A few days ago, my mom finished wearing her Skechers, and she loves that brand. I say “finished” because, this time, they no longer have a solution: 5 years of walking and daily use took their toll on their favorite sneakers, and they are a model that we will no longer find.
When she sent me the iMessage telling me the news of the retirement of her sneakers, it came with three links to the Skechers website, in a sort of “wink, wink” that I understood immediately: she wanted one of those three (or all three, but don’t go overboard, mom). I took on the task of meticulously reviewing these three shoes to see which one best suited what my mother needed for her daily life.
Three Skechers That You Will Surely Want to Have — Approved by My Mom
Let’s see, my mother is not looking for a pair of sneakers to run the next New York Marathon, but rather to do her daily chores at home, and for periodic walks.
One of the sneakers that perfectly meet the premise of being shoes for daily use, comfortable, soft, and that hug the foot well, are the Skechers Slip-ins Ultra Flex 3.0 – Brilliant, a shoe with a 5-star rating from more than 1,000 ratings.
The upper is made with an elastic knit fabric (Stretch Fit, a proprietary Skechers fabric) that adapts to the shape of your foot, providing a personalized and comfortable fit. Although they have laces, they are actually decorative because they are part of the “Hands Free Slip-ins” line, which allows you to put them on and take them off without the need to use your hands or even bend down. This is fantastic for people with reduced mobility. The price is $90.00, and they are now available on the Skechers website.
Skechers Slip-ins: Max Cushioning Arch Fit 2.0 – Antilles
Now, the ones my mother liked the most were the Skechers Hands Free Slip-ins Max Cushioning Arch Fit, precisely because of the curvature design in the special insole that helps her walk much more stably.
These Skechers sneakers have been designed to give you maximum comfort and support all day long. I found that both these and all the other shoes from this brand are created with the help of podiatrists and scientists specialized in the area, to deliver footwear that really does what it promises.
The midsole is made of Max Cushioning, which offers cushioning in the step by absorbing the impact when walking or running. They are also part of the Slip-Ins line, so putting them on and taking them off requires a small movement with the other foot, without the need to bend down or even have to use your hands. The price is $130.
Skechers Slip-ins: BOBS Sport Squad Chaos
The crossover that you didn’t know you needed are the Skechers sneakers that are part of the Slip-Ins line and also the BOBS collection (when you buy BOBS, Skechers makes a donation to an animal shelter).
The Skechers Slip-ins BOBS Sport Squad Chaos were not my mother’s favorite, but I still bought them as a second option, along with the Antilles, which were the ones she liked the most and which were most similar to the ones she just had to throw away. 88% of buyers who have left reviews have given these shoes 5 stars out of 5, so I think they will be perfect for mom’s daily use. I’m seizing the moment to take a look at Skechers’ October sale: maybe I’ll find a pair for myself too.
