Skechers Women's Bobs Plush Express Yourself, Grey, 8 M US Review

A few years ago I bought a pair of Toms flats and a pair of Bobs flats. I wore them both for just a few minutes before Bobs won easily. Since then, I've bought 5 more pairs in different colors. I love the simplicity of the look and the comfort. I dress business-casual at work, and these shoes pair perfectly with skirts, dresses, and slacks. The only drawback, is they are easy to get dirty. I've found that washing them on a gentle cycle in the machine and air drying in the sun is the best way to get them looking new again.

I am so glad I bought these! I needed something for my retail job, which lets us wear anything close-toed, so I wanted something cute and comfortable and as a traveler, something that was easy for airport wearing as well. These are perfect! They have held up well so far at my holiday retail job. Easy on and off, I find they run true to size but beware that they are VERY snug when you first get them. I almost couldn't get them on but I felt as if I'd gone the next size up, my heels would have slipped out. They do stretch though!! So I'd recommend getting your standard size, wearing them lightly until they stretch out. At that point they fit like a glove!I wear mine with those tiny socks that are made out of sheer stocking material--the ones you wear inside flats. Without them it was okay, but I like the stocking slippers because they are super thin and the inside of these BOBs (the black/silver ones at least) are a short faux-fur material, so they're very soft and plushy but without the tiny socks I tend to get them a bit sweaty.Also, buy them for the memory foam soles. These are the best priced shoes for the comfort you get in the soles--I'm very picky about that since I stand on my feet at my job and while traveling, and I like these! After my 4 hour standing shift, my feet get a bit sore but that's normal. The arch support is fairly good, I rated it as good since it is definitely there but I have extremely high arches so I never really find anything that satisfies me unless I add inserts to my shoes.Overall, excellent shoes! I plan on getting more in various colours, they go with everything.

I purchased the natural linen with size 7.5. I normally wear a 7.5 to 8 and the fit was perfect. No toe pinching with a generous width. There was plenty of room to add in a cushioned sole or socks.I actually think that these shoes look fine with socks as well. Some people may find it a fashion faux pas, but I thought it looked a bit trendy with colored socks. For the shoe I got, a light green sock or any sock with a pattern that is light in color worked well IMO.While there is no great arch support like you would get in a tennis shoe, there is a memory foam cushion in the sole. It's quite nice and cushy, and makes this shoe more comfortable than most shoes like this.I love that this shoe can easily be slipped on and off. I was looking for a slip on shoe that could work with socks, and this one fit the bill. It's not easy to find a shoe like that.I usually like to wear socks because the shoe will start to smell if you don't. So I liked that I had that option with these. I don't really like the inserts because they do get dirty over time and you keep having to buy new ones. But it's a pretty good work around when you don't want to do the sock look.The only thing I did not like about these shoes was the colorful label on the back of them. However, when you sport this label, you are also promoting a good cause since the purchase of Bobs shoes results in a donation to help shelter animals. So it's not that bad. Also, you can easily remove the label on the back because it is only sewn in with thread. I ended up not removing mine because the label didn't bother me that much once I got used to it.

I have been searching for some time now to replace my slippers. They are really more "house shoes," as I wear them whenever I am home. I had a hard time finding a replacement because I wanted something supportive, comfortable, and minimalist but that was not furry, fluffy, or otherwise slipper-like in appearance. I actually purchased and returned several things before deciding to try these.I have purchased Sketcher's shoes and Bob's specifically in the past. I like their styles and find them generally comfortable, but I often have a hard time finding just the right fit. I am a pretty standard 8 1/2, but sometimes this size does not fit me in Sketcher's. Also, although my feet are normal width, my toe box is a little wide, and so Sketcher's shoes sometimes feel tight or otherwise pinch in this area.These shoes did come in an 8 1/2, which was the first thing that attracted me to them (many true slippers do not come in half sizes). After extensively reading the reviews, which suggested that these shoes fit as expected (78% said this) and that they are a bit wide in the cut, I went with my usual size. The length of these was correct. However, my toes rubbed against the top of the shoe, and the shoe was particularly tight over the top of my foot. There is an elastic insert there, but it doesn't have all that much give, and I found that after trying on these shoes for just a little while, they were pretty uncomfortable. Finally, I ordered the "Gray" shade, and although I liked the material (more of a fabric similar to a pair of fitness tights), the color was lighter than I had expected and did not seem ideal for everyday use.With some hesitancy, I decided to exchange the shoes and order the size 9. I also switched to the "Black Heather" color. I definitely like the color much better--the "heather" effect means that is not a solid black but more like a marbled dark gray, which I love. The fit is better, although still not exactly perfect. Clearly the size 9 is a bit too long for me, as I have a bit of extra room in front of my toes. However, my toes are now more comfortable. At first I thought that these shoes still felt tight across the top of the foot, but after wearing them for awhile, they mostly felt okay.So, in the end I liked the second pair enough that I decided to keep them. I should note that I plan to wear this shoe both with and without socks (see photo--it's too cold in my area to always go without socks!). For those who NEVER plan to wear the shoe with socks, you may have an easier time with fit than I did. But if you are like me and plan to wear socks at least part of the time and/or have a slightly wider foot, be aware that sizing may be a challenge.

I have a couple pair of bobs shoes and I like to order them and all the basic colors. I ordered these thinking they were the color of like a flat gray and they actually turned out to be a shiny silver. Otherwise it’s a great shoe with a great fit and great support.