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Saucony Echelon 10 vs Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit

Which is the better buy? Side-by-side on rating, price, strengths, and watch-outs — with the published ratings we averaged to get there.

The short answer

Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit comes out ahead by a clear margin (4.0 vs 4.4). The gap is mostly about Budget-conscious buyers who want plush cushioning, easy slip-on convenience, and a roomy wide or extra-wide fit for everyday walking and standing. — read the strengths below before deciding.

Saucony Echelon 10
Ranked #5 in Best Men's Wide Walking Shoes
Saucony Echelon 10
$154.95as of Jul 5

The Saucony Echelon 10 is the best choice for orthotics and the very widest feet. Doctors of Running calls the Echelon and Brooks Ghost Max lines 'the only shoes designed to take orthotics,' thanks to a deep, removable insole that swallows bulky custom inserts. It comes in Wide and Extra-Wide, rides as a stable neutral shoe with an 'A' stability grade, and is a favorite for long shifts on concrete. Zappos buyers rate it 4.0/5. It is heavy, plain, and premium-priced, but unmatched for medical and high-volume feet. (We chose the current Echelon 10 over the now-clearance Echelon 9.)

Strengths
  • — One of the few shoes designed to take orthotics — a deep, removable sockliner that fits bulky custom inserts and AFOs
  • — Sold in Wide (2E) and Extra-Wide, with generous volume through the toe box and midfoot for very wide feet
  • — Stable-neutral ride earns an 'A' stability grade from Doctors of Running thanks to a wide, flat base
Watch-outs
  • — Heavy and slow — Doctors of Running says it 'feels terrible for faster running'
  • — Plain, utilitarian styling with little flair
  • — Premium price for a basic-looking daily shoe
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Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit
Higher ratedRanked #2 in Best Men's Wide Walking Shoes
Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit
$58.45as of Jul 5

The Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit is the best value in the category and the most-reviewed shoe on this list — a 4.5-star Amazon average across more than 6,000 ratings, usually under $70. It pairs Skechers' removable, podiatrist-designed Arch Fit insole with a plush ULTRA GO foam midsole, and it comes in Standard, Wide, and X-Wide (4E), so size 11 wide feet are covered. The stretch-fit slip-on is effortless to put on and machine washable. The trade-offs are a lace-free fit and some owner reports of the sole liner wearing over time.

Strengths
  • — Outstanding value — a 4.5-star Amazon average across more than 6,000 ratings, typically well under $70
  • — Sold in Standard, Wide, and X-Wide (4E), and the size 11 extra-wide build is a real SKU
  • — Removable podiatrist-designed Arch Fit insole that flat- and wide-footed buyers say rivals custom orthotics
Watch-outs
  • — Slip-on, lace-free fit gives less lockdown and adjustability than a laced shoe
  • — Owners commonly report the inner sole liner peeling or wearing after a few months
  • — Standard width runs tight for some feet — you need the Wide or X-Wide build
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How they stack up

Saucony Echelon 10

The orthotics specialist of the group — its deep removable insole takes custom inserts that thinner-lasted shoes can't. Doctors of Running pairs it with the Brooks Ghost Max 2 as the two shoes built for orthotics. It is more stable and structured than the Ghost Max 2 but heavier and less plush than the HOKA Bondi 9.

Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit

The best value here by a wide margin and the most-reviewed shoe on the list, but it gives up the structured motion control of the New Balance 928v3 and Brooks Addiction Walker 2 and the cushioning refinement of the HOKA Bondi 9. It is a slip-on built for easy everyday comfort, not a locked-down support shoe.

Specs side-by-side

SpecSaucony Echelon 10Skechers GOwalk Arch Fit
Weight10.8 oz (308 g)—
WidthMedium (D), Wide (2E), Extra-WideStandard, Wide, X-Wide (4E)
CushioningPWRRUN foamULTRA GO foam midsole
Upper MaterialEngineered meshBreathable engineered mesh
OutsoleXT-900 carbon rubberTraction rubber
Heel-to-Toe Drop8 mm—
Best UseWalking, orthotics, all-day standingEveryday walking, all-day standing
Support—Arch Fit
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