Skechers Success

Skechers Slip-ins: Arch Fit 2.0 - Simplicity 2: https://bit.ly/46AgaJ3

Voila! They fit and they're PERFECT!

I just thought you might like to know.

As for me...

I've got OCD, I'm weary of opening a package, in this case trying shoes on, because the odds they're going to be what I want...

This is one of the perils of getting old, experience. When I drove BMWs... I can't think of a single time I didn't go back after getting service. There was always something screwed up. But I had my Saabaru serviced at Subaru of Sherman Oaks two weeks ago, and they did everything they said they were going to do, it's PERFECT!

As for the bill...

I haven't driven a German car for twenty years, but you budget at least a grand for every service visit.

In this case, I needed a major service, you know, with spark plugs. And with that comes the brake fluid change and upon inspection it was determined I needed new brakes all around. I budgeted $3500 in my mind. But the grand total was...$1,636.94, so low at first I didn't believe it, but when it was confirmed to be accurate, I started to smile.

And then I thought about it. How much can you charge a Subaru customer? They're not giving the cars away, but they're far from expensive. As for going to the dealer... They see my car day in and day out, whereas an independent does not. As for an independent Subaru mechanic...

I've become friends with the majordomo of the service department, Daryl, the best mechanic I've ever encountered, he can diagnose and fix ANYTHING!

So Daryl gave me a complete education on how a service department works. All the mechanics are independent contractors. They are their own businesses. They have to buy their own tools and...

California changed the law a few years back, such that there's a floor of compensation, so if things are slow or you are slow you're guaranteed pay for forty hours a week. How many mechanics don't reach this threshold? Just a few. But they're on their way. And no one ever leaves, because the compensation is so damn good. At BMW, the head mechanic always left and set up shop for himself. But not at Subaru of Sherman Oaks!

Which is the perennial #1 service department. So your mileage may vary at your Subaru dealership, but one other thing Daryl told me is the cars just aren't breaking anymore, and it's affecting their bottom line.

Now I watch endless car repair videos on TikTok, and all the mechanics, ALL the mechanics wince when they mention BMW, and the rest of the German companies too. First and foremost because too many parts are made out of plastic and need to be replaced, and second, getting to the part that needs to be replaced might cost a small fortune. So I'm feeling pretty good about my car, but you can never predict the future.

Anyway, I was anxious when I drove the car away from the shop, fearful I'd have to go back.

And I waited all day for these blinds guys to come and do a repair and I was anxious they wouldn't get it right, but it turned out that the manufacturer sent the wrong parts and...don't ever buy from 3 Day Blinds, NEVER!

So, Felice texted me my shoes had arrived. And my anxiety started to ramp up. What are the odds they're what I wanted. I never got to try them on. I kept telling myself that worst case scenario I'd go down to Whole Foods to the Amazon drop-off return and order the pair I tried on at the store, but...

After going to FedEx to drop off last year's iPhone I came home and...

I knew I had to open the box.

I was immediately happy that just as Google's AI had told me, the shoelaces were adjustable, unlike on the more popular model, meaning you can tighten or loosen them like a regular shoe.

And new shoes are laced tightly, and I was going to loosen them up to get them on, like I do with the rest of my shoes, but...

Then I thought if I'm buying them to slip-in, I SHOULD TRY SLIPPING THEM IN!

I didn't expect it to work, the shoes were laced so tightly...

But I slid in no problem! I didn't crunch the heel like I do with all the rest of my shoes if I try this.

And the fit was...PERFECT!

And I could feel the support, the stabilization, the ARCH FIT!

I really couldn't believe it, they're exactly what I wanted, and how often does that happen, especially when you're buying blind.

SO, if you're looking for a walking shoe...

The Simplicity 2 has the most cushioning in an Arch Fit walking shoe.

Meaning...you can get more cushioning, but those shoes are not made for walking, they have softer, more pliable soles, unlike the stiff sole of a walking shoe.

And, of course, you get the stabilization.

And, once again, Skechers are not the best athletic shoes available, they're made for a price. But if you don't want to pay that price...

As for those who only buy their shoes on sale... The joke is on you, because you really want to buy the best model for the activity you're doing...shoes are not just shoes, there's a difference. It's kind of like when you shop for a mattress, the salesman always says you spend a third of your life on it, do you really want to cheap out? You're wearing shoes most of the day, don't you want the right ones for the activity?

You'd be surprised how many don't care.

They may be happy, then again...ignorance is bliss.


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