You gotta love a catchy blog post title right? Fall and Spring give us so many options for playful captions and titles, so I work with what I’ve been given.
Now that the kids are back in school, if you’re a parent like me I know that each day you’re bracing for the next note, the next form, the next expense. Now that fall activities are getting started, it’s like a whole new back to school shopping list has been created. Shoes are part of the list.
Elementary age kids have indoor shoes and outdoor shoes, that’s a given. If your child also has weekend activities, you either hope and pray your child remembers to bring home their indoor shoes on Fridays (my youngest has indoor-soccer on the weekends) or you learn the hard way that this isn’t likely to happen and just buy another pair of “indoor” runners for those weekend activities.
When Everleigh’s new Skechers Double Dreams – Unicorn Wishes shoes arrived, they were met with squeals of delight. Because when you’re 8 years old, pink and sparkles are where it’s at! She wears a size 2 but this style is available from size preschool 10.5 all the way up to size girls 5. These shoes feature an air-cooled memory foam insole which is important for sweaty little sporty kids! At 8, she still prefers a slip-on or velcro-closure shoe so I’m really glad that Skechers has slip-on styles like this all the way up to size 5 and beyond into adult styles as well (I hate laces when running!)
A note on sparkles! Because Skechers gets it, they also have an impressive selection of Twinkle Toes, S-Lights and even S-Lights for boys. Keep an eye out for these styles in stores and check the out by tapping them on a hard surface to see how they light up when kid’s walk, jump, run and play!
Moving on to the older kids, before you know it you may be shopping in the adult section for shoes for them as well. Thankfully, Skechers also has styles that are still fun, fashionable and well, cool, for this age group even if their feet are bigger than yours. My 11-year-old daughter loved these Skechers Flex Appeal 3.0 – Go Forward women’s shoes when we spotted them at DSW this summer and fortunately, they were also super easy to find online at Skechers.ca as well!
Available starting in women’s size 5 (yup, right where children’s shoes leave off, so you can easily transition from children’s shoes to adult easily), these shoes feature the Air Cooled Memory Foam insole I mentioned earlier (once you try it you’ll know why it’s so awesome!) These shoes are super lightweight with a shock absorbing midsole and super flexible traction outsole. You can see in the photo above how flexible the sole is, which I find important when looking at shoes for athletics for kids (some soles are really rigid and don’t offer much flexibility.)
My fifteen year old, as it turns out, has the biggest feet in the house now, so we’re just hoping his shoes last him at least one semester of school before we’ll need to move on to the next. Still, we want to ensure his shoes also have all the benefits and features needed for comfort in day-to-day wear to school or gym class (er…Wellness, it’s no longer called Gym…I don’t know why.)
These men’s Bounder style shoes from Skechers feature the Air Cooled Memory Foam Insole I’m such a fan of, as well as interwoven ventilating panels and a highly flexible articulated midsole and outsole design for freedom of movement. Also, they’re an easy slip-on design which means your teenager can grab and go when catching his ride to school in the morning (because, sleeping in is still a thing.)
In celebrating all things fall and back to routine, I’m giving readers the opportunity to win a pair of athletic shoes of their choice from Skechers Canada (thank you, Skechers!) To enter to win, just fill in your name and email address in the form below and click BEGIN! Then, just leave a comment on this post sharing what activity you’d use a new pair of Skechers shoes for this fall (an extra pair for your child for weekend activities, yoga for you this fall, treadmill training once the snow hits, etc.?)
Would love a new pair for myself. Been riding our bikes in the evening do a new running shoe would be great!
I would love a pair for myself my are getting worn. I need something for walking
We could use an extra pair of school shoes. My boys are 6, 8 and 9 and we are constantly moving through sizes here!
Definitely a pair for my daughter…she goes through shoes so quickly!
Extra pair for outside of school sports.
Those Unicorn ones!!!!! We could use an extra pair for weekend activities.
I love going for daily walks in our local parks so pretty this time of the year
Would love a pair of my sketchers for my daughter who just started kindergarten this year.
i would use a new pair of shoes for exercising at Goodlife !
