Vivaia Shoes | Imamother

Genius ↓

Wed, Sep 18 2024, 11:26 am

I keep getting ads for this company. The shoes actually look cute, and the reviews say it’s very comfy. It’s not cheap though. I’m wondering if anyone has experience/owns a pair and can tell me about it?
It’s also machine washable which sounds cool.

Fox ↓

Wed, Sep 18 2024, 12:01 pm

Yes! I'm a huge fan!

In fact, I liked the shoes I got so well that I got a pair of boots.

The boots arrived yesterday morning, and I slipped them on to make sure they fit. A phone call came in, and I forgot I had them on. About 8 pm, I noticed my feet were a bit hot -- and I looked down to discover I'd been wearing the boots for 12 hours. That's how comfortable they are.

Yes, Fox, honey, if you run around in boots in 80-degree weather, your feet may get hot.

I generally take a wide width, but at least with the square toe styles, the regular width is perfect.

I haven't washed them in the machine, but a few scuffs and dings came off immediately with a damp paper towel.

Like you, the price was a little intimidating for non-leather shoes, but I'm glad I took the risk. They're a nice cross between fashion and practicality. I hate "old lady" shoes, which makes it hard, since I'm, well, a old lady.

I haven't tried the higher-heeled styles, so I can't speak to their comfort or durability.

In addition to the black boots, I have the "Samantha" in black with the cheetah embroidery. This delights my almost-2-year-old granddaughter; when I put my feet together to create the cheetah, she says, "Roar!" So, an A+ for entertainment, too!

↑ Genius

Wed, Sep 18 2024, 12:07 pm

Fox wrote:

Thanks! Now I have to decide what to buy first. I was looking at the boots too. I like that they look nice and tight on the legs.

↑ Fox ↓

Wed, Sep 18 2024, 12:33 pm

Genius wrote:

Thanks! Now I have to decide what to buy first. I was looking at the boots too. I like that they look nice and tight on the legs.

I was a bit concerned about that. I've had woven elastic shoes in the past, and they stretched out very, very quickly and looked "tired" within a month or two.

So far, so good with the Vivaia shoes. I've had my cheetah loafers for about two months, and they fit perfectly: enough "give" to be comfortable, but they've held their shape and color.

The "looking tired" factor is a big deal to me. I bought not-inexpensive leather boots last year, and by the end of winter, they looked terrible. I had them professionally polished and repaired, but they still looked like I'd worn them during a cattle run in the Old West. The Vivaia boots I got are ankle-length (the "Ryan Pro," I think), but I'm hoping they'll continue looking good.

amother

RosePink

Wed, Sep 18 2024, 12:37 pm

Fox wrote:

You have such a way with words! Smile

my mama

Wed, Sep 18 2024, 12:43 pm

I have the black heeled boots and am in love. Wore it the entire winter and they still look great. The heel got a little scuffed l, but nothing a sharpie can't fix. They are also very comfortable and as a self professed flats only girl, the heels were actually really comfortable

amother

DarkYellow ↓

Wed, Sep 18 2024, 1:08 pm

I have their booties and a pair of flats. Love the booties, I dont love the flats but I think its because its a round toe, and I don't love the shape of their round toe on my feet. This will be the 3rd season ill be wearing the booties, and they are still in perfect condition! And very comfortable.

tigerwife

Wed, Sep 18 2024, 8:10 pm

I’ve had the loafers for about 2-3 seasons. They are very comfortable and easy to clean- I stuck them in the washing machine.
I’ve been eyeing the sock boots for a while but they are expensive. I’m curious how fitted they are in real life.

amother

Bergamot ↓

Thu, Sep 19 2024, 7:40 am

amother DarkYellow wrote:

Would it be possible to please link the booties?

↑ Fox ↓

Thu, Sep 19 2024, 6:21 pm

amother DarkYellow wrote:

I don't think they have the exact one I have anymore, but this is very similar https://www.vivaia.com/item/wa.....16983

Just checked, and this is the one I got. Glad to hear good things about how they hold up!

↑ Fox ↓

Fri, Sep 27 2024, 3:49 pm

Update:

I just got these cat shoes. They were on sale, plus I had a coupon. I figured if the cheetah was a hit with the two-year-old set, these would be equally admired.

However, they have a round toe instead of the square toe. I noticed that by the end of the day, they weren't quite as comfortable as the square toe. So I suspect those of us with wide-ish feet may be better off sticking with the square-toe styles if we plan to wear them for long periods.

My 2-year-old granddaughter and her 1 1/2 year old cousin both loved them. They meowed at me repeatedly, and I meowed back. The 5-year-old grandsons thought all that meowing was kind of dumb, but what can you do about little sisters! So all is well.

amother

Tan

Fri, Sep 27 2024, 4:09 pm

Lol! My teenagers are asking for these shoes!
They say it’s good for shabbos around the house! I didn’t imagine they are worn by old ladies! Maybe if I tell them they will stop persevering me!

Those boots do look great. I am tempted to buy it (it’s added to my card already) Fox you should get commission!

↑ Fox

Sat, Sep 28 2024, 9:22 pm

amother Tan wrote:

Lol! My teenagers are asking for these shoes!
They say it’s good for shabbos around the house! I didn’t imagine they are worn by old ladies! Maybe if I tell them they will stop persevering me!

This is an outstanding strategy, and you have my full support in implementing it!

Part of the reason I like these shoes is precisely because they don't have that "old lady" vibe, but we don't need to tell your DDs that.

Next time the subject comes up, just say, "Oh, my friend Fox on Imamother loves those shoes. She's 63 and has, k"ah, 8 grandchildren, and . . . "

You will never hear another word about Vivaia shoes from your darlings!

crust

Sat, Sep 28 2024, 9:27 pm

Fox wrote:

Hey Fox
Mazel tov to the 8 grandchildren! Keh! Asach nachas Smile