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SKECHERS spring/summer ’18

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There are few shoe brands that my entire family will wear without any cajoling. Fewer still that are at an affordable enough price point that sticker shock doesn’t send me into actual shock. SKECHERS gives us the contemporary styles we want with the comfort we need at prices that don’t make me squint and look away while handing over my credit card. And its SS18 (spring/summer 2018) collection is on fleek. (Because cool kids are still totally saying that, right?)

We were gifted a few pairs from the new SKECHERS lines for men, women and kids and I couldn’t narrow down favourites to show you because we loved them all so much, so you’re gonna see the whole kit and caboodle.

Let’s start with the kids’ shoes from SKECHERS. When they arrived, Miss Q actually jumped in circles like a dog chasing its own tail. The chatty K Man — just shy of 10 and very much into expressing things with an adult tone these days, looked me straight in the eye and said with all seriousness: “I really like what SKECHERS is doing these days. The quality on these shoes is remarkable. The styles are really good — even better than they’ve been in the past. I’m very excited to wear all of these.” I cannot make this stuff up, folks.

I have to start with the Go Walk 4 shoes because they’re a fan favourite around here. In fact, The K Man was none so pleased that there were no Go Walks for boys this season. Miss Q’s pair from last year were just starting to look ratty, and her toes had finally reached the end, so the timing was perfect. Here’s what your kid will say when she puts on a pair of Go Walk 4s: “Ahhhhhhhhhh!!!”

Skechers Go Walk 4 kids

SKECHERS Go Walk 4 Aurora Brights. (Photo credit: Andrea Traynor)

Miss Q is currently planning to become a professional hip hop dancer when she grows up (surely the recreational hip hop class she took at age four will do the trick). So these satin street-style kicks are definitely her jam:

SKECHERS street style shoes for kids

SKECHERS Shoutouts Bow ‘n Bling. (Photo credit: Andrea Traynor)

Getting my son to wear dress shoes has always been a bit of a battle because of the comfort issue, so it’s nice to see dressier shoes made with memory foam insoles and soles that are as easy to wear as runners:

SKECHERS Direct Pulse Metro Shift

SKECHERS Direct Pulse Metro Shift. (Photo credit: Andrea Traynor)

Last year, The K Man really got into flip flops and he says these ones are the comfiest pair he’s owned to date:

SKECHERS Summer Swell Helioblast.

SKECHERS Summer Swell Helioblast. (Photo credit: Andrea Traynor)

The big hit for summer, though, are the Guzman shoes. Inspired by a much pricier pair of slip-ons I’ve seen elsewhere, the SKECHERS Guzman Steps and Guzman 2.0s are hands-down my kids’ faves. Both have already announced they plan to live in them:

SKECHERS Guzman 2.0 Splash Brights.

SKECHERS Guzman 2.0 Splash Brights. (Photo credit: Andrea Traynor)

The ones that have the mesh heel are my personal fave because of their versatility:

SKECHERS Guzman Aqua Surge

SKECHERS Guzman Steps Aqua Surge. (Photo credit: Andrea Traynor)

Then there’s the men’s shoes from Mark Nason, which are part of the SKECHERS family but have design details and materials that you’d expect from a higher-end brand. Think leather and waxed laces.

The brand does advise going down half a size to a full size in the Mark Nason shoes, but don’t do that if you’re like my husband and you’re in denial about having size 15 feet and you’ve spent the better part of adulthood cramming your toes into 13s and 14s. Just order the 14s and relish in the joy of shoes that actually fit.

