Skechers expensive !

[donna255]

But how do you keep the souls white, I mean the bit around the trainer.

I have washed that bit trainers are suede, do not in the washing machine.

 

[Breeze]

Ooh, that’s given me flashbacks to when we used to use those whitener sponge thingies on our school plimsolls.

I remember them. Tube with a sponge on the end , made the shoes wet & you had to wait for them to dry.

 

[ohnonotshoppingagain]

because of foot issues I can't buy any other make than Sketchers so yes they are expensive but worth every penny for me.

 

[alisonwt]

But how do you keep the souls white, I mean the bit around the trainer.

I have washed that bit trainers are suede, do not in the washing machine.

I use the magic sponge things which sometimes works. Mine are leather, or leather look, I can't remember which, leather I think, so rubbing them with a damp cloth sometimes works. I should maybe be like Jill Franks and clean them every time I take them off before I put them away, but the chances of that happening are small to nill

 

[Loveinamist]

I’ve always loved Skechers black court shoes for work, they just never wear out so when I had a knee op late last year I bought two pairs of slip-ins trainer style once I was mobile and they are Heaven. They cost £77 a pair, money well spent. I’m a half size in Skechers, sizing down.

 

[Cashers]

How do you keep the all white trainers looking white?

I clean mine with damp kitchen roll and Cif cream cleaner! Rinse them over with damp cloth to remove Cif. Job done! It brings the big round the edge of the trainers up great.

 

[jayc]

All I see here in the city is middle-aged men wearing them, older women. The young 20-30s wear proper trainers Addis etc. I like to people watch waiting for the bus home.

Not a big Skechers fan because of the sizing. Now in-store last year I did get a pair of waterproof boots, they look like suede with fake fur. They were £99, but I got them under £50 in their sale, and they are great for heavy rain. Even thought regular fit, yes I made sure to ask I need thick socks with them. I buy M&S vintage style trainers suede or leather. Price is usually £45 or £49 but if you can get them in the sale usually just over £20.

I do like Skechers but I dont buy many anymore. Firstly the sizing issue. Never know what size to buy and presenters give conflicting size advice. Secondly, the quality is not as good anymore and finally the price.

 

[Mommabear]

because of foot issues I can't buy any other make than Sketchers so yes they are expensive but worth every penny for me.

Same, I can’t wear anything else now and have quite a collection but never from QVC

 

[Grizelda]

I do like Skechers but I dont buy many anymore. Firstly the sizing issue. Never know what size to buy and presenters give conflicting size advice. Secondly, the quality is not as good anymore and finally the price.

I used to buy Skechers, but no more. I've had problems with sizes as they vary too much.

 

[donna255]

I was using a toothbrush and some Fairy Liquid, which did not really do the job.

 

[Battiola73]

I do like Skechers but I dont buy many anymore. Firstly the sizing issue. Never know what size to buy and presenters give conflicting size advice. Secondly, the quality is not as good anymore and finally the price.

Try and watch when Debbie Flint is presenting. She’s really good at advising about sizing and width. Think she said she’s a Clark’s EE fitting (can’t remember the size)
I think QVCs offerings are C or D fitting. All the footwear shown is modelled by ladies with narrow or standard Fit.

I’m a Clarks 7EEE or Hotter 7 Extra wide wide fit. It’s not so much my foot is very wide but I have a very high instep.

 

[Cashers]

I was using a toothbrush and some Fairy Liquid, which did not really do the job.

Donna, give a cream cleaner a go. It really works!

 

[ohnonotshoppingagain]

One of the things I actually dislike is the white trim on coloured shoes. I don't like that look at all and wonder why they do it. I only like white on white. Coloured shoes I think should be matched in appropriate colour.

 

[Battiola73]

I see they have anew brand on Sugerga. There’re about the same prices as Skechers but they remind me of the plimsolls we used to buy from Woolworths. Not the really cheap ones but the next bracket up. I think they were sold as tennis shoes.

My hands are itching to sew up the fraying edges of the jeans the models are wearing.

 

[madaunty]

I see they have anew brand on Sugerga. There’re about the same prices as Skechers but they remind me of the plimsolls we used to buy from Woolworths. Not the really cheap ones but the next bracket up. I think they were sold as tennis shoes.

My hands are itching to sew up the fraying edges of the jeans the models are wearing.

No doubt the fact that Kate Middleton is a Superga fan will be used as a selling point.

 

[Brissles]

I've discovered Lascana slip ons. Equally as good as Skechers and marginally cheaper.

 

[Peppermint Patti]

I use the magic sponge things which sometimes works. Mine are leather, or leather look, I can't remember which, leather I think, so rubbing them with a damp cloth sometimes works. I should maybe be like Jill Franks and clean them every time I take them off before I put them away, but the chances of that happening are small to nill

I've got white Nike trainers with hot pink piping. Must be 10 years old at least and they've been in the washer quite a few times and still look great. They cost about £15 or so from Sports Direct

 

[Grizelda]

I see they have anew brand on Sugerga. There’re about the same prices as Skechers but they remind me of the plimsolls we used to buy from Woolworths. Not the really cheap ones but the next bracket up. I think they were sold as tennis shoes.

My hands are itching to sew up the fraying edges of the jeans the models are wearing.

I have a pair of Superga lace up shoes. I only wear them in the summer as they are beige. They have worn well but they weigh a ton.

 

[SusieJ]

I live in my Sketchers and find them really hardwearing. I have a huge selection - different styles and colours. I did try a pair of M&S trainers but they weren’t half as comfortable.

 

[Marina]

I've discovered Lascana slip ons. Equally as good as Skechers and marginally cheaper.

Are these as light as Skechers? I'm interested.

Edit: I have now read that they are heavy.
I buy my skechers in TKMaxx and I normally pay what Lascana costs, I've just looked online Lascana prices.