SKECHERS USA INC - Annual Report: 2010 (Form 10-K)

 

 

UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 10-K

(Mark One)

þ		ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

o		TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Commission File Number 001-14429

SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.

Delaware		95-4376145
(State or Other Jurisdiction of Incorporation or Organization)		(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.)

228 Manhattan Beach Blvd., Manhattan Beach, California		90266
(Address of Principal Executive Offices)		(Zip Code)

Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (310) 318-3100

Title of Each Class		Name of Each Exchange on Which Registered
Class A Common Stock, $0.001 par value		New York Stock Exchange

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As of June 30, 2010, the aggregate market value of the voting and non-voting Class A and Class B Common Stock held by non-affiliates of the Registrant was approximately $1.322 billion based upon the closing price of $36.52 of the Class A Common Stock on the New York Stock Exchange on such date.

The number of shares of Class A Common Stock outstanding as of February 15, 2011: 36,904,543.
The number of shares of Class B Common Stock outstanding as of February 15, 2011: 11,310,610.

Portions of the Registrant’s Definitive Proxy Statement issued in connection with the 2011 Annual Meeting of the Stockholders of the Registrant are incorporated by reference into Part III.

 

 

SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS TO ANNUAL REPORT ON FORM 10-K
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010

PART I
ITEM 1. BUSINESS			2
ITEM 1A. RISK FACTORS			16
ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS			24
ITEM 2. PROPERTIES			24
ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS			24
ITEM 4. RESERVED			26
PART II
ITEM 5. MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES			26
ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA			29
ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS			30
ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK			40
ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA			41
ITEM 9. CHANGES IN AND DISAGREEMENTS WITH ACCOUNTANTS ON ACCOUNTING AND FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE			62
ITEM 9A. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES			62
ITEM 9B. OTHER INFORMATION			64
PART III
ITEM 10. DIRECTORS, EXECUTIVE OFFICERS AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE			65
ITEM 11. EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION			65
ITEM 12. SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT AND RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS			65
ITEM 13. CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED TRANSACTIONS, AND DIRECTOR INDEPENDENCE			65
ITEM 14. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING FEES AND SERVICES			65
PART IV
ITEM 15. EXHIBITS, FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULES			65
EX-10.15.E
EX-10.17(c)
EX-21.1
EX-23.1
EX-31.1
EX-31.2
EX-32.1

SPECIAL NOTE ON FORWARD LOOKING STATEMENTS

     This annual report on Form 10-K contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements with regards to future revenue, projected 2011 results, earnings, spending, margins, cash flow, orders, expected timing of shipment of products, inventory levels, future growth or success in specific countries, categories or market sectors, continued or expected distribution to specific retailers, liquidity, capital resources and market risk, strategies and objectives. Forward-looking statements include, without limitation, any statement that may predict, forecast, indicate or simply state future results, performance or achievements, and can be identified by the use of forward looking language such as “believe,” “anticipate,” “expect,” “estimate,” “intend,” “plan,” “project,” “will be,” “will continue,” “will result,” “could,” “may,” “might,” or any variations of such words with similar meanings. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected in forward-looking statements, and reported results shall not be considered an indication of our company’s future performance. Factors that might cause or contribute to such differences include:

	•		international, national and local general economic, political and market conditions including the ongoing global economic slowdown and market instability;
	•		entry into the highly competitive performance footwear market;
	•		sustaining, managing and forecasting our costs and proper inventory levels;
	•		losing any significant customers, decreased demand by industry retailers and cancellation of order commitments due to the lack of popularity of particular designs and/or categories of our products;
	•		maintaining our brand image and intense competition among sellers of footwear for consumers;
	•		anticipating, identifying, interpreting or forecasting changes in fashion trends, consumer demand for the products and the various market factors described above; and
	•		sales levels during the spring, back-to-school and holiday selling seasons.

     The risks included here are not exhaustive. Other sections of this report may include additional factors that could adversely impact our business, financial condition and results of operations. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time and we cannot predict all such risk factors, nor can we assess the impact of all such risk factors on the business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements. Given these risks and uncertainties, you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements as a prediction of actual results. Investors should also be aware that while we do, from time to time, communicate with securities analysts, we do not disclose any material non-public information or other confidential commercial information to them. Accordingly, individuals should not assume that we agree with any statement or report issued by any analyst, regardless of the content of the report. Thus, to the extent that reports issued by securities analysts contain any projections, forecasts or opinions, such reports are not our responsibility.

