Customer Reviews SKECHERS Parallel - Dream Queen

Omg I am over the moon in love with these AWEdorable shoes. I love gladiator sandals but wanted something that was super comfy and gave my foot and ankle lots of support and these definitely deliver and at such a great price. I couldn't be happier, Lovin' me some Sketchers and Zappos never disappoints!!

I got the 8.5 because everyone said they run large, and a different but similar pair I'd tried in the same line had been too big. But, this was too small. Will try again with the 9.

These are super comfy and much more stylish than most shoes at this comfort level. They have the comfort of flat sandals while giving me a bit of a boost in height. I am a 30 y/o professional and plan to wear these to work often during the spring and summer. These are great for casual to business casual. One downside is that the sole of my foot gets a little hot at times (I assume due to the memory foam footbed), but it’s not too bothersome.

Comfortable

I have plantar fasciitis so, even though I wear a 7 in Sketchers, I have to buy a 7 1/2 to accommodate a custom sole insert. I am extremely happy with these shoes. They are a bit long in the toe since I had to size up but that's always to be expected since I got the inserts. The straps provide very firm but comfortable ankle support. The rubbery sole feels like a tennis shoe and the shape of the bottom of the shoe provides a flexible rocking motion when I walk. Since being diagnosed with plantar fasciitis a year ago, they are the most comfortable shoe I've purchased. I hope Sketchers keeps making this 'parallel' style.

They are great looking and very comfortable.

I really like the gladiator look because all the straps seem to make the top less chunky since it's not a solid top. I ordered my normal size of 7, despite many reviews saying these shoes run large, because it was the only pair in any size available. I had to start somewhere, so I ordered it hoping I'd get lucky and they would fit. Unfortunately, they were indeed too big. There was a full inch between the end of my big toe to the end of the shoe - it was at least a full size too large. I shopped around and found a pair in size 6 elsewhere, and they fit like a glove! I am never a size 6 shoe in anything, except these. So, if you are able to find a pair of these popular and extremely comfortable shoes, remember they run large! I love them, they are stylish and very comfortable to stand and walk in. I wish I could find these in the other colors, too!

I was lucky enough to get the very last pair that Zappos had, and in what I was hoping was my size. I ordered a size 7 which is my normal Skechers size. Unfortunately, there was a full inch left from the front of my big toe to the end of the shoe. As other reviewers have noted, these definitely run big. I am still looking for a size that fits me, even if it's elsewhere, because these are so comfortable and well-made! The straps felt good and the cushioning of the foot bed is excellent. I really wanted these to fit me, but it was not to be - it looked too weird for the shoe to be past my toe for a full inch....So, I am returning and some lucky size 7 (really a 7.5 or 8) will get this pair!

They are awesome. They are really comfy and look great with skirts or pants.

They are great I have knee issues and they gave me no trouble.

Just love these shoes! Very stylish and comfy and they give you some height without wearing a heal!

Simply Love the Gladiator inspiration with a stack blown EVA heel! Very comfy! Keep it up Skechers!!