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I came on this website in search of complaints similar to my own. So far I haven't had time to browse the complaints, so I'm going to list my complaint as a FLAG TO OTHERS WHO HAVE EXPERIENCED

1. SWELLING OF ANKLES AND FEET

2. EXTREMELY ITCHY BUMPS IN THAT AREA

3. DISCOLORATION OF SKIN IN THAT AREA

4. SORENESS, SWELLING, ITCHINESS AND DISCOLORATION THAT LASTS 3 WEEKโ€ฆ

5. ALL OF THE SYMPTOMS WORSENED UNTIL I STOPPED WEARING THE SHOES.

I purchased these shoes in May 2016 to replace a similar pastel-multicolored pair that I purchased and wore for the year previous and was very, very satisfied with.

However, this is not the same shoe as I purchased last year. This model is called Skechers Walk3. The previous ones, I think, were just Skecher's walking shoes.

After wearing these shoes for about 3 weeks, I experienced minor irritations around the heel, and top of the the foot which I attributed to 'breaking in' period. Although the same size ad the previous pair, the fit of this pair was more more snug that the old pair. Also, I sometimes like to wear these shoes with the heels broken downโ€ฆ.for a more 'slide' effect.

The third weekend, I took my toddler nephew to a small, local children's water park and happened to sit on a bench what had a family of ants under it. After an hour of dodging the ants, we left. When I got into the car I noticed fierce itching around the ankle on the left foot which caused me scratchโ€ฆwhich made it itch more. Similar attack as happening on the right foot.

The next day, my left ankle was swollen to three times it's normal size. twice its normal size; the right was about half as bad. I doctored my feet for the next week with anti itch/anti sting medicine, salves, spray but the condition continued to worsen until I stopped wearing the shoes.

In the next week or so the swelling went down and feet returned to normal sizeโ€ฆUNTIL TONIGHT WHEN I WORE THE SHOES FOR MY DAILY AFTERNOON WALK.

ALMOST IMMEDIATELY, I FELT A BURNING SENSATION AROUND MY ANKLES, ACROSS THE TOP OF MY FOOT, AND ON MY TOES1. After about 30 minutes of walking, i came home, took off shoes and observed my ankles had begun to swell and itch; the skin this those areas darkened and were warmer than usual, to the touch.

I had truly believed that the swelling and itching previously experienced was due to ant bites. But now, I an skeptical that it totally (if at all) due to ant bites. For one thing, I've been bit by ants many times, and even the worst case of finding myself standing in an ant pile and having feet and legs nearly covered with ants, I've never experienced any major swelling and mad itchiness like this before.

For another: The shoes were made in China (Dum De Dum Dum) and used mysterious 'manmade material.' From past reports of China Quality Control failings, these shoes could be made of anythingโ€ฆ.that could cause cancer or some other debilitating condition/disease.

Although I paid very good money for those shoes at a local Belk's, I probably won't take them backโ€ฆbecause I'm sure they'll give me the side-eye lookโ€ฆand no refund or gift card.

BUTโ€ฆ.THIS IS MY WARNING TO OTHERS WHO MIGHT BEGIN TO EXPERIENCE SOME OF THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS FROM THEIR SKETCHER WALK3.

***โ€ฆI knew it was too good to be true. I so loved the comfort of the first pairโ€ฆthat I was convinced I'd never need to search for walking shoes again. But here I am, pissed off, broke and in need of a good pair of walking shoes.

Thanks for nothingโ€ฆSkecher's and China.

I hope whatever the *** happened with my feet, will not give me major/permanent problems.

Carolyn Gray

Reason of review: I have no idea what those shoes are made of, but whatever it is, is has caused unknown damage to me..

Monetary Loss: $100.

Preferred solution: Let the company propose a solution.

Location: Carrollton, Georgia

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Yes I have something to say. I love sketchers and have worn them for years again my podiatrist advice.

But one thing that stands out about these shoes and I had diff styles. They all make my feet and between my toes itch and have tiny like blisters. I thought it was athletic feet. But it's not.

It's the sketchers. Plus one of lace up shoes make my feet absolutely stink. Like I said I love them. But I cant and wont be buying any more.

My friends said they wont either. Sorry.

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Have the same problem with mine! I bought 2 new pairs and they are doing a number on my ankles.

All my previous pairs didn't do this.

I woke up in the middle of the night lay night, just to scratch my itchy ankles. Not happy about it because I'm on my feet all day and they are otherwise the best shoes.

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