Cloud Strider V3 vs Skechers Go Walk 7
Skechers Go Walk 7 is one of the most recommended walking shoes you can buy — podiatrists name it, reviewers love the Hyper Pillars cushioning, and it earns its reputation. So it's a fair question: is there any reason to buy a FitVille Cloud Strider V3 instead?
Yes, and it's a specific one. It's about width.
The short version
| FitVille Cloud Strider V3 | Skechers Go Walk 7 | |
|---|---|---|
| Widths | Wide/2E and Extra Wide/4E | Standard; runs slightly wide for narrow feet |
| Toe box | Extra wide, roomy, toe-splay friendly | Standard athletic shape |
| Cushioning | 5cm extra thick sole | Hyper Pillar Technology™ + ULTRA GO® + Goga Mat™ |
| Insole | Soft padded interior | Air-Cooled Goga Mat™ / Ortholite foam layer |
| Upper | Breathable soft knit | Engineered Stretch Fit® knit, laceless |
| Entry | Standard lacing | Slip-on, stretchy laces |
| Arch support | Structured wide platform | Supportive, balanced cushion-stability design |
| Machine washable | — | Yes |
| Typical price | Around $35 | Around $57–$120 |
The width problem with Go Walk 7
Go Walk 7 is a genuinely well-made shoe. The trouble is what it's made for. It's built on a standard-width last, and while the Stretch Fit® knit accommodates a bit of variation, reviewers with narrow feet report it running wide — which tells you the baseline shape isn't a wide one. On extra-wide feet, a stretchy upper doesn't add width to the sole. Your foot still hangs over the edge of the platform.
The Cloud Strider V3 starts from the opposite assumption. It's available in both Wide/2E and Extra Wide/4E, with an extra wide toe box as a design feature rather than an accommodation. Toes spread naturally. Bunions and the little toe aren't compressed.
What that means on a long walk
The upper can stretch. The midsole and outsole can't. That's the part of a shoe that has to match your footprint, and it's where a standard-width walking shoe fails on wide feet — not at minute five, but at hour three, when the outside edge of your foot has been loading on a narrow base.
Cushioning: Hyper Pillars vs a 5cm slab
Skechers Go Walk 7 uses Hyper Pillar Technology™ — visible cylinders of high-rebound foam in the outsole — layered over ULTRA GO® cushioning and an Air-Cooled Goga Mat™ insole. Reviewers consistently describe it as the most cushioned Skechers walking shoe, with a slight airy feel per step. One trade-off reviewers note: small pebbles and rocks can lodge in the outsole's deep grooves.
The Cloud Strider V3 goes for thickness instead of engineering. A 5cm extra thick sole with soft padding interior delivers maximum cushioning and rebound, and the wide platform spreads the load evenly across the foot rather than concentrating it. No foam cylinders to collect gravel.
| Cushioning trait | Cloud Strider V3 | Skechers Go Walk 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | 5cm extra thick sole, soft padding | Hyper Pillar™ + ULTRA GO® + Goga Mat™ |
| Character | Thick, stable, evenly loaded | Cushioned, airy, high-rebound |
| Debris build-up | Smooth outsole | Grooves can trap pebbles |
| Best for | Joint comfort, standing all day | Springy everyday walking |
Arch support
Both shoes support the arch. Neither is a prescription device, and if a podiatrist has prescribed an orthotic, you should wear it in whichever shoe accommodates it.
For general arch support, the Cloud Strider V3's wide platform is the structural advantage: a broader base keeps the midfoot from pronating into the shoe's sidewall, which is a common complaint when a stability shoe isn't wide enough. Skechers' design deliberately balances cushioning against stability so it suits most feet — but that balance is tuned to a standard-width foot.
If you specifically need arch support with width, the Cloud Strider V3 is the more appropriate starting point.
Price
Skechers Go Walk 7 sits around $57 on sale and up to roughly $120 for premium colourways; the widely-recommended walking version usually runs $80–$100. The Cloud Strider V3 is around $35 — roughly a third to a half of the Skechers price, with genuine extra-wide sizing included rather than available as a subset of SKUs.
Where Skechers Go Walk 7 is genuinely better
- Cushioning innovation. Hyper Pillar Technology is real and reviewers love it. If you have medium-width feet and want the most cushioned mainstream walking shoe, Go Walk 7 is a deservedly popular pick.
- Laceless Stretch Fit® entry. No tying, sock-like fit.
- Machine washable and a broad range of colourways.
- Podiatrist recognition. Frequently named in "best Skechers for walking" roundups.
Where FitVille Cloud Strider V3 wins
- Wide/2E and Extra Wide/4E sizing built into the design, plus an extra wide toe box.
- 5cm extra thick sole with even load distribution for fatigue-free landing.
- Roughly a third of the price.
- Smooth outsole that doesn't trap pebbles and small rocks.
- Breathable soft knit upper for cool, dry feet on long summer walks.
Check the FitVille Cloud Strider V3 →
Why FitVille
Wide feet aren't an edge case — they're why this brand exists. FitVille designs for the foot you actually have.
| FitVille feature | What it does for you |
|---|---|
| Extra wide toe box (2E / 4E) | Toes spread naturally; relief for bunions, Morton's neuroma and swollen feet |
| 5cm extra thick sole | Maximum cushioning and rebound; less impact through your joints |
| Wide, evenly loaded platform | Distributes stress across the whole foot instead of loading one edge |
| Soft padded interior | Comfortable all day without friction or rubbing |
| Breathable knit upper | Cool, dry feet through long walks and warm weather |
| Arch support built into the footbed | Supportive underfoot feel without buying extra insoles |
| Lightweight build | Serious cushioning without a heavy, clunky step |
| Remarkable value | Wide-fit comfort at a fraction of premium pricing |
Ready to try it? Shop the FitVille Cloud Strider V3 → — available in Wide/2E and Extra Wide/4E, around $35.
FAQ
Are Skechers Go Walk 7 good for wide feet?
They're good walking shoes, but width isn't their strength. Go Walk 7 is built on a standard last — reviewers with narrow feet say it runs wide, which confirms the baseline isn't a wide fit. The Stretch Fit® upper stretches, but the sole doesn't get wider. For genuine 2E or 4E, choose a shoe designed for it.
Cloud Strider V3 or Go Walk 7 — which is more cushioned?
Both are heavily cushioned, differently. Go Walk 7 uses Hyper Pillar Technology with ULTRA GO and a Goga Mat insole for a springy, airy feel. The Cloud Strider V3 uses a 5cm extra thick sole with soft padding for a thicker, more planted ride. For standing all day and joint comfort, the thicker, wider platform is usually the better answer.
What's the main difference between these two walking shoes?
Width. The Cloud Strider V3 is built around an extra wide toe box and comes in Wide/2E and Extra Wide/4E. Go Walk 7 is a standard-width shoe with a stretchy upper. Everything else — cushioning quality, build, comfort — is competitive on both sides.
Is the Cloud Strider V3 worth it over a Skechers?
If you have wide feet, yes. You get extra-wide sizing, a 5cm thick sole, a wide stable platform and a smooth outsole for around $35 instead of $80–$120. If your feet are medium width and you want the Hyper Pillar cushioning specifically, Skechers is the right call.
More on choosing between Skechers and FitVille
- Best Shoes Like Skechers: Wide-Fit Options — if you like the Skechers feel but need more width, start here.
- 5 Shoes Like Skechers With Better Support and Width — a side-by-side of alternatives that beat Skechers on support and width.
- What Shoes Are Like Skechers but Wider in the UK? — UK sizing and width conversions for Skechers-style shoes.
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