Slip on - in (no tie) sport/walking shoes - are they what they are advertised to be?

[donheff]

I wear Kiziks all the time and like them.

 

[srblanco7]

I have a few pairs of oncloud that slip on and are very comfortable walking shoes (The Cloud 6: Men's All-Day Lifestyle Shoe). For more intense activities, it’s brooks ghost.

 

[aja8888]

I have a few pairs of oncloud that slip on and are very comfortable walking shoes (The Cloud 6: Men's All-Day Lifestyle Shoe). For more intense activities, it’s brooks ghost.

These are very nice!

 

[UpQuark]

Just the other day someone in my building was saying how much they like their slip on sketchers. I myself like the 'clifton' style of Hoka because it feels very cushion-y. I replace the laces with elastic ones and I just step into them without needing to untie them.

 

[aja8888]

Just the other day someone in my building was saying how much they like their slip on sketchers. I myself like the 'clifton' style of Hoka because it feels very cushion-y. I replace the laces with elastic ones and I just step into them without needing to untie them.

The Hoka's don't work for me, but are great for many folks.

 

[ransil]

I just buy the elastic laces (like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007DLVLCA) and some low-cut shoes and fiddle with the lace tension until the shoes slip on easily and will stay on. A month or so ago, actually, I bought some Merrells at Zappos and put elastic laces in them.

Thanks for that link, my right shoe always comes untied.

for the OP question I have 2 pairs of the sketchers one cloth one more leather like, the cloth ones are comfortable and soft, the other one the leather makes them more firm but not as comfortable, both are easy in/out but any hill walking causes a lot of foot movement .

 

[zinger1457]

I use the slip-ins for my workshop shoes and they are great since I'm going in/out all the time so very easy to slip on/off, and they have very good cushioning. The slip-ins do require a more exact fit then regular tie shoes, too loose and your feet will be sliding around, too tight and they will be harder to get on/off.

 

[pacergal]

I love my Skechers. Our dear friend in CA showed me a pair her Mom bought her for her birthday--nice leather ankle boot, easy slip on. She loves it, says it is warm, very supportive, easy to slip on/off.
That is the next thing I am looking for on their website later this week.

 

[CountryGal]

I just buy the elastic laces (like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007DLVLCA) and some low-cut shoes and fiddle with the lace tension until the shoes slip on easily and will stay on. A month or so ago, actually, I bought some Merrells at Zappos and put elastic laces in them.

I second this option. It is a real game changer. I have put elastic laces on all my sneakers.

 

[Davidhelp]

In January 2025 I bought a pair of Skechers Men's Vigor 2.0 Trait Memory Foam Sneaker.

https://tinyurl.com/bdzxujmx

The memory foam insole is great and the rest of the shoe was very comfortable for me right off. No breaking in period. An added plus were that the laces were long enough and stayed tied that I did not have to buy a new pair as my other tennis shoe purchases always seem to be a few inches too short to tie comfortably.

My other new pair was from New Balance I bought in Dec 2024. They were too stiff. They go clump clump when walking on concrete. I think they changed the materials from past versions. I hope they break in soon as I use both for non hiking. I have a 608 V5 pair from May, 2022 that are very comfortable and make no noise on concrete. I use them when hiking in the park on grass and dirt trails so they are a bit dirty even when cleaned.
New Balance Men's 608 V5 Casual Comfort Cross Trainer https://tinyurl.com/3fa365eh
Either shoe I leave them tied and just slip on by grabbing the tongue and pulling on.

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[harllee]

I have tried the slip on Sketchers, no way would I walk a long way in those, not enough support and no ankle stability. My daily walkers are the Hoka Bondi, a great shoe but pricey.

 

[Jerry1]

I just buy the elastic laces (like https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007DLVLCA) and some low-cut shoes and fiddle with the lace tension until the shoes slip on easily and will stay on. A month or so ago, actually, I bought some Merrells at Zappos and put elastic laces in them.

I second this option. It is a real game changer. I have put elastic laces on all my sneakers.

I use those elastic laces on my golf shoes. Works great to just slip them on and off before/after a round of golf.

 

[JoeWras]

I got a pair of "clown shoes," as DW calls them, from Amazon as part of being a product tester. They are clones of some brand. Super wide. Since I have EEEEE width, they are great. But I only use them around the house and only occasional trips out. Super comfortable. I love them. But they do look like clown shoes! Even though the product description calls them running shoes, I call BS on that. No support. Priced at $20, that's ridiculous and makes me wonder what sweatshop made them. (Actual shoes at this link: Amazon.com)

For walking and working, I use traditional New Balance or Propet (both support EEEEE size).

 

[pb4uski]

I've worn nothing but Skechers, sandals and golf shoes for years now. I do have a pair of hiking shoes that I've worn a couple times, but the Skechers are my go-to shoe. I have two pair at each house.

 

[zinger1457]

I have tried the slip on Sketchers, no way would I walk a long way in those, not enough support and no ankle stability. My daily walkers are the Hoka Bondi, a great shoe but pricey.

Like my Sketcher's for what I use them for but agree the Hoka Bondi are easily the best sneaker I've ever worn, I used to be a New Balance fan but not even close. I've been wearing the Bondi 7 for 3 years now as my gym workout shoe and they are still in great shape so the higher price pays off with a quality made shoe that lasts.

 

[bloom2708]

Any shoes can be "slip in" if tied correctly. I wear Brooks Adrenaline GTS 23 (24 is the new version). I tie them so I can slip in, yet they are tight enough for me.

In general a slip on shoe may or may not fit and be tight enough for your foot.

I would go for a true walking/running shoe with cushioning and support based on your foot and pronation characteristics. A slip on is not really for serious walking/running to me.

 

[AllDone]

I have pretty painful foot arthritis, so I wear Hokas. They always come with either elastic "speed" laces installed or elastic laces included in the box. I'm very lazy and I really like the elastic laces!