Be careful when you buy Skechers, or any shoe with short laces, or laces that slip undone often!

You may think failing to tie shoelaces is not a problem. If you have faulty shoelaces, it can catch up to you.

A few years ago, I fell and broke my left thumb. This is a rare event – to fall or trip. I do not recall tripping or falling occurring before or after this event. I landed on my hands, to cushion the fall. I went straight down, horizontally. I was walking in the parking lot on my way to work early morning when it happened.

I fell because my shoelaces were not tied, at least on one foot. I am not the type who does things like this. I am usually careful about these things, like tying my shoelaces. I also am safety conscious. I do not want any injuries or accidents. I may have been unaware at the moment that one shoe was undone.

This particular pair of dark colored Skechers was giving me trouble. The shoes were bought new. I took care of them at least until this event. The shoelaces, to my recollection, were short and/or they slipped after tying.

I did not realize that dealing with a broken thumb can be such an ordeal. It affects every aspect of daily life since the time it takes to accomplish small tasks takes longer. This was a 6+ week ordeal!

Ultimately, preventing a fall is my responsibility, and I cannot hold a shoe company responsible. After this event, I banned those particular shoes and decided not to buy Skechers.