Skechers Flex Appeal 4.0 review

Who should buy Skechers Flex Appeal 4.0

At $65, you can already grab a pair of the Skechers Flex Appeal 4.0. Purchase this Skechers sneaker if you:

• need a multi-purpose shoe that provides arch support or can accommodate orthotics
• want a cheap but ultra-comfortable sneaker from Skechers
• are looking for a lifestyle shoe that is perfect for the summer season

Who should NOT buy Skechers Flex Appeal 4.0

If you have wide feet, consider getting the Skechers Glide Step Sport or the Skechers Solar Fuse - Kryzik. 

As light as air

Wearers who consider this their go-to sneaker vouch about its lightness.

The Flex Appeal 4.0 is just as light as most Skechers sneakers that we have for women, which average at 7 oz (199 g). And the weight of Flex Appeal 4.0 in size 8.5 in width B - medium is 7 oz (198 g).

Get the support that you need with the Flex Appeal 4.0

Those with foot issues are happy they can wear their inserts with this shoe.

Those who do not require inserts and are long-time Skechers Flex users also appreciate the arch support it offers. 

Skechers Flex Appeal 4.0 is soft, comfy 

Skechers Flex Appeal kicks, already on their 4th edition, are among the cushioned kicks you can grab from this California-based lifestyle label. Skechers Flex Appeal users even say there’s “no blistering and rubbing” with this “comfy” shoe. 

Best for laidback activities

Compared to its predecessors, which are more appropriate for indoor training, aerobic classes, and demanding work shifts, the Flex Appeal 4.0 is more for those days when you have a laidback schedule. 

If the Flex Appeal 3.0 lets you achieve your daily 10,000-step goal, this pair is more for a typical day-to-day grind. Repeat buyers actually enjoy wearing this for light walking and exercise.

Easy to upkeep

Sneaker enthusiasts love that they can conveniently clean this sneaker through a washer, which makes this really effortless to maintain.

Not exactly for the cold and wet season

Even if it isn’t the right option on cold and rainy days, this shoe keeps the foot breathing in hot weather. It’s so airy that it “prevents the feet from sweating.” 

Sorry, but not for the wide-footed

While it feels roomy for narrow-footed users, some of those with wide feet still find the Skechers Flex Appeal 4.0 too snug despite getting it in a wide width.

Why it’s worth adding to your rotation

• Its heathered jersey and athletic mesh cover feel supple and soft. It’s close to wearing slippers on your feet.  
• The outsole may not be as grippy and abrasion-resistant as the well-engineered rubber pods on the previous version, but its grooves offer super flexibility. 
• Not entirely fitted for serious walking, but its memory foam unit offers a pillowy sensation when moving around.