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Top positive review
they hold up nicely and very comfortably
January 28, 2017
I am a large guy, I weigh 350+ lbs. I stand 10 hours a day at work and walk nearly 8 miles daily while I am there. New shoes after a month wear out in my workplace. Between my size and the amount of use and wear these Sketchers get, they hold up nicely and very comfortably. I have tried other more expensive shoes, and adding shoe inserts, the gels, the $50 molded inserts from the kiosk in walmart, They help for some time, but after a month I either have to buy more inserts, or another pair of shoes. Every 4 months or so the memory foam in these shoes is no longer functional and starts to turn into a powder, and I go online and order another set. I have purchased multiple of these because they seem to last the longest while remaining comfortable. If you are not 6' 8" 350 lbs. and dont walk 15,000 steps in a day on hard concrete floors, These shoes will probably last longer.
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Top critical review
Soles are falling off
July 9, 2018
I like the fit and style of these Sketchers. The reason I bought this particular pair in August 2017 was because I had the exact same pair that lasted years under rigorous daily use. Unfortunately although these sneakers look and fits the same, the quality leaves a lot to be desired even though I have treated this pair more gently and wear them less frequently than the previous pair.
Not sure if this is a one-off problem or indicative of diminished quality control in general but after about six months both soles started coming apart from the top part of the sneaker with the right sneaker being the worst (see attached photo). I wanted to inform the manufacturer directly and give them an opportunity to replace this defective pair but there doesn't appear to be any way to share feedback with them except through this public forum.
Not sure if this is a one-off problem or indicative of diminished quality control in general but after about six months both soles started coming apart from the top part of the sneaker with the right sneaker being the worst (see attached photo). I wanted to inform the manufacturer directly and give them an opportunity to replace this defective pair but there doesn't appear to be any way to share feedback with them except through this public forum.
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November 15, 2017
I love Skechers and I have multiple pairs. However, this pair is going back. I love the memory foam, but Skechers was being cheap and didn't extend the memory foam all the way to the side of the shoe. I felt inside, and the memory foam slopes down before it reaches the side of the shoe, so you have this trough like thing running around the entire inside of the shoe. So when you put your foot in and walk, my toes dip down into the trough, making it feel like an uncomfortable lump under the ball of my foot.
June 26, 2018
I've been loyal to another company for the past 20 years, but after getting a bad shoe that lasted only 4 months I decided to try a new company as I didn't like their quality anymore. I went to a local shoe store in search of something new and this was the best comfort I felt, it was also the most well built as far as I could see. Unfortunately they didn't have my exact size, so I did a search and found them on here and also saved some money. I got them in September of 2017, and wore them until November 2017 when I switched to my boots for the long winter season. Started wearing these again in April 2018. So I've worn them for about 4 months time, and like my last brand these are breaking down and hurting me. The memory foam is gone, parts are coming apart at the seam, and the heel area broke and is slicing me on my right ankle. Hurts to even walk in these things now.
I guess for the price they are decent, but they do break very easily and will cause pain. I am no longer buying these but hopefully I can find a shoe that lasts longer than 4 months again.
I guess for the price they are decent, but they do break very easily and will cause pain. I am no longer buying these but hopefully I can find a shoe that lasts longer than 4 months again.
June 5, 2018
I fell in love with these shoes right away. The only issue I had at first was that it seems the size was almost half an inch larger than what I was expecting. I'm starting to try to lose weight, so I've been walking in these for the last month and then this week I've noticed something different about the shoes. The memory foam on the inside in both shoes had formed a hole all the way through right in the prime blister making spot (the ball of your foot, near your toes). I'm not sure how that happened and how it happened so fast. It's too bad, because I really do love the shoes, and if I could I would return them for a new pair. But for now, I cannot wear these shoes anymore even just after a month of wearing them because the holes are causing blisters on both feet.
August 15, 2016
Not exactly what I was expecting. Shoes run a little large for size, no matter how tight you tie them, even painfully tight they still want to slip up and down and forward and back with each step. But the 4E width was narrower than other 4E's that I have bought.
