Loved my first three pair of Skechers.  Perfect shoes.  Fit like a glove, no need to "break" in, flexible yet excellent support and balance, could be worn all day, and were stylish enough that I lived in them for all occasions.  I only wish I'd bought 20 pair when I had the chance and stockpiled them for future use.  Over the years, Skechers has made several changes and NOT for the better.  This latest purchase is still stylish looking, but feels like wearing a wicker basket.  The upper has a plastic-like, scratchy texture that doesn't breathe well and is so stiff it binds in several areas across my feet.  The inner lining (which used to be smooth and allowed the foot to move easily) is abrasive and causes the soles of my feet to burn with prolonged wearing.  Not to mention it makes it harder to get the shoes on.  The cushioning feels cheaper and no longer provides good arch support, so I don't feel the same balance and stability I used to rely on. And after wearing daily for ten days, I find myself kicking these shoes off at every opportunity to give my feet a break.

I've given this purchase 3 "it's okay" stars, but for Skechers that's like condemning them with faint praise.  Compared to the earlier styles, I actually hate them.