandals, insoles
At WOOKI
110 styles

Most searched at WOOKI

The Vionic models our customers look for most, based on searches on wooki.com and Google over the past year.

Vionic shoes vs. Vionic orthotic insoles

Vionic sells support two ways. It's built into the shoe, or it comes as insoles you move between your own shoes.

General comparison based on Vionic's own product descriptions.
FeatureVionic shoesVionic orthotic insoles
How support is builtOrthotic-style footbed and deep heel cup are part of the shoeSeparate contoured insole with a deep heel cup
Best forEveryday wear, walking, work, travelAdding support to shoes you already own
Style choiceSneakers, slip-ons, sandals, loafers, flats, slippersNot applicable: goes inside your shoes
FitChoose your regular shoe sizeSized in ranges (S/M/L/XL); some can be trimmed
Support levelsVaries by styleFull-length and 3/4 lengths, active and everyday versions
Odour controlAnti-bacterial top cloth on several stylesEcoFresh anti-bacterial cover

Popular Vionic models explained

The lines our customers pick most, from everyday sneakers to sandals and insoles. Details come from Vionic's own descriptions.

Vionic Classic Walker

Our best-selling Vionic shoe: a leather lace-up sneaker for women and men. Vionic says it uses its Active Motion System, pairing a podiatrist-developed removable orthotic with a cushioned outsole. The leather upper is water-resistant and the women's version received the APMA Seal of Acceptance.

Leather · Removable orthotic · APMA Seal · from $104.99 CAD

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Vionic Malibu

A casual slip-on sneaker with a machine-washable canvas upper and a padded EVA footbed. It's easy to put on, easy to clean and light enough for everyday.

Machine-washable canvas · Slip-on · from $53.99 CAD

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Vionic Ella II

A women's leather sandal that comes in lots of finishes, from black and nude to gold and white leopard. It's a solid warm-weather pick from a brand known for supportive footbeds.

Leather sandal · Women's · from $89.99 CAD

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Vionic Uptown

A dressier family of flats: Mary Janes, ballet flats and mules in leather and suede. Vionic builds a deep heel cup into its flats and loafers to help position the foot. It's one of the biggest Vionic families we carry.

Flats · Mary Jane · Mule · from $104.99 CAD

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Vionic Seaview

A men's slip-on with a washable Better Cotton canvas upper, no leather, and Vionic's VIO MOTION technology for flexibility, cushioning and arch support.

Men's · Washable canvas · Leather-free · from $65.99 CAD

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Vionic Orthotic Insoles

Podiatrist-designed insoles for your own shoes, and the Active full-length insole is our single best seller. Vionic positions it for faster activities, while the Relief 3/4 insole has a deep heel cup and moderate support. Both use an EcoFresh anti-bacterial cover.

Full-length or 3/4 · Trimmable (some) · from $34.99 CAD

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How to choose your Vionic shoes

  1. Start with how you'll wear them. For long days on your feet, look at the Classic Walker sneakers. For warm weather, sandals like the Ella II. For the office, Uptown flats or Kensley loafers.
  2. Shoes or insoles? If you already love a pair of shoes, Vionic orthotic insoles add support to them. Check the size chart on the product page, because insoles come in size ranges.
  3. Ease in. A firm arch and a deep heel cup can feel different at first. Wear them for short stretches and build up.
  4. Talk to a professional about foot pain. Vionic footwear isn't a medical treatment. If you have a foot condition or ongoing pain, see a podiatrist before choosing orthotic support.

Vionic: where the brand comes from

  1. OriginsVionic traces back to podiatrist Phillip J. Vasyli, described by the brand as a pioneer in lower-limb biomechanics who wanted orthotic treatment to be more affordable and accessible.
  2. OrthaheelVasyli's Orthaheel orthotic technology still appears in Vionic product descriptions, such as the Relax slippers and Orthaheel insoles.
  3. 2018Caleres, the American footwear company, announced its acquisition of Vionic Group on October 19, 2018, for $360 million.
  4. TodayMany Vionic products carry the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) Seal of Acceptance, and the brand works with its Vionic Innovation Lab on lower-limb biomechanics.

Why buy Vionic at WOOKI

Free shippingCanada & USA, no minimum
30-day free returnsFree return labels in Canada & USA
100% authenticSourced directly from the brand
Canadian retailerShips from Gatineau, Québec

Vionic: frequently asked questions

Where can I buy Vionic shoes in Canada?

At WOOKI. We're a Canadian online footwear retailer in Gatineau, Québec, with 110 Vionic styles from $34.99 CAD to $149.99 CAD. We ship free across Canada (except YT, NT and NU) and to the USA, with no minimum and same-day dispatch on business days before 4 PM Eastern.

Does WOOKI sell authentic Vionic shoes?

Yes. We're a Canadian retailer in Gatineau, Québec, and we buy straight from the brand and its authorized distributors, so every pair is 100% authentic. Shipping is free across Canada (except Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut) and the USA, with no minimum and 30-day free returns.

Are Vionic shoes orthopedic?

Vionic says its shoes are built with podiatrist-developed orthotic technology, and many styles carry the APMA Seal of Acceptance. They are comfort and support footwear, not a medical treatment. If you have a foot condition, see a podiatrist. Each product page says what that style offers, so check it before you buy.

Does Vionic make men's shoes?

Yes. We carry the men's Classic Walker leather sneakers, the Seaview slip-ons and Gustavo slippers, plus the men's Active full-length orthotic insoles. Vionic's own site says the men's Walker has a podiatrist-developed removable orthotic and received the APMA Seal of Acceptance.

Do Vionic shoes run true to size?

Start with your usual size and check the size chart on each product page. Insoles are sized in ranges, such as S, M, L and XL, so match your shoe size to the chart. If the fit is off, returns are free for 30 days.

What are the best Vionic shoes for plantar fasciitis or bunions?

We can't make medical recommendations, and no shoe replaces professional care. See a podiatrist for plantar fasciitis or bunions. Vionic itself says many of its styles carry the APMA Seal of Acceptance, so check each product page to see whether a style is listed with it.

Are Vionic shoes made of leather?

Some are, some aren't. The Classic Walker has a leather upper and the Uptown flats come in leather and suede. The Malibu and Seaview slip-ons use canvas, and Vionic describes the Seaview as leather-free. Check the product page for the material of each pair.

Does WOOKI sell Vionic orthotic insoles?

Yes. The range includes the Active full-length and Relief 3/4 models and Orthaheel insoles. They're sold by size range, and some can be trimmed to fit. The Active full-length is our single best-selling Vionic item. Insoles don't replace professional foot care.

Shop Vionic · 110 styles from $34.99 CAD

Written by the WOOKI footwear team · Last updated October 2, 2026. Prices and style counts are pulled live from our catalogue. Specs come from Vionic's own product information.

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