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wdfifteen 11-10-2022 03:12 PM

Sketchers Slip-Ins
 
Just got a pair and I like them. I was looking for something that I could just step into and wear outside (flip flops don't cut it for me). I was skeptical, but thought I'd try them. You really can just step into them (with a little wiggling, but no hands needed). At $100 they seem a little spendy, but the price of any decent shoe seems outrageous to me.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1668125480.jpg

cantdrv55 11-10-2022 03:30 PM

Damn, $100 for Skechers? I guess it’s not outrageous if they’re comfortable.

URY914 11-10-2022 03:41 PM

They are popular with frequent flyers for getting through security.

HobieMarty 11-10-2022 05:24 PM

I have had a pair of Sketchers slip ons for several years now. They are light, comfy, and easy to put on.

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A930Rocket 11-10-2022 05:56 PM

I have a pair of sketchers work shoes that had a yellow what I thought was grippy sole. One time, a coworker and I were up on the roof, when I started to slide down the roof on my shoes. He was in front of me, and as I slid down I sat on my butt and slid underneath him, with him landing on top of me. I got rid of the sketchers that day.

Now I use Romeo style Georgia boots. It takes a while to break them in where you can slip your foot in, but they are comfortable.

Racerbvd 11-10-2022 06:12 PM

I have been thinking about trying them, they have a Wide size, and even though I have been wearing Van's since the 70s,,and they use to be one of my sponsors, I can't support them anymore with the direction they have taken.

flatbutt 11-10-2022 08:31 PM

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Originally Posted by A930Rocket (Post 11844853)
I have a pair of sketchers work shoes that had a yellow what I thought was grippy sole. One time, a coworker and I were up on the roof, when I started to slide down the roof on my shoes. He was in front of me, and as I slid down I sat on my butt and slid underneath him, with him landing on top of me. I got rid of the sketchers that day.

Now I use Romeo style Georgia boots. It takes a while to break them in where you can slip your foot in, but they are comfortable.

These look pretty good and a decent price too.

Gogar 11-10-2022 08:44 PM

I have a pair and they are great! I do a lot of airport walking and I thought they would get blown out pretty fast but they've been nice for a few months now.

Geronimo '74 11-10-2022 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by HobieMarty (Post 11844834)
I have had a pair of Sketchers slip ons for several years now. They are light, comfy, and easy to put on.

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Me too and for around 60€. 100 bucks seems steep.

917_Langheck 11-10-2022 10:12 PM

I've been using these in my true size in their wide widths. Good fit and generally comfortable for daily use. Not for hiking or long walks I think. Perfect for airports.

https://www.amazon.com/Skechers-Expected-Gomel-Slip-Loafer/dp/B0B69W98TK


I had a pair of their cloth slip-ons when I went to Japan - walked all over, and just perfect for stepping in and out of shoes off buildings - but sketchers stop making them. The above are a modest replacement, and are good for about 12 to 18 months. When the soles get thin they make for a pretty good driving shoe.

HobieMarty 11-11-2022 02:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Geronimo '74 (Post 11844988)
Me too and for around 60€. 100 bucks seems steep.

Yeah, I don't remember what mine cost but they were nowhere near 100 bucks. [emoji51]

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porsche tech 11-11-2022 02:51 AM

I have regular tie up Sketchers sneakers and love them but I steer away from any sneaker with the woven top like yours. For some reason my big toe wears a hole in the top. I always look for something with leather on the top. I like the idea of slip ones but they all seem to be that woven material.

wdfifteen 11-11-2022 04:03 AM

Sketchers Slip-ins and Slip-ons are different shoes. The Slip-ons are traditional loafer- style shoes and are about half the price of Slip-ins. Slip-ins are a fairly new product, while Slip-ons have been around for years.
I don't know why they gave two different shoe models such similar names - seems kind of stupid to me and the confusion can hurt them. "I bought a pair of them Slip-ons and I can't just step into them like they do on them lyin' TV ads." That's because they aren't Slip-ins.

stevej37 11-11-2022 12:45 PM

[QUOTE=917_Langheck;11845020]I've been using these in my true size in their wide widths. Good fit and generally comfortable for daily use. Not for hiking or long walks I think. Perfect for airports.

https://www.amazon.com/Skechers-Expected-Gomel-Slip-Loafer/dp/B0B69W98TK




I ordered a pair of these from Amazon today. (navy blue)
They will be here tomorrow...I'll post a review here.




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KFC911 11-11-2022 01:05 PM

^^^^ I've had a pair very similar for several years... all black, that are the "Arch Fit" style.... I'm limited in what my feet can wear. I love 'em.... but they don't seem to be available now :(.

They aren't slip-ins/ons by design, but 90% of the time I just stick my feet in, crushing the back portion inward and it stays flat even when I remove my feet.

So they are truly slip-ins :)....

stevej37 11-11-2022 01:26 PM

^^^
I had to pay a little more for these because they stated they are slip-ons and slip-offs.:D

David 11-11-2022 02:11 PM

I see another purchase to blame on Pelican!

917_Langheck 11-11-2022 10:29 PM

I hope everyone is happy with their purchase. I started out with a size larger than true size and found that due to the built in stretch of the material they became too loose not too long in their service life.

I changed to a true size pair, and though tight enough that you have to actually put them one, it's not too long before you can just wriggle into them without feeling too loose and causing hot spots or slipping off.

I appreciate the big toe issue. The outer material is not particularly abrasion resistant, so a work shoe they are not.

Still, I'm at the end of my second pair and the new ones are waiting their turn.

stevej37 11-12-2022 10:46 AM

Skechers arrived today.:)
expected gomel on the left and afterburn wonted on the right.
Both size 10 wide width.
Very comfortable for both pair....like em!

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1668282370.jpg

flatbutt 11-12-2022 11:19 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevej37 (Post 11846167)
Skechers arrived today.:)
expected gomel on the left and afterburn wonted on the right.
Both size 10 wide width.
Very comfortable for both pair....like em!

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1668282370.jpg

Flatbutt-ette refers to those as old man shoes. ;)


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