Memory foam insoles are ok, but can not be removed to put in your own inserts, They do bunch up behind the toes, but you do get used to it.
What I disliked most was the soles, that are like hard plastic, they are rubber, but they are very hard, and quite noisy on hard surfaces like tile, hardwood, concrete, etc. Appears to be no give in the rubber on the heel, the tread should last a loong time though, but its like wearing dress shoes. Do not think they would be comfortable all day standing or walking in.
Memory foam insoles are ok, but can not be removed to put in your own inserts, They do bunch up behind the toes, but you do get used to it.
What I disliked most was the soles, that are like hard plastic, they are rubber, but they are very hard, and quite noisy on hard surfaces like tile, hardwood, concrete, etc. Appears to be no give in the rubber on the heel, the tread should last a loong time though, but its like wearing dress shoes. Do not think they would be comfortable all day standing or walking in.
November 7, 2019
Waited a while to review this so I could actually see if it is a good pair of shoes. Had them for about 7 months now.
Weekday use is for a two walks a day with the dog totalling about 3 miles on the sidewalk. Weekend use is normal (grocery and around the house indoor tasks). Note that these are NOT my yardwork shoes. I use my prior tennis shoes for that to keep these clean.
Now that that's out of the way... I would not recommend these shoes. While they are still in use and able to stay on my feet like expected, there have been many annoyances.
1) Beyond any shoes I've ever owned, these shoes fray. I have clipped off dozens of threads. More than any other shoe. 7 months in and still clipping.
2) The internal foam on the sole is wearing very unevenly. I know I'm going to have indentations where my heel is. Every shoe does. But again, more than any shoe before, the sole wear is not as expected and sometimes my foot feels lopsided.
3) From day 1, there have been random hard points on the edges of the soles. These jab my feet during walks until I go in and clip them. VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. I shouldn't have to clip the insides of my shoes!
I've kept these shoes in hopes that the troubles are behind me. I keep getting disappointed... While not 'end of the world' horrible, I won't be getting them again.
Weekday use is for a two walks a day with the dog totalling about 3 miles on the sidewalk. Weekend use is normal (grocery and around the house indoor tasks). Note that these are NOT my yardwork shoes. I use my prior tennis shoes for that to keep these clean.
Now that that's out of the way... I would not recommend these shoes. While they are still in use and able to stay on my feet like expected, there have been many annoyances.
1) Beyond any shoes I've ever owned, these shoes fray. I have clipped off dozens of threads. More than any other shoe. 7 months in and still clipping.
2) The internal foam on the sole is wearing very unevenly. I know I'm going to have indentations where my heel is. Every shoe does. But again, more than any shoe before, the sole wear is not as expected and sometimes my foot feels lopsided.
3) From day 1, there have been random hard points on the edges of the soles. These jab my feet during walks until I go in and clip them. VERY UNCOMFORTABLE. I shouldn't have to clip the insides of my shoes!
I've kept these shoes in hopes that the troubles are behind me. I keep getting disappointed... While not 'end of the world' horrible, I won't be getting them again.
February 28, 2019
I got these for my wide feet as an everyday sneaker. Initially they were a very comfortable fit and a good, wide toe box. The sneaker actually stretched out to the point that, after about a month, I have to pull the shoestrings as tight as I can to keep them from being too loose. While they're still comfortable, they don't fit quite as well as they did the first month I had them. My big issue is their durability. I got my sneakers at the end of November/beginning of December. The have about 3 months use on them (a little less, as I don't wear them for everything) and they already have holes. The sneakers are splitting at their sides where the fabric meets the rubber sole. So far both my sneakers have holes in their sides about the size of a quarter. I don't feel that a 2-3 month lifespan is good for a name brand, decent pair of sneakers. I'm used to having my sneakers eventually wear out at the sides because of the shape of my foot, but they typically last longer. I used to wear the cheap, $10 Walmart sneakers (before they discontinued my size) and those would last about 5 months, with some pairs lasting 8 or longer, before needing to be replaced.
