The connection between Skechers and Imelda Marcos
Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at 6:39AM If you are about my age then you know that Skechers was The Cool Thing To Wear when we were in elementary. I used to dream about owning those platform rubber shoes back then! Remember the heeled rubber shoes? Those were at the top of my list too. But I was just a student then and my mom didn't believe in high rubber shoes, so I could only dream.
Seriously, I had an obsession with Skechers when I was a kid. That's why when the brand asked me to visit a store and to pick my own shoes, I immediately said yes. I normally don't write about sporty brands like this but I thought I'd make an exception for something that was an inspiration during my childhood.
And so, here I have a virtual tour of the big Skechers store in Market Market, The Fort! Read after the jump to see the brand's latest selections and of course, what I took home with me.
My ideal running shoes - slim, cushy, and in pink/black!
I didn't like this type of flip flops before but I now concede that they have a place in a woman's wardrobe. They're uber comfortable, perfect for hours of walking, but not half as ugly as Crocs!
Cool tidbit - Imelda Marcos loves the Skechers Tone Ups! Here she is shopping at the Market Market store only recently. Grabbed this photo from Skechers' FB page!
Glittery espadrilles add zing to laid-back looks!
Aaaand these canvas wedges are what I got! I like the wide foot base that allows me balance and space around my toes when I walk. I always need the extra height so I opted for an extra three inches. Pretty comfy when all is said and done; I've walked around for at least three hours in these and I didn't find the need to change to flats!
Hope you enjoyed my little tour! Don't forget to look up Skechers on Facebook to see any new promos or updates. ;)
Reader Comments (6)
"...but not half as ugly as Crocs!" - THIS!!! Hahaha!
Hahahahaha CROCS. They ARE pretty comfy but I only ever wore them with my scrub suit during Operating Room duties. Otherwise, they have no place in my wardrobe. :))
When we were younger, Skechers was a status symbol! :)) The only problem I had with Skechers was that its like the adhesive that keeps the sole attached to the shoe easily gets stale. Like...I went out of town for a month one summer a long time ago, and when I got back, the sole was already falling off the shoe. It happened with other pairs also. :(
Not sure if this is still the case now though.
Like the wedges! How much?
Cool tidbit about Imelda Marcos! She really can't let go of that hairstyle, can she? haha
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@Chenyl i hope they worked on that by now!
@Carla i think it's in the neighborhood of P2500! give or take a couple hundred!
Hi Liz! May I know where'd you bought your blouse and skirt? :)