topic Re: The Problem with Skechers in Shoes

The Problem with Skechers

depglass — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 12:30:00 GMT

I have bought several pairs of these over the years, locally and from QVC. So yesterday a couple pair turned up from the dungeons under the furniture. Cool, I thought, something different to wear around the house from my go to Easy Spirits. One day later I've given up They still HAVE NO SUPPORT. After one broken ankle and a knee replacement on the other leg, plus a balance problem to start with, wearing Skechers is playing with fire. Off to the donation bag these all go before I end up in the hospital again. So, QVC buyers, why don't you suggest to this affordable shoe line that they come up with something with support. They can start with stiffening up the bouncy soles.

Re: The Problem with Skechers

Chicagosuburbangirl — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 12:35:26 GMT

Agreed.

My New Balance trainers offer much more support and stability.

Skechers make good house slippers if you're not on your feet too often.

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Sadiesadie — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 12:46:38 GMT

@depglass : I agree with you because I need a firmer insole, not hard, with good arch support. These offer me nothing.

However, they work great for my sister. She loves them. Our feet are different. By the amount they sell, many others agree they are perfect for them.

So, it's good there are choices.

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FranandZoe — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 12:47:15 GMT

I agree - I find them very uncomfortable - no support whatsoever. I'll stick with my Easy Spirit Traveltime.

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4kitties — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 12:50:35 GMT

I have two pair of the slip on style that have laces and look like a lace up athletic shoe. I got them at Costco a few years ago. I wore one pair when I took my long daily walk. They rubbed a huge blister on my heel as I cannot adjust the laces and apparently they are too loose. I was even wearing socks too. They are just sitting in my closet as I do not wear that style of shoe unless I am exercising.

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ALRATIBA — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 13:07:46 GMT

I will never buy another pair of Skechers. I bought them to wear as house shoes - never worn outside.

The tops stretched out of shape and the bottoms just suddenly crumbled away.

Total waste of money.

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kaydee50 — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 13:13:19 GMT

@depglass Although I've been tempted to buy Sketchers, I never have. After your comments and others, I'll stay with my Easy Spirit Traveltime clogs--which I love--and Naturalizers and Bzees.

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godi — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 13:23:44 GMT

Skechers make my knees ache.

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LindaSal — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 13:40:12 GMT

I have had okay experiences with Skechers but I generally only wear mine on vacations. Just like the fun colors I have and that they are light weight for the summer.

They seem to perform okay but I agree with others as far as Easy Spirit's, they are so comfy and do offer better support. More reasonably priced too.

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Nataliesgramma — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 14:16:17 GMT

I only like the Go Walk style..

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Meowingkitty — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 15:00:21 GMT

I had a couple of pair and never again. Once I walked over some prickly bougainvillea branches in my yard and the stickers went right through the sole. No support either.

Re: The Problem with Skechers

kivah — Sat, 11 Apr 2020 20:34:20 GMT

@depglass wrote:
I have bought several pairs of these over the years, locally and from QVC. So yesterday a couple pair turned up from the dungeons under the furniture. Cool, I thought, something different to wear around the house from my go to Easy Spirits. One day later I've given up They still HAVE NO SUPPORT. After one broken ankle and a knee replacement on the other leg, plus a balance problem to start with, wearing Skechers is playing with fire. Off to the donation bag these all go before I end up in the hospital again. So, QVC buyers, why don't you suggest to this affordable shoe line that they come up with something with support. They can start with stiffening up the bouncy soles.

I knew u were going to say that. A couple of years ago, I purchased 2 pair of Sketchers slip-ons from the Q (first time buying this brand). Both of my feet pronated so I returned. I've been wearing Rykas for many years and the last couple of years, purchased 7 pair of Ryka tennis shoes from Zappos - perfect fit. I just don't understand why Sketchers is so popoular. My dental hygenist also wears Sketchers.

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hooked on books — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 00:43:53 GMT

I love Ryka's! Lots of support!! I can and do wear some styles of Sketcher's for short amounts of time. Not the slip-ons, they have zero support! They definitely need to up the arch support on their shoes!

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RedTop — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 17:33:12 GMT

I agree, NO more Skechers! I feel sure this shoe brand contributed to my plantar fasciitis.

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Whosits — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 21:51:06 GMT

A shoe store near where I live, owned by 2 sisters, specializing in hard to fit feet, and in business for 25 plus years say Sketchers are not good shoes for that reason.

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mjmm — Sun, 12 Apr 2020 22:44:32 GMT

Sketches are pretty but cheap and offer no support.

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Tessa Mendoza — Mon, 13 Apr 2020 00:08:45 GMT

I have a couple of pairs of the Go Walks At first, I loved them. After wearing them for a month or two last summer, my legs began to ache and my knees hurt. I looked online to see if others had the same problem and found out many others did, too. I do not think they are particularly well-made, but I know many people love them.

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goldensrbest — Wed, 15 Apr 2020 14:00:04 GMT

Yes,they have no suport,and blisters are a big problem.

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TY — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 04:23:03 GMT

Skecher insoles are not good. I like Skecher shoes but I also take the glued down insoles out of those shoes and replace them with supportive insoles with arch support. I think Skechers cuts corners on their insoles which is too bad because they do make some nice looking shoes.

Because I have tendonitis in my left achilles, I also ripped out a piece of plastic at the back of the heel so it wouldn't rub the back of my heel. The inside lining at the heel was only glued down and easy to undo and I used pliers to rip out a plastic cresent shaped piece of plastic from the back of the heel. Now the shoes fit me better.

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3blackdogs — Fri, 17 Apr 2020 22:15:06 GMT

I stumbled on Propet brand shoes last summer after 4 surgeries ending in a fused ankle. I need a Mary Jane type shoe since my foot doesn’t wiggle any longer. I found them on Amazon but Q sells some now. styles are very ortho looking, but the Mary Janes I have have much better support than Skechers (which I wore for years).