Need Sneakers for Bad Feet: Vionic or New Balance?

[Anonymous]

I have posterior tibial tendonitis (ankle tendonitis) and need another pair of supportive shoes that looks a little sleeker than the New Balance Vongos I wear currently on walks.
Should I take a look at Vionic? Or stick with New Balance?
How do Vionics measure up in terms of comfort and support compared to a more supportive style of NB?
Experiences, advice needed.

[Anonymous]

I have tendonitis and Vionics are amazing for that. They are a negative in terms of beauty and fashion though.

[Anonymous]

Not sleek at all, but Hoka Arahi have been great for my PTT and arch dysfunction.

[Anonymous]

Hoka Bondi, definitely!

[Anonymous]

I like Vionic for flip flops inside the house but New Balance for outside walking around. If your feet are at all wide, New Balance is great for that.

[Anonymous]

No experience with Vionic but love every NB I buy. Did not like Hokas!

[Anonymous]

New Balance or
ASICS

[Anonymous]

Mine improved greatly after switching to zero-drop shoes. It took a minute to get used to it but now I can't go back to regular - it feels like i'm wearing high heels and my body freaks out.

Difficult to find stylish minimal/zero drop - my faves so far for style have been merrell trail glove and lems.

[Anonymous]

I have flat feet and Vionics gave me knee pain. I've had success with Hokas and Brooks.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I have flat feet and Vionics gave me knee pain. I've had success with Hokas and Brooks.

If you don't have a high-ish arch, Vionics are not for you. I really like On. They are lightweight and have a squishy bottom that supports my foot (and it's high arch) rather well. And my (young, fit) MIL get them for in-house after knee surgery.

[Anonymous]

Can you get to a Nordstrom? They sell all of these brands mentioned and even if you don't find something you like, you'll get a sense of fit.

[Anonymous]

I have fallen arches and love the major arch support of vionics.

[Anonymous]

Asics.

[Anonymous]

Op, you may also want to consider what shoe you wear after exercise, a recovery shoe. It wouldn't be the same shoe. Your feet will need you to mix-it-up, while still being supportive.

[Anonymous]

ASICS or Hoka.