I've found the most comfortable and stylish everyday shoe — it’s the Skechers Arch Fit 2.0 Star Bound

Skechers aren’t known for their stylish designs, but the Arch Fit 2.0 Star Bound sees the company creating a versatile everyday shoe for anyone who needs extra comfort for long work hours or running errands.

The Arch Fits provided me with all-day comfort on a very busy day, and I didn’t experience any of my usual lower back aches. The lifted heel also gave good posture support.

While the upper of the shoe is leather and less breathable than the usual mesh upper Skechers is known for, the Air Cooled Memory Foam midsole ensures there is ventilation in the shoe.

You can find out more in my full Skechers Arch Fit 2.0 Star Bound review below.

Skechers Arch Fit 2.0 Star Bound review: Price & availability

The Skechers Arch Fit 2.0 Star Bound are available for purchase from Amazon U.S., but the price ranges from $80 to $111, depending on what size you purchase. The good news is they are often on sale for less than that.

U.S. women’s sizes range from 5-11, as well as half sizes. There is also a wider fit option for people who need it.

The sneakers are £89 when purchased from Amazon U.K., but are also available directly from the Skechers online U.K. store for £90. The U.K. women’s sizes range from 2.5-8, and half sizes are available as well as a wide fit option.

The shoes come in a White/Silver colorway or Black. I’m more of a fan of the white because they go with more of my wardrobe, but it’s personal preference.

Skechers Arch Fit 2.0 Star Bound review: Design

The Skechers Arch Fit 2.0 Star Bound struck me as one of the more stylish pairs from a company I mostly think of as being just a functional shoe designer. This pair looks and feels the part for everyday wear in (almost) any situation. These shoes aren’t meant for high or medium intensity exercise, but simply for comfortable day-to-day wear.

They come equipped with Skechers’ usual podiatry specs, but the combination of technology in these made them incredibly comfortable for being on my feet all day — the perfect work shoe.

The sneakers have the Skechers Arch Fit removable insole, which increases weight distribution for a more comfortable walking experience. I noticed the pressure on my feet was significantly decreased, and being on my feet all day was actually bearable.

They also have a cushioned midsole made from Air Cooled Memory Foam. This provides pressure relief and breathability for the shoes. However, since the upper is leather, they do get pretty warm. The shoes aren’t breathable like some others in the Skechers cushioned range, like the Max Cushioning Elite 2.0, which have a mesh upper for increased breathability. But since you aren’t going to be doing any rigorous training in these shoes, they shouldn’t get too sweaty!

The leather upper of the shoe is smooth and laces up through silver hooks, which catch the light. The leather is quite stiff on the first wear, but it becomes more malleable for me after two hours of walking.

The sneakers have a flexible traction sole and a 1.75-inch heel height. The heel of the shoe gives a good lift to make heel-to-toe walking easier, and the slope of the shoe means it’s not uncomfortable to stand in.

Skechers Arch Fit 2.0 Star Bound review: Performance

The Skechers Arch Fit 2.0 Star Bound are for casual wear, not running or long, demanding walks. So to test them out I wore them on a day where I had a lot of errands to run and was on my feet a lot.

The memory foam was bouncy to walk on and my feet didn’t get sore at all. I didn’t experience any rubbing around my ankles despite the shoes being made from a tougher leather material. Soft bouncy soles and blister free get a big yes from me.

I often get pain in my lower back after standing all day, but didn’t experience any back pain when wearing this shoe.

I did notice that the leather at the top was creasing where my foot was bending, but that meant the shoe was becoming more malleable and beginning to move easily with my foot. I also noticed my left foot started to overpronate slightly at times, but I encounter this issue with a lot of different sneakers, so I’m not going to knock the Sketchers for that.

Skechers Arch Fit 2.0 Star Bound review: Maintenance

The Skechers Arch Fit 2.0 Str Bound are easy to maintain as the leather simply wipes clean. The inner Arch Fit soles of the shoes are also removable and can be replaced if needed.

Skechers Arch Fit 2.0 Star Bound review: Verdict

The Skechers Arch Fit 2.0 Star Bound sneakers are a great option for anyone who is often on their feet all day and needs a little extra support to help with comfort and posture.

While Skechers aren’t usually known for their stylish designs, these shoes look decent and will fit in with a range of different scenarios; whether that’s casual office work or anyone in a serving or catering role. They’re obviously perfect for general day-to-day wear and running errands. The Air Cooled Memory foam makes them incredibly comfy to walk in and the elevated heel meant that my steps were more controlled than in the flat shoes I usually wear.

It’s worth noting that the leather takes a little while to flex with your foot movements, but once it does these are the shoes you will be reaching for every day.