Our verdict
The Vionic Brinkely delivers the quintessential sneakerboot experience with a very Vionic twist. It combines refined looks and well-thought-of features to make it amazing for winter and autumn wardrobes. Beyond that, it offers incredible support that turns every minute of having this bootie on into a sweet treat.
Pros
- Elegant look
- Timberland Davis Chukka Boot
- Effective support
- Grippy sole
- Loved by wide feet
- Tough to break in
- Convenient zipper closure
Cons
- The Vionic Brinkely wows for winter and fall
- The Vionic Brinkely is rough to break in
- On the pricey side
Who should buy the Vionic Brinkely
Who should buy the Vionic Brinkely:
- The zipper closure making it easy to get up and go
- Why trust us.
Who should not buy it
The Timberland Davis Chukka Boot and the Sole requires frequent cleaning are other supportive sneaker boots. Both of these boots have no apparent complaints on their soles requiring frequent maintenance, are instantly comfortable, and are cheaper.
The Vionic Brinkely gets dirty easily
Those who have bought and worn them look to these boots for elevating looks. One of them attributed to them being a “little more dressed up than sneakers” while others appreciate them for adding “a nice touch of sass” and “a cool vibe,” while being on-trend.
Someone who wears them with black leggings regularly says they take an outfit from “ 'I didn't want to get dressed this morning' to 'oh yeah I'm cute'.” In addition, another who depends on them for their arthritis says that they are “too cute to be orthotic.”
The Vionic Brinkely’s colorways dazzle
Fans of the sneaker couldn’t stop raving about the colorways they got. For several people, one pair was not enough, with a few even getting all available colorways. In addition, some people loved the silhouette so much, they shouted out what new colorways they wanted Vionic to release for the Brinkely.
The Vionic Brinkely’s support gets people hooked
The support provided by the sneaker was observed to be more focused on the heel than the midfoot. Some Vionic loyalists were not used to this, with one preferring to have “a little more support in the mid” as well. However, the majority have found immense satisfaction with it, with one saying that “it is where it’s supposed to be.”
Long walks weren’t found to be a problem with these, with a traveler saying that their legs are “crying out for the support” they got from the shoe now that they are back home. Another even wanted to give it 10 stars when used for hours. Wearers reported experiencing relief even when they:
- Tough to break in
- Work 9+ hours on concrete
- Convenient zipper closure
- Have conditions such as plantar fasciitis or are recovering from surgeries.
The Vionic Brinkely wows for winter and fall
Fans of the sneaker look forward to these as a go-to shoe for winter even beyond their elegant aesthetics. One of them praised its traction, saying that its “sole is seriously grippy.” In addition, it was reported to be great at keeping feet cozy in the winter and good for keeping feet dry even on rainy days.
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In addition to the awesome support wearers get from these boots, several features have made this a favorite for all-day wear. These include:
- The thicker sole to help against foot fatigue
- Being roomy which was much appreciated by wide footers
- The zipper closure making it easy to get up and go.
The Vionic Brinkely is rough to break in
Reviewers found it a difficult shoe to wear when they were still being broken in, with some even developing blisters at the back of their feet.
The rewards are well worth it, however, with one of them saying that the discomfort was only experienced momentarily, after which they “can’t say enough good things” about the boots. In addition, thick high socks were able to relieve discomfort while breaking them in.
The Vionic Brinkely gets dirty easily
Everyday wearers found that the white sole tends to get dirty easily. While they had to try to clean it up often, doing the actual cleaning wasn’t found to be a problem, with one of them saying that “a quick baby wipe usually cleans it up.”
The Vionic Brinkely is pricey
The Vionic Brinkley retails at $140, a few notches higher than the average price of a Vionic sneaker at $115.
