For years, Skechers footwear has been worn throughout the healthcare industry: everyone from doctors and nurses to lab professionals, technicians and more have raved about how cushioned, comfortable and supportive our shoes are, especially for those long days on their feet. So for the pros who spend their days caring for all of us, we’ve made a shoe that cares for them: the Skechers Work Health Care Pro SR series.
As part of our Skechers Work series, this collection is truly the kind of style that medical pros will love. It’s colorfully on-trend, thanks to a wide range of shades to choose from (perfect for all kinds of scrubs… you can even pair them with Skechers’ new scrubs collection that just landed at top scrub retailers; see the offering here)! Skechers Work Health Care Pro SR shoes are also designed to meet the day-to-day demands of the medical industry, from its ASTM-approved slip-resistant soles to 3M™ Scotchguard uppers designed to repel water, liquid and stains. Plus with Skechers’ famed comfort technology at your feet – air-cooled memory foam insoles, flexible construction and supportive heel designs – these shoes are ready to take any shift head-on.
Know someone in the medical industry who could use a pair of Skechers Health Care Pro SRs? Tell us your favorite color here!
It’s easy to begin each new year with ambition to achieve greatness though personal wellness and fitness. After all, January represents fresh opportunity to reset and push forward without the baggage of what came previously. Of course great plans can easily lead to disappointment when we don’t stick with it and make achieving personal goals a priority. When it comes to this, there’s no better source for inspiration than Skechers Elite athlete Meb. Throughout his esteemed career, he built his reputation as one of the greatest American marathoners of all time by never allowing the world to tell him he couldn’t excel.
Meb ran his final competitive marathon in November and if you need some uplifting motivation for sticking with your goals, be sure to check out this engaging five-part documentary about the lead up to his final race—MEB: The Home Stretch. The teaser below gives you a taste and head to Runner’s World to see the entire film.
Persistence is key to Meb’s training and you can work his champion-building strategies into your own routine. Take a look here to learn Meb’s favorite 13 drills that he used to keep his body in world-class competitive shape at age 42. And you can even ask the man himself for training and motivation tips when he appears Friday, January 12 from 12-2PM at the Skechers Performance booth during the Memorial Hermann IRONMAN Sports Medicine Institute EXPO leading up to this Sunday’s Chevron Houston Marathon.
This is the fifth year that Skechers Performance has been the Official Footwear and Apparel Sponsor of the big race and a limited-edition collection of race products will available at the EXPO and online at skechers.com. The special ‘Houston 18’ designs for the new Skechers GO Run Forza 3™ and the Skechers GO Run 6™ can be seen below.
Racers and fans attending the EXPO will also have the opportunity to meet Skechers Elite Runner Kara Goucher on Saturday, January 13 from 2-4PM. And those purchasing gear at the EXPO will have the option to round their purchase up to the nearest whole dollar, with the difference being donated to the Houston Marathon Foundation—an organization that promotes the advancement of running and provides after school running programs, coaching and guidance to over 2,000 youths in the Houston area. Funds raised during the 2018 register round up will help with rehabilitating community parks, trails and green spaces that were washed away by Hurricane Harvey and provide support to partner programs of the Houston Marathon Foundation that were impacted by the storm.
Additionally, through this partnership, Skechers Performance has donated 100 pairs of running shoes and technical running T-shirts to high school students in need throughout the Houston area. And beyond the marathon through its BOBS charity program, Skechers has to date also donated more than 10,000 pairs of shoes, 25,000 pairs of socks and 2,000 lunchboxes to area families impacted by the storm.
Whether you’re just starting on a new fitness adventure or preparing for the ultimate big race in Houston or elsewhere this year, we wish you great success on your journey. Let us know where you find inspiration to reach your goals in the comments!
Welcome to a new year… and new resolutions to help you feel and look great in 2018! Skechers is ready to help with all of the above, with the latest trend-right looks and our incredible cushioning for all-day comfort. We’re offering a slew of go-to looks, from casuals to sport styles. Check out these selects for men and women.
GALS
SLIP INTO KNITS
Start the year in style and comfort with these sweet knit slip-ons on our classic Bikers outsole! The SKECHERS Relaxed Fit: Bikers – Witty Knit ballet flat skimmer is comfy and cute, inside and out – thanks to its nearly one-piece fabric upper, slip-on design and Air-Cooled Memory Foam insoles. (Black and Navy also come in wide widths!)
