Shoes

[Icegoddess]

I don't know what changes Skechers has made to their shoes, but I can no longer wear them for long periods. I used to wear them with no problems. Then they came out with the bungee ones. I really liked the low profile of the bungee shoes I got, but the bungees did not allow for loosening them and they always seemed tight. I've never had a need for wide width shoes.

Recently, I bought some regular laced sneakers from them thinking that was the problem, but no. I have even loosened the laces to the point that my heel moves in the shoe when I walked and my feet still eventually started hurting in them. I'm accustomed to and actually prefer a shoe that fits snugly. I've tried removing the footbed of the lace-up shoes to replace the insert, but they have them glued down now.

Today, I was laid back napping in the EZ chair and my feet started hurting. As I started taking the shoes off, my feet started cramping. My feet have not changed since I can wear all my other shoes with no problems, including the Skechers I wear to the gym which I bought before the bungee ones. Now, Ill have to find a new sneaker brand since I'm not going to spend more money on sneakers that are going to hurt my feet.

[PA Mom-mom]

@Icegoddess  I had Sketchers sandals, clogs and boots. My feet were killing me. I asked my Dr. about referring me to an orthopedist. He looked at my feet and said "Change your shoes first. It might just be that you are wearing the wrong shoes."  I stopped wearing them, and my feet stopped hurting. No specialist needed. I know many people who swear by Sketchers, but I will never wear them again.

[kaydee50]

I've never worn Skechers.  Very happy with Easy Spirit, Jambu and Bzees.

[PA Mom-mom]

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@kaydee50 wrote:

I've never worn Skechers.  Very happy with Easy Spirit, Jambu and Bzees.

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@kaydee50  I just discovered Bzees this spring. I LOVE them! I have bunions, and my feet are very happy.

[sunsetbeach]

Just today I read an article entitled "I'm a Podiatrist and I'd Never Wear These 3 Pairs of Shoes", if you google that title the article should show up.  #3 was Skechers Sneakers.  The following is what was written about them.

"The slip-on ones are made tighter to hold onto your feet and can squeeze your toes and cause problems such as neuromas," he says. 

A neuroma is caused by thickened tissue on the ball of the foot, which can lead to pain that feels similar to standing on a pebble, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Beyond that, he says the shoes are extremely soft, meaning your feet have to do more work. "It may feel good, but then later on through the day, you're foot's more tired," he notes.

His last concern with these shoes is their longevity. "They wear out so quickly, and even though they seem like a great deal, you must replace them every one to two months," he says. "I don't think that's very good."

[frenchie]

I have two pair of Skechers and find they are too tight in the toe box. I have good luck with Rykas for that reason, more toe room. Wearing them with no socks is better but hate doing that. I like wearing socks. 

[FancyPhillyshopper]

No shoe is totally perfect and comfortable for a person to wear every day, all the time.

You should be constantly changing your shoes throughout the day, and evaluating your feet and their health.

The best shoes are flexible, not too heavy, with great inner supports, non-slip soles, and allow feet to breathe.  Being too tight or too loose is a big problem.  People who wear flip-flops and UGG boots all the time will most likely have future problems, as the shoes are too flat to give adequate arch support, and overly stretch muscles and tendons.

In my life I have done sports, danced ballet, flamenco, etc., and have had to use many different types of shoes. I also wear short heels for work, and I wear high heels for evening events.

I warm up my feet with stretches and exercises frequently, and I quickly address any concerns.  

Of course, a person's weight and lack of exercise to stimulate blood flow in the feet can also be negative factors for feet health. If shoes hurts my feet, I get rid of them.  But I usually am very careful trying shoes on before I buy them! 

I have many different pairs of Skechers, and I enjoy wearing them.  

[spumoni99]

I love my skechers, I havent worn any with bungee's though.  I have worn them all over Europe and haven't ever had any of them wear out?  Never had my feet hurt either, I guess everyone is different.

[kaydee50]

@sunsetbeach   I was curious as to what the other 2 shoes he wouldn't wear and they were flip flops and stilettos so Skechers were the only brand name he mentioned.  

[smoochy]

We traveled to Europe in 2007. One of our day trips was to Prague, walking around the city, sightseeing. My feet were killing me. We found a big dept store where I bought a pair of Skechers sneakers. I called them my...wait for it......

Skechoslovakian tennies 😉😁