PART I

ITEM 1.		BUSINESS

     We were incorporated in California in 1992 and reincorporated in Delaware in 1999. Throughout this annual report, we refer to Skechers U.S.A., Inc., a Delaware corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries as “we,” “us,” “our,” “our company” and “Skechers” unless otherwise indicated. Our Internet website address is www.skechers.com. Our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, current reports on Form 8-K, Form 3’s, 4’s and 5’s filed on behalf of directors, officers and 10% stockholders, and any amendments to those reports filed or furnished pursuant to Section 13(a) or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are available free of charge on our website as soon as reasonably practicable after we electronically file such material with, or furnish it to, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”). You can learn more about us by reviewing such filings on our website or at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

GENERAL

     We design and market Skechers-branded lifestyle and athletic footwear for men, women and children under several unique lines. Our footwear reflects a combination of style, quality and value that appeals to a broad range of consumers. In addition to Skechers-branded lines, we also offer several uniquely branded fashion and street-focused footwear lines for men, women and children. These lines are branded and marketed separately from Skechers and appeal to specific audiences. Our brands are sold through department and specialty stores, athletic and independent retailers, and boutiques as well as catalog and Internet retailers. Along with wholesale distribution, our footwear is available at our e-commerce websites and our own retail stores. As of February 15^th, 2011 we operated 105 concept stores, 99 factory outlet stores and 40 warehouse outlet stores in the United States, and 28 concept stores and 16 factory outlets internationally. Our objective is to profitably grow our operations worldwide while leveraging our recognizable Skechers brand through our strong product lines, innovative advertising and diversified distribution channels.

     We seek to offer consumers a vast array of fashionable footwear that satisfies their active, casual, dress casual and athletic; footwear needs. Our core consumers are style-conscious men and women attracted to our youthful brand image and fashion-forward designs. Many of our best-selling and core styles are also developed for children with colors and materials that reflect a playful image appropriate for this demographic.

     We believe that brand recognition is an important element for success in the footwear business. We have aggressively promoted our brands through comprehensive marketing campaigns for men, women and children. During 2010, our Skechers brand was supported by print, television and outdoor campaigns for men and women; animated kids’ television campaigns featuring our own action heroes and characters; and print, television and outdoor campaigns featuring our Shape-ups endorsees. These endorsees included celebrities and reality stars Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner, Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana, television personality Brooke Burke, fitness expert Denise Austin, and Hall of Fame basketball player Karl Malone. Our Marc Ecko and Zoo York footwear lines are also supported by advertising campaigns developed by Marc Ecko.

     Since we introduced our first line, Skechers USA Sport Utility Footwear, in December 1992, we have expanded our product offering and grown our net sales while substantially increasing the breadth and penetration of our account base. Our men’s, women’s and children’s Skechers-branded product lines benefit from the Skechers reputation for contemporary and progressive styling, quality, comfort and affordability. Our lines that are not branded with the Skechers name benefit from our marketing support, quality management and expertise. To promote innovation and brand relevance, we manage our product lines separately by utilizing dedicated sales and design teams. Our product lines share back office services in order to limit our operating expenses and fully utilize our management’s vast experience in the footwear industry.

SKECHERS LINES

     Skechers offers multiple branded product lines for men, women and children as well as other products sold under established names not associated with Skechers. Within these various product lines, we also have numerous categories, some of which have developed into well-known names. Most of these categories are marketed and packaged with unique shoe boxes, hangtags and in-store support. Management evaluates segment performance based primarily on net sales and gross margins; however, sales and costs are not allocated to specific product lines.

     Skechers USA. Our Skechers USA category for men and women includes: (i) Casuals, (ii) Dress Casuals, (iii) Relaxed Fit (for men only), (iv) Sandals, (v) Casual Fusion and (vi) Benefitting Others By Shoes (“BOBS”). This category is generally sold through mid-tier retailers, department stores and some footwear specialty shops.

