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Customer Rating/Review
Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Number of reviews: 36
Average customer ratings:
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2009-10-10 21:55:22 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Mrevolution
from Kansas City
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
I love these shoes! I bought a pair of these at a discount shoe store about three years ago and have worn them in the restaurant ever since. I laugh at my fellow servers who refuse to buy slip resistant shoes; I feel like i could walk through a gallon of oil in these things. Warning: the first two days in these shoes were hell. They do start off stiff and draw blisters but after those first two days these shoes turned into my favorites. I would wear these as everyday shoes if I had a second pair. Someone else mentioned here that you do need to untie them after each use (how lazy are we?) because the the rear collar will eventually split, two years in my case. I have needed to replace these for about a year but they have held on longer than I could have ever expected for the price.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Best work show I have ever owned. Timberland does make a good work boot without the steel toe.
2009-07-21 06:44:13 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Indiana
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I\'m a former restaurant manager, and used to spend days trying to find a shoe like this. I actually purchased this one out of habit for an IT job, where the slip-resistance was nice, but not necessary.\r\n\r\nThe initial fit and comfort can\'t be beat. I did wear out the shocks in just under a year, but that\'s perfectly normal for me. The patent-leather upper wrinkled nearly immediately, and is showing signs of wear at the year mark. That\'s normal for patent leather, too, but I plan to go with real leather next time since looking nice is finally more important than standing up to oil and chemicals.\r\n\r\nI probably would pay just about anything for this shoe if I went back to food service. Comfort! Professionalism! Lack of slippery death!
Other brands recommended by reviewer: treadsafe
2009-06-18 07:58:26 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Brad M.
from Reno, NV
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These were a return. The pointy toe of this shoe works for only the narrowest of feet; and this was a wide! If you have a very wide heel, but a narrow toe, this shoe is for you.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Look around for other wide width Skechers. The models with "Alley" in them are good.
2009-06-05 12:49:53 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Ron D.
from Willow Grove, Pennsylvania
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I purchased the Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard shoe because it was advertised as a good slip resistant shoe. I needed a pair of shoes that would be somewhat dressy for work but at the same time something that I could wear in rainy weather. (I almost slipped and fell several times with my regular shoes at work due to the tile floors). The shoes look very nice and are reasonably comfortable. They are a bit stiff at first but found that they became very comfortable in about 3 days of wearing them. I have since worn them on very rainy days several times and they are slip resistant as advertised and "waterproof" in that I have not had any seepage inside the shoes in heavy puddles. Size runs a little bigger than I expected. If anybody was wondering how to judge their size I would suggest buying the size you would choose for a good quality dress shoe. From overall experience I have found that expensive dress shoes are predictable as to size. (For example, in an expensive dress shoe I always use a size 11 and this always seems to be true but less expensive shoes such as these tend to require a slightly bigger shoe to match the fit. In my case it would be an 11-1/2.) The Skechers size was true to what I would normally choose. I am pleased with them and would choose them again.
2009-04-05 13:37:15 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Ryan
from Henderson, NV
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Quite possibly the least comfortable work shoe I have ever purchased. The upper applies a bunch of pressure on the inside edge of my foot (upper right on my left shoe and vice versa). Hopefully they will approach comfortable as the first week of breaking them in comes to a close.
2009-02-14 15:26:55 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Redcisc
from CT
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Love 'em -
Please don't ever discontinue these shoes.
2008-05-30 13:58:32 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Mark B
from Arizona
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Great Shoe -
You can wear them with almost anything. Delivery was very fast. Size of the shoe was perfect.
2008-04-12 17:02:41 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from virginia
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Fell apart after 2 months -
This shoe literally fell apart after 2 months. Save your money and buy a different brand.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: clarks
2008-04-09 16:48:36 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Danny
from Chattanooga, Tennessee
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Ok, but didn't last long.
I've been wearing a pair of these at work the past three months and they were actually slip-resistant unlike another pair of shoes I purchased at Zappos. They were rather comfortable for a couple months with an added arch support insole, but after three months, they are now becoming painful to wear and the tops of the shoes are cracked and peeling off very noticeably.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: I wish I knew. This seems like a neverending quest to find comfortable work shoes.
2008-04-03 17:53:35 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Gran S
from Colorado
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Awesome chef shoes!!!
I have to start by saying that Zappos is a very professional and terrific company. I called them for suggestions on a new shoe and the customer service rep was not only friendly but patient and knowledgeable about his products.
I have worn out many pairs of shoes in the kitchen and I was not expecting too much out of this pair. What a surprise! These shoes have held up and have a terrific finish that is easy to clean up every day. I would recommend these to any f&b worker.
2007-12-25 05:14:25 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from St Louis, MO
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
2nd pair of these- they're long-lasting and comfortable for a guy who works in the restaurant business.
2007-12-18 13:13:15 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Minnesota
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
One year shoes -
I bought these shoes for working in a department store. They are pretty comfortable though I had to buy insoles for them, but I do for every work shoe. After one year the sole had bare spots and the leather has holes and wear spots. Overall very good shoe. Very good traction on multiple surfaces.
2007-11-08 14:07:13 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Shawny
from Needham, MA
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Heavy and lacking durability -
I bought these shoes to wear to work. I wore them everyday and they still took over a month to wear in. I went through two boxes of bandaids for all of the blisters I was getting. Also, they are extremely heavy. After about 5 months of wear the leather outer began to peal and blister. I am looking for something else.
