REASONS TO BUY
Durable
Available in lots of colors
REASONS TO AVOID
Uncomfortable
Caused hot spots
Not breathable
Not supportive
Dr. Scholl's Time Off - Women's Review
While affordable, these shoes are far too uncomfortable for the potential savings
Credit: Becca Glades
By Becca Glades ⋅ Senior Review Editor ⋅ November 10, 2026
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Our Verdict
These clunkers aren't worth your time or money. Sure, the Dr. Scholl's Time Off are more stylish than your average walking shoe, but we could practically feel bunions forming with how far they push the big toe inward. Our heels slid all over, and we weren't offered a secure or supportive fit. We recommend continuing your search for a more comfortable pair of shoes.
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| Awards |  Best for Casual Wear and Travel |  Best Bang for Your Buck | |||
| Price | $75 List Check Price at Amazon | $100 List Check Amazon (on sale!) | $80 List Check Amazon (on sale!) | $70 List Check Amazon (on sale!) | $65 List Check Amazon (on sale!) |
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| Bottom Line | These shoes are ridiculously uncomfortable and stiff, and you're better of with most other option | An easy-to-style shoe that delivers sturdy, all-day support and traction | Despite the low price, these shoes are ready to walk. They keep your feet comfortable but have minimal support | A reliable performer that punches above its affordable price point | A comfortable and affordable walking shoe that offers strong performance for the price |
| Rating Categories | Dr. Scholl's Time Off | New Balance 574 Core | Asics Gel-Contend 10 | Ryka Devotion Plus 3 | Skechers GO WALK Joy |
| Comfort (30%) | |||||
| Support (25%) | |||||
| Durability (20%) | |||||
| Traction (15%) | |||||
| Weight (10%) | |||||
| Specifications | Dr. Scholl's Time Off | New Balance 574 Core | Asics Gel-Contend 10 | Ryka Devotion Plus 3 | Skechers GO WALK Joy |
| Best Use | Casual | Casual, travel | Athletic walking | Athletic walking | Casual |
| Width Options | Regular | Regular, wide | Regular, wide | Regular, wide | Regular, wide |
| Support Design | Neutral | Neutral | Neutral, underpronation | Neutral | Neutral |
| Measured Weight | 12.6 oz | 9.75 oz | 8.28 oz | 7.75 oz | 5.16 oz |
| Measured Heel-to-Toe Drop | 9 mm | 14 mm | 9 mm | 10 mm | 9 mm |
| Closure Type | Lace | Lace | Lace | Lace | None |
| Upper Material | Faux leather, organic cotton | Suede, mesh | Mesh | Mesh, lycra | Mesh |
| Midsole Material | Foam | EVA foam | Amplifoam | Lightweight EVA | 5Gen |
| Outsole Material | Rubber | Rubber | Rubber | Rubber | Flexible traction |
| Heel Tab Type | None | None | None | Pull tab | Finger loop |
| Measured Heel Stack | 32 mm | 36 mm | 35 mm | 31 mm | 29 mm |
| Measured Width | 4.0 in. | 4.0 in. | 4.4 in. | 4.3 in. | 4.0 in. |
Our Analysis and Test Results
Likes
We like that these offer a more casual style for day-to-day wear. They come in many color and pattern options. We also appreciate the durable materials used. We didn't see much wear throughout the upper or outsole. The midsole is stiff and more resistant to packing in like many of the athletic style options in our review. Aside from this, we didn't have much to like.
Shoe Exterior Shoe Interior
The interior of this shoe has interesting channels that are aimed at more comfort and support, though we aren't so sure they work.
Dislikes
To start, our tester said, “These feel like they were designed by someone who hates feet.” They aren't foot-shaped for any one type of foot. The toe box is pointed inward so dramatically that our big toe gets pushed in unnaturally. Then, the midfoot and heel are wide. The foot shape meant for these shoes: wide with a narrow toe box. Any takers?
We felt pretty unstable in these shoes. If you look closely, you can see our tester nearly roll an ankle on the third step. Credit: Becca Glades
Our heels were slip-and-sliding all around these shoes, even with a secure lace-up. We even tried different sizes to help with our conundrum. Size up? More sliding around in the shoe. Size down? More toe squish. There was no winning.
The shoes clunk as you walk, literally. They are heavy and not flexible. There is no gentle transition from heel to toe, and no impact absorption at the heel. If you want everyone at the office to know you're coming down the hall, these will do the trick.
The Dr. Scholl's feel as clunky as they look. No smooth motion here. Notice how they hardly bend at the toe. Credit: Becca Glades
Notably, the shoes caused us to overpronate. The insides of our knees began to ache within an hour of wear. We tried to get extensive walks in these, but the pain associated with them had us tearing them off as soon as we could.
We developed a hot spot on the top of our foot. Credit: Becca Glades
Within 20 minutes of wearing these in 60-degree Colorado fall weather, our feet began to sweat. The synthetic leather upper is not breathable. The material is thick and dug into our feet, especially since we needed to lace them tight to decrease heel slippage. We developed hot spots over the top of our feet where the tongue dug in.
This is our breathability test. This usually has smoke moving through the fabric. Here you can only see smoke moving between the tongue and sidewall. Credit: Matt Lighthart
The outsole has almost no traction aside from on concrete. On indoor dry hardwood, we weren't surefooted. They tended to slip, especially as the outsole gathered debris, coating the felt-like material underneath.
The outsole has a soft felt-like material that isn't as steady on indoor flooring. Credit: Becca Glades
Should You Buy the Dr. Scholl's Time Off?
No. We do not think you should buy these shoes. They were nothing but trouble for us. We were hoping to find a nice casual walking shoe for travel and the day-to-day, and these were not it.
What Other Walking Shoes Should You Consider?
There are plenty of other shoes to choose over these. The Asics Gel-Contend 10 is a great walking shoe under $100. They have much more support and are comfortable right out of the box. The New Balance 574 Core are typically on sale under $100. These are our choice for a more casual look that still offers plenty of support and comfort.
—Becca Glades
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