	•		The Casuals line for men and women is defined by lugged outsoles and utilizes value-oriented and leather materials in the uppers. For men, the Casuals category includes “black and brown” boots, shoes and sandals that generally have a rugged urban design — some with industrial-inspired fashion features. For women, the Casuals category includes basic “black and brown” oxfords and slip-ons, lug outsole and fashion boots, and casual sandals. We design and price both the men’s and women’s categories to appeal primarily to younger consumers with broad acceptance across age groups.
	•		The Dress Casuals category for men is comprised of basic “black and brown” men’s shoes that feature shiny leathers and dress details, but may utilize traditional or lugged outsoles as well as value-oriented materials. The Dress Casual line for women is comprised of trend-influenced stylized boots and shoes, which may include leather uppers, shearling or faux fur lining or trim, and water-resistant materials.
	•		Skechers Relaxed Fit is a line of trend-right casuals for men who want all-day comfort without compromising style. Characteristics of the line include comfortable outsoles, cushioned insoles and quality leather uppers. A category with unique features, we market and package Skechers Relaxed Fit styles in a shoe box that is distinct from that of other categories in the Skechers USA line of footwear.
	•		Our Sandals collection for men and women is designed with many of our existing and proven outsoles for our Casuals, Dress Casuals and Casual Fusion lines, stylized with basic or core uppers as well as fresh looks. These styles are generally made with quality leather uppers, but may also be in canvas or fabric.
	•		Our Casual Fusion line is comprised of low-profile, sport-influenced Euro casuals targeted to trend-conscious young men and women. The outsoles are primarily rubber and adopted from our men’s Sport and women’s Active lines. This collection features leather or nubuck uppers, but may also include mesh.
	•		Our BOBS footwear is an alpagarta-inspired footwear line created to help millions of children worldwide. For every pair of BOBS shoes sold, Skechers donates two pairs of BOBS shoes to boys and girls in need through the Soles4Souls organization, which is an international shoe charity that distributes footwear to children and families around the world. Made with a canvas upper, BOBS’ versatile, classic designs are available at department, specialty shoe stores and online retailers.

     Skechers Sport. Our Skechers Sport footwear for men and women includes: (i) Joggers, Trail Runners, Sport Hikers, Terrainers, (ii) Performance, (iii) Skechers D’Lites (for women only), (iv) Revv Air, and (v) Sport Sandals. Our Skechers Sport category is distinguished by its technical performance-inspired looks; however, we generally do not promote the technical performance features of these shoes. Skechers Sport is typically sold through specialty shoe stores, department stores and athletic footwear retailers.

	•		Our Jogger, Trail Runner, Sport Hiker and cross trainer-inspired Terrainer designs are lightweight constructions that include cushioned heels, polyurethane midsoles, phylon and other synthetic outsoles, as well as leather or synthetic uppers such as durabuck, cordura and nylon mesh. Careful attention is devoted to the design, pattern and construction of the outsoles, which vary greatly depending on the intended use. This category features earth tones and athletic-inspired hues with contrasting pop colors such as lime green, orange and red in addition to traditional athletic white.
	•		The Performance category is comprised of multi-purpose running shoes that are marketed as men’s lifestyle athletic footwear. Some styles include 3M reflective accents, breathable upper construction, quality leathers, abrasion-resistant toe and heel cap, removable moisture wicking molded ethyl vinyl acetate (“EVA”) sock liner, outsole forefoot flex grooves for improved flexibility, non-marking rubber lugs with impact dispersment technology (“IDT”), aggressive all terrain traction lugs, external torsion stabilizer and tuned dual-density molded EVA midsole with pronation control.
	•		Skechers D’Lites are ultra lightweight women’s sneakers that feature sturdy, sculpted midsoles for all-day comfort, durable rubber treads for improved traction and a sole design that provides superior flexibility and cushioning. The uppers are designed in leather, suede, nubuck and mesh.

	•		Revv Air is an ultra-lightweight sport trainer for women featuring a ventilated upper, air-injected midsole and flex-groove, high-grip outsole for optimum ventilation, flexibility and comfort. Designed as a versatile, trend-right athletic suitable for all-day wear, the line features leather and trubuck uppers and distinct color accents.
	•		Our Sport Sandals are primarily designed from existing Skechers Sport outsoles and may include many of the same sport features as our sneakers with the addition of new technologies geared toward making a comfortable sport sandal. Sport sandals are designed as seasonal footwear for the consumer who already wears our Skechers Sport sneakers.

     Skechers Active. A natural companion to Skechers Sport, Skechers Active has grown from a casual everyday line into a complete line of fusion and sport fusion sneakers for females of all ages. The Active line now includes low-profile, wedge and sporty styles. The line, with lace-up, Mary Janes, sandals and open back styles, is available in a multitude of colors as well as solid white or black, in fabrics, leathers and meshes, and with various closures — traditional laces, zig-zag and cross straps, among others. Active sneakers are typically retailed through specialty casual shoe stores and department stores.

