Even cheaper than Prime Day! Get almost 25% off my favorite Skechers

Skechers MAx Cushioning Elite Speed Play

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published 17 October 2024

I test a lot of walking shoes and the Skechers Max Cushioning Elite 2.0 Speed Play is one of my favorites. It's an affordable option if you're looking for the sort of cushioning and bounce offered by brands like Hoka and New Balance, but don't want the price tag.

The Max Cushioning Elite 2.0 was reduced by 20% on Amazon last week for Big Deal Days (AKA October Prime Day), but now there's an even better discount! The reduction has increased to 24%, bringing them down to $75.69. Hurry though, as there is a limited amount of stock available.

I rated these shoes 4.5/5 stars when I tested them, placing them near the top of my best walking shoe guide and the title of Best from Skechers. I've tested several options from Skechers and the Max Cushioning Elite 2.0 is definitely the most durable. It is designed for high energy return, making it a fantastic shoe for walking and running. The miles melt by in these shoes, and I still reach for them for runs and walks over six months after receiving my pair.

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Lou Mudge is a Health Writer at Future Plc, working across Fit&Well and Coach. She previously worked for Live Science, and regularly writes for Space.com and Pet's Radar. Based in Bath, UK, she has a passion for food, nutrition and health and is eager to demystify diet culture in order to make health and fitness accessible to everybody.

Multiple diagnoses in her early twenties sparked an interest in the gut-brain axis and the impact that diet and exercise can have on both physical and mental health. She was put on the FODMAP elimination diet during this time and learned to adapt recipes to fit these parameters, while retaining core flavors and textures, and now enjoys cooking for gut health.