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Rating Summmary:

335 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

39%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

25%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

7%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

10%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

19%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

80%"Felt true to size"

89%"Felt true to width"

73%"Moderate arch support"

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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Decient shoe if you don't plan on heavy usage. My nonslip sole became separated from the body of the shoe within three months. Granted, I work 40+ a week. I still felt like for a work shoe, this isn't up to a professional kitchen's standards.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Good overall shoe, but 6 months later the bottom tread started peeling off, which is super annoying. Starts off as a good shoe then the material starts to wear down, so you lose your arch support quick and then the sole goes which hurts the feet/posture/sleep. Not an overall good work shoe.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Lightweight for sure, but not particularly flexible; they definitely don't conform to my feet. The 2 eyelets don't make them breathable; my feet sweat in them even when I'm just sitting down.
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Supportive, good material for work. Good price. Problem was that after one week of wear, the sole peeled off.
I'd also recommend:
Dansko
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Poor SupportGreat Support
I found these and thought "what a great bargain" since my other option (Birkis) are much more expensive. These fit well, are comfortable after I put in some superfeet insoles in them. The style rating is obviously relative to the type of shoe it is. I'd never wear these out on the town, but compared to other clogs they look good. My main gripe with these, and the only reason I'd never buy them again, is that the sole inserts, the things that actually make the shoe slip resistant, came off after about a month. I tried to glue them back a few times, but they keep coming off. I work in the kitchen, so this is pretty much a deal breaker.
I'd also recommend:
Birkis
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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As a chef I have had other Skechers shoes for work. All of them with no problems. However this pair was a disappointment. The sole started to separate from the shoe after only 2 1/2 months. It became a trip hazard in the kitchen. Zappos was great and sent a new pair as soon as I called, but I would have expected them to last longer. Perhaps it was just the one pair, the new ones are holding up, as of now.
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Bought these shoes for working in a restaurant environment and the bottoms/soles peeled off both shoes in a little over one month of wear. Very disappointing and I'm nervous about trying them again.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at SKECHERS US
I've gotten two pairs of these shoes. The first pair the sole started pealing off before the tread had even worn down, but I figured that maybe it was an anomaly and purchased a second pair in January 2016. Now, I work in a busy kitchen. I'm on my feet all day for 8 hours, 5 days a week. The floor conditions can be wet, hot, freezing, or greasy. So the shoes I use have to be able to stand up to those conditions. For a pair of shoes to not even last a full year speaks to the poor quality this company produces. These are work shoes, they need to be durable, safe, and comfortable.
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at SKECHERS US
This is probably the 5th pair that I purchased. My husband is a Chef and they have been a great work shoe for him, up until this pair.......Within one week they have fallen apart! I contacted Skechers and was asked to take photos and send so action could be taken. This was 3 days ago and I have heard nothing back. I am getting a bit disappointed that the matter has not been resolved and am not sure what to do about this. I would think that Skechers would have better customer service.....
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Do not waste your money. Not comfortable, don't let your feet breathe and falling apart after 4 months of wear.
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I bought these to wear while bartending. The sole on the right clog came off on my very first shift! I wore it for 6 hours like that, and then tried to re-attach it with Liquid Nails that night. It didn't work...waste of money. They also hurt the top of my foot while wearing them that one day, and actually left a couple of blisters. Would not recommend buying these.
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I had previously owned a pair of Bass penny loafers but this time I wanted a newer look. I have been very please with the look and feel of this shoe. It is a shoe I can wear as casual or for business casual dress. I am extremely pleased with my selection, the fit, and most of all the service.
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2 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Bought these (for the 2nd time) for my husband. He finally wore the first pair out, but they lasted a long time. They are perfect for outdoor work because they can just be washed off. He has a wide foot, and they work well to accommodate that.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I purchased these shoes several years ago and they are the best I've ever owned. Light, non slip, insole is still in good shape and best of all, if you remove the insoles when you are not wearing them, your shoes dont stink! I have worn these every day in an office setting with slacks and they look good. The only reason for a new pair is because my cat (yes, cat) likes to chew on them and they have poke holes along the top.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Now that I have broken these shoes in, they are comfortable, but... BEWARE! Breaking-in this shoes can be extremely painful. For the first two weeks, my feet were in an incredible amount pain (with or without shoes). I wanted to cry. You should probably look for another pair of shoes. I work in a kitchen and require non-slip shoes and have slipped a few times. They are not as non-slip as they would seem.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Shoes fit well in width, but are about 1/2 size too large in length. Poor ventilation, resulting in sweaty feet. The shoe bed/insert are soft and comfortable.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I bought these because they seemed like a more attractive option that Crocs, but would also be waterproof and comfortable. So far I am fairly happy with them, but they are not as comfortable as my old Crocs (that may improve as they wear in). The thin rubber sole started to come off on one of them. I think I fixed it with some rubber cement, but that should not have been neccessary after just a few weeks. The arch support does not match my foot's sole very well either, and I don't know an easy way to adjust that. Because the toe is closed, feet can get sweaty in them, but so far it has not been a big deal. The price seems very good compared to similarly styled leather clogs, and I hope they last me a few years. I use them to slip on before going out in the yard, where the grass may be wet or etc.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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The sole started to fall off after wearing twice. It was glued back on, but I don’t recommend this item.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SKECHERS US
I've been wearing "Work: Oswald - Balder" for 10 years. This is my 4th pair. But his pair lost the soul in the 2nd week. Not sure if it's a fluke or Sketcher has diminished its quality.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SKECHERS US
Soles wore out in 9 days.. need to return them
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I owned these for less than a month before the sole became unglued. Sketchers will replace them but I have to pay for postage to them. I suggest looking at Amazon reviews before buying these as it is a very common problem.
I'd also recommend:
Mozo
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Don't waste your time, they're the same quality as a $5 knock-off croc from Walmart.
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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The sole tore off in less than 5 hours of wearing them! My boyfriend almost tripped and fell on his face. Buyers Beware!
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at SKECHERS US
Shoes are comfortable but the slip resistant sole stared to come off. Cheap shoes
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1 found this review helpful.
Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at SKECHERS US
I was looking for a pair of clogs to just step into and go, but they had to be black as I had plenty of brown or tan shoes that worked for what I wanted. The clogs I got from Skechers are perfect. Plenty of toes room and fit to the heel bed. Best of all, I can wear them with shorts or long pants. They even work with jeans. I do not consider these to be work shoes, but definitely casual.
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