Customer Reviews SKECHERS Work Rockland - Systemic

I work in a hotel doing various jobs from being a barista to server to kitchen expediter. I bought these shoes about 3 months ago and while they have some good qualities, I would not recommend them to anyone who is on their feet all day. First the good. The non-slip soles are very good and give good grip on the slippery floors I'm on all day. That said, these soles for some reason leave a constant trail on wet floors. They don't actually mark the floor, but it's like they are constantly dirty and leave a trail on wet surfaces. None of my co-works have this problem with their non-slip shoes and neither have I in the past. The other thing I like about these shoes is that they look pretty good for a work shoe. I can wear them to and from work without feeling like I'm broadcasting my occupation. The bad: These shoes took a while to break in for me. The way the seams are in the toe area make for a harsh crease when you step which took several weeks to soften up and even today is a slight annoyance. The biggest problem I see with these shoes though is that they are not very well cushioned. They are built like an urban casual shoe meaning that your foot is very low to the ground so there is very little cushioning. I have had many pairs of work shoes over the years and these will cause fatigue after half a day of work. If you do get these shoes, I highly recommend custom insoles. Durability has been very good on the uppers and somewhat good on the soles though the edges are wearing out already. I do walk quite a lot with these on the street too so that's probably why they are wearing out somewhat on the soles.

These things are with out a doubt the most uncomfortable things I have ever worn on my feet. Ever. I needed all black shoes (non dress shoes) for a new job and these were one of the only pairs I could find on short notice. The job includes a lot of standing, and I was regretting purchasing these after the first day. Theres no cushioning in the shoe its self and the insoles are horrible. The insoles are so thin in the forefoot that after two days you could see the pressure marks of my feet and it looked like I had been wearing them for months. I replaced them with a pair of Dr. Sholls work insoles, and they didn't help at all. The soles them selves also are canted inwards which puts pressure on the inside of your knees and outer hips because it forces you to stand weird. I'm 23, 6', 185lbs and am in good shape so its not like its my body thats making these shoes uncomfortable. I've been looking for something else to fit my needs but haven't been able to find anything yet. I dread wearing these things to work everyday. The person who designed this shoe should be forced to wear them for eternity as punishment. Do your self a favor and find something else.

I would not consider this a work shoe. No comfort, no support and no cushion. Feet are better off in old shoes I have for work.