My little kidlet would sure enjoy a pair of these to attend her first year of real school!
I would use them for walks with my dog and casual work outside.
I’d love a pair for my kid to play in the playground and exercise with for PE.
I would like to treat my husband to a new pair of running shoes for his evening jogs. Everyone else has gotten new shoes recently and he’s still in his pair from about 5 years ago.
Do they make baby sketchers? My littlest one will be walking soon! Who better to get some for. š
Iād love to replace my old runners, which are 5 years old. I wear them everywhere!
I would love a new pair of shoes for my evening walks.
I would love a pair for my son, he needs good shoes he loves to go for long walks and need a durable and comfortable show
I love Skechers , I could use a new pair , thanks for the chance Tenille
My grandchildren need indoor and outdoor shoes at school and the way their feet grow they need replaced often. They also do a lot of outdoor activities at home like biking, walking, and riding scooters. I would get a pair of Skechers for one of them.
This would be a great opportunity to replace my current worn-out walking shoes!
Going for walks on our beautiful mountain trails!
I would love a pair of Skechers for my daily walk.
I would use these new Sketchers on the treadmill at the gym, and for walks in the park.
I wouldnāt know if I should have a pair for me now that Iām finally making time to work out daily or for one of my unicorn sparkle loving girls – who never remember to bring indoor shoes home for indoor weekend activities
I would definitely replace my walking shoes so that I can continue walking to pick my kids up from school, volunteer on their field trips etc. I bought the most amazing Skechers last September to bring on a trip to Greece – they were the only shoes I brought, aside from a pair of flipflops. My husband and I spent 2 glorious weeks hiking all over Greece/visiting ancient ruins, and they were the most comfortable shoes ever, on all terrain! Then I wore them all school year to walk everywhere with the kids, and for other trips e.g. theme parks. Then on my very last school field trip of the year in June, I finally wore a hole in the toe while playing in the park with my daughter’s grade 1 class. I was so sad, and still am, because I haven’t been able to find the same pair again in stores. I really, really need these shoes, as they were so comfortable and amazing. I know they didn’t even last me a year, but that’s only because I really pushed them to the max with so much activity! I wore a different brand recently for a walk, and ended up with huge blisters on my heels, which never happened to me in my Skechers. So I would scour the website and find a similar pair if I won.
i would be using these to walk my son to school i own 2 pairs of sketchers best shoes ever
I would love a pair for walking around the neighbourhood.
My kids always need shoes…and as a grade 1 teacher I need something comfy too!!!
I would use the shoes for my walks outside to enjoy the fall weather.
Love Sketchers! Would probably use a new pair for my daughterās upcoming basketball season.
I would use it for tennis and walking activities!
I would use them for walking
I would use them to go biking
Definitely for tennis.
If I was lucky enough to win a pair of these great shoes they would definitely be for myself and since winter is almost upon us I’d be using them on my treadmill. This will be really good since my present ones are really worn out.
Definitely for my daughter. She has destroyed all her indoor/fancy/keep em clean shoes so she needs a spare for sure.
I’d get a pair for myself as my current pair are on their last legs. Would use them for my almost daily walks.
Would be good to have another pair to switch between for indoor gym work.
I would most likely get a pair for myself for my walks
I would say for bush trail walks before the snow hits… the walking trail around the lake, treadmill training and the gym. I love sketchers. My feet have been happy since I found sketchers.
Would use them for my granddaughters inside shoes at school.
I could use a new pair for working out in the gym this fall!
I would surprise hubby with a new pair of shoes for hiking.
I would go for a fall hike!
I would use a new pair of Sketchers for going on hikes in the fall.
Love a new pair for my cruise this October.
I would love a pair to wear while out walking and checking out the changing of the leaves, and taking in the cooler weather!
I’d use them for my morning walks.
I need a new pair of sneakers for my treadmill/elliptical sessions at my local Y
I’d get a new pair for my daughter for school – she’s blowing through shoes like crazy!
