Our verdict
- Our top pick in Skechers Damagers III sneaker
- Our top pick in Skechers Damagers III sneaker for plantar fasciitis
Pros
- Amazing support for overpronation
- Wide and stable platform
- Tonnes of cushioning
- Lighter than the Arch Fit 1.0
- Perfect for all-day wear
- Skechers SAi Ex2 N R Ld33
- True to size and fit
Cons
- Very poor breathability
- Lacks durability
Audience verdict
- Top 25% in walking shoes
- Top 13% in walking shoes for plantar fasciitis
Comparison
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Audience score | 90 Great! | 90 Great! | 89 Great! | 86 Good! | |
Price | $90 | $115 | $150 | $130 | |
Arch support | Stability | Stability | Neutral | Stability | |
Condition | Flat feetOverpronationHeavy personPlantar fasciitis | Flat feetOverpronation | Heavy personPlantar fasciitis | Diabetic (A5500)Flat feetOverpronationHeavy personPlantar fasciitis | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 10.9 Skechers Road Walker Raylan Mens Safety-Toe Shoe ‐ | 11 oz / 312g ‐ | 9.6 oz / 271g 10 Skechers Overhaul 20 Decodus | 13.7 Pantofi SKECHERS Scloric 52631 BKRD Black Red 14.5 oz / 411g | |
Lightweight | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Breathability | Warm | Breathable | Moderate | Warm | |
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Midsole softness | Firm | Soft | Firm | Balanced | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | Small | Normal | Normal | Small | |
Insole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Stiffness | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | Stiff | |
Skechers Sparta-Max Marathon Running Shoes Sneakers 51737-GYCC | Small | Small | Big | Small | |
Torsional rigidity | Moderate | Stiff | Stiff | Stiff | |
Heel counter stiffness | Moderate | Flexible | Moderate | Moderate | |
Heel tab | None | Finger loop | None | None | |
Drop lab | 15.2 mm | 8.6 mm | 16.8 mm | 12.2 mm | |
Heel stack lab | 39.2 mm | 36.0 mm | 36.1 mm | 35.7 mm | |
Forefoot | 24.0 mm | 27.4 mm | 19.3 mm | 23.5 mm | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Skechers Valmentajat Flex Appeal 4.0 | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium | |
Closure | Laces | Laces | Laces | Laces | |
Toebox durability | Decent | Decent | Bad | Good | |
Heel padding durability | Bad | Good | Bad | Good | |
Outsole durability | Bad | Good | Good | Good | |
Midsole width in the forefoot | Average | Average | Wide | Average | |
Midsole width in the heel | Average | Wide | Average | Average | |
Outsole hardness | Hard | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Thick | |
Tongue padding | Thick | Average | Average | Very thick | |
Tongue: gusset type | None | None | Both sides (full) | None | |
Slip-resistant | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | |
Material | Mesh | Mesh | - | Leather | |
Ranking | #7 Top 25% | #11 Top 40% | #12 Top 43% | #22 Bottom 21% | |
Popularity | #28 Bottom 1% | #25 Bottom 10% | #18 Bottom 35% | #16 Bottom 42% |
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Much like the original Skechers Arch Fit, we found the 2.0 version a highly supportive and comfortable walking shoe. We believe it is ideal for people who have flat feet, overpronation, and other foot conditions that call for podiatrist-approved footwear.
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Given the shoe's fairly warm upper, we think that it's more suitable for temperatures between 50°F (10°C) and 70°F (20°C). So, if you need better breathability for summertime, we recommend the Оригинальные женские сапоги skechers on the go joy hibernate 144004 bbk.
And if, like us, you are turned off by the shoe's lack of wear resistance, you will also find the Max Cushioning Arch Fit more reassuring. Or invest in a more expensive option like the Hoka Transport.
Breathability
The shape of the platform is pretty much identical in the two Arch Fit versions. Which is great news!
We found the first shoe's extended ground contact points extremely stable underfoot and are happy to experience the same in the 2.0.
According to our calliper, the distance between the widest points of the forefoot is 114.5 mm. A bit wider than average!
Skechers Road Walker Raylan Mens Safety-Toe Shoe | Breathability
The first edition of the Arch Fit wasn't a highly breathable shoe to begin with. And to our great disappointment, it got even worse in the 2.0.
Оригинальные кроссовки "skechers memory foam"!
Back in the lab, we tested this Skechers shoe's ventilation with a smoke-pumping machine. Filling its upper with smoke from the inside, we observed how very slowly and reluctantly it came out on the other side.
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To give you even more visual proof, we hovered the shoe's half-cut upper over a bright light. It is shocking how NONE of those ventilation holes let the light shine through!
We also took a closer look at the upper fabric through our microscope.
It revealed that beneath those large pores, we've got even more layers of fabric as well as thick in-shoe lining.
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 2 |
Average | 2.8 |
Durability
Skechers Road Walker Raylan Mens Safety-Toe Shoe | Toebox durability
Alright, we can save this shoe for cooler weather but do we at least get a more wear-resistant upper in return?
