Meri goes round. Meri sometimes drives (see yesterday’s rant), sometimes bikes… but mostly walks.

I walk a LOT. To work, to the grocery store, to coffee and beer outings, traveling…

A girl’s gotta have good shoes! But who wants to wear their nikes with a dress? Who wants to pair orthotics with their favorite paisley tights and shorts combo? Not this lady…

Enter my favorite shoe brand: Skechers.

I should note here that I have had other pairs of Skechers in the past, and I do own other brands of shoes, but I’m fiercely loyal to them for a few reasons:

1. Super Comfortable: I’ve stomped down sidewalks in major cities of the world like Heidi Klum. I’ve hiked in them. I’ve worn them to parties, on impromptu walks, and pretty much everywhere. They are so comfortable, but look waaaaay better than other sneakers or tennis shoes with skirts or jeans.

2. Very affordable and consistently priced: I think of the 7-8 different pairs I’ve bought, the only ones that weren’t between $35-45 dollars were the boots, which were only slightly more. And the Skechers store at Mall of America frequently has awesome sales if you buy more than one pair.

3. Compliment factories: If you’re an attention seeking youngest child like me, you enjoy the 17 compliments you get per week just from wearing your “street shoes.” Sure, I get occasional compliments on heels or pretty gladiators or Nancy Sinatra boots… but I get a disproportionate number of positive compliments from strangers on these.

4. Ever changing, yet always the same: Hear me out. I know I can always go to get the classic Skechers sneakers (over the arch with no laces, my first pair!) in several colors. But every time I return, I also find new varieties that I want too. Its a tough call every time… but they last forever too! which brings me to the final rave…

5. Quality despite low price! I’ve bought shoes at Target, DSW, and the Gap. I’ve bought shoes pretty much any affordable place you can get shoes at a similar price point, and these shoes just outlast them all (despite being able to wear them all of the time, everywhere). I’m not sure how they make them, but the only reason I buy new ones is because I get bored. I have a sad little graveyard of rarely worn Skechers in my closet that I love too much to get rid of, but can’t wear because I have the NEW ones!

So there you have it! I don’t work for Skechers (although perhaps I should, come to think of it), I just really like the shoes and want to share it with everyone!

Are you super loyal or impressed by any brands, clothing or otherwise? Or do you vary it up a bit more? Do you have any Skechers?

Meri