Mark Nason Razor Cup Beechwood

Mark Nason Razor Cup Beechwood. (Photo credit: Andrea Traynor)

The rugged look isn’t really something you think of with SKECHERS, but this is Big B’s second pair of Mark Nason boots and they certainly deliver:

Mark Nason Davern

Mark Nason Davern. (Photo credit: Andrea Traynor)

For a guy who wears a lot of blazers with jeans to his somewhat casual-dress job in cooler spring and fall weather, and then amps up summer gatherings with preppy shorts and golf shirts, leather slip-ons go with everything and make it easy to look good with feet that feel even better:

Mark Nason Landfair

Mark Nason Landfair. (Photo credit: Andrea Traynor)

Ever since I put on my first pair of Go Walk shoes in 2014, I’ve been hooked. And this year’s Go Walk Joy shoes are just as comfy as ever:

SKECHERS Go Walk Joy

SKECHERS Go Walk Joy in Taupe — with Go Walk Lites beside them. (Photo credit: Kristen Recalis Photography)

I really wanted to try the new Mark Nason line for women, and it didn’t disappoint! Though I was a full- to half-size smaller than in the regular SKECHERS brand, so keep that in mind if you’re ordering online.

These are soooo cute and rival the Go Walks in terms of comfort:

Mark Nason Modern Jogger Satine

Mark Nason Modern Jogger Satine. (Photo credit: Andrea Traynor)

Similar in many ways to Go Walks, I love the slightly edgier look that these knit slip-ons provide:

Mark Nason Modern Jogger Frisco

Mark Nason Modern Jogger Frisco. (Photo credit: Andrea Traynor)

Speaking of edgy, these fashion-forward babies are a soft leather with traces of gold running through them. They’re on-trend with a thick sole, but it’s all memory foam goodness inside — so my 42-year-old feet are not at odds with my 25-year-old state of mind:

Mark Nason On Point Holliday

Mark Nason On Point Holliday. (Photo credit: Andrea Traynor)

Finally, nothing says summer quite like slides and I love these ones from SKECHERS so much that they’re already in high rotation now that sunnier skies are here:

SKECHERS Vaso

SKECHERS Vaso — pictured in black but currently only available in “Mitad” online. (Photo credit: Kristen Recalis Photography)

Win big!

SKECHERS is feeling super generous and is giving away one grand prize and two runner-up prizes:

  • One grand prize winner will get a pair of shoes for each member of the family!*
  • Two runners-up will get to choose one pair of shoes each

To qualify, please read the terms & conditions carefully in the widget below and enter before May 18, 2018, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Open to Canadian residents, excluding Quebec.

*Family of up to four people.

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Comments

  5. I would love to try the Skechers GOmeb Speed 5 in the Teal colour if I won!! And if I were lucky enough to win the grand prize, I’d love the Guzman Steps shoes for each of my daughters – one pair in pink, one in lavender; and then for the 4th pair I’d let my husband pick out a pair of shoes for himself.

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  6. I would love to try the Skechers GOmeb Speed 5 in the Teal colour if I won!! And if I were lucky enough to win the grand prize, I’d love the Guzman Steps shoes for each of my daughters – one pair in pink, one in lavender; and then for the 4th pair I’d let my husband pick out a pair of shoes for himself.

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  9. This is a very hard choice but I think I would choose the Frisco ones … my feet can breath and be comfy with the perfect material and walk on a cloud all day … thank you so so much for the chance .. woohooo good luck everyone .. my family would be in aweeeeeeeeee

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  10. This is a very hard choice but I think I would choose the Frisco ones … my feet can breath and be comfy with the perfect material and walk on a cloud all day … thank you so so much for the chance .. woohooo good luck everyone .. my family would be in aweeeeeeeeee

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  15. I love Skechers, they are so comfy, I need new running shoes, so I would choose the SKECHERS GOMEB SPEED 5

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  16. I love Skechers, they are so comfy, I need new running shoes, so I would choose the SKECHERS GOMEB SPEED 5

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  19. Hi! Thanks so much for the great read and excellent reviews on Skecher shoes that would totally fit the needs of my family too! Super excited about the SKECHERS GUZMAN STEPS AQUA SURGE for my 4yr old son! So many to choose from for myself and Hubby because they all look stunning and super comfy! Thanks for the chance! 🙂

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  20. Hi! Thanks so much for the great read and excellent reviews on Skecher shoes that would totally fit the needs of my family too! Super excited about the SKECHERS GUZMAN STEPS AQUA SURGE for my 4yr old son! So many to choose from for myself and Hubby because they all look stunning and super comfy! Thanks for the chance! 🙂

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  25. I have 3 pairs of Skechers shoes and a pair of boots; you can never have to many is my motto. I’m loving the Mark Nason line!

