Shoes

[chiclet]

Skechers especially gogo mat is the most comfortable shoe for me.  I have a hard time wearing anything else.  However, I was in my skechers suede shoes with the faux fur lining and it did not feel as cushy as before.  I looked and all the little pods on the ball of the foot was worn down almost flat.  I have almost never worn a shoe out.  I ususally just give or throw away because they are out of style or not comfortable.  I hate that the top is in perfect shape and will hit garbage can.  I guess they wear out fast because I wear them so much. I have ordered a pair of cloud steppers to see how they hold up.

[dex]

@chiclet My DH and I both find that scetchers wear out quickly on the soles.We love how they feel but they needed to be replaced so often that we have switched back to asics gel.

[millieshops]

@chicletI have no idea about skechers (never tried them) but I do know the orthopedic fitter I like best tells me a shoe can look okay long after its support is not doing what I need.  I'm sure that includes whatever makes your favorites cushy, but hopefully someone who know more than I do will answer.

[Meowingkitty]

My Sketchers would wear out quickly on the soles also. I would walk on some branches or rocks in my yard and they would poke through. Never bought them again. 

[2blonde]

I don't buy Skechers, but I get the impression that they are very soft and flexibile, and that's why many people love them.  If that's the case, then it stands to reason that the soles will wear out quicker than with a stiffer shoe.  I've had that happen with running shoes that were softer feeling than normal.  The same is true with your car tires........the softer rubber ones usually grip the road better, but they wear out quicker!

[PINKdogWOOD]

@dex Ditto by me & DH here too. Gowalks wear down way to fast walking the dog every day. And the skechers ploy perhaps is to draw us in to buy more, and so we do. They are comfy for sure, very light weight and easy to wear.

You said you swithced back to ascis gel. Are they comparable to skechers?

[2blonde]

@PINKdogWOOD  I have a lot of ASICS gel Noosa Tri 9 and 11's that I wear to the gym and for walking.  I love them because they have a good firm support, but still have a lot of bounce.  The soles haven't shown signs of wear on any of mine yet.  P.S.  I think they've discontinued the Noosa Tri series, but they have lots of other models.  Prepare to pay about $80-$100 for them, though.

[dex]

@PINKdogWOOD They are not as pillow soft but they are very supportive and have long lasting soles.They are more expensive but make up for that by lasting.

[drizzellla]

I have also found that to be true.

I used to wear my Skechers Go Walk to work. I mostly sat at a desk in front of a computer all day. So I was shocked how worn the soles looked. The parking lot at work surrounded the building - so I would walk maybe 10-20 feet outside into work and 10 feet to my car at home.

Guess with comfort you lose out in other areas.

[dex]

I think a lot of people are finding that sketchers don't last.I don't see as many styles in the stores as I used to.They started a comfy craze but they need to make the soles sturdier.