Have you tried Vivaia? What was your experience?

@louisespiteri5587

Жыл бұрын

I have a pair of the Ryan ankle boots and the Margot square-toed flats. I find both pairs comfortable; the boots have a slight heel, which is better for people with high insteps, like me. I have a wider foot, too, and found that both styles work.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

That's good to know! I am considering trying an ankle boot for fall and winter.

@louisespiteri5587

Жыл бұрын

@@BridgeOfLifeStudio These boots would not work as winter boots in Canada, at least, but I wear them indoors then.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

I think for the Netherlands they should be fine for most of the winter since I can also get away with sneakers 😜

@kimberlyhubbard1801

Жыл бұрын

It was an awful experience. I ordered 3 pairs and didn’t receive them. I emailed them weeks later and they said NONE of them were in stock. I ordered and had a discount and now they want me to pick other shoes (no longer discounted). They have “no phone” to discuss this. It’s annoying.

FINALLY!!! So happy to find another review that's NOT sponsored and 101% honest. Thank you for sharing your experience - been contemplating buying from the website for some time.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

Yes there are not nearly enough of those. So glad it was helpful for you 😊

I ordered 5 pairs. Everyone said size up. They were too big. They exchanged them with no issues. I even changed my mind on which ones to exchange and the company was so easy to deal with. I love the ones I ordered. Love them! So very comfortable! Lightweight, great cushion and support.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

3 ай бұрын

So happy you are happy with the shoes! Which ones did you get?

Thank you for your review! I have been considering this brand but your honest review has caused me to change my mind. It’s hard with wide feet. I very much appreciate your time and comments.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

They do have some models that work with wide feet but not all. You might also like the brand UIN footwear, you can search for wide feet on their website, they have a lot of options. I did a review for those too kzread.info/dash/bejne/jJeWt7qvd9nTkdI.html

So many influencers have praised how comfortable these shoes are and how they can walk around all day in them. I have very wide feet, so ordered the margot wide, and sized up a half size. If i were to order them again i would size up a full size, because they were not quite wide enough. They are fine for short outings, however i did not find them comfortable on days when i would be walking around for more than an hour. I probably would buy them again because of the range of colours, which are not readily available in traditional wide width shoes (not where i live anyway). I still love my new balance shoes more though.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

7 сағат бұрын

Yes I get it, I have been dealing with some foot issues for the past year and would prefere them to be even wider too. And while I don't wear them for a full day anymore, they are still super cute

I would write back the company and tell them you want a credit for that amount. If they don’t credit you back that amount towards another pair of shoes, then never buy shoes from them again that is not right.

I got a pair of Margot flats because the reviews said they were wife feet friendly. I agree with you that they're shoes are narrow. They were so tifht, i ended up having to size up and adding some insoles.

Thank you for your sharing and your disinterested advice! I have been pondering the purchase of this model or another neutral one among the almond-toe models, but I think now that I will buy the model you showed as it will probably fit my wide feet.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

I have not tried the almond toe version but my wider feet are one of the reasons I ended up going for the square toe. Glad my review was helpful for you 😊

Thank you so much for the honest review. I am considering Vivaia shoes but still hesitant because of the hassle of returning it if I don't like it. I really appreciate to hear this kind of reviews.

@jessicaleslie-byrn8008

9 ай бұрын

I'm bummed too those are so cute but I have wide feet too😢

I have that same pair of loafers and they don't hurt my feet; however, I do not have wide feet. I did think they would be more comfortable than they are, but they are beautiful with trousers. I wouldn't wear them on a long flight, but they are fine for a day at work, which includes both sitting and standing.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

They look great but for my wide feet just standing in them is uncomfortable, walking is even painful. But that is a problem that I deal with more often with my wider feet.

Great to see an unsponsored video. I received mine yesterday, I got the Margot 2 and Samantha loafers. I checked and double checked their sizing chart and with every other shoe brand I’m a 39 standard width and their chart also suggested that size but I’m so disappointed in them, they feel so tight and uncomfortable and really rub the backs of my heels. All the sponsored influencers say they’re just like wearing slippers but I don’t think I’ve ever experienced such painful shoes! Been in touch with them so let’s see what they say but right now I’m just really disappointed, especially since the delivery is slow and they’re so expensive! I’m shocked that you didn’t get refunded properly, that’s terrible. Greetings from the U.K. 😊🇬🇧

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

9 ай бұрын

I hope everything will get resolved for you! 😊

@annag1202

9 ай бұрын

@@BridgeOfLifeStudio Thank you, and I’m glad I found your channel, I’ve just subscribed 😊💕

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

9 ай бұрын

Ah, thank you 😊

@alexandraeverafter1015

7 ай бұрын

Same here. I find Vivaias uncomfortable, too. Once you wear them outside the house, they do not feel like slippers. My feet scream when I wear Vivaias. I wish influencers would stop promoting these overrated shoes.

