Skechers Performance Women's Go Flex Walking Shoes - Lightweight Comfortable Sneakers for Women | Perfect for Walking, Running & Everyday Wear

Ok. I have been a "Go Walk" fan for quite a while now. I had the original "Go Walk", the "Go Walk 2" and the "Go walk 3".I think this might be my favorite. They keep getting better.Things you NEED TO KNOW:1. They are about a half size smaller that you normally wear. I wear a 9.5, and the 10 just fits me. This isn't a big deal. I just tried them on at my local Sketchers store before buying - and I'm very glad I did. Get a half size larger than you usually buy for these guys.2. They are more rigid than your typical "Go Walk", especially in the heel. They're not uncomfortable, but it will feel unusual after being in the normal "Go Walk" shoe for a few years. Don't Panic! It just keeps your foot in place so it won't rub as much. It's not painful or uncomfortable. It just feels weird after a few years wearing "Go Walk" shoes. I figured that since it's winter, I'd be wearing thicker socks, but I've worn thin socks and they still feel fine. It's just a matter of them being less floppy.3. If you are in a profession where you are on your feet all day, but constantly moving - especially if you move from side to side a LOT and have to worry about inversion sprains (ankle rolling), THIS IS YOUR GLORIOUS SOLUTION! Unlike all of the other "Go Walk" shoes, which tend to encourage ankles rolling, these don't roll at all. I feel really stable in these shoes, as well as mobile. So far I've worn them for 2 nine hour days in a row, and they've performed excellently. I get a little sore towards that last hour, but they are far more stable than my GW3's.4. Quiet! My GW3's had a bad habit of making a wet lip-smacking noise on the hard floors of my work. It was unnerving and gross. These are much more quiet on hard tile and smooth stone. Cement sidewalks are another matter. So, when I'm at work, they're silent. On the sidewalk they are loud... which is fine since I'm not trying to be quiet on the sidewalk.5. They feel more free/flexible on the sole. They seem to bend with your foot much better than the GW1,2,3's. I feel less like I'm wearing flippers.6. They grip extremely well. You are going NOWHERE when you stand. These grip the surface they're on and don't budge a bit. That's key for my work. I think they really improved my work ergonomics overall. I feel like my balance is better too.7. Limited color choices. This is very minor. I just want some heather grey and purple in my life. C'mon Sketchers! I'll settle for the black/white/pink, but let's get a wee bit of thistle lavender in there somewhere for the next go. You have 6 months.8. I've not had them long enough to test their stink-proof-ness yet. My 2's did better than my 1's and my 3's did better than my 2's so I have high hopes for these. Update: They did take longer to get stinky... but once they got stinky, they stayed stinky. I tried washing them repeatedly (which just made them start squeaking) and the stink persisted. Now I'm putting deodorant in them, which seems to help, but it's not a cure. I'm WAY overdue to purchase a new pair anyhow... but to the credit of these shoes, They last a LOT longer wear-wise than any of the prior GWs I've had. There's almost no tread wear at all and if you have an uneven tread that means orthopedic issues. So these guys are much more durable than prior GWs.On the whole I condone the purchase of these shoes. If you are a Go Walk fan, you will have some getting-used-to but I think you'll be pleased overall. These are definitely shoes for the more active person. Love them!