     Skechers Kids. The Skechers Kids line includes: (i) Skechers Kids, which is a range of infants’, toddlers’, boys’ and girls’ boots, shoes and sneakers, (ii) S-Lights, Hot Lights by Skechers and Luminators by Skechers, (iii) Skechers Cali for Girls, which is trend-inspired boots, shoes, sandals and dress sneakers, (iv) Airators by Skechers, (v) Skechers Super Z-Strap, (vi) Skechers Bungees, (vii) HyDee HyTop from Skechers, (viii) Twinkle Toes by Skechers, (ix) Pretty Tall by Skechers, (x) Sporty Shorty by Skechers, (xi) Shape-ups for Kids (girls only), and (xii) Babiez by Skechers. Skechers Kids and Skechers Cali for Girls are comprised primarily of shoes that are designed as “takedowns” of their adult counterparts, allowing the younger set the opportunity to wear the same popular styles as their older siblings and schoolmates. This “takedown” strategy maintains the product’s integrity by offering premium leathers, hardware and outsoles without the attendant costs involved in designing and developing new products. In addition, we adapt current fashions from our men’s and women’s lines by modifying designs and choosing colors and materials that are more suitable for the playful image that we have established in the children’s footwear market. Each Skechers Kids line is marketed and packaged separately with a distinct shoe box. Skechers Kids shoes are available at department stores and specialty and athletic retailers.

	•		The Skechers Kids line includes embellishments or adornments such as fresh colors and fabrics from our Skechers adult shoes. Some of these styles are also adapted for toddlers with softer, more pliable outsoles and for infants with soft, leather-sole crib shoes.
	•		S-Lights and Hot Lights by Skechers are lighted sneakers and sandals for boys and girls. The S-Lights combine patterns of lights on the outsoles and sides of the shoes while Hot Lights feature lights on the front of the toe to simulate headlights as well as on other areas of the shoes. New to the offering with lights, Luminators by Skechers feature glowing green lights and a marketing campaign with the Luminator character.
	•		Skechers Cali for Girls is a line of sneakers, skimmers and sandals for young women designed to typify the California lifestyle. The sneakers are designed primarily with canvas uppers in unique prints, some with patch details, on vulcanized outsoles. The skimmers and flats are designed with many of the same upper materials and outsoles as the sneakers.
	•		Airators by Skechers is a line of boys sneakers with a foot-cooling system designed to pump air from the heel through to the toes. The line is marketed with the character Kewl Breeze.
	•		Skechers Super Z-Strap is a line of athletic styled sneakers with a unique “z” shaped closure system for easy closure. The line is marketed with the character Z-Strap.
	•		Skechers Bungees is a line of girls’ sneakers with bungee closures. The line is marketed with the character Elastika.
	•		HyDee HyTop from Skechers is a line of colorful high-top sneakers for young girls. The line is marketed with the character HyDee HyTop.
	•		Twinkle Toes by Skechers is a new line of girls’ sneakers and boots that feature bejeweled toe caps and brightly designed uppers. The line is marketed with the character Twinkle Toes.
	•		Pretty Tall by Skechers is a line of girls’ sneakers with a hidden wedge. The line is marketed with the character Pretty Tall.

	•		Sporty Shorty by Skechers is a new line of athletic-inspired sneakers for girls who like to wear sport-style footwear off the field. The line is marketed with the character Sporty Shorty.
	•		Shape-ups for Kids is a new line of footwear that uses our patented Shape-ups technology in styles and sizes for girls. The footwear is being marketed as a fun way to stay fit, and does not focus on the benefits of Shape-ups.
	•		Babiez by Skechers is a line of crib shoes for infants. The uppers and outsoles are designed in leather and are extremely flexible for newborn feet.

     Shape-ups by Skechers. Shape-ups are stylish and comfortable toning footwear for men and women who want to incorporate more fitness into their daily lives. Ideal for walking around town, work or home, Shape-ups feature a unique Resamax™ kinetic wedge and rocker bottom designed to give the sensation and benefits of walking on soft sand. When worn regularly for walking and exercising, we believe that Shape-ups may help tone muscles, improve posture, and reduce joint stress. The Shape-ups lines include: (i) Original for women, (ii) XF for women and XT for men, (iii) SRT for men and women, (iv) AT for men and women, (v) Healthy Living for women, (vi) XW, (vii) S2-Lite for women, (viii) Shape-ups Toners for women, and (ix) Shape-ups for Work for men and women. Shape-ups are available at athletic footwear retailers, department stores and specialty shoe stores.

