Skechers - anyone tried them?

[PEBE]

Thanks for your post caretodiffer, appreciated. I have now had an email from QVC asking for my proof of postage so that they can give me a refund. I am happy about this, at least I will have my money back without the hassle of claiming from Royal Mail. Fingers crossed it will get sorted this week.:happy:

 

[caretodiffer]

Thanks for your post caretodiffer, appreciated. I have now had an email from QVC asking for my proof of postage so that they can give me a refund. I am happy about this, at least I will have my money back without the hassle of claiming from Royal Mail. Fingers crossed it will get sorted this week.:happy:

So pleased for you :happy:
I always remember a senior colleague telling me" The trouble with the British is that we do not complain enough, we put up with poor service" I had to agree with him, many times, I could not be bothered to complain and has been on the losing end. When I used to take the public transport, how many times have I kept quiet if I have been short changed, I used to think, it is only a few pence, how many times I have not bothered to check my shopping bill.
Then I taught my self into thinking" If I was short of 2-5 pence, will the driver/conductor let me on the bus? If I was short of a few pence , would the shopkeeper allow me to buy that item?"
I have saved many pounds by checking wrong pricing in shops/supermarkets.
And the feeling of achievement is great:happy:

 

[caretodiffer]

On the subject of the faulty sandals, just watching the Sketchers presentation (11 am).. QVC is still flogging those sandals. Any reputable firm/company would have returned the remaining goods back to the company as faulty products after a few complaints. ...(QVC has had many complaints on this particular product)
Are they waiting for someone to fall down and break their necks before they take any action:doh:

 

[Starlight]

They had loads of the Skechers in the Fitflop style with big jewels on the front in the Birchwood outlet shop on Monday and were selling them as a special offer for £7.99, were these faulty ones I wonder?

 

[caretodiffer]

They had loads of the Skechers in the Fitflop style with big jewels on the front in the Birchwood outlet shop on Monday and were selling them as a special offer for £7.99, were these faulty ones I wonder?

They will be the ones the customers had returned because of complaints of being uncomfortable or they were larger than advertised I think, Starlight, because the faulty ones cannot be worn or sold because they completely snapped off the sandals.

 

[madaunty]

They had loads of the Skechers in the Fitflop style with big jewels on the front in the Birchwood outlet shop on Monday and were selling them as a special offer for £7.99, were these faulty ones I wonder?

Loads in the Shrewsbury outlet as well a couple of weeks ago.
Looked a bit cheap and nasty. Disppointing

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[reflexgirl]

Not interested in the Fitflop knockoffs, but the bog-standard lace-up trainers are really comfy. They were my go-to shoes when my plantar fasciitis played up before I discovered Fitflops.

alter ego - I have just come down with plantar fascitis and the doctor told me yesterday to wear cushioned heel beds. I wear birkenstocks all the time which are hard, so am now on the look out for suitable foot wear. From your post I assume that Sketchers have a cushioned sole - would love to know your experience with what worked best for you as I am suffering currently - I never knew pf could be so agonisingly painful!

 

[Flamenco]

alter ego - I have just come down with plantar fascitis and the doctor told me yesterday to wear cushioned heel beds. I wear birkenstocks all the time which are hard, so am now on the look out for suitable foot wear. From your post I assume that Sketchers have a cushioned sole - would love to know your experience with what worked best for you as I am suffering currently - I never knew pf could be so agonisingly painful!

Buy the real Fitflops. Visit http://www.fitflop.com/fun/testimonials/scat/testimonials/.

Many people buy Fitflops because of PF and find them a godsend. I suffered a lot with Achilles Tendonitis before being diagnosed with Sjogrens Syndrome (an autoimmue disease that affects connective tissues) and wearing Fitflops was the only way I could walk without excruciating pain. I still wear them, owning nearly 10 pairs now. Most comfy sandals I've ever worn and I buy the jazzy ones with crystals and jewel to indulge my inner princess!

Buy a pair and give them a try - there are plenty of sites where you can buy sale Fitflops. Be wary of Ebay as there are lots of knock-offs on there. Many brands have brought out their own versions, but they are not a patch on the real deal imvho.

 

[reflexgirl]

Thankyou flamenco, very helpful. I will hit the high street later in the week and buy some I think as they sound just what I need.
This is what I love about this forum, I learn so much!!

 

[SparklyBarbs]

Was looking at these shoes as i thought they might be comfortable for work, but after reading and
enjoying all the comments i decided not to. But i was tempted to buy 103344 which would
definately not be suitable for work, in fact if i went to work with them on the girls would think
i"d gone crazy he he could be right youre saying

 

[SparklyBarbs]

FLAMENCO , wish it was in sparkles, he he. Took your advice and ordered myself a proper pair of Fit flops, for my holidays as they look so comfy, and
hopefully they are. Had trouble getting a pair with no toe posts as i dont like them, or my legs bare, shudder shudder, but got one in the end so will
let you know how i get on with them. Thanks :bow:

 

[Flamenco]

FLAMENCO , wish it was in sparkles, he he. Took your advice and ordered myself a proper pair of Fit flops, for my holidays as they look so comfy, and
hopefully they are. Had trouble getting a pair with no toe posts as i dont like them, or my legs bare, shudder shudder, but got one in the end so will
let you know how i get on with them. Thanks :bow:

The toe posts are extremely comfortable on Fitflops, I've never had any rubbing ever. Anyway, hope you enjoy your first pair of FF's. Your feet will thank you for them!

 

[janie]

it's the toe posts that always put me off fitflops so well done SP for tracking some down. i think it depends on your feet whether you can wear them. some people have a big gap between their toes. mine are kinda small and close together so toe posts always rub.

 

[SparklyBarbs]

I just hate bare white legs, which mine are, as i never have enough patience to get them brown, or put fake tan on, so they stay white.
Not a pretty sight, so i finally found a pair that look nice and have a few sparkles on them he he Like being called SB

 

[Weathergirl]

I adore Fit flops and when I am not in the office I live in mine at home. The toe posty ones for summer or in the house and Ugg- style boots in the winter. The boots are a bit pricey but you can get fantastic prices on the toe post ones in a variety of styles if you shop around. My mum found my current pair in Makkro (sp)and gave me them for my birthday.

Posting late I know. Daughter woke with a bad dream. Bless.

 

[craftology]

I have two pairs of the FitFlop trainers and I love them for work - one pair in red and one in metallic. I'm on my feet most of the day and they really help keep backaches at bay, I'd definitely recommend them.

 

[alter ego]

alter ego - I have just come down with plantar fascitis and the doctor told me yesterday to wear cushioned heel beds. I wear birkenstocks all the time which are hard, so am now on the look out for suitable foot wear. From your post I assume that Sketchers have a cushioned sole - would love to know your experience with what worked best for you as I am suffering currently - I never knew pf could be so agonisingly painful!

What Flamenco said. I always Google the style I'm looking for 'cos the prices vary so much. Having said that, I know how painful PF is (both heels, 15 years) and it's hell. The relief with FFs is enormous - just get out there and get a pair, be damned with the cost. You can always bargain hunt for your subsequent pairs (you deffo won't stop at one pair!).