I would use a pair for trail walking.
I’d love a new pair of Skechers to wear when I go on my long walks. I’m trying for 10,000 steps a day or more this Fall!
I would be thrilled to get a new pair of Skechers running shoes to hit the gym or go for walks and runs outside.
I do a lot of walking. So I would love a new pair of Skechers. My granddaughter could use a extra pair for Gym at school.
I would use a new pair of Skechers shoes to walk my dogs before the snow starts. Then I would wear my new pair of Skechers shoes on the treadmill.
I could use a new pair of shoes for when I’m working out in the basement!
Badminton! Currently we play outside, but in the winter months we will go to our community leisure centre to play! The Flex Appeal 3.0 – Steady women’s shoes in that crisp, white color would make me look like a champion!
I would love a pair to try at work!! I am on my feet all day and would love a pair!
I would like a pair for every walking.
I need a new pair for walking.
My son would really make good use of a new pair when playing at the park!
love to own an extra pair of shoes because I will be replacing mine soon, I need them for walking and biking.
It would nice to have a new clean pair for my toddler for when I take the girls for toonie turff time.
My Husband and I go for many walks. A pair of Skechers would be great to walk in as they would look good and be comfortable.
I am the one most in need of new runners simply for walking
I would love a pair for my evening walks and for when I get back into yoga and on my elliptical
I would love a new pair of shoes to workout in. The pair I have is pretty worn.
I would love a pair for my husband as he need a new pair for everyday use! Thank you!
I could use a new pair of Skechers shoes for mountain hiking this fall – our daughter has this planned for us!
Would love a pair to enjoy long walks around the neighbourhood.
Love my SKECHERS.. own 3 pair..wash in washing machine so they always look great
My shoes are trashed from the spring and summer from being outside. I could use a new pair
I would get myself a pair! For the gym
My three kids are growing like weeds right now so if I won, I’d buy the next size up for one of them so that I had them on hand when needed.
I’d love a pair of Skechers to wear on my morning walks with my friends. I would definitely be wearing the coolest pair of shoes!!
I would use them for work, My old Skechers need replacing
I would use a new pair for walking in the fall.
I would love a new pair for walking!! I love going on fall walks
I would love to have an extra pair for my son for the fall. Thanks!
Our family loves to go hiking and discovery new trails. A good pair of lightweight shoes is very important to me.
I have a small collection of comfy Skechers and rotate them daily. With osteoporosis it is important to have daily exercise and my favourite thing to do is to go for a 7km walk every day, mostly uphill, or on a treadmill on the bed weather days. I also wear them for stability with my weight training in and my Fit Board for balance. Being active s so important and I am determined to do all I can to keep my bone density score in balance. So far it is improving every year. Plus it helps keep weight in check and everything moving. Thanks for the chance to win a new pair!!!
I’d use my new Skechers to play volleyball in this fall!
A new pair of Skechers for walks in the nice autumn evenings.
To take long walks.
Walking on the dyke with the dogs, watching the eagle’s and other birds.
new pair to walk in the park
I would use them for trail walking.
I’d get shoes for fall walks. Something furry but not too warm.
Walking
The perfect shoes for long walks with my dog! Thank You!
Would love a new pair. Mine are falling apart and with my new pup they would really come in handy for all our walkies.
These would be perfect for a nice warm fall day walk!
I’ve been doing a bootcamp class in my office twice a week, and I love it! I’m using a pair of second hand runners that have been used by my friend, then me, for nearly 10 years though – could definitely use a new pair! Thanks for the chance to win š
Id love a new pair to take my kids on swimming lessons and also to take my baby for walks on brisk fall morning…
Would love a pair of Skechers for my son. He is starting a gymnastics class and these would come in handy!
I would use them for work and when working out.
Would love a pair to hit the gym with!
My son could use another pair of shoes so I would get this for him
I would use a new pair to walk our local outdoor trails!
I’d use a pair for the gym.
