I got my first, but definitely not my last, pair of Skechers slip-ons. Does anyone who owns a pair not love them?
Skechers slip-ons: mmm endorsed.
mmm, admittedly too lazy to bend over if it can be avoided
I love mine for the comfort, but, as with any shoes that ever find their way onto my feet, their durability is not what it could be.
Skechers are fine. But I fell in love with Bata shoes when I visited their flagship store in Prague. Terrific quality and comfort. I can’t speak to their availability in the US or the quality of what they might export to that market, but the ones I’ve gotten from the source are fantastic, and they’re now my preferred brand for everyday shoes.
I will never bend down to put shoes on again.
I’ll never go back to regular shoes. I was skeptical when my wife suggested them to me one day in a shoe store, but when I tried them on, I was hooked. They’re like wearing a pair of comfortable slippers. I have difficulty tying shoes (and no patience for laces that are always coming untied) and even with Weejuns I have to use a long shoehorn or I’ll never get them on.
Absolutely love mine (I actually walked a hole through the sole of one of mine).
Need to get some more!
Love mine. I have another brand of slip ons for mowing the yard, but the heel isn’t nearly as durable and I have to sit down and use a finger to keep the heel from falling down. Not so with Sketchers- it really is like a build in shoehorn. Can’t attest to the durability as I’ve only had them for 3 months now.
Last pair of Sketchers I owned started falling apart after a month or so with multiple failures at the seams. I contacted Sketchers and they said I’d have to mail them in on my dime so they could decide who was at fault before they’d do anything and expect a 2-3 month wait.
I opted to instead stop buying Sketchers. Hopefully they’ve gotten better since.
On my third pair. First pair sustained some damage working around the house. I bought a second set of gray shoes for those rare occasions where I have to dress up a little, the Sketchers outlet near me usually as a sale going for a second pair. Got another pair of black ones for every day use and since I they were out of 13s picked up another pair on the sale for my son.
All of my shoes are slip-ons, have been for years, only my hunting boots lace up. As the durability of my shoes seems to have zero correlation with the price, my everyday shoes are the Denalis sold by Big 5, normally can get them about $24/pair. As they get dirty at work, they become “working around the property” shoes, and I purchase a new pair for nice. I do buy arch support insoles to go in them, but I’m still less than $35/pair, which is better than the $80 I spent on Skechers. The Skechers are comfortable, no doubt, but I’ve always had difficulty paying top dollar for something that will only last as long as my cheapies.
I had Skecher slip ons exactly like the OP picture. Loved them. Wearing them in lousy weather (rain, snow, slush) did them in.
All summer I’ve been wearing Skecher sandals. They are still like new.
I’m a horrible shoe person. I don’t like trying shoes on in stores, so I don’t, but I know my size and am usually okay. I buy cheap shoes. The Skecher slip ons and sandals were purchased by my gf in exchange for me throwing out the shoes I was wearing.
Happy to see these comments, as I’ve been contemplating a pair of these. I use orthotics, so I need to know if the insoles are removable?
Slip-Ins, by the way. Slip-ons is probably too generic to trademark.
I have two pairs. My only problem was trying to find a color/size combination that suited me. I find them excellent for short-term wear, popping out to run errands or that sort of thing. For being on my feet for several hours, they don’t provide the support I need.
Yes, the insoles do come out, I just haven’t tried custom orthotics yet.
Same here. I had two pairs that started failing apart the same way. Fool me once and all that.
Can I recommend Duluth Mocs? I bought mine in 2019 and they’re still going strong.
I had plantar’s years ago and got custom orthotics through a podiatrist after wasting a shitload of money on OTC inserts. They’re fairly rigid, so factory-provided insoles are overkill.
I was just thinking, while dog walking this a.m., how remarkable this pair of Skechers (women’s slip-ins) has been. I got them on sale at Ross about 5 years ago and have put them through hell: taking out the trash, hiking, cycling, yard cleanup, plant watering, etc in rain or shine. The tread is wearing off on one sole, but no cracks, holes or tears. Makes me cry to think about replacing them.
A common question on Reddit is someone asking what things are worth paying extra for. Pillows/beds top the list but right up there with them is a really well made pair of shoes (usually boots/work boots). With reasonable maintenance they can last a very long time.
I do not know where Skechers falls in a list of well-made shoes but I’d be interested to learn of brands that are considered very well-made and might be worth a premium price.
I was always a fan of Keen’s shoes and wore them for years. The large toe box ensures that your feet aren’t jammed into a tight place. I also like my Ugg boots. Very comfortable and warm, with an aggressive tread for snow.
The most comfortable shows I’ve ever owned are from SAS. I’ve been buying them for 40 years.
They last forever (the soles eventually wear out after some years of everyday use). And they have virtually no metal, which is an advantage when flying. But they ain’t cheap. I’ve been buying this style, under different names, since I started wearing them in the mid 80’s. Dressy enough for every occasion but built for comfort if you are on your feet all day or have to walk a lot.