Our verdict
The Abigail from Vionic exudes stylish and sophisticated vibes while being surprisingly accommodating. Its zippers don’t just add a degree of chic-ness, they also make a secure fit so much easier to attain - even for problematic feet. Furthermore, it provides much-needed plushness which has proven to be effective for hours.
Pros
- Can be worn all-day
- Soft cushioning
- Comfy from day one
- Not for wide feet
- Easy to clean
- Easy to clean
- Stylish looks
Cons
- On the expensive side
- Flimsy upper & zipper sections
- Not for wide feet
Who should buy Vionic Abigail
The Vionic Abigail is perfect for those who:
- Want cushioned walking shoes that are comfy straight from the box
- Are looking for Vionic walking shoes is aesthetically versatile and is considered durable. The.
Who should not buy it
The Brooks Addiction Walker is aesthetically versatile and is considered durable. The Vionic walking shoes offers both while coming at a price that is $40 cheaper than the Abigail. The OluKai Nohea Moku The Vionic Abigail makes cleaning easy.
The Vionic Abigail is a pleasure to fasten
The lacing system was heavily appreciated by several wearers. One of them loves that they “don't have to lace and unlace every time.” They expounded that “you can lace them up to your comfort place and never have to lace them again.”
People with asymmetric foot conditions found this especially accessory. One of them who has a left foot with arthritis, a bunion, bone spurs, and metatarsal pain needed it to be looser on the affected foot. They said that after adjusting it once, “it’s just zip and go.” Because of this feature, a person with a fallen arch only on their left foot said they “fit like they are custom-made for you!”
The Vionic Abigail embraces arches
A senior who needs arch support finished her journey of trying out inserts in different shoes when they tried this pair out. They said they “tried adding arch supports to shoes but it alters the fit and feel.” They exclaimed that “this is the answer,” adding that even with the built-in arch support, the shoe felt “buttery soft on the inside and very flexible.”
Another adds that “these shoes give me arch support that no other shoe has done.” Yet another shares that “they are so comfortable my feet almost wept.” They added that this is because “my feet and back don't suffer from poor arch support.”
The Vionic Abigail makes cleaning easy
An educator wears these shoes as they stand around for work all day, they mentioned: “I wore these all day and my legs and feet thank you.” One person was initially cautious with the shoe because of preexisting conditions. They “put on this shoe and wore it for short periods of time for 3 or 4 days,” and soon after wore them all day. They shared the result by saying “My back did not hurt and my feet did not cramp,” committing to get more pairs.
In addition, they were found to be comfy off-the-box by some wearers. One of them had worn their pair all day for 4 days straight, no break-in needed.
The Vionic Abigail makes cleaning easy
A dog-walker comments “they withstand the grassy, muddy places I might have to step,” expressing relief that with “a quick wipe off with a damp paper towel,” they are just like new again.
The Vionic Abigail’s looks are lustrous
Several wearers loved their looks. One of them said “they look like stylish tennis shoes,” appreciating that “the pewter has a sheen to it.” Another said they “definitely recommend these to people who need an all-day comfortable black shoe that is a bit more formal than a sneaker.”
The Vionic Abigail’s quality takes a dive
A lot of testers reported the zipper part breaking. A few of them even returned their pair, getting a replacement one that quickly broke in the same way. One of them who got three pairs warned “you MUST not lace them tightly,” expounding that “if you do and you use the zipper, the zipper will tear away from the shoe.”
A few others didn’t like the upper of the sneaker. One of them said it was “scrimped upon” and had bad workmanship. The other said the uppers “were inexpensive and either stretched out too soon or started losing thread, tearing along the stitch lines.”
On the expensive side
The Vionic Abigail retails at $130, which is $40 more expensive than the average walking shoe, and $30 more expensive than the average Vionic walking shoe.
The Vionic Abigail’s width has its limits
While a narrow-footer said they were “pleasantly surprised at how narrow the medium width is,” the shoe’s width spelled trouble for wide-footers. One of them said they “wanted to love it, but not for wide feet.”
