Our verdict
Pros
- Very easy to put on and off
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- Extremely lightweight
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- Highly flexible
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- Minimal design
Cons
- Less breathable than seems
- Poor sole durability
- Not supportive
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Comparison
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Audience score | 90 Great! | 89 Great! | 91 Great! | 91 Great! | |
Price | £60 | £80 | £60 | £70 | |
Arch support | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral | |
Orthotic friendly | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Weight lab Weight brand | 6.2 The Womens skechers GOwalk 5 Trendy features a | 7.7 Trainers Womens skechers Max Cushioning Elite 54431 WNV White Navy | 6.9 oz / 197g 8.1 oz / 230g | 8.5 oz / 240g | |
Lightweight | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Breathability | Warm | Warm | Warm | Moderate | |
Use | CityDisneyEurope | CityDisneyEurope | CityDisneyEurope | CityDisneyEurope | |
Size | True to size | True to size | True to size | True to size | |
Midsole softness | Soft | Soft | Balanced | Balanced | |
Difference in midsole softness in cold | Big | Big | Normal | Big | |
Insole thickness | Average | Average | Average | Thin | |
Removable insole | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | |
Stiffness | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | |
Difference in stiffness in cold | Big | Big | Big | Normal | |
Torsional rigidity | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | |
Кросівки Womens skechers stretch fit memory foam | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | Flexible | |
Heel tab | Finger loop | Finger loop | Finger loop | None | |
Drop lab | 9.5 mm | 9.0 mm | 15.8 mm | 8.3 mm | |
Heel stack lab | 32.7 mm | 33.0 mm | 36.4 mm | 32.7 mm | |
Forefoot | 23.2 mm | 24.0 mm | 20.6 mm | 24.4 mm | |
Toebox width at the widest part | Narrow | Narrow | Narrow | Narrow | |
Toebox width at the big toe | Medium | Medium | Medium | - | |
Closure | Slip-on | Slip-on | Slip-on | Slip-on | |
Toebox durability | Decent | Good | Decent | - | |
Heel padding durability | Decent | Decent | Good | - | |
Outsole durability | Bad | Bad | Bad | - | |
trainers Womens skechers the hunt 155007 bkmt black multi | Narrow | Average | Average | Narrow | |
Кросівки Womens skechers luminators luxe оригінал | Average | Average | Average | Average | |
Outsole hardness | Very soft | Soft | Very soft | Soft | |
Outsole thickness | |||||
Tongue padding | Thin | Thin | Average | Average | |
Tongue: gusset type | Sock like | Sock like | Bootie | Both sides (full) | |
Memory foam | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | ✗ | |
Material | Mesh | Mesh | Mesh | Mesh | |
Ranking | #12 Top 36% | #17 Top 50% | #7 Top 21% | #6 Top 18% | |
Popularity | #14 Top 42% | #19 Bottom 44% | #26 Bottom 23% | #32 Bottom 5% |
Who should buy
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- you want a simple yet elegant design from Skechers
Who should NOT buy
The GOwalk Joy doesn't offer any arch support or additional stability components. Its plush midsole can be a problem for people with flat feet and/or overpronation.
If you are someone who needs that kind of support for your foot arches and ankles, consider Trainers Womens skechers Vintek 237203 BKMT Black Multi instead.
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Heel stack
Believe it or not this seemingly minimal Womens skechers shoe has the same amount of cushioning as many other walking shoes. It was even enough to keep us comfortable for the entire 10-hour wear test.
Using a calliper, we measured the shoe's heel stack at 32.7 mm. This is a typical stack height for the brand's GOwalk shoes.

Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 32.7 mm |
Average | 32.3 mm |
Forefoot stack
The shoe also has a good amount of cushioning in the forefoot. We got a measurement of 23.2 mm under the toes.

Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 23.2 mm |
Average | 21.8 mm |
Drop
Given the difference in stack heights, the shoe has a moderate drop of 9.5 mm.
This means that your heel sits a little higher than the toes inside the shoe and, consequently, gets more cushioning. That way, when you take a step and land on the heel, it feels very well-cushioned and protected from the impact.

Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 9.5 mm |
Average | 10.5 mm |
Midsole softness
Skechers and plushness have long become synonyms to us. The brand uses its popular 5GEN foam as the primary cushioning for the GOwalk Joy.
We measured its softness with a durometer and it returned 19.4 HA. Compared to the average of walking shoes, this is a whole 30% softer! If you can imagine walking on a huge marshmallow, that's probably the most accurate marathon of this shoe's cushioning.
Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 19.4 HA |
Average | 26.4 HA |
Insole thickness
Additionally, the cushioning is enhanced with the Goga Max insole. This insert felt ultra plush and adapted to the shape of our feet from the start.
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Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 4.5 mm |
Average | 5.9 mm |
Size and fit
Size
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Toebox width - widest part
In our experience, the GOwalk Joy fits exactly as expected and true to size.
Measuring the widest part of the toebox, we got 97.9 mm. This is an average walking shoe width in a women's US size 11.
What's also great about the shoe's upper is that it stretches. As the temperatures rose around noon and our feet began to swell, the fabric expanded just enough to accommodate our swollen feet.
Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 97.9 mm |
Average | 99.2 mm |
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Another thing that makes the shoe's toebox quite comfy and accommodating is the fact that it's not tapered. Measuring the upper width around the big toe, we got 77.9 mm, which is the same as the average.

Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 77.9 mm |
Average | 78.6 mm |
Stability
Lateral stability test
The Womens skechers GOwalk Joy is designed as a neutral shoe through and through. That means no arch support and no stabilisers whatsoever!
This shoe follows the natural movement of your foot, bending and adjusting to your foot's gait as you go. It was a very pleasant experience for us, making it feel like we stepped out the door in a pair of bedroom slippers.
However, for people with flat feet/overpronation, wearing this shoe can turn into an ankle-rolling disaster, and to them, we recommend the more supportive Trainers Womens skechers Vintek 237203 BKMT Black Multi series instead.
Torsional rigidity
Twisting this Womens skechers shoe in our hands made it feel like it had absolutely no "spine." With its high degree of softness and flexibility, the GOwalk Joy gets the lowest score for torsional rigidity - only 1 out of 5.
Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 1 |
Average | 2.9 |
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What's more, the shoe has absolutely no structure in the heel counter. If you are used to having a firm heel hold at the back of the foot, this Womens skechers shoe is the complete opposite of that.
On a scale from 1 to 5 where 5 is the stiffest, we obviously rated it as 1. The GOwalk Joy proves its similarity to a house slipper once again!
Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 1 |
Average | 2.3 |
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Even if you have a neutral gait and no issues with pronation, you still need a wide enough landing surface to feel surefooted as you go through your day.
We found that the sole of this Womens skechers shoe is adequately wide. Measuring the widest part of the forefoot with a calliper, we got a reading of 104 mm. But if you need a slightly wider platform, have a look at the Piękne światło i piękne kolory w Womens skechers S Lights Heart Lights Rainbow Luks Nowości Womens skechers Damskie.

Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 104.0 mm |
Average | 111.7 mm |
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In the widest part of the heel, we got a calliper measurement of 89.1 mm. That's a pretty standard heel width for our lab-tested walking shoes.

Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 89.1 mm |
Average | 90.1 mm |
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At this point of the review, you probably wouldn't be very surprised if we told you that the GOwalk Joy is one of the most pliable walking shoes in our catalogue!
Using a specialised flexibility tester, we measured how much force it modele to bend this Womens skechers shoe to a 30-degree angle. Turns out, it modele as little as 5.2N! That's about 60% less than it modele a walking shoe on average!

Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 5.2N |
Average | 14.3N |
Weight
Imagine holding a 200ml cup of coffee in your hand. Now imagine that the Womens skechers GOwalk Joy is even lighter than that!
Weighing the shoe in a women's US size 11, we got as little as 6.8 oz (193g). This is practically weightless compared to the average of walking shoes!

Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 6.17 oz (175g) |
Average | 10.09 oz (286g) |
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The GOwalk Joy has a fairly thin mesh upper with wide ventilation pores. A perfect formula for breathability, right?
Well, apparently not in this case. We were quite surprised when this Womens skechers shoe failed to meet our expectations. In our smoke-pumping machine test, we saw that the shoe's fabric didn't let the smoke pass so easily. The reason for that is the tightly woven inner lining which feels more like an extra sock.
Thus, on a 1-5 scale, where 5 is the most breathable, we only rated the GOwalk Joy's breathability as 2.
However, this doesn't mean that the shoe is toasty. We could still feel a cooling breeze on warm summer days. But it just wasn't as ventilated as we thought it would be given how breathable it looks.
It is also evident from our transparency test that the inner lining below the mesh holds back the airflow.
You can also see from our microscope shot below that there is a thicker fabric layer underneath the mesh.
Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 2 |
Average | 2.8 |
Durability
Toebox durability
Judging by the shoe's dainty construction, we wouldn't expect it to last longer than the average walking shoe. And yet, the GOwalk Joy held up to our demanding Dremel test pretty well!
After 4 seconds of drilling its toebox with a Dremel, we only scratched the upper mesh layer but never got through the inner padding. For that reason, we gave this Womens skechers shoe a well-deserved 3 out of 5 score for toebox durability.
Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 3 |
Average | 3.2 |
Heel padding durability
Back in the heel, the shoe's padding and lining didn't do so well in the same Dremel test.
The damage here was much more detrimental than that in the toebox. Thus, the heel padding got a lower durability score of 2.
Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 2 |
Average | 2.4 |
Outsole hardness
The exposed foam is SO soft on the GOwalk Joy that it showed a reading of 51.4 HC on our durometer. For reference, that's a whopping 45% softer compared to the average of walking shoes!
Unfortunately, in a duel between concrete pavement and soft foam, the latter is less likely to be the winner.

Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 51.4 HC |
Average | 78.0 HC |
Outsole durability
Of course, it was no surprise to see our Dremel get through the GOwalk Joy's sole like it was a piece of butter.
The depth of the dent created by our Dremel was insanely large. Using a tread gauge, we measured it at 3.72 mm, more than 2 mm deeper than average!
If you wear this pair of Womens skechers daily, we anticipate that it will only last one summer.
Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 3.7 mm |
Average | 1.4 mm |
Outsole thickness
Having zero rubber to cover up the shoe's foam midsole is a huge red flag for durability (or lack thereof).
Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 0.0 mm |
Average | 3.0 mm |
Misc
Grip / Traction
We strongly recommend staying away from slick and wet surfaces while wearing this Womens skechers GOwalk shoe. It has no rubber to create traction on slippery ground and the exposed foam certainly does an awful job with that.
Tongue padding
Because there is no tongue in the GOwalk Joy, we measured the thickness of the upper material instead.
The calliper returned 2.5 mm which is an average thickness for a Womens skechers slip-on shoe. It feels amazingly light against the instep.

Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | 2.5 mm |
Average | 5.4 mm |
Tongue: gusset type
As a Womens skechers na zimę Granatowe, the Womens skechers GOwalk Joy has a one-piece upper that wraps around the foot like a sock.

Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | Sock like |
Heel tab
It was pretty quick and easy for us to slip in and out of the Womens skechers GOwalk Joy in the first place. But there’s also a handy pull tab on the back of the collar which makes it even easier.
That's one of the reasons why we recommend the GOwalk Joy as a travel shoe. It is super convenient to slip off at the TSA security gate or while you are on a plane/train/bus. It is also light and flexible enough to be packed into a carry-on.

Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | Finger loop |
Removable insole
IF you need to level up the comfort with a custom insole, you can easily do that by removing the default insert.

Skechers Arch Fit Citi Drive Sneakers | Yes |
In-shoe comfort
You should not worry about a break-in period with this GOwalk shoe at all. As long as the size is right, the Joy feels incredibly comfortable straight from the box.