	•		Shape-ups Originals offer the most benefits with a higher kinetic wedge.
	•		Shape-ups XF (Extended Fitness) for women and XT (Extended Training) for men feature the same Shape-ups technology in a lower profile for all-day wear.
	•		SRT (Shape-ups Radius Trainer) is designed to be worn in the gym or while exercising to maximize the wearer’s workout. The shoe features an Advanced Stabilization Insole and Roll Bridge™ for improved stability and support during high-intensity activities.
	•		Shape-ups AT (All-Terrain) features the Shape-ups technology with an Advanced Stabilization Insole and Motion Control Cage™ for enhanced stabilization and protection on rugged surfaces. The line is marketed to those wanting the benefits of Shape-ups while hiking on trails.
	•		Healthy Living offers women Shape-ups technology in a dress casual profile ideal for the office and all-day wear — and is crafted with high-quality leather uppers and soft linings and insoles.
	•		Like XT and XF, Shape-ups XW (Extended Wear) features a lower profile kinetic wedge outsole, but with casual uppers. The style is marketed as a comfortable alternative to traditional black and brown shoes.
	•		S2 Lite offers Shape-ups technology in an ultra-lightweight design, and features a unique support system for improved medial and lateral stability.
	•		Shape-ups Toners is inspired by core-strengthening activities like yoga balls, balance disks and foam rolls, and features convex-shaped Resamax™ Kinetic Toning Pods™ that create a bi-axial instability that may activate muscles.
	•		Shape-ups for Work is a collection of primarily slip-resistant footwear with Shape-ups patented technology. These shoes are marketed for their comfort as well as relief of joint stress and postural benefits for service and occupational industry professionals.

     Tone-ups by Skechers and Tone-ups Fitness. Targeting 18- to 34-year old fitness and trend conscious women, Tone-ups by Skechers are casual and athletic-inspired sandals that feature a gradual density midsole designed for comfort and support. Tone-ups uppers range from leather to microfiber suede, mitobuck and nylon webbing. The offering is available in department stores and casual shoe retailers.

     New in the Tone-ups collection is Tone-ups Fitness footwear. Primarily targeting the same consumer as Tone-ups, Tone-ups Fitness is a collection of stylish sneakers primarily with a padded bottom featuring Resalyte technology. While the packaging highlights the benefits of this toning footwear, the marketing positions the brand as stylish toning footwear.

     Skechers Resistance Runner. Marketed as an “intelligent” technical shoe for serious runners, The Skechers Resistance Runner (or “SRR”) is designed with Shape-ups’ innovative Resamax™ kinetic wedge technology to absorb more energy and achieve higher levels of fitness in shorter periods, while its intuitive profile helps return athletes’ strides to a more natural state — reducing injuries and enhancing comfort and performance. Designed with patent and man-made leather uppers for men and women, SRR shoes are available at athletic footwear retailers, department stores and specialty shoe stores.

     Skechers Work. Expanding on our heritage of cutting-edge utility footwear, Skechers Work offers a complete line of men’s and women’s casuals, field boots, hikers and athletic shoes. The Skechers Work line includes athletic-inspired, casual safety toe, and non-slip safety toe categories that may feature lightweight aluminum safety toe, electrical hazard, and slip-resistant technologies, as well as breathable, seam-sealed waterproof membranes. Designed for men and women with jobs that require certain safety requirements, these durable styles are constructed on high-abrasion, long wearing soles, and feature breathable lining, oil and abrasion resistant outsoles offering all-day comfort and prolonged durability. The Skechers Work line incorporates design elements from the other Skechers mens and womens line. The uppers are comprised of high-quality leather, nubuck, trubuck and durabuck. Our safety toe athletic sneakers, boots, hikers, and casuals are ideal for environments requiring safety footwear and offer comfort and safety in dry or wet conditions. Our slip-resistant boots, hikers, athletics, casuals and clogs are ideal for the service industry. Our safety toe products have been independently tested and certified to meet ASTM standards, and our slip-resistant soles have been tested pursuant to the Mark II testing method for slip resistance. Skechers Work is typically sold through department stores, athletic footwear retailers and specialty shoe stores, as well as marketed directly to consumers through business-to-business channels.

FASHION AND STREET BRANDS

The Fashion and Street Division and its brands are marketed and packaged separately from Skechers.