CUTE ‘N’ COZY
We love these soft SKECHERS Relaxed Fit: Easy Going – Quantum booties– they’re perfect for cool weather, and offer style and comfort to boot. With soft suede and faux fur, they’re a great way to stay warm until spring. Plus, they’ve got Air Cooled Memory Foam insoles that you’ll love…
STOMP AROUND
These boots were made for walking… we love the SKECHERS Cypress boot, perfect for trekking outdoors (from the city streets to walking trails). A tribute to SKECHERS’ utility boot heritage, this classic lace-up has been updated with ultra-soft microfiber and sweater knit fabrics and cushioned Air-Cooled Memory Foam insoles – all ready for your next adventure.
GUYS
SHAPE UP
If you’re one of the millions vowing to get in shape in 2018, the SKECHERS Kulow – Numerator walking and training sneaker is here for the ride. Lightweight and sporty with Air-Cooled Memory Foam, it’s a great partner-in-crime for any workout. And the on-trend athletic mesh and stitching accents will look as good as you will. (Select colors also come in wide width, too.)
STEP OUT IN STYLE
This sneaker has it all: the versatile style of a classic casual, the knit comfort of a sport shoe, in a rich burgundy shade. And with its soft SportKnit mesh fabric, nearly seamless design, slip-on stretch lacing and Air-Cooled Memory Foam insoles, the Mark Nason Los Angeles Bryson is one to get.
A TIMELESS TREND
If you’re looking for a shoe’s that isn’t just on trend but is also designed for the long haul, step into the elegantly timelessMark Nason Hines boot. Ready to wear with your favorite pair of jeans, this handsome low-profile dress casual is simply designed with a soft premium suede upper, subtle stitching and overlay accents. The Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole will keep you comfortable all year and beyond.
Now that the holiday shopping season is in high gear, we’re taking a moment to spotlight the hottest shoes that kids are loving: Skechers lighted sneakers! Packed with the latest innovations like rechargeable and swipe features, these styles are better than ever – with awesome light sequences, bright reflector technology and more. Here’s a look at all of the hot lighted styles that boys and girls will love unwrapping these holidays and wearing all year long.
SWIPE LIGHTS
The rechargeable revolution continues ! The latest generation of Energy Lights, our new Swipe Lights hi-tops sneaks offer some awesome features – like a multicolored lighted sneaker system with futuristic touch control, so you can scroll through nine unique light sequences with a swipe! Rapid two-hour charging, an easy power-off button and cool glow-in-the-dark technology makes Swipe Lights a top pick for holiday gifts.
ENERGY LIGHTS
Our Energy Lights collection has been all the rage this year, and it’s still going strong into holiday with cool looks like metallic uppers in royal blue, silver and rose gold – totally festive for the holidays! Seven different solid colors, blinking lights and color sequences for 11 different light-up options make these shoes perfect for winter nights.
CHARGEABLES
Just landed: our brand new Skechers Chargeables light-up footwear collection for kids! it just takes a press of the button on the shoe’s tongue to cycle through different light patterns – and they’ll stay bright while you’re on the move. A two-hour charge will give you around six hours of bright lights! We’ve launched two new styles: Skechers Reflectors sneakers which feature bright reflective uppers, and Skechers Light Storm hi-top sneaks, which plays lighted sequences on the sides of the shoes.
What are your favorite lighted Skechers styles for the holiday season? Tell us in the comments!
‘Tis the season to find the hottest Skechers styles for the trendsetters in your life and our holiday gift guide is filled with great ideas for men, women and kids! But make sure you get to it quickly because the deadline for standard shipping to arrive in time for Christmas is this Monday, December 11 at 5PM PST…and with express shipping, you have a few more days until Thursday, December 14, to place an order.
Check out the teaser of featured styles below and shop the Holiday Gift Guide here on skechers.com to ensure your gifts make it before the big day! New styles will be featured next week!
For WOMEN, every fashionista following top trends will adore cool slip-on and lace-up styles from the Skecher Street collection. Designed with premium materials and featuring eye catching colors and designs, these sneakers look great and deliver on comfort.
Casual is always on-trend, so the MEN on your list are sure to love these cool slip-ons that feel amazing at every step thanks to the soft Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole. Easy-to-wear and exceptionally convenient, he’ll understand why comfort is king when wearing Skechers.
Packed with bling and lights plus fun patterns that she’ll love to wear, GIRLS can’t get enough when it comes to Twinkle Toes. Each brightly colored high top offers a way to show off her personality in style. It’s the only pair she’ll want to immediately put on to show off and play.
And just to remind you because it’s that important…here are the shipping deadlines one more time…
Christmas is 12/25
For delivery on or before 12/23:
The Skechers Pier to Pier Friendship Walk returned this past Sunday, its ninth year… and we had another amazing turnout with record-breaking donations for kids with special needs and our schools. More than $1.8 million raised, blowing away our $1.6 million goal!
