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Joe Biden Brings Back His Favorite Skechers Sneakers at White House

The sneakers feature an exclusive heel pillow designed to keep the wearer's foot securely in place.
Joe Biden wearing Skechers towards the White House on March 24 in Washington, D.C.
Washington, DC. 7-3-1991 President George H.W. Bush plays doubles tennis with President of South Korea Roh Tae Woo against the ambassdors of their respective countries on the White House center court. "I know there has been an awful lot of interest," said President Bush, toasting President Roh Tae Woo at a state dinner in his honor last night, "so I am proud to report that the president and I won both matches." Credit: Mark Reinstein (Photo by Mark Reinstein/Corbis via Getty Images)
U.S. President-elect Bill Clinton (R) is given a new pair of running shoes by Ethiopian marathon runner Arega Abraha (L) 07 December 1992 just outside the Arkansas Governor's mansion. The surprise presentation occured as Clinton was leaving for Chicago and Washington,D.C. (Photo by CHRIS WILKINS / AFP) (Photo by CHRIS WILKINS/AFP via Getty Images)
Democratic presidential candidate Bill Clinton jogs with a Secret Service agent past a Santa Monica, CA pier 16 September 1992 before spending the day campaigning in the Los Angeles area.   AFP PHOTO PAUL J. RICHARDS (Photo by PAUL J. RICHARDS / AFP) (Photo by PAUL J. RICHARDS/AFP via Getty Images)
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President Joe Biden is wearing the Skechers Slip-ins: Ultra Flex 3.0 Smooth Step sneakers again. He was seen wearing the style at the White House on Sunday in Washington, D.C., after landing on the South Lawn.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 24: President Joe Biden walks towards the White House after landing on the South Lawn in Marine One on March 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. The President is returning after spending the weekend at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joe Biden
A closer look at Joe Biden‘s shoes. Getty Images

Biden has worn Skechers Slip-ins sneakers before. In the summer of 2023, he was seen wearing them in black and blue while vacationing in Delaware.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 24: President Joe Biden walks towards the White House after landing on the South Lawn in Marine One on March 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. The President is returning after spending the weekend at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images) *** Local Caption *** Joe Biden
Joe Biden walking towards the White House on March 24 in Washington, D.C. Getty Images

As of recently, Biden has donned quite a few pairs of lace-up shoes. Last week, he went viral after being photographed wearing a pair of black Hoka Transport shoes. In addition to a symmetrical cushioned footbed, the all-black sneakers featured the brand’s logo adorned to the side.

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Biden was photographed walking towards the White House after landing on the South Lawn in Marine One. The President was returning after spending the weekend at his home in Wilmington, Delaware.

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Crafted with 100% vegan materials, the Skechers Slip-ins: Ultra Flex 3.0 Smooth Step sneakers feature an exclusive heel pillow designed to keep the wearer’s foot securely in place. Additionally, the shoes are equipped with a stretch-fit design for sock-like comfort and air-cooled memory foam for long wear.

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 24: U.S. President Joe Biden walks towards the White House after landing on the South Lawn in Marine One on March 24, 2024 in Washington, DC. The president was returning after a weekend at his home in Wilmington, Delaware. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Getty Images)
Joe Biden walking towards the White House on March 24 in Washington, D.C. Getty Images

Slip-on Shoes: A New Trend

In addition to Skechers’ Slip-in style, several other pairs of slip-on shoes have risen in popularity recently. From Vans’ Classic Slip-On shoes to Cariuma’s Slip-On sneakers, the trend has revived several classic styles iconized by numerous brands. Even celebrities are taking part in the popular footwear movement, with stars like Kim Kardashian and Gigi Hadid sporting slip-on sneakers and sandals aligned with the trend.

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