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  26. I have 3 pairs of Skechers shoes and a pair of boots; you can never have to many is my motto. I’m loving the Mark Nason line!

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  27. I love their shoes and have a couple pairs, but I do not have sandles and they would be so comfortable I would get a pair so I can still enjoy my walks and not hurt my back the sandles I do have are flat which is no good but which style I’m not sure I love them

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  28. I love their shoes and have a couple pairs, but I do not have sandles and they would be so comfortable I would get a pair so I can still enjoy my walks and not hurt my back the sandles I do have are flat which is no good but which style I’m not sure I love them

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  45. I love the MARK NASON MODERN JOGGER SATINE, I own a few pairs of sketches already but have not seen these before

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  46. I love the MARK NASON MODERN JOGGER SATINE, I own a few pairs of sketches already but have not seen these before

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  51. The Skechers GOwalk 4 – Attuned are quite nice. I love all their shoes, really : 🙂 🙂

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  52. The Skechers GOwalk 4 – Attuned are quite nice. I love all their shoes, really : 🙂 🙂

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  85. I’d pick the MARK NASON LANDFAIR for myself but I’m still debating what I’d pick for the kids

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  86. I’d pick the MARK NASON LANDFAIR for myself but I’m still debating what I’d pick for the kids

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  93. I might pick the MICROBURST – ONE UP or the MODERN JOGGER – DEBBIE. I think they’d be great for my trip to Italy!

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  94. I might pick the MICROBURST – ONE UP or the MODERN JOGGER – DEBBIE. I think they’d be great for my trip to Italy!

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  95. Love all of these great Skechers shoes. Had no idea the Mark Nason line existed – love the purple/pink joggers FRISCO.

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  96. Love all of these great Skechers shoes. Had no idea the Mark Nason line existed – love the purple/pink joggers FRISCO.

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  103. I love skechers and would love the FLEX ADVANTAGE 2.0 – THE HAPPS mens for my son

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  104. I love skechers and would love the FLEX ADVANTAGE 2.0 – THE HAPPS mens for my son

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  119. So many gorgeous pairs of shoes in the #SS18 collection but really love the MARK NASON MODERN JOGGER FRISCO.

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  120. So many gorgeous pairs of shoes in the #SS18 collection but really love the MARK NASON MODERN JOGGER FRISCO.

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  121. I like the MODERN JOGGER – DEBBIE – it’s so cute with the bow! Prior to reading your blog post, I’ve never heard of Mark Nason so thank you for the introduction.

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  122. I like the MODERN JOGGER – DEBBIE – it’s so cute with the bow! Prior to reading your blog post, I’ve never heard of Mark Nason so thank you for the introduction.

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  145. I love the MODERN JOGGER – FRISCO. Love purple. I followed Skechers on Instagram @fossie55. I had a bad moment and put in the wrong response.

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  146. I love the MODERN JOGGER – FRISCO. Love purple. I followed Skechers on Instagram @fossie55. I had a bad moment and put in the wrong response.

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  149. I’m having a really hard time choosing just one pair……definitely would love to have the Skechers GOwalk 4 – Pursuit.

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  150. I’m having a really hard time choosing just one pair……definitely would love to have the Skechers GOwalk 4 – Pursuit.

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  155. Skechers has always meant great comfort for shoes but I am loving the new styles and colours.

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  156. Skechers has always meant great comfort for shoes but I am loving the new styles and colours.

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  167. I already own two pairs of the D’lites so think I would go for the Mark Nason On Point Holliday

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  168. I already own two pairs of the D’lites so think I would go for the Mark Nason On Point Holliday

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  173. I’m a big fan of the go walk line! Since the nice weather is approaching these would be nice to slip on.

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  174. I’m a big fan of the go walk line! Since the nice weather is approaching these would be nice to slip on.

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