I test walking shoes for a living and my favorite pair of Skechers is reduced for the first time by 19%

These ultra-comfy sneakers came out earlier this year

Skechers Women's Aero Spark Hands Free Slip-ins Sneaker in yellow worn on a gravel path
(Image credit: Future/Lou Mudge)

Skechers make some of my favorite walking shoes.

The company's sneakers are affordable, durable and well-made, putting them in the same league as pricier models from the likes of Brooks, Hoka and Nike.

I tested the Aero Spark Hands Free Slip-ins Sneaker recently and it instantly became my new favorite from the brand.

I didn't expect to see a discount on the Aero Spark quite so soon after its release, but some sizes have already been reduced by more than $25 on Amazon.

Skechers  Women's Aero Spark Hands Free Slip-ins Sneaker
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Skechers Women's Aero Spark Hands Free Slip-ins Sneaker: was $140 now $113.40 at Amazon

Discounts vary on Amazon, so some sizes are reduced by more than others, but you can get between 19% and 7% off all sizes in this lemon yellow colorway.

Why do I like these shoes so much?

They're built like another favorite of mine, the Hoka Clifton, but at a lower price.

The high, sweeping collar and sleek, streamlined design are similar to the Clifton, along with the ultra-comfy cushioning and bounce.

Unlike the Clifton, it has a roomy toe box at the front, which is useful if you have wider feet or bunions.

This lemon-colored sneaker also has the Skechers arch fit feature, which is an extra wad of cushioning in the insole, designed to sit under the arch of the foot.

I find that this helps to align my feet more comfortably in the shoe and relieves pressure on my sensitive big toe joint.

Lou Mudge
Fitness Writer

Lou Mudge is a Health Writer at Future Plc, working across Fit&Well and Coach. She previously worked for Live Science, and regularly writes for Space.com and Pet's Radar. Based in Bath, UK, she has a passion for food, nutrition and health and is eager to demystify diet culture in order to make health and fitness accessible to everybody.


Multiple diagnoses in her early twenties sparked an interest in the gut-brain axis and the impact that diet and exercise can have on both physical and mental health. She was put on the FODMAP elimination diet during this time and learned to adapt recipes to fit these parameters, while retaining core flavors and textures, and now enjoys cooking for gut health.

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