Skechers Men's MAX Cushioning Premier Vantage Sneaker Review

Best walking shoe around. Really cushions wear and tear to my back and joints..

These were a gift to my picky husband who tends to not try new tennis shoes. He absolutely loved these. Fit good. Very comfortable and cushioned. He said the have a nice propelling roll as you walk.

First off, I recommend you going to a sketchers store (ideally) or department store and getting a feel for your personal size before purchasing online. Most shoes follow the same measurements.Ok, con: the shoes after 3 or four months of rough wearing (like 8hr - 10hr days) will tear at where the toe bends of the shoe. Nevertheless, they are minor tears, but they will most likely tear.Pros: Comfortable, takes pressure off the front balls of your feet and distributes the body weight evenly. They are lite, very breathable, and or the affordable version of Hokas. The padding last.All in all, it all depends on your needs. Using the shoes for walking around town or going to gym and you drive...they most likely are not going to rip and last for a year +. On the other hand, if you are a nurse or a delivery driver...they will rip.I am in construction, run, and walk in the shoes mon -Friday for 14hr or so...I live in NYC. These shoes last me about 8 to 9 months maybe a year. The have minor rips after 4 months, but I don’t care because they are so dang comfortable and light and I’m on my feet all day doing all kinds of stuff (running, walking, climbing up ladders, drilling, navigating a construction site). I don’t suffer from any fatigue because of how lite these shoes are. The shoes hold up, but they do have little rips in the front. This shouldn’t in my opinion deter a true runner.Sketchers do have different versions of this shoe that are more durable at the same price point so you have other options

First, I found these to be a real improvement over other walking shoes, except maybe Reebok DMX. I've had 3+ pairs of DMX over the years, so that's saying something. These Sketchers Premier Vantage save my knees, but aren't wobbly and squishy like the Go Max Ultra Evolution. These are also much more efficient/faster. Ran to catch my dog when he was running away...worked great for running also.UPDATE: The soles wear to the point of losing function (definitely lost their rocker technology shape) after 300ish miles on a sidewalk like surface, not even a rough surface really. Indoors might be okay.(Skechers now makes a version 2.0 of this shoe with Goodyear rubber redesigned soles, which I just received. We will see if they last longer, but showing wear already. Maybe not as comfortable). I really don't like the idea of a disposable, 4-6 month shoe.Compared to my older model Reebox DMX, which are also fantastic with the unbeatable air cushion, these are lighter, much better looking, and breathe better. About the same in comfort, which is saying something. These won't last as long as the Reebok DMX, which are made of tougher material.The Sketchers Premier Vantage sole is super thick (explaining some of the cushion), but also a little wider in the front/middle. The sole thins a little towards the very front.UPDATE: The enormous sole wears most for me under the ball of my foot. This wears away the main portion of the shoe that makes the sole shape rounded...their rocker technology. The second pyramid shape from the front wears a lot, now much more than the photo. This has really worn 1/4 inch or so to the point of being concave now. Natural rocker technology...not so much anymore. I have put about 300 enjoyable miles on the shoe, but my normal expectations for a shoe are for more than 6 months. They were great while they lasted. I don't like the idea of disposable shoes. They're expensive and all-synthetic. I mean, I can still wear them, but half the comfort and bounce and rocker shape is gone. The tops and sides are still fine. Bummer.You can see wear already on the top shoe in my photo. If you look closely, the second triangle in the sole already has its surface worn down. I expect this wear to continue.It's very comfortable, for a serious shoe, but also efficient and a little bouncy. I am walking on a smoothly paved trail with only gravel in spots.The cushioning is thinner towards the toe, making it easier to walk and climb stairs, but perhaps not curved quite right. Also, if you can't see, it is wider than your foot around the ball area, which was just a plus for me in lots of ways, including improved balance, stability and ground contact area when I need it.Fitting tip: In my experience, threading the laces through the additional top eyelets further back really helped the shoe feel better (and it lifted better with my foot). I recommend regular sizing, but tighten these suckers up with the laces.Weird thing: these do pick up small gravel. I can even tell without looking. Stop, pick it out, and it is bouncy again. -shrug- I would never recommend these for walking miles on a small gravel trail though, since the gravel in the tread changes how the shoe works.I used these as my top walking shoe for 20 miles a week on sidewalk like surface (with the pictured awesome dog). Never expected Sketchers to suddenly be the innovator in the walking shoe area. But it's a freaking good shoe. Except for the tread wear. Ugh.

I have the same exact pair I bought about 3 years ago, they are my most comfortable shoe that I wear.

These are probably one the most comfortable shoe I've purchased and wore for everyday use.

Best comfort and style for the money

I've purchased four pairs of Skechers Men's Max Cushioning Premier Vantage-Performance Walking & Running Shoe Sneaker, and while I absolutely love this sneaker for its fit and feel, comfort and weight, there is one disturbing flaw that I have found in all four pairs: the flaw is, the soles of the shoes wear down after three or four months and then the shoe isn't what it was. The comfort diminishes and, at least on my pairs, one of the shoes (the left foot for me) starts making a disconcerting flapping sound. Again, great shoe for three to four months...this is why I kept purchasing Skechers Men's Max Cushioning Premier Vantage-Performance Walking & Running Shoe Sneaker, despite its relatively short lifespan. However, I'm done now; not going to spend more of my money on another pair. How does Skechers fix this problem? Easy. Add more black, durable rubber to the areas of this shoe that wear down too quickly. I've attached a picture showing where the shoe prematurely wears. Come on, Skechers! You ALMOST have a great shoe here! If only you'd fix it.