Unfortunately, no.
The fabric got even more prone to tearing in the Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot, as our in-house durability test shows. For context, it is the exact same test with the exact same conditions: 12 seconds of pressing the Dremel against the same spot on the toebox, with the same speed (5K RPM) and pressure (3.2N).
Given that the tool's sandpaper tip cut almost entirely through the upper, we had to give the toebox a very low durability score of 2 out of 5. For reference, the original Arch Fit at least got 3!
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Toebox durability](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-toebox-durability-2-21015734-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 2 |
Average | 3.1 |
Heel padding durability
Sadly, the material quality of the collar padding and lining got worse as well... And it wasn't the best quality in the original either.
It only took 4 seconds of drilling to wreak havoc on the inside of the shoe's heel padding.
The tool went all the way through the collar padding and left a glaring hole. On a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the most durable, the Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime gets the lowest score for heel padding durability.
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![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Heel padding durability](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-heel-padding-durability-2-21015736-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 1 |
Average | 2.3 |
Outsole hardness
At the bottom, this Skechers shoe protects the most hard-wearing parts with rubber. Measuring it with a durometer, we got an above-average reading of 85.9 HC.
Normally, harder compounds tend to be more durable but, unfortunately, not in the case of the Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot.
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Outsole hardness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-outsole-hardness-21015741-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 85.9 HC |
Average | 76.0 HC |
Outsole durability
We applied the Dremel to one of the shoe's rubber-covered areas for 22 seconds at a higher speed of 10K RPM. And to be honest, Skechers didn't even have to bother with rubber because it just melted under our Dremel much like the foam would.
Even before measuring the damage with a tread gauge, we could see that it was much worse than average. And when the tool showed a whopping 2.4 mm of depth, we weren't surprised.
Most walking shoes with rubber outsoles get no more than 1-1.5 mm of damage. And the kicker is, the original Arch Fit only got 0.7 mm!
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Outsole durability](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-outsole-durability-2-21015737-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 2.4 mm |
Average | 1.5 mm |
Outsole thickness
At least the rubber is decently thick at 2.6 mm. So, it will help the outsole hold up for a while before the pavement touches exposed foam.
Sure, we can't expect a lot for £100 but having tried the first Arch Fit, we were very much underwhelmed with the update.
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Outsole thickness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-outsole-thickness-21015738-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 2.6 mm |
Average | 2.8 mm |
Weight
But luckily, the Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime still carries some good news. It lost as much as 1.8 oz (51g)! Now that's impressive!
The shoe now tips the scale at only 10.9 oz (309g) as opposed to the hefty 12.5 oz (353g) of its predecessor! We must admit that despite the visual bulk, it feels weightless on the foot!
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Weight](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-weight-21015763-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 10.90 oz (309g) |
Average | 9.74 oz (276g) |
Cushioning
Heel stack
One thing that remained unchanged in the Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot is the copious amount of cushioning. It is THE tallest platform among our lab-tested walking shoes so far.
Measuring the shoe's heel stack with a calliper, we got a whopping 39.2 mm! This is significantly thicker than average and gives the wearer a good height advantage.
But what's most important about this cushioning is its ability to support our feet for very long hours!
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 39.2 mm |
Average | 32.1 mm |
Forefoot stack
But this Skechers shoe is not only super cushioned in the heel, it also turns out to be thicker than average in the forefoot!
Measuring stack height in this area, we got 24.0 mm on the calliper. This is, again, a bit taller than average. We experienced nothing but comfort in this thick-foamed beater.
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Forefoot stack](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-forefoot-stack-21015742-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 24.0 mm |
Average | 21.6 mm |
Drop
The difference in height between the heel and the forefoot stack results in a drop of 15.2 mm. It is nearly identical to the drop on the original Arch Fit, so the feel was very familiar.
Because the shoe's primary purpose is to provide support, it relies on a higher drop to relieve some of the stress and strain from your ankles and Achilles. Plus, you feel the extra impact protection as you repetitively land on your heels when walking.
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 15.2 mm |
Average | 10.5 mm |
Midsole softness
Assessing the shoe's cushioning softness on the foot, we really couldn't tell the difference with the original shoe. Even with one of each Skechers shoe on our feet.
Both feel soft enough to feel comfortable but also slightly firm for support.
Turning to our durometer, we measured the Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot's foam at 30.4 HA. That's 20% firmer than the average walking shoe and definitely not a plush one.
And this is exactly what you need in a supportive shoe that can help flat feet, overpronation, and even conditions like plantar fasciitis.
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Midsole softness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-midsole-softness-21015746-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 30.4 HA |
Average | 24.9 HA |
Insole thickness
It seems like Skechers kept the same insole design as in the original Arch Fit. And we are very happy with this fact! Our feet thoroughly enjoyed the generously padded and contoured feel of that insole.
Measuring its thickness with a calliper, we couldn't help but notice that it was more padded than average at 9.8 mm!