October 16, 2016
Memory foam wore out in only 2 months. Arch support was lacking even before the memory foam failed. Comfort levels that began as so-so quickly fell to uncomfortable once the memory foam under the heel and ball of the foot disappeared.
Outer sole is very durable and rolls nicely on hard surfaces when walking.
Outer fabric has been durable with no "popped" threads or ripped seams and solidly connected to the outer sole. Outer fabric is easy to clean with soap, water and toothbrush.
Inner fabric wore out quickly behind the heel. The tongue is comfortable on top of my feet and doesn't shift to one side or the other or bunch up toward the toes even after wearing them for 8 hours.
I've worn several other models of Skechers shoes in the past and have been very happy with those purchases in both comfort level and durability. This product is not up to the quality standards I'd become accustomed to from Skechers. Do not recommend this product or any other with memory foam as an insole.
Outer sole is very durable and rolls nicely on hard surfaces when walking.
Outer fabric has been durable with no "popped" threads or ripped seams and solidly connected to the outer sole. Outer fabric is easy to clean with soap, water and toothbrush.
Inner fabric wore out quickly behind the heel. The tongue is comfortable on top of my feet and doesn't shift to one side or the other or bunch up toward the toes even after wearing them for 8 hours.
I've worn several other models of Skechers shoes in the past and have been very happy with those purchases in both comfort level and durability. This product is not up to the quality standards I'd become accustomed to from Skechers. Do not recommend this product or any other with memory foam as an insole.
August 22, 2017
I love sketchers. Especially the mem foam options, but these shoes went bad after a week of wearing them. I am a night shift nurse and use them hard, but normally my mem foams last a longer. To clarify: I alternate between shoes every other night, night 1 was okay, but i noticed the soles of these shoes felt less comfortable than my other sketchers, and i was experiencing more leg fatigue and pain in my feet. Night two of using them, i found them actually more uncomfortable amd switched back to my old sketchets in the middle of the night. I think they'd be ok with minimal use...but wouldn't enxourage users tgat want them for a comfortable long walking experience.
July 18, 2016
Fits well, but after wearing them for about 5 months irregularly (I have another pair of shoes I wear much more often), the shoe appears to be falling apart.
The back of it near the top has a hard plastic material inside of it that becomes bent with the back of the shoe. The edge of it is somewhat sharp, so that when it curves in, it begins rubbing against the material and eventually tears it. The material then begins to rub against the back of your heel, which cuts into it, causing blisters and sores.
Also, the S on side of the shoe doesn't seem to be attached very well -- mine fell off one of them after the first month, then the other later on.
All in all, it's comfortable, up until the point that it's not, and then it becomes unbearably painful. Wouldn't buy this shoe again at all.
The back of it near the top has a hard plastic material inside of it that becomes bent with the back of the shoe. The edge of it is somewhat sharp, so that when it curves in, it begins rubbing against the material and eventually tears it. The material then begins to rub against the back of your heel, which cuts into it, causing blisters and sores.
Also, the S on side of the shoe doesn't seem to be attached very well -- mine fell off one of them after the first month, then the other later on.
All in all, it's comfortable, up until the point that it's not, and then it becomes unbearably painful. Wouldn't buy this shoe again at all.
July 24, 2016
Great Shoe, comfortable, fits very well, even my feet which I swear are like 11.75" (I bought the 12")
Iv noticed when i first get those shoes they literally cause my big toes to go numb until they get worn in.
The con is, they really only ever last 3-4 months tops before either a: the memory foam starts chipping and leaving holes, or the back inside part starts to fall apart and reveal the plastic.
I wish they would further reinforce the back (inside) of the shoe(specifically the cloth) and improve the durability of the memory foam.
Iv noticed when i first get those shoes they literally cause my big toes to go numb until they get worn in.
The con is, they really only ever last 3-4 months tops before either a: the memory foam starts chipping and leaving holes, or the back inside part starts to fall apart and reveal the plastic.
I wish they would further reinforce the back (inside) of the shoe(specifically the cloth) and improve the durability of the memory foam.