     Unltd. by Marc Ecko. Unltd. by Marc Ecko is a line of men’s street-inspired traditional sneakers, fusion sneakers and urban-focused casuals. The men’s and women’s footwear collections are designed in leather, canvas, mesh, as well as other materials. Unltd. by Marc Ecko for boys and Rhino Red for girls sneaker lines primarily consist of takedowns from the adult Marc Ecko footwear lines with additional or different colorways geared toward children. The licensed brands are sold through select department stores and specialty retailers.

     Zoo York. Zoo York footwear is a line of action sports and lifestyle footwear for men, women and boys. The Zoo York footwear follows the color palette and trends of Zoo York apparel and targets skateboarders and those that embrace skate fashion. The licensed brand is available in skate and specialty shops as well as select athletic and department stores.

     Mark Nason. Mark Nason is a sophisticated and fashion forward footwear collection, marketed to style-conscious men and designed to complement designer denim and dress casual wear. Hand-crafted and constructed in Italy, the Mark Nason collection is comprised of classic and modern boots, shoes and sandals with distinctive profiles, signature embellishments and luxurious hand treated and distressed leathers. Also part of Mark Nason, Lounge is a collection of boots and casual loafers that have many similar design elements as the heritage Mark Nason collection, but are constructed in Asia, giving consumers a more price-conscious option.

PRODUCT DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT

     Our principal goal in product design is to generate new and exciting footwear in all of our product lines with contemporary and progressive styles and comfort-enhancing performance features. Targeted to the active, youthful and style-savvy, we design most new styles to be fashionable and marketable to the 12- to 24-year old consumer, while substantially all of our lines appeal to the broader range of 5- to 40-year old consumers, with an exclusive selection for infants and toddlers. With the exception of our fitness and toning products which have performance features, we generally do not position our shoes in the marketplace as technical performance shoes.

     We believe that our products’ success is related to our ability to recognize trends in the footwear markets and to design products that anticipate and accommodate consumers’ ever-evolving preferences. We are able to quickly translate the latest fashion trends into stylish, quality footwear at a reasonable price by analyzing and interpreting current and emerging lifestyle trends. Lifestyle trend information is compiled and analyzed by our designers from various sources, including: the review and analysis of modern music, television, cinema, clothing, alternative sports and other trend-setting media; traveling to domestic and international fashion markets to identify and confirm current trends; consulting with our retail and e-commerce customers for information on current retail selling trends; participating in major footwear trade shows to stay abreast of popular brands, fashions and styles; and subscribing to various fashion and color information services. In addition, a key component of our design philosophy is to continually reinterpret and develop our successful styles in our brands’ image.

     The footwear design process typically begins about nine months before the start of a season. Our products are designed and developed primarily by our in-house design staff. To promote innovation and brand relevance, we utilize dedicated design teams, who report to our senior design executives and focus on each of the men’s, women’s and children’s categories. In addition, we utilize outside design firms on an item-specific basis to supplement our internal design efforts. The design process is extremely collaborative, as members of the design staff frequently meet with the heads of retail, merchandising, sales, production and sourcing to further refine our products to meet the particular needs of the target market.

     After a design team arrives at a consensus regarding the fashion themes for the coming season, the designers then translate these themes into our products. These interpretations include variations in product color, material structure and embellishments, which are arrived at after close consultation with our production department. Prototype blueprints and specifications are created and forwarded to our manufacturers for a design prototype. The design prototypes are then sent back to our design teams. Our major retail customers may also review these new design concepts. Customer input not only allows us to measure consumer reaction to the latest designs, but also affords us an opportunity to foster deeper and more collaborative relationships with our customers. We also occasionally order limited production runs that may initially be tested in our concept stores. By working closely with store personnel, we obtain customer feedback that often influences product design and development. Our design teams can easily and quickly modify and refine a design based on customer input. Generally, the production process can take six months to nine months from design concept to commercialization.

SOURCING

     Factories. Our products are produced by independent contract manufacturers located primarily in China and, to a lesser extent, in Italy, Vietnam, Brazil and various other countries. We do not own or operate any manufacturing facilities. We believe that the use of independent manufacturers substantially increases our production flexibility and capacity while reducing capital expenditures and avoiding the costs of managing a large production work force.

     When possible, we seek to use manufacturers that have previously produced our footwear, which we believe enhances continuity and quality while controlling production costs. We attempt to monitor our selection of independent factories to ensure that no one manufacturer is responsible for a disproportionate amount of our merchandise. We source product for styles that account for a significant percentage of our net sales from at least five different manufacturers. During 2010, five of our contract manufacturers accounted for approximately 70.6% of total purchases. One manufacturer accounted for 34.7%, and one other accounted for 13.0% of our total purchases. To date, we have not experienced difficulty in obtaining manufacturing services.

