It's no Miracle that I can go to Shindigs in these Skechers. They're versatile!
Written: Oct 29 '09
Product Rating:
Pros: Warm, great traction, comfortably, inside or outside shoes, not too heavy, decent price
Cons: Can't wear them in high snow, socks make them slightly slippery, salt stains
The Bottom Line: Skechers Shindigs Miracles low backed clogs go from autumn to early winter and keep feet warm inside all winter long. Versatile, well made, and cute. Good price too!
PattyTherre's Full Review: Skechers Shoes/Boots Shindigs Miracle for Women
It's no secret to people who read my reviews that I am a shoe-aholic. I love shoes and have so many pairs that's it's really quite insane. But I counter that with the fact that we have four distinct seasons here in New York so I need a wardrobe of shoes for each season.
For fall and early winter, I like to wear warm but casual shoes most of the time. I picked up a pair of the Skechers Shoes/Boots Shindigs Miracle for Women last year on sale and I like them. They're not for days when the snow is piled up but they're great autumn shoes and good to wear when there's just a thin layer of the snow covering the ground. About the Shoes
Although the title of this listing is Skechers Shoes/Boots Shindigs Miracle for Women, these are actually not shoes or boots but clogs. These shoes are made of quilted suede uppers with faux fur inside spilling to the outside, a nice back lip to hold feet in the shoe, and a very deeply grooved rubber sole for traction even on ice.
The insole is cushioned and super warm but not suffocatingly so. They can be worn alone or with socks. I prefer to wear mine without socks because the fur feels good and socks tend to make the shoes slip a little on me. The rubber heel is an inch thick and the low back styling is uber comfortable. The back of the shoe does grip the heel but doesn't surround it. I don't have to worry about these slipping off as I walk because the back lip is there to protect me from that.
The Shindigs come in sizes 5-11 in both whole and half sizes and run true to size from my experience, My true to size 8 fits fine. They are good for both medium and wide feet and they have a nicely rounded toe box with plenty of room.
Skechers Sindigs Miracles come in Charcoal, Chestnut, Sand, Chocolate, and Black. I have the Chocolate color which is a deep brown. My Experience
I chose theSkechers Shoes/Boots Shindigs Miracle for Women purely on a whim. Normally selling for $44.00, they were on sale at the time for under $28.00. I liked the look of the clogs and they seemed warm and comfortable.
When I received them, I slipped them on and they were just as warm and just as comfortable as I had hoped they would be. The suede is soft and rich, the faux fur doesn't look tacky or like a "Santa Boot" and the heavy rubber soles really keep me stable even on unstable ground and ice.
They fit perfectly in my true to size 8 and I wore them right away without socks on a cool autumn day. They were perfect. I didn't need to break them in at all. The thick rubber sole is flexible and absorbs shock well. I expected these shoes to feel heavy and that I would be clomping around in them but they really aren't heavy and don't require effort to walk quickly in them.
The quilting is purely for style and I like it but Skechers also sells the same shoe without the quilted top called Shindigs Fortress for those who want a more traditional look.
I wasn't sure if I should waterproof theSkechers Shindigs Miracles because I didn't want to ruin the fur that spills over the top of the top and sides of the shoe. I ended up not spraying them with anything and have not had any problems with the shoes leaking or my feet getting wet although I don't wear them in blatant rainy or wet weather.
I tried the Shindigs Miracles with socks and I didn't like the feeling as much. Although the socks added a layer of warmth to the back of my feet, I missed the squishy fur against my feet so I generally just slip the shoes on without socks. That's fine in cool or cold weather when there isn't show drifting up my pant leg. If there is snow that I have to walk through, obviously the back of my heels and lower legs will get cold and wet. That's why I only wear these in the fall and early into winter. Then I have to abandon them for snow or high boots. If you live in an area where you don't get much snow, just cooler temperatures, you could wear the Shindigs Miracle for Women all through the winter months and be warm and comfy.
I even wear mine around the house in the winter especially is I am doing laundry in the basement or some similar task. The soles keep me from slipping and they grip the floor below me keeping me sure footed. They keep my feet warm in drafty places and are super durable.
One thing that does bug me is that these shoes, because they are suede, can get salt marks on them. I didn't treat them so I do blame myself but I have to scrub the area where the white salt marks are to keep the shoes looking good. No color comes off the shoes and I haven't faded any areas when I did scrub to remove the salt. I will probably spray them this year with a protectant so I don't get those stains any longer. They look ugly and are hard to remove.
If you're looking for a casual, comfortable clog style shoe that can stand up to cold weather and look good doing it, the Skechers Shoes/Boots Shindigs Miracle for Women may be for you! They're really well made and affordable even at full price.
Buying Info
You can purchase these shoes on the Skechers website or anywhere that sells Skechers shoes on and offline. There is another called the Shindigs Fortress that is exact except that the upper is not quilted but smooth. They cost the same and are made the same. It's just a matter of preference. The full price is around $44.00 but there are always sales on these shoes so you can probably get them for around $35.00 which is a great price for such durable, warm, and versatile footwear.
Conclusion
I like my Skechers Shindidigs Miracles. I have NO idea why they are named that but they are actually Skechers Shindigs in the Miracle style. The Miracle style style, I assume, is the quilted upper. At any rate, these are comfortable, warm, easy to slip on and off, and take me from autumn to early winter to inside the house all winter to early spring. They're cute and versatile and well made. I think the price is good for the quality and I think the shoes are cute. 4 stars. Good price, great quality.
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