Skechers Go Walk shoes create suction force to the ground causing falls
This Skechers Go Walk shoe soles have little bumps and gaps between the bumps. Based on how the bumps wear out, I believe it has a potential to create a suction effect causing the shoe to stick to the ground temporarily and it has to be taken off with force.
When you walk, if one feet moves forward and the the shoe on the other feet sticks to the ground, you have a potential to fall. This is what happens when you wear these shoes and you have totally no control on how you will be injured. I had a suspicion it was the shoe as I didn't see anything abnormal on the ground that would cause me to trip.
Later, after the fall and injury, I googled and I found this site where others have had falls and fractures due to this shoe. I believe this can happen and I feel sorry for everyone who was injured just because they wore this Skechers Go Walk shoe.
I have using a Skechers Go Walk shoe with Goga mat padding on the inside for the last 3 months or so. I liked the comfort of the shoes and I used to walk with them.
Last week, I was about to trip at a parking lot, I managed to balance and avoid a fall, I didn't notice anything on the ground that would cause the trip. I had a suspicion it could be the shoe, but couldn't confirm it. Yesterday, I went for a short walk in my neighborhood. There was nothing on the sidewalk and I suddenly fell flat on my face bruising my lips and breaking two of my teeth.
I had to rush for dental emergency and they indicated that teeth are badly cracked, I have to extract it and since they are the front teeth, I need to so some implant or bridge replcament procedures. I am not only disfigured by this accident, I also need to incur a lot of expense to fix my broken teeth. I would really like to protest to Skechers to stop selling this shoe. I would also like some compensation for the damage it has caused me.
I can provide photos, Xrays and billing proof for the procedures I am about to go through. I dread buying Skechers and I would like to spread the word to others so they could avoid such unfortunate injuries.
Reason of review: Other issue.
Monetary Loss: $3000.
Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution.
Skechers Pros: Comfort.
Skechers Cons: Sole design that sticks to the ground causing falls.
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I am an employee of a local store in a mall and yesterday I fell on marble. The store has marble tiles throughout and the shoe stuck to the tile and I fell; right now I have a knee injury and an injury to my right arm. I would like to take action against Skechers for designing this type of shoe that actually sticks to certain floors.
Any luck?
Anyone know a lawyer who would file a class action suit against Skechers Go walk that cause hard falls? I have fallen 3 times with injuries . Laid up right now with a knee injury caused by Sketcher Go.
Dear Pissed Consumer, I am so sorry to hear about your injuries. You are welcome to reach out to my office; we are located in San Diego, California, and our # is (619) 222-****.
My name is David Sean Dufek. Thank you and get well soon, David Sean Dufek
I also have had 3 falls with sketchers go Aaliyah shoes and have sustained injuries due to the shoe sticking to a hardwood floor and concrete floor .
I just got out of the hospital where I suffered an open fracture to my elbow and forearm. I was walking on the school hallway tiled floor when my Skechers Go Walk shoe felt like it stuck to the floor and I went flying face first.
I could not understand what happened. I am 65 and fit. I hike for miles and my balance is excellent. Lying in the hospital, I decided to look up any issues with these shoes and found this site.
I am so angry. Also so sad to hear of otherโs sufferings.
ihad a fall at the park wearing these walking shoes and had to go to hospital and had to ware a blue shoe they gave me twisted my ankle..
Two weeks ago I was playing walking netball at my local leisure centre, I was walking quite slowly when my Sketchers gripped the floor causing a suction. I had a massive fall breaking my hip.
I have played many sports wearing different trainers and have never fallen before. This was the first time I had worn the Sketchers at the leisure centre. I had to have a hip replacement as the fall was so bad. I spent five days in hospital and am now recuperating.
Am looking at taking this further. I am in the UK.
2nd time falling!! Walking out of United Airlines walkway, tripped when my sketchers didn't move.
Broke right arm in 3 places, missed cruise, surgery to fix broken arm and on and on. Why is this Sketcher product still on the market??
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I also fell wearing the slip on Go Walk shoes. I fear I may lose my tooth.
I would like to know if there is a class action suit about these particular models. I also want them off the market.
I bought them this year. They should not still be in the stores!
I took three falls in the timespan of two hours while substitute teaching in the walk on 5 Sketchers. I feel in the school hallway.
I think they thought it was my age causing it. I am 68 but very fit, no problems walking., I could not understand what was happening, as I was tripping over nothing. I am sore all over with bruises, cuts to knees but thank God no broken bones. I loved the shoes but will be tossing them in garbage not in recycle.
They should be taken off the market. We need to help do something about this. I kept saying I feel forward all three times and did not get it.
THe last time I hit a wall and bruised my cheek bone, face first into wall. Sheryl Halverson
I have posted twice about falls wearing Skechers. The first time, I didn't realize it was the shoes.
The second time, I googled "falls wearing Skechers" and came upon this site. I was so shocked. I wrote to Skechers and threatened legal action. A few weeks later I was contacted by a claims investigator employed by Skechers.
He sent me two questionnaires regarding the falls. I filled them out and returned them, but have not heard anything since, and it's been almost three months. I have got to get back in touch with them and annoy them some more. I probably should also get in touch with an attorney.
The first time I fell, I broke my hip. It was surgically repaired, but ultimately I needed hip replacement. I have about 15 pairs of various styles of Skechers. I told them I wanted my money back.
I might be wasting my time. Everytime I see a woman wearing Skechers I want to tell them my story. I am 71 years old now. I was 68 when I broke my hip.
I only fall when I wear Skechers.
I don't wear them anymore and I haven't fallen. Falling forward and not being able to catch yourself to stop or slow down the fall is certainly an experience you don't forget and it is not to be taken lightly.
I am so sorry. I fell Tuesday and broke 3 bones in my lower leg near the ankle.
Am still in hospital and need to go to rehab. I am going to hire an attorney
So sorry for you both and all the rest of us who have been injured. Take your cases further as this must stop! I fell three weeks ago in a Target and broke my knee cap and Iโm definitely taking this further.
I broke my arm the same way!
I noticed recently as i was walking in my go walk skechers my foot would stick to the floor and i would almost trip. Then one night as i was coming out of the grocery store I tripped and fell down to my knees then flat on my face, with such force there was no way I could stop myself.
the bridge of my nose was bleeding, the next day I had a black eye, and my knee was swollen and sore. I went to my doctor to get checked out, but nothing was broken .
My knee and nose are still very sore. Is there a class action suit going on, what are all these people doing about their falls?
I have been having issues with my skechers flip flops lately. I have been wearing them for almost 18 months.
Lately, I feel the upper half of the sole folds and I have saved myself from a bad fall many times.
I didnโt realize it was the flipflops till my mother too complained about the same issue. I am struggling with switching to another make as we have been wearing these for years and havenโt found a more comfortable alternative.
thanks for the info. Also had issues with these shoes resulting in a deeply bruised hip an trip to ER. Out hundreds....
I love sketchers and they are al I wear. But I have a problem with the front of the sole sticking and I almost fell several times.
My friend just had a bad fall for the same reason.
My shoes are new, not worn out. Disappointed because I really have to be careful.