     We finance our production activities in part through the use of interest-bearing open purchase arrangements with certain of our Asian manufacturers. These facilities currently bear interest at a rate between 0% and 1.5% for 30- to 60-day financing, depending on the factory. We believe that the use of these arrangements affords us additional liquidity and flexibility. We do not have any long-term contracts with any of our manufacturers; however, we have long-standing relationships with many of our manufacturers and believe our relationships to be good.

     We closely monitor sales activity after initial introduction of a product in our concept stores to determine whether there is substantial demand for a style, thereby aiding us in our sourcing decisions. Styles that have substantial consumer appeal are highlighted in upcoming collections or offered as part of our periodic style offerings, while less popular styles can be discontinued after a limited production run. We believe that sales in our concept stores can also help forecast sales in national retail stores, and we share this sales information with our wholesale customers. Sales, merchandising, production and allocations management analyze historical and current sales and market data from our wholesale account base and our own retail stores to develop an internal product quantity forecast that allows us to better manage our future production and inventory levels. For those styles with high sell-through percentages, we maintain an in-stock position to minimize the time necessary to fill customer orders by placing orders with our manufacturers prior to the time we receive customers’ orders for such footwear.

     Production Oversight. To safeguard product quality and consistency, we oversee the key aspects of production from initial prototype manufacture through initial production runs to final manufacture. Monitoring of all production is performed in the United States by our in-house production department and in Asia through an approximately 300-person staff working from our offices in China. We believe that our Asian presence allows us to negotiate supplier and manufacturer arrangements more effectively, decrease product turnaround time and ensure timely delivery of finished footwear. In addition, we require our manufacturers to certify that neither convicted, forced nor indentured labor (as defined under U.S. law) nor child labor (as defined by law in the manufacturer’s

country) is used in the production process, and that compensation will be paid according to local law and that the factory is in compliance with local safety regulations.

     Quality Control. We believe that quality control is an important and effective means of maintaining the quality and reputation of our products. Our quality control program is designed to ensure that not only finished goods meet our established design specifications, but also that all goods bearing our trademarks meet our standards for quality. Our quality control personnel located in China perform an array of inspection procedures at various stages of the production process, including examination and testing of prototypes of key raw materials prior to manufacture, samples and materials at various stages of production and final products prior to shipment. Our employees are on site at each of our major manufacturers to oversee production. For some of our lower volume manufacturers, our staff is on site during significant production runs or we will perform unannounced visits to their manufacturing sites to further monitor compliance with our manufacturing specifications.

ADVERTISING AND MARKETING

     With a marketing philosophy of “Unseen, Untold, Unsold,” we take a targeted approach to marketing to drive traffic, build brand recognition and properly position our diverse lines within the marketplace. Senior management is directly involved in shaping our image and the conception, development and implementation of our advertising and marketing activities. The focus of our marketing plan is print and television advertising, which is supported by outdoor, trend-influenced marketing, public relations, promotions and in-store support. In addition, we utilize celebrity endorsers in our advertisements. We also believe our websites and trade shows are effective marketing tools to both consumers and wholesale accounts. We have historically budgeted advertising as a percentage of projected net sales.

     The majority of our advertising is conceptualized by our in-house design team. We believe that our advertising strategies, methods and creative campaigns are directly related to our success. Through our lifestyle and image-driven advertising, we generally seek to build and increase brand awareness by linking the Skechers brand and our fashion and street brands to youthful, contemporary lifestyles and attitudes. We have built on this approach by featuring select styles in our lifestyle ads for men and women. Our ads are designed to provide merchandise flexibility and to facilitate the Skechers brand’s direction.

     To further build brand awareness and influence consumer spending, we have selectively signed endorsement agreements with celebrities whom we believe would reach new markets. Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and Hall of Fame basketball player Karl Malone appeared in “Comeback” Shape-ups print and television campaigns in 2010. Fitness expert Denise Austin appeared in a television campaign and at promotional events through 2010. Television hostess Brooke Burke appeared in print and television campaigns for Shape-ups in 2010. In 2010, we also signed celebrity icons and reality stars Kim Kardashian and Kris Jenner for Shape-ups. The Kardashian and Jenner print and television advertisements will appear through 2011. From time to time, we may sign other celebrities to endorse our brand name and image in order to strategically market our products among specific consumer groups in the future.