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Insole thickness](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-insole-thickness-21015747-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 9.8 mm |
Average | 6.1 mm |
Rocker
There's been a real craze with rocker-bottom shoes lately! Just look at the Nike Motiva for example.
But Skechers skips that in favour of stability in the Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot and we think it's a wise idea. The shoe's midsole is only slightly curved at the heel and forefoot to smoothen heel-to-toe transitions a little bit.
You need a stable platform if you try to relieve painful conditions!
Stability
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And stability is exactly this Skechers shoe's forte.
As you can see in the video below, the sho responds to our ankle shifting by firmly keeping it planted on the ground. Amazing support!
Considering the shoe's extra tall stack, such stability is absolutely necessary to prevent the ankle from rolling over the shoe's edge.
Torsional rigidity
Twisting the shoe in our manual test, we did notice that it got stiffer than its predecessor. Not by too much but just enough to bump up the torsional rigidity score from 2 to 3! And that's on a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the stiffest.
We assume that it could be due to the slightly altered geometry of the midsole. Its sidewalls appear a bit taller.
Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime
Skechers Arch Fit
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 3 |
Average | 2.7 |
Heel counter stiffness
As for the shoe's heel counter, it remained just as moderately stiff as in the predecessor. Together with the collar padding, it held our heel very securely without restricting the ankle or Achilles.
We gave it a score of 3 on the stiffness scale of 1 to 5.
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 3 |
Average | 2.2 |
Midsole width in the forefoot
The shape of the platform is pretty much identical in the two Arch Fit versions. Which is great news!
We found the first shoe's extended ground contact points extremely stable underfoot and are happy to experience the same in the 2.0.
According to our calliper, the distance between the widest points of the forefoot is 114.5 mm. A bit wider than average!
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Midsole width in the forefoot](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-midsole-width-in-the-forefoot-21015749-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 114.5 mm |
Average | 111.6 mm |
Midsole width in the heel
Meanwhile, the widest part of the shoe's platform in the heel is 90.9 mm. Also plenty of landing area for someone who relies heavily on supportive shoes.
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Midsole width in the heel](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-midsole-width-in-the-heel-21015750-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 90.9 mm |
Average | 89.9 mm |
Flexibility
Stiffness
With a bit more emphasis on stability, the Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime lost a little bit of flexibility too. But don't worry, the flex grooves throughout its platform still let the shoe bend with the foot a necessary amount.
To measure exactly how flexible this Skechers shoe is, we used a force gauge to bend it to a 90-degree angle. The tool then showed us that it took 23.6N to do that. That's 20% more than it takes an average walking shoe.
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Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 23.6N |
Average | 20.4N |
Grip / Traction
The Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime has a very basic rubber compound that doesn't even cover the entire contact area of the shoe. There are no toothy lugs to bite into tricky surfaces.
While the shoe's grip is just fine for most urban scenarios, we cannot recommend it for more challenging terrains like wet rocks and wood, oliy floors, slush, ice, mud, etc.
Size and fit
Toebox width at the widest part
We found that the fit and sizing of the Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime is identical to that of its predecessor. So if you've worn the other shoe, you can confidently get the same size.
The shoe's toebox has a sufficient amount of space for a medium-width foot like ours. Measuring the widest part of the forefoot, our calliper showed 101.4 mm. That's even a couple of millimetres wider than average.
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Toebox width at the widest part](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-toebox-width-at-the-widest-part-21015753-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 101.4 mm |
Average | 99.2 mm |
Skechers Valmentajat Flex Appeal 4.0
We also checked the toebox width where the big toe ends and got 76.1 mm. This is also consistent with the original shoe and with the average.
There is no aggressive tapering in the Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot.
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Skechers Valmentajat Flex Appeal 4.0](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-toebox-width-at-the-big-toe-21015755-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 76.1 mm |
Average | 78.8 mm |
Tongue: gusset type
Like most budget-friendly shoes, the Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime, features a regular tongue with no attachments on the sides.
But the shape and padding of the tongue kids to prevent it from shifting sideways uncontrollably.
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Tongue: gusset type](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-tongue-gusset-type-21015759-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | None |
Comfort
Tongue padding
When we say padding, we mean very generous padding. As our calliper shows, the thickness of this shoe's tongue is 8.0 mm which is notably thicker than average.
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Tongue padding](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-tongue-padding-21015761-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | 8.0 mm |
Average | 5.2 mm |
Heel tab
There is no heel tab to hold onto when getting the shoe on. But we found the on-and-off action fairly in the Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot anyway.
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Heel tab](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-heel-tab-21015756-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | None |
Removable insole
Experiencing the contoured insole on the Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot, we could understand why it was approved by podiatrists. It is removable in case you want to use your own orthotics, but we really don't see the point in it. It is that good.
![Footwear SKECHERS Omega 405100L NVLM Navy Lime Removable insole](https://cdn.runrepeat.com/storage/gallery/product_content/40238/skechers-arch-fit-2-0-removable-insole-21015762-main.jpg)
Skechers Relment-Pelmo Mens Outdoor Boot | Yes |