@marissashantez6051

4 ай бұрын

You probably got a size too small. Ima. size 8 US, typically a 38 EU, but in VIVAIA the size guide tells me Im 39, so I ordered a 39, and it fit very well. I was afraid it might be too large, but not at all.

I do understand you sooo well. After my 2 pregnancies my feet became even wider and taller. Is very very difficult to find shoes/boots that do not squeeze my feet from the sides. After 1h is not bearable.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

Yes, it can be a challenge, especially when trying a new brand, but I am happy to have found some brands that I know work for me so that REALLY helps.

Great video. I have the rounded toe in my usual size. They are really comfortable and so handy to slip on when running errands. I’m considering buying another pair in Margot - did u need to size up in the Margot square toe design ?

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

No, I usually wear a 35 or 36 and went with the 35.5 in these. So I would say go for your usual size.

Thanks so much for this video! I am also a barefoot shoes wearer. If you measure the girth my feet are not wide at all, but I need a lot of space in the toe box. This really helped. Would love to see other possibilities. The thing that works against me is that I do not wear leather, so I am further limited in my choices for a dressy shoe that also has a very wide toe box.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

2 ай бұрын

Yes, same for me, I don't buy any new leather pieces either. I did just do a video about dressier barefoot shoes so maybe there is something in there for you. kzread.info/dash/bejne/rG2rk5iSldGqkrQ.htmlsi=gZGYQkrS0bR8YG8g

I just received this style in black today. Tried them on but have not worn them yet. Seems like what I am looking for. I also stand and walk around a lot while I am at work. I did choose my size by measuring my foot and using their size chart. The email I received from customer service suggest a size larger than I ordered which would have been too big. I also ordered their no show socks which to not shoe while wearing these shoes.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

11 ай бұрын

I hope you will enjoy them! I ended up getting the no show socks too and they work great 😊

Hi! This was a great review. I'm also a barefoot shoe lover with wide feet. Could you make a video about your favorite barefoot shoes especially for those transitioning into barefoot shoes and office/dressy barefoot shoes?

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

3 ай бұрын

Hi, that is a great idea! Yes I could definitely do a video like that 😃

@MayuKira

3 ай бұрын

@@BridgeOfLifeStudio Thank you! I am excited to see it. I've been trying so hard to find cute wide toebox shoes to wear with dresses, and I feel like I'm searching for a needle in a haystack... guesss I gotta burn the hay!

@annie68164

2 ай бұрын

@@MayuKira I was in barefoot shoes for 7 years. The most comfortable were Wildling sneakers and anything Feelgrounds. Xero's merry Jane's are good for a dressier option but avoid their leather Phoenix, they are beyond horrible. The leather is hard as a rock and ripped skin off my pinkie toes on the first wear. (had to run an errand on foot for work that involved walking 2 blocks). The loafers on Raum's site are found all around the bf sites, they are soft suede and mostly comfortable. Somewhat dressy. I never could find anything I liked dressier than Xero's merry janes but the Wildlings were by far the best. I never wanted to take them off.

@MayuKira

2 ай бұрын

@@annie68164 Annie, thank you so much! This is super helpful. I wish Xero Mary Jane's came in a cream or brown color. I like the look of the raum loafers! Very earthy, but nowadays I'm reconsidering going barefoot as I've realized I need a bit of cushion for my joints and back since I mostly walk on concrete.

@annie68164

2 ай бұрын

@@MayuKira That is valid. I recently had to quit bf shoes because of exactly that. They're awesome out in nature, I even did a 6 hour mountain hike in them, but most of us are on very hard surfaces in our day to day lives and need more than a bf shoe can offer.

Thank you for this video

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

You are welcome 😊

I also ordered the shoes "Margot" in the wide version. They could be more flexible than yours with the knod.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

Yes, like I said later in the review, the Margot is a LOT more flexible then the knot loafer.

It probably depends on your foot shape. Everyone says their flats are as comfy as sneakers, but after wearing them for a day that was mostly driving and just a little bit of walking in stores that I parked immediately in front of, my feet were a mass of blisters and I was limping so badly I could hardly walk. I have a narrow foot with a high instep, so maybe I just have the wrong foot shape for these.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Ай бұрын

I think for every shoe it is going to depend on your foot shape if it's going to fit nicely and be comfortable or not.