I would love a pair for my wife who has set a goal to walk and run every night after dinner so a new pair of shoes will help keep her motiviated.
I am just waiting for the request to join cross country again this year and I am not sure we have shoes to fit.
My walking shoes are worn out so it would be great to get a new pair for me and well the kids always need new shoes always.
My son (who has the biggest feet in the house as well) needs new shoes for school so they would be for him for PE.
Thank You I have signed up for chair yoga and sneakers with good support and fit is required for the balance exercises, Skechers would be ideal for me.
I would love a pair for going to the gym.
I would be buying a new pair for the treadmill.
I want to start walking more, so I’d wear my Skechers while I walk.
I would love a pair of Skechers for when I get back into using the treadmill and also for evening walks!
Walking – so many great walks in Vancouver!
I’d use an extra pair of Skechers for everyday walking.
My mom could use a new pair of Sketchers for work. She does more walking than the average woman. The bottom of her shoes are worn out.
I probably ‘need’ a pair more, but my daughter could certainly use a new indoor pair for school. How can she be complaining that hers are too small already?!
Extra pair for my kid. š
I walk every morning. I already threw out 1 pair of shoes this year and I am on the way to burning out another. (Neither are Sketchers, and that might be why!) Would love to win a pair to cushion my feet as I wander around my city every weekday.
I love walking in Skechers. So light and comfortable!
I would treat myself on a pair for work & walking outside
New shoes for running for me! ā¤ļø These shoes for my granddaughter, she loves the twinkle toes
My oldest daughter is really hard on her shoes and we need to replace them frequently eg playing at recess, dragging her feet, general clumsiness. She will probably be due for a new pair soon!
Both my 6 and 7 year old daughters need indoor shoes for school. They want light-up Skechers but we haven’t gone shopping yet! (Hopefully soon!) Thanks for the chance to win, this would be helpful!
Sketchers is the brand we trust for our little one’s everyday life – great quality and comfort, always colourful and have amazing style! Having an extra pair for fun activities like trick-or-treating would be great (one of the many perks of having built in lights in one’s shoes!). Awesome post and good luck to all š
My grandson is certainly more active, and going through shoes like crazy. It would nice to treat him to a new pair of shoes.
Iād love a new pair of Skechers to get me to the gym!
I need a new pair for the winter to run on my treadmill. So sad that I won’t be able to walk outside for much longer, so not ready for the snow! LOL. Thank you for the chance to win a pair!
I do alot of hiking with my kids ! We love the outdoors ! these shoes would come in handy ! thanks for the chance
I’d love some sturdy shoes for walking in the parks this fall with my kid!
I love Skechers! I would like to get a new pair for myself!
My feet grew half a size after my last pregnancy so I could definitely use a new pair of runners!
I would love a new pair of Skechers for my evening walks.
I would like to treat myself with a new pair of running shoes
I think Iād want to keep them for my sons indoor sneakers. He is always growing.
Ohhh this would be nice! I do lots of walking!
These would be good for an extra pair of shoes for weekend activities!
I would love to have a new pair of Sketchers to wear indoors when on the treadmill this winter. Sketchers are so comfortable.
I would love a new pair of Skechers for on the treadmill this winter. Skechers are so comfortable.
I would use a new pair for working out in the gym.
I love the stylish comfort of Skechers shoes and would be thrilled to have a pair of the Madison Ave – Distinctively shoes.
I could use a new pair for walking
my daughter needs extra school shoes since her feet keep growing
I would love to have a new pair of Skechers for walking. I tend to up my walking in the winter months when we head to a warmer climate
For track!
Id love a new pair ! Id use them for everyday ! They are my fave shoe ! Always comfortable and stylish! My last pair has also lasted so long ! They make the best shoes !
I would love to win a pair for myself sketchers are one of the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned
We would wear them for when we go on nature walks
Would use the shoes for school when the other one is worn out.
I would get a pair of sketchers for myself since I desperately need new shoes. I would wear them walking well we enjoy the beautiful fall leaves.
new gym shoes for me!