skippies, n. — Green’s Dictionary of Slang

skippies n.

[? SE skip, i.e. like a child]

(US) cheap trainers, rather than those manufactured by major labels.

1990		Eble Campus Sl. Apr.
2003		A.N. LeBlanc Random Family 192: Mercedes had worn the cheaper, no-name-brand sneakers called skippies.
2005		www.theweebsite.com June 28 🌐 Athletic shoes come in many types and many nicknames [...] Skippies [...] whatever ye’ calls ’em, I like Sneakers!