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Skechers Slip Ins

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zacsGranny · 01/11/2025 16:29

Looking for advice about these trainers. Are they as comfortable as everyone says?
I tried some in the Skecher shop, but was very aware of the hard heel, so wasn't sure if I would find them comfortable.
I need a wide fit, so no real bargains around. I can order online and get a 20% discount, but not sure if that applies if I go back to the shop?
I'm going away soon, and if I ordered online they wouldn't arrive in time, so a RL shop is probably best for me. £100 instore, so an expensive mistake if they aren't comfortable.
Any advice please?

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thornbury · 01/11/2025 18:11

They were my dog walking shoes and got a lot of use, but after 5-6 months the padded heel part had worn all of the way through and I had to bin them.

Gettingbysomehow · 01/11/2025 18:14

Thatstheheatingon · 01/11/2025 17:37

I have a podiatry appointment later this month so will wear them and see if I am warned off!

Im an NHS podiatrist and all of my colleagues hate them. They give no support at all. I wear them though because I have arthritis in my feet and they don't make them hurt.

Shutuptrevor · 01/11/2025 18:18

I can walk for hours and hours in mine, they’re so comfy.

waitamo · 01/11/2025 18:24

zacsGranny · 01/11/2025 18:08

Yes, I noticed the difference in price. But I only need a size 5 so not sure if mens go down to that size?

I see a 5.5 size is available in the mens. The extra room might help, and a cushioned insole or heel grips if not. I'm between sizes myself so often have to resort to heel pads, but the toe box is the bit I need!

It's just a suggestion, maybe worth a try if you can return them?

StarCourt · 01/11/2025 21:10

zacsGranny · 01/11/2025 18:08

Yes, I noticed the difference in price. But I only need a size 5 so not sure if mens go down to that size?

Try Junior size 5

zacsGranny · 01/11/2025 21:24

StarCourt · 01/11/2025 21:10

Try Junior size 5

Can't find Slip Ins in kids sizes?

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zacsGranny · 02/11/2025 13:38

Just a quick update. Went to a RL shop and found very few in wide fit, but ended up with these. Not sure what the style is called but they are comfortable. I had them waterproofed and stainproofed in the shop. So fingers crossed they are comfortable.

Skechers Slip Ins
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Frenchfemme · 02/11/2025 13:40

Goldenboysmum · 01/11/2025 16:35

I wear them all the time as I have arthritis in both hips and can't bend to tie laces.

I love them and always find them comfortable.

Me too.

ilovepixie · 02/11/2025 13:41

They are fantastic. Really comfortable.

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