I've been to my share of shoe stores but have never had an experience like I did with this one. This store looks like any typical Skechers store. We walked in were greeted and made well aware that there was people to help us if we needed anything.
I was looking for an in between shoe that day, not a tennis shoe not a fancy shoe. I decided I wanted to get the biker shoes, look like tennis shoes but aren't and they just slip on -- excellent for airport security purposes.
I liked four so I asked for all four to try on. I approached a sales person and he asked for my name and also introduced himself via handshake (first sign that this was going to be a pleasant experience). I don't think I've experienced that kind of introduction at any retail store I've been to lately.
He came out promptly with my shoes and an extra. He said they were the new running shoe they had just gotten and he brought it out to show me and try on if I'd like. At first I was a little iffy about that, kinda like I'm not here to buy a running shoe buddy don't waste your time. BUT THEN I did what the store (and sales tactic wanted me to do), I tried it on while I waited for him to bring me out more shoes. AND I liked it! What the heck, I wasn't even looking to buy a tennis shoe now I was trying one on and totally in love with it.
I didn't end up buying the tennis shoes he brought out because I was truly not in the market for that type of shoe at that time, but I'm so glad he did because that will be the next shoe I buy. It fit like a glove and it was very light weight.
I really give props to Skechers for the marketing ploy, it worked on me. I may not have bought the shoe but now I will in the near future. A shoe I would have never picked out to try on.
We bought our shoes and went on our way. I left the store with a smile and another handshake on the way out.