More than 13,000 people walked pier to pier to support our kids. So many celebrities, from legendary boxer Sugar Ray Leonard and actress, model and entrepreneur Brooke-Burke Charvet, to teens like This Is Us stars Logan Shroyer, Niles Fitch, Parker Bates and Mackenzie Hancsicsak. Special performances by recording artist Asia Monet; NBC’s Little Big Shots’ Kieran Tamondong; America’s Got Talent duo Artyon and Paige; Nickelodeon star Ciara Wilson; dance sensation Larsen Thompson; and actress/singer Jada Facer’s “National Anthem.” And thousands of families and friends and who all came together to support our cause.
Since 2009, our walk has had one goal: to raise funds that support our children. The results have taken shape in countless ways: supporting our amazing Friendship Foundation that encourages kids of special needs to make new friends, engage in new activities and bring people together. A new library that we built for the kids, new technology introduced to educate our children, and much more. And it’s grown far beyond our original goal in amazing ways – from uniting children and communities with a new level of kindness and positivity, to inspiring a sister Friendship Walk in places as far-reaching as China.
Our walk has also become a year-round movement: motivating thousands to take part and contribute every season. Next October’s event will be our 10th year, a huge milestone for us – and participants excited by last Sunday’s event have already hit the ground running with new donations and support. We encourage you to take part and join our movement for making a difference for kids in every community. You can learn more about the SKECHERS Pier to Pier Friendship Walk at skechersfriendshipwalk.com and facebook.com/SKECHERSFriendshipWalk.
Our profound thanks to all of the companies who sponsored our walk this year, and have made it their business to support our kids: from our headlining sponsor Nickelodeon and media sponsor NBC4 Southern California, to countless sponsors across every industry: Mattel, Moose Toys, The Claudette & Ethan Rickett Care Foundation, Wells Fargo, Ross, Steel Partners, Premier Displays & Exhibits, United Legwear & Underwear Co., Velocity Sports Performance, Vertra, and so many others who give funds and support to provide a better future.
Through BOBS for Dogs, we’ve loved taking part in our national movement to save millions of shelter animals’ lives – and there was no greater opportunity for that than at our Strut Your Mutt event in Austin this fall! The recent hurricanes have tragically displaced hundreds of pets, creating an influx of homeless animals and a new sense of urgency to find homes for them as quickly as possible.
And Strut Your Mutt rose to the occasion… announcing a special “two-in-one” event with Super Adoption. In addition to raising funds for local shelters and animal rescue groups, Skechers also donated $10,000 to cover adoption fees for the first 100 animals adopted at the event – and it was a huge success!
Strut Your Mutt is a huge event every year in cities across the country – there are BOBS prizes, treats and toys for the dogs and even special offers on our adorable BOBS for Dogs shoes. We just had a hugely successful Strut Your Mutt event in Los Angeles this past weekend (we raised more than $400,000 in that city alone!) and our national Strut Your Mutt Day will be held in communities everywhere this Saturday, October 28. If you’ve got a dog or are just a pooch lover, head outside and walk with us! You can get more info on this Saturday’s national event here.
https://youtu.be/xfWpz3lPWJA Hats off to the Austin Animal Center, Austin Pets Alive, Houston Pets Alive, San Antonio Pet Alive and PAW Shelter of central Texas, amazing organizations that go the extra mile to save animals’ lives – not just in the hurricane’s aftermath, but every day at their shelters. And HUGE thanks to all of you who keep the BOBS for Dogs spirit alive and support our movement to make shelter deaths a thing of the past – through all of your purchases, posts and endless support.
Fall is upon us and I have been working on my winter belly all year LOL!
Most people are cramming in fitness routines to get bikini ready for summer but I like to stay fit every season. The colder it gets outside the better it feels to bring in the heat. Increasing your fitness commitment can help balance the decadence of the holiday season. We all know that the holidays bring on more social commitments, celebrations, and high caloric festivities.
Here are a few things that I do to manage it all, stay in top shape, and still be able to squeeze in to my New Year’s eve dress:
Drink a ton of water, and by that I mean consume a lot more water than your festive cocktails. BTW, hydrating will also help flush out high sodium yummies.
Partner up! Training with friends keeps you committed, honest and laughing through the sweat! Check out this sneak peek of a scene from my new fitness project–the Brooke Burke Body Fitness app that launches December 1st. Join me on my fitness journey around the globe to see how easy it is to make it happen anytime, anywhere.
Increase your cardio, the more calories you burn the more fat you blast!!! If it’s too cold outside for active outdoor activities, then take an indoor class. I have always believed that cross training is super important. High-impact aerobics are my personal favorite; if you’re not sweating you’re just not working out hard enough. I also love group spinning and taking different types of classes with my girlfriends.
