All Slip-Ins Are Not Created Equal
This is the third pair of Skechers Slip-Ins that I've ordered and the second pair I've kept. The first pair I bought was the Summits Everyday Set sneaker. I bought them because I had spinal surgery and will not be able to bend over for several months. They are perfect for summer but I wanted a second pair for fall, so I ordered the Glide Step Sole sneaker. I had to return them because I could not get my foot in without forcing it which was a pretty painful process. I concluded that different styles of Slip-Ins are not the same, much as size consistency in Skechers can vary with style.Still wanting another pair, I looked more closely at the profile, which shows the size of the opening, and the fabric, which is an indicator of how soft the material is and how warm it was likely to be. I found some styles I liked but I wanted more certainty before I ordered another pair. So, I asked Chat GPT. I told it everything I was looking for, explained my experience with the two styles I'd previously ordered and it gave me several options to check out.Ultimately, I chose this style--the Arch Fit Easy Chic. The material for the uppers is mesh that is more tightly woven than the knit fabric of the Summits. I chose the Arch Fit over a couple of other styles that I liked the look of because of the arch support. The sole is a bit thicker than I prefer and I've never been crazy about all that white. The Summits have a two-toned sole so there's not as much of a thick white "slab" appearance. But--like I said--I could tell they would not be warm enough for fall.These are very comfortable to walk in--I love the arch support and they do slip on as easily as the Summits. I chose the Navy/Turquoise color and I really like it. They go great with jeans (which is what I mostly wear). I debated whether to go up half a size because I'll be wearing them with socks but, after reading that some people found them slightly bigger, I ordered my usual size 7. They fit nicely with light or medium weight socks. I have a narrow foot and found the fit in that direction good, too.