If this happens again, you can take such a shoe to a cobbler and get then to put it in a last and stretch the shoe to be wider. The reason it's tighter is because of all the stitching and the braids holding it in. definitely try stretching them. I've had shoes before that I almost gave up on, some Eccos and I removed the insoles and voilà. I've got narrower feet but those were very tight. Brands vary so much on the styles. Try wearing shoes at home in the evening when your foot is more swelled, and it will gradually give. Wearing a new pair of shoes for a full day is murder on the feet. (If you think doing paid returns is annoying try posting a return to Europe from Australia!)

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

I am not willing to compromise on shoe comfort, so if it's painful to walk in, I am not willing to put in any effort to see if I can stretch a shoe. Especially because there are so many shoes that are comfortable right from the start. And yes, an EU return from Australia must be annoying too. I am from Europe and Vivaia is an Canadian brand, so I can immagine 😅

I have seen quite a few of them on Poshmark for less price, made me kind of wonder if there’s are a problem with the shoes?

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

9 ай бұрын

I didn't find a problem with them necessarily. You just need to find the right fit for you.

Make sure you follow their size guide. If you do, you'll be fine. I got the Mary Jane, and it's super comfortable, breathable fabric, you can wash them in the sink if you need, they are really easy to style. I have bought the navy, red, and green Mary Jane, and got lots of use. I sound say, I dont really care about sustainability. I mean we have human overpopulation in s America and Africa that makes sustainability very difficult. So Im not going to worry about it until they fix that.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

4 ай бұрын

I am happy you like your Vivaia's 😊 I did follow their size guide. The first pair did not fit, the other pair did. But like I said in the review, I do have wide feet. I still think sustainability is important, especially with over population. While a single action may not change the world, every little bit will help. If everyone would choose to do a little bit, that can already have a big impact.

Try to wear Bellinda or Calzedonia Invisible Socks with the shoes. Greetings from Germany 😊

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the tip!

Wow I was thinking of making a purchase but I won't bother if they don't give refunds or at least store credit on exchanges.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

It might have just been an oversight on their part. But it's not ideal

please speak to them again regarding the difference in pricing. it doesn't make sense.

The margot shoe wide fit was wide enough form my feest however the tip of the shoe lacked hight. The top my large toe would get very batterd. Vivaia are not comfortabel shoes for me. Pitty

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

The tip is not very high, that's true. I can feel it press on my big toe a little but it's not uncomfortable for me.

@istrala

2 ай бұрын

That's good to know about. Thanks for mentioning it. I have an injury right now, and I didn't think pressure on the top of the toe would be good for it.

Not for me. I bought the animal print color. Really cute but unyielding. I wonder if I could break them in. As for right now they are painful.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

Which model did you get?

shocked at that customer service 😳

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

It could have been much worse

They are a Chinese company although they often create the impression their HQ are in the countries where they sell.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

4 ай бұрын

As far as I am aware their headquarter is in the US with, as you say, offices around the world. Their factory however is in China. That said, I definitely don't know everything about their company.

Really surprised they did not refund you the difference in price, awful customer service

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

Yes I was surprised too. But other then that they did everything to work it out so I wouldn't call it awful. I have experienced way worse customer service 😜

@cx-iw5nl

Жыл бұрын

@@BridgeOfLifeStudio Haha you’re too nice, I think it’s pretty sneaky of them! But it’s true, there’s always worse out there 😆

NOT a Canadian company. As a tuber on fashion you should do your diligence. It is a Chinese company.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Ай бұрын

Hi, I am not a fashion youtuber. As far as I am aware their headquarter is in the US with offices around the world. Their factory however is in China. That said, I definitely don't know everything about their company and only shared what I could with the best knowledge I had when I filmed and posted this video over a year ago.

Ik vind ze helemaal niks. Alleen dat ze gerecycled zijn is positief.

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

Vind je ze niks door hoe ze eruit zien of hoe ze voelen? Ik ben nieuwsgierig 😜 En ja, het gerecyclede is zeker positief

@2727ELE

Жыл бұрын

@@BridgeOfLifeStudio hoe ze eruit zien 😬 Als dit merk niet zo zou hebben gesponsord, zou het nooit zoveel te zien zijn geweest. Ik vind ze persoonlijk gewoon lelijk en ouderwets eruit zien. Sorry! Qua comfort kan ik niks zeggen, want nooit aangehad, maar zien er niet comfortabel uit…dus ik zou ze nooit bestellen. Zeker nu ik weet dat terug sturen niet vergoed wordt en klantenservice niet heel netjes is qua compensatie. En daarbovenop: ze zijn veels te duur!

@BridgeOfLifeStudio

Жыл бұрын

Haha als het niet je stijl is kan ik het me heel erg voorstellen 😜 Ze zijn vrij specifiek in hun uiterlijk idd

you’re literally my comfort person i love you #LVGUCI