Hot yoga is beneficial on many levels far beyond body. One thing that I highly recommend to help manage the holiday madness is taking time out to breathe, relax, and get centered. Not only is stretching one of the best things I know that we can do for our body, even a five minute Shavasana can turn your whole day around.
I am really into home workouts. Being stronger than your excuses will allow you to figure out ways to stay fit even in the privacy of your own living room. BTW, if you follow me on social media, I share many tips and tricks that will help you tone and tighten at home. There are plenty of workouts available for FREE on YouTube and short little secrets on Instagram.
Yes, you can find tools to help with a workout anywhere–a chair can turn into training equipment at home. Here’s me behind-the-scenes shooting for my Brooke Burke Body Fitness app in my backyard in Malibu. It’s my “No Excuses” philosophy at work!
Last but not least, one of the best ways I know to burn calories and have fun doing it is to dance the night away! If you’re really smart, you’ll kick off those stilettos and slide on your Skechers for your own cardio party!
Skechers ambassador Brooke Burke-Charvet is a busy mom of four, entrepreneur, fitness guru, and co-founder of ModernMom.com. For the latest tips or advice from Brooke plus updates on the upcoming launch of the Brooke Burke Body Fitness app, make sure you follow her on Facebook and Instagram and check out her podcast, The Brooke Burke Show. And be on the lookout this January when Brooke returns for a new season of Chicken Soup for the Soul’s award-winning show Hidden Heroes on the CW network.
We partnered with fitness and lifestyle gurus for an ongoing series featuring the YOU by Skechers wellness collection. In our third installment, Pilates instructor Katie Yip offers her favorite do-anywhere easy mobility exercises…
BEFORE WE START, PLEASE REMEMBER THAT WHEN PARTICIPATING IN ANY EXERCISE PROGRAM, THERE IS A RISK OF PHYSICAL INJURY. BEFORE STARTING THIS OR ANY OTHER EXERCISE PROGRAM, PLEASE CONSULT WITH YOUR DOCTOR.
Even if you don’t have time to do a complete workout, it’s important to perform basic mobility exercises daily to maintain fundamental movement skills. Mobility exercises allow us to move freely, and do the things we love with vitality, power — and most importantly without pain and/or tightness. Akin to the ‘use it or lose it’ concept, if we neglect our body’s desire to move, we eventually lose the ability to move freely and easily. Nowadays, our work has a tendency towards inactivity, which means that it is even more important we maintain basic strength and flexibility. Try to incorporate two to three of these basic mobility exercises to keep your body, your joints, and your spirit happy and healthy.
1-Hip Flexor Stretch
Kneel with one leg forward and one leg back
Lengthen the tailbone down towards the floor and pull the stomach in and up
Lean forward into the stretch (*Make sure low back is not arched)
To deepen the stretch, engage the abdominals and gluteal muscles
2-Upper Back (Thoracic) Rotation
Lie on the side with knees, hips, and feet stacked. Legs and hips must be anchored to the floor
Hands are stacked on top of one another
Lift the top arm up to the ceiling and bring it behind you, thereby rotating the torso back while keeping the lower body anchored (**Knees, hips, and feet stay stacked and anchored to floor)
The gaze will follow the arm movement
Repeat 6-8x
3-Sky Reaches
Squat position (**If squat position is too uncomfortable, sit on top of a yoga block or stool)
Fingertip to elbow
Rotate elbow to the ceiling, and then extended arm upwards
Return to starting position
Repeat 6-8x on each side
4-Quadruped Hip Hinge
On your hands and knees
Back flat, stomach in
Sit back onto the heels
Move forward
5-Hip Hinge
Begin with legs parallel and slightly wider than hip distance apart
Initiate the movement with the hips reaching back, then the knees bending, and reach hands under torso. Only go as low as back can stay in a long and flat position.
Return to standing position, and engage abdominals and gluteal muscles
Katie Yip is a NYC-based Pilates instructor who was featured in Women’s Health Magazine as a finalist for the 2014 Next Fitness Star contest. She is a contributor to BuzzFeed and Women’s Health Magazine, and holds a masters degree from Columbia University in Exercise Physiology and a BS in physiology and neuroscience. Learn more about Katie at katieyippilates.com.
We love seeing your pictures and we’re always looking for more cool and fun shots of Skechers out and about in the world! Are you up to the task? If yes, you could win! All you need to do is take a photo of in your Skechers and post it with #spottedinSKECHERS on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. We pick a new winner on each platform every month! So keep sharing for more chances to win. And as an added bonus, your fabulous shot may end up on the Skechers feed seen by an audience of millions! See complete rules here. And to get inspired, check out the gallery below for some of our favorites from the last few weeks–credit to the Instagram handles referenced in each caption.
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