Men's Athletech Athletic Shoes: L-Skyway Athletic Shoes (black), L-Espy Running Shoes (black), Parrish Lace-Up Jogger Shoes (black or white) $8.50 + Free In-Store Pickup

I actually bought the blue and black shoes, Men's size 9.5 because I liked the style. I usually buy New Balances or Nikes - this is the first pair of KMart shoes I've bought EVER. I think the Athletech's are VERY comfortable. In fact I think they are more comfortable than any pair of New Balances I've bought before. After a month worth of running and walking they are holding up very well. I bought mine for $10 + tax.
My take on them for what it's worth.

I've had a couple pairs of these. They become uncomfortable if I wear them for more than 2-3 hours. But not bad as a cheap pair to work outside in at home.

Are these cooler than the Trax shoes from the 80's? Had to wear that junk back then 'cuz Moms couldn't afford the good stuff, and got picked on all the time. My kids are just about the age where stuff like this will matter, so thinking I'll return the favor. If they complain, I'll send them to Moms and ask her to buy them the "expensive" shoes.

After I started making my own chedda, I was rocking the Skidz, Triple Fat Goose, and K-Swiss....or BK's. Yeah, that's how I rolled.

Cool story bro?

Quote from robuss76 : Thats the upgraded model Cadillac Of Kmart Shoes [kmart.com]

Not true. Velcro can be had in the entry level shoes too!

http://www.kmart.com/shc/s/p_1015...A46931401P

thanks.. got 1

Ouch! My feet hurt just thinking about wearing these shoes.

bought some champion sneakers for 8 dollars on sale at target and I'm pretty pleased with them. C9 [target.com]

Quote from rustydud : I actually bought the blue and black shoes, Men's size 9.5 because I liked the style. I usually buy New Balances or Nikes - this is the first pair of KMart shoes I've bought EVER. I think the Athletech's are VERY comfortable. In fact I think they are more comfortable than any pair of New Balances I've bought before. After a month worth of running and walking they are holding up very well. I bought mine for $10 + tax. My take on them for what it's worth.

what model of NB did you own? did you own the NB 993?

Quote from Haywood.Jablomi : Are these cooler than the Trax shoes from the 80's? Had to wear that junk back then 'cuz Moms couldn't afford the good stuff, and got picked on all the time. My kids are just about the age where stuff like this will matter, so thinking I'll return the favor. If they complain, I'll send them to Moms and ask her to buy them the "expensive" shoes. After I started making my own chedda, I was rocking the Skidz, Triple Fat Goose, and K-Swiss....or BK's. Yeah, that's how I rolled. Cool story bro?

so are you getting your kids jordan and some beatz headphones?

Two things in life that you don't go cheap on are
1. Shoes
2. mattress

since you're on your feet most of your waking life, and two you need to sleep at night your whole life.

Scored some wide width workboots for $16.99 + tax for the corral which is thick with mud and other fine smelling substances.
http://www.kmart.com/rustler-men-...P?prdNo=24

In for two. At this price, why not?

Ordered a pair yesterday at 8:30 am and signed up for the SYWM free trial. They are already "Out for Delivery" with UPS. That's fast shipping!

Quote from jackbauer24 : what model of NB did you own? did you own the NB 993? so are you getting your kids jordan and some beatz headphones? Two things in life that you don't go cheap on are 1. Shoes 2. mattress since you're on your feet most of your waking life, and two you need to sleep at night your whole life.

Haha. No I had a $80 pair of New Balances. I don't remember the model. I used to think like you when it comes to shoes...but Kmart changed my mind about that.

Quote from nvrsummer : bought some champion sneakers for 8 dollars on sale at target and I'm pretty pleased with them. C9 [target.com]

Over the years I've picked up a couple nice pair of Champion shoes at Target for $8 on clearance. They are great shoes.

I like the look of the Athletech shoes from K-Mart, but unfortunately they weren't comfortable for me when I tried them on in-store.

Quote from robuss76 : Thats the upgraded model Cadillac Of Kmart Shoes [kmart.com]

Quote from jackbauer24 : what model of NB did you own? did you own the NB 993? so are you getting your kids jordan and some beatz headphones? Two things in life that you don't go cheap on are 1. Shoes 2. mattress since you're on your feet most of your waking life, and two you need to sleep at night your whole life.

Sorry, no Jordans or Beatz in my house.....at least not on my dime! I don't put a lot of stock in brand names.....I learned a long time ago that using shoes and cars as status symbols are for people with far more psychological issues than me (okay, maybe not more, just different).

Luckily my kids aren't old enough for shoes to matter, but getting close. I imagine at some point I'll get some resistance on my $50 limit on shoes, but so far haven't had any problem finding Nike, Reebok, Fila, or other "name brand" shoes for $25-40.

My kids have had their fair share of cheap shoes, but they are usually regulated to weekend play ("mud shoes"). When their feet are growing fast, I guess $10 shoes are okay, but I'd rather spend $30 and get 3-4 months out of them, than to spend $10 every month.....of course I suppose the cost per month works out to be the same

I've never had any experience with the Athletech brand of shoes, so I'm not making any judgements on this deal. I don't imagine they could be much worse than my experience with Skechers!