Unlike a previous
definition given by "
Alex", this term is definitely NOT circa 1990's. The first known reference to skippies occurred in the mid to late 1970's, and refers to a low-cost type of shoe, most often unnamed, or off-brand, such as pro-max, roos, or some other imitation. Usually having
plastic soles, poor construction, and
fake leather exterior, and also very poor support of the foot. Although usually sold as athletic shoes, these were the absolute worst choice of footwear for athletes, as the soles would not
grip surfaces intended for sports. Often, they would leave scuff marks on floors from the simple act of walking, and they made a clomping sound when walking in hallways of places
like schools. This attracted attention from cruel kids, who most often teased the less fortunate for having to wear them.
Side Note from the Definer: Bullying is cruel and affective to sensitive children, but it is also a part of social learning, and self awareness. It is important to allow our children to learn these traits in the
world we live in, or they will be devoured in the
world yet to come. We are not raising a nation of cry-
babies. We should teach them to be warriors. I learned my most important lessons from being a victim of bullies during my youth. Today, no one would dare challenge me in that way. I would swallow them whole without remorse.
Skippies... Make your
mama look
fine, Skippies, get ya behind in the
line, Skippies, cost a dollar ninety nine. Skippieeeeeees!
