topic Re: White soles on most Skechers shoes.... really? in Fashion

White soles on most Skechers shoes.... really?

janesilver — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:51:15 GMT

Am I the only one that dislikes (which is a mild term for how I feel) white soles on Skechers (and other brands) shoes? They seem to understand with black and gray shoes that the sole should match the body of the shoe, but for all the other colors, they use white. This is particularly horible (in my opinion, obviously) on shoes that are somewhat dressy. So many navy shoes that I would like, but the white soles stop me. I have actually bought some and painted the soles, but the paint chips off.

Am I just way out of the fashion loop?

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queendiva — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:57:56 GMT

Yes-white soles continue to be a thing on casual shoes / sneakers.

Does Sketchers even have dressier shoes?

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KingstonsMom — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 19:59:20 GMT

I won't buy shoes with a white sole, they look ugly in no time.

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ALRATIBA — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:00:41 GMT

I like the look of the white soles (and white shoelaces).

Takes a bit of effort (wash the laces and white shoe polish on the soles) to keep them looking "nice."

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grandma r — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:01:06 GMT

To me the white soles on casual shoes that so many men wear with suits looks odd. I prefer dress shoes with suits. And, yes, I'm old, but, that's my prerogative.

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skatting44 — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:01:37 GMT

prefer white or the same color as the show. The worst are the black soled shoes that leave black skid marks on flooring -Ugh . Old skechers from abt 18 yrs ago had thick black soles that left marks all over my flooring .

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ahoymate — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:01:50 GMT

You are "out of step". White soles on sneakers have been all the rage for a few years now. I hate white soles because I have to wash the soles after wearing them. Don't want to wear shoes that look filthy with dirty looking soles. Impractical.

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Desertdi — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:04:46 GMT

I live in a dusty/dirty city.......NO white shoes for me

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Icegoddess — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:06:16 GMT

I don't like the white soles either whether I'm "out of step" or not. It will keep me from buying the shoe.

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SilleeMee — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:16:30 GMT

I like the white soles on shoes, especially the thick white soles on slip-ons...that's what makes them a fashion statement otherwise an ordinary type of loafer.

This is what I'm talkin' about...I like this style with the thick white sole:

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rms1954 — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:10:20 GMT

Don't like the white and won't purchase.

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janesilver — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:22:28 GMT

@KingstonsMom I think they start out ugly. White soles are just glaring color (if white is a color) out of nowhere, totally detracts from any outfit.

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Etoile308 — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:24:55 GMT

I only buy the white sole shoes if it's on a light colored summer shoe, and if it's really, really marked down. Otherwise I want a dark color sole. So I pass on many, many of their styles and colors because how many black Skechers can one person wear.

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janesilver — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:25:07 GMT

@queendiva Yes, Skechers makes somewhat dressy shoes, at least they are not sneakers -- what they sometimes call "ballet flats" and others. But I can get only gray or black because otherwise the soles are glaring white. Sooooooo annoying.

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janesilver — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:26:08 GMT

@grandma r And women too now!

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janesilver — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:27:13 GMT

@ALRATIBA Yes, on sneakers (you mention laces) they are at least not so out-of-place.

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janesilver — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:28:58 GMT

@SilleeMee Yes, that is exactly what I'm talking about too. Different strokes, right? Thanks for your perspective.

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ROMARY — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:31:06 GMT

JaneSilver: You're not the only one...........I've been secretly thinking the same.

Especially with Fall/Winter shoes. Would like dark grey or black soles on the Fall/Winter styles. White soles seem 'Summer-y' to me.

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Buffalogal47 — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:34:27 GMT

Those white soles on anything but white shoes or Chuck Taylor sneakers are just plain ugly and they ruin the look of many an otherwise beautiful shoe. Hopefully this fashion trend will pass soon.

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janesilver — Tue, 17 Nov 2020 20:41:25 GMT

@Buffalogal47 Yes! So many shoes that I really like except for the ugly white soles. Whose idea was this? Are we playing tennis or what?