2007-11-01 08:55:00 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Thomas P
from Berkeley, New Jersey
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great buy -
This is a very comfortable shoe at a very comfortable price.
2007-10-28 02:24:00 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Rob
from New York
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Nice Shoe, Great Service -
I wore these shoes to work in a department store; at first they seemed a little uncomfortable, but as soon as they wore in, they were excellent. After about 3 months, the seam next to the tongue detached from the shoe, even though the shoes were still in very good condition! Hopefully I'll have better luck, but if I just had a bad pair, these are great shoes!
2007-09-27 07:08:22 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Iii
from NY
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
GREAT!
I bought 2 pairs b/c I love them so much. Comfy, affordable, and they look very classy. Thanks Zappos!!
2007-07-04 19:20:50 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Laura
from New Hampshire
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Great shoes for those in the restaurant field -
I ordered these shoes for my son who works in the restaurant industry. They are required to have a non-slip, grease resistant sole and these shoes fit the bill. No matter where my son works - in the kitchen, serving, busing... he is on his feet every working minute. These are very comfortable.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Try Deer Stag work shoes... although my son prefers the Skechers.
2007-06-24 20:15:50 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from New York
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Good shoes -
Good quality shoes ... they both needed inner soles because they didn't have a lot of cushioning and the bottom of the shoe was a little weird. But overall, very happy. Would recommend them to anyone.
2007-06-12 14:43:11 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Daniel B
from Indio, California
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: No arch support
2 BRICKS strapped to my foot as I fumble to work.
I wear a size 14 shoe. Granted, shoes this size are going to be on the heavy side. Skechers redefines heavy. My shoes weigh 3 pounds. Again, that's three pounds and then some.
These are advertised as classy work shoes, but they are too heavy to work in and aren't very classy anyway. The look is disappointing with its lip that protrudes the shoe with a jagged pattern that contradicts the simple look that could have been achieved. Of course the simple look of black leather in an English cut was short of class.
The shoes are BULKY with a material so fake I'm not sure if it’s leather, synthetic material or just an insult to my dollar.
Although this review is very "one sided" and negative, it is fueled by my remorse for having ever seen or considered these shoes. I am typically very happy with my shoe purchases, even if they are below great, I am very forgiving and come to love shoes. BUT, in this case I am unable to write it off. This is definitely the most disappointing shoe purchase I have ever made.
Zappos = Great on shipping, et al. Minus selling me this shoe.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: I recommend Hush Puppies. I am not to keen on work shoe brands.
2007-03-07 07:25:56 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from new orleans
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
My job requires a lot of bending and stooping always on a concrete floor w/no cushion these shoes are pretty stiff and do not flex well in these conditions. Seem to be very well made and will wear well for a $50 shoe.
2007-01-25 20:14:16 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Michael
from Mississippi
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Looks good but falls apart.
These shoes looked great and had a super comfortable fit when I bought them. But they fell apart pretty quick under moderate wear. The interior of the heel came apart after only a couple months. Parts of stitching on the sides came next, and finally the sole began to crack. All of this within eight months. I replaced them with a different brand.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Red Wings
2006-12-13 06:20:58 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Craig K
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Comfortable after break-in, but doesn't last long -
I'm on my second pair of these, and about ready to move on to my third. Many of the other reviews of these shoes have been from people using them as work shoes. I use them as my every-days -- they're plain enough to get away with as nice-ish black shoes, but nice enough to get away with as plain-ish dress shoes. They are quite uncomfortable before break-in, but quite comfortable afterwards.
I really, really like these shoes, but they have several significant annoyances.
The waxy finish is not durable. After a few months, it will get scratched, torn up, and start looking generally shoddy. If you're using these as work shoes, that's not so bad, but if you or anyone else cares about them looking nice...you might want to look elsewhere.
The laces constantly come untied and the ends fray within four or five months.
Finally, you need to be gentle with the back collar. Take the time to untie the shoes and remove them properly. On my first pair, I was just slipping my feet out at the end of the day, which eventually caused the collar in the back to split, which was ugly and uncomfortable.
Despite the problems, I like these shoes...but they are definitely a disposable item. I got about nine months out of my first pair, and expect no more than six out of my second, as I do a lot more walking/biking than I did on the first pair.
2006-10-25 17:25:25 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Rld
from Elmhurst, NY
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Looks can be deceiving!
Although the shoes look exceptionally well (especially for a slip resistant shoe), once you step inside them, you'll be quite surprised how stiff the shoes are. I ended up with blisters as a result of this. This would have been an excellent shoe if it were made of softer material.
Other brands recommended by reviewer: Rockports and Hush Puppies
2006-10-12 18:27:22 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Jeff V
from Pennsylvania
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Excellent Shoe Restaurant Work!
I have worn a pair of these for the past 8 months. Excellent comfort and have held up very well. Great slip resistant sole.
2006-09-14 10:24:57 Skechers Work Scholars - Harvard
Reviewer:
Anonymous
from Coventry, Ct.
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Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Good tough shoe.
I found this shoe by accident. My unusual size (7.5 ee) and a tough supination problem make it hard to find a pair of shoes. I usually bought NB Walkers but in recent months they have changed all style numbers and the true size is not attainable.
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