Customer Reviews SKECHERS Energy - Downforce
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Customer Fit Survey:
90%"Felt true to size"
92%"Felt true to width"
76%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SKECHERS US
I had to buy men's sneakers because the women's sneakers are not what they say they say wide and they are not
I have arthritis and need a wide sneaker I always wore Skechers but they changed the women's shoes
Hard T,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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For work
Bubba,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Walking and mild exercise. Would like better arch support.
Chas,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Just Perfect great shoe
Big B,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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my favorite sneaker, unfortunately they are hard to find in stores
Jerryzz,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SKECHERS US
I wear theses shoes daily in winter where the ground gets wet. I have 2 other Skechers shoes that are lighter but the tops get wet in the rain and when you might step on a wet spot. These are more all leather shoes
Mr C,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I love the comfort of these shoes. They are like walking on air.
Big G,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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After struggling to find women's wide shoes that weren't fluorescent pink or purple, I took a page from my husband's book and ordered a pair of these for myself (I'd been having shoe envy over his pair for a few months anyway). I wear a 8.5W in women's, and these are 7 in men's. They fit perfectly, look great, and are extremely comfortable.
Justine, Zappos Customer,
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Our family has been wearing Skechers for years. We are on our feet a lot at work and Skechers seem to be the most comfortable and durable shoes we've found. They last a long time. My wife still wears a pair that she bought about three years ago and says they are still comfortable. We've just started using Zappos and love the free and fast shipping. We will be using Zappos from now on.
Ronald D, Zappos Customer,
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Got these for my boyfriend and he wears them as him work shoes and says they're great for that and given that he works in manual labor, I'd have to assume they're pretty solid :)
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Great shoe but a little too snug for comfort. I
bought size 14. I love the
skechers shoes, of which I
have a few. I am returning
this these.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I really like these. I tend to have a hard time find Stylish Yet Comfortable sneaks. The size 10.5 Width is spot on.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very comfortable and dependable show.
Carmen W, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at SKECHERS US
I purchased this shoe last year and this is NOT the same shoe! The black shoe in the photo has felt and there is no felt on this pair. Ordered a 2nd pair this year thinking my first returned order was just an error. I do like the look of the shoe without the felt but the problem is the 50172 Downforce has changed since last years purchased and is now very uncomfortable with no cushioning. Very disappointed in what Sketchers has done to make a good pair of shoes unwearable.
Itsmejs,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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My husband has worn these shoes for years. Skechers always has a wide so he can wear his true size instead of going up. 12.5 W. He wears them as casual shoes and they last him about 2 years. Usually the toe box wears down and pulls away from the sole for him. He's on his 3rd or 4th pair. He says they are comfortable. He has more of a flat foot. These are sturdy overall. As always, Zappos is wonderful. Fast shipping. Easy returns if needed. No extra charges. Excellent services all around.
Lindsay H, Zappos Customer,
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I'm now on my third consecutive pair of these shoes. What can I say, I'm a creature of habit, and when I find something I like I don't see a reason not to stick with it. I wear these pretty much every single day, and each pair lasts about 3 years. I really like the casual, earthy styling, so I can wear these to work with khakis and not feel like I'm wearing gaudy sneakers, while still getting the comfort.
I especially like the soles and tread, it's nice and knobbly for grip and holds up quite well, unlike some cheap sneakers.
Evan, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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To me, this shoe runs small…I usually wear a women's 8 in sneakers, and I ordered the 6.5 in this shoe since it's in men's sizes and it was the smallest size available, and it felt small. I am returning it for a size 7. In another pair of men's shoes, I have a size 6 and it fits perfectly, so this definitely seems to run small. One of my big toes was rubbing up against the front of the shoe (one foot is larger than the other). Otherwise, I really like the style of the shoe. It seems very well made and sturdy and looks great with jeans. There is no arch support at all, so if you need arch support, just put in your own inserts. The shoe also seems like it will be warm enough for cool fall weather.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have been wearing these shoes to work everyday for the last 8 months to work. They are great for a mixed commute of walk/bus/train.
I have found that they go well with most of my casual work outfits.
The color on the Sketchers "S" has slowly scrapped off from it changing the color from black to a silvery white.
The grey leather on the side of the shoe also has built up a bit of dirt on them that seems to be in the leather itself.
The shoe has hard plastic "details" on the heel of the shoe that have broken or cracked at this point.
The "S" on the rear of the shoe also has taken a bit of damage and does not look very good. Particularity if you use your feet to take your shoes off at the end of the day.
I will say the most of this damage is weather related damage for living in New England and commuting to work all the time in the shoes. If these shoes where worn during better weather or as purely in door shoes they would have fared far better.
Despite the abuse i have put them through. i don't mind wearing them for the 10 to 12 hours that i find myself having to wear them for still.
I am getting newer shoes for work as i need better looking shoes for my work. The pair i have can still be used for camping or yard work. I would not go running in them but they would be good gym shoes.
John R, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love at first fit. Well made and a joy to wear.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Excellent product. Super fast delivery.
Shannon Q, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SKECHERS US
Great work shoe for standing/ walking on pavement. Gives a bounce to my step and props me upright. I was initially enamored with the newer Afterburn Memory Foam shoes, as they are very comfortable, but have since found these shoes to be more supportive. The sole definitely has a better grip/ far more traction. I love the memory foam in all my other Skechers but for the Afterburns, nothing beats the originals. I would note also that after trying on multiple pairs in store, the all black version seemed to be tighter/ less wide in the toe box as compared to the white version. First sold in 2003, and these shoes are still going strong!
Skechin,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SKECHERS US
Just an amazing shoe. I consider it a multi-purpose shoe: I can play tennis or basketball in them, since they have a great grip, and I can also use them as work shoes as they are great for standing on hard surfaces. These shoes helped tremendously in recovering from a knee injury and provide great stability. I was initially hesitant to purchase due to the lack of memory foam, because I love my other Skechers with the innovative memory foam cushioning, but this is now my perhaps my favorite Skechers shoe. It's been around such a long time for a reason, clearly!
Skechin,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SKECHERS US
A very nice shoe that gives a bounce to your step and props you upright. Great work shoe for standing/ walking on pavement. I was initially enamored with the newer Afterburn Memory Foam shoes, but have found that these fit my 4E feet better than those, and seem to have a stronger sole with a far more traction/ a better grip. Also the Memory Foam Afterburns felt narrower in thedoes toe area. I love the memory foam in all my other Skechers but for the Afteburns, nothing beats the original. Plus there's a nice, firm cushion in these shoes. First sold in 2003, and these shoes are still going strong!
Skechin,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SKECHERS US
This is a great shoe, my first day though. have another pair of Sports, and they feel better. These seem to force my foot down into the toe box, but the toe box has the height I need due to a foot issue. The others have a rounded down heel so you aren't tilted a bit forward, but the toe box is not as tall. Love wearing both though, and anything I listed is just a very minor issue.
Gwm,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at SKECHERS US
Good looking shoe. High heel. Hard heel.
Not H,
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