We Try On Skechers the Uno To Help Us Feel Closer to Cha Eun Woo

So, we were over the moon when Skechers kindly sent us a pair of their The UNO sneakers for women in the blush hue. We also previously reviewed their Max Cushioning Essential Series which our editor found seriously comfortable, the most comfortable pair of shoes he’d ever worn, in fact.

The shoes are priced at RM399.00 including tax and you can get them with free shipping. Plus hey, if you don’t like them for some reason, their website offers a 15-day refund.

We have designs on Cha Eun Woo Skechers

The UNO sneakers come in seven shades:

For Men: Off White (one with black brand details), Red (we salute anyone who can pull these off anytime except Chinese New Year), Lime Green, and Navy

For Women: Off White with white details, Blush, Lime Green, and Hot Pink (which is somehow still in because of the Barbie film)

For Men and Women: Black

In the video for the campaign (see below) Eun Woo wears Off White for Men so if you’re a true Aroha, you can go for the Off-White version as well.

I personally love the colour pink and the blush option I received is a gorgeous feminine shade which can still be easily matched with various outfits. Its heel tab has rose gold accents while the midsole is white which gives it a nice balance of colours without it being overdone.

The laces are also in the same blush shade which blends perfectly with the upper part of the shoe. The Skechers logo is embossed discreetly in white glittery font which is a nod to the quiet luxury trend instead of flashy brand logos.

Sneakers with all the works

The UNO utilises the signature Skechers ‘comfort technology’, the Uno is cushioned with air-cooled memory foam, and has a flexible rubber traction outsole which helps you to grip wet or oily surfaces without trapping wet substances.

It also comes with a smooth synthetic 'durabuck' (synthetic leather commonly used by Nike for Air Jordans in the early 90s) perforated upper which means that the perforated sneakers keep your feet cool and that your shoes look a little like cheese instead of smelling like it.

Last but definitely not least is the Skech-Air® visible air-cushioned midsole, which is translucent for you to see the rose gold details on the inside and creates the feeling of walking on clouds.

Psst…it also comes with a built-in insole for some added height, because most of us, especially the boys need it, right? For those of you who hate your shoelaces coming untied all the time (me), it comes with stretchy laces.

P.S.: This is a pretty random bit of info, but we love the iridescent shoe box that it came in instead of the usual boring shoe boxes you get. Our only lament is that we wish that these came with free PCs too which we’re sure would have the shoes selling like hotcakes!

Our Verdict

While sneakerheads may baulk at the idea of these classic shoes, we think that the tamer colours and lack of chunky details are great for building a capsule wardrobe while being comfy at the same time. Pair this with a pair of jeans and a white T-shirt and you’re good to go. Otherwise, if you’re not afraid to stand out from the crowd, use the showstopping shades to turn heads wherever you go *flips hair*.

Watch the campaign video here:

If you can’t get enough of the Face Genius (like us), check out this behind-the-scenes campaign clip. Incredibly, he seems to get better looking with age even though we didn’t think it was possible and the shoes naturally look incredible on him (okay, we’ll stop fangirling now):

Shop for the full Skechers The UNO men’s and women’s collection on their official website, Shopee, Lazada or visit selected Skechers concept stores including 1 Utama Shopping Centre and Suria KLCC. Red, Lime Green, and Hot Pink are only available at selected stores.

Follow Skechers at www.skechers.com.my and @skechersmalaysia

Image credit: Skechers