     In addition to advertising our Skechers branded lines through men’s, women’s and children’s ads, we also support product-driven ads for Mark Nason footwear that capture the brand’s essence. For the Marc Ecko footwear brands, Marc Ecko’s design team has created relevant targeted print and television commercials for men, women and kids.

     With a targeted approach, our print ads appear regularly in popular fashion and lifestyle consumer publications, including GQ, Cosmopolitan, Shape, Lucky, In Style, Seventeen, Maxim, Men’s Fitness, and Women’s Health, as well as in weekly publications such as People, Us Weekly, OK!, Sports Illustrated and InTouch, among others. Our advertisements also appear in international magazines around the world.

     Our television commercials are produced both in-house and through producers that we have utilized in the past who are familiar with our brands. In 2010, we developed commercials for men, women and children for our Skechers brands, including our animated spots for kids featuring our own action heroes and our Shape-ups and SRR collections. We have found these to be a cost-effective way to advertise on key national and cable programming during high selling seasons. In 2010, many of our television commercials were translated into multiple languages and aired in Brazil, Canada, the United Kingdom, France, the Benelux Region, Germany, Spain, Italy, Chile, Austria and Switzerland.

     Outdoor. In an effort to reach consumers where they shop and in high-traffic areas as they travel to and from work, we continued our multi-level outdoor campaign that included kiosks in key malls across the United States and billboards, transportation systems and telephone kiosks in North America and Europe. In addition, we advertised on football perimeter boards in the United Kingdom, Spain

and Germany. We believe these are effective and efficient ways to reach a broad range of consumers and leave a lasting impression for our brands.

     Trend-Influenced Marketing/Public Relations. Our public relations objectives are to secure product placement in key fashion magazines, place our footwear on the feet of trend-setting celebrities and their children, and gain positive and accurate press about us and our products. Through our commitment to aggressively promote our upcoming styles, our products are often featured in leading fashion and pop culture magazines, as well as in select films and popular television shows. Our footwear and our company have been prominently displayed and referenced on news and magazine shows. We have also amassed an array of prominent product placements in magazines including Seventeen, OK!, US Weekly, Health and Nylon. In addition, our brands have been associated with cutting edge events and various celebrities.

     Promotions. By applying creative sales techniques via a broad spectrum of media, our marketing team seeks to build brand recognition and drive traffic to Skechers’ retail stores, websites and our retail partners’ locations. Skechers’ promotional strategies have encompassed in-store specials, charity events, product tie-ins and giveaways, and collaborations with national retailers and radio stations. During 2010, we launched a national bus tour for our Skechers Fitness product with stops at popular events such as county fairs, marathons, and specialized conferences that focus on fitness or targeted industries which was designed to build the brand and create excitement. Our products were made available to consumers at many of these events either direct or through key accounts.

     Visual Merchandising. Our in-house visual merchandising department supports wholesale customers, distributors and our retail stores by developing displays that effectively leverage our products at the point of sale. Our point-of-purchase display items include signage, graphics, displays, counter cards, banners and other merchandising items for each of our brands. These materials mirror the look and feel of each brand and reinforce the image as well as draw consumers into stores.

     Our visual merchandising coordinators (“VMC’s”) work with our sales force and directly with our customers to ensure better sell-through at the retail level by generating greater consumer awareness through Skechers brand displays. Our VMC’s communicate with and visit our wholesale customers on a regular basis to aid in proper display of our merchandise. They also run in-store promotions to enhance the sale of Skechers footwear and create excitement surrounding the Skechers brand. We believe that these efforts help stimulate impulse sales and repeat purchases.

     Trade Shows. To better showcase our diverse products to footwear buyers in the United States and Europe and to distributors around the world, we regularly exhibit at leading trade shows. Along with specialty trade shows, we exhibit at WSA’s The Shoe Show, FFANY, ASR, MAGIC and Outdoor Retailer in the United States; GDS, MICAM, Bread & Butter, Mess Around and Who’s Next in Europe; and Couromoda and Francal in Brazil. Our dynamic, state-of-the-art trade show exhibits are developed by our in-house architect to showcase our latest product offerings in a lifestyle setting reflective of each of our brands. By investing in innovative displays and individual rooms showcasing each line, our sales force can present a sales plan for each line and buyers are able to truly understand the breadth and depth of our offerings, thereby optimizing commitments and sales at the retail level.

     Internet. We promote and sell our brands through our e-commerce websites www.skechers.com and www.soholab.com. These websites enable fans and customers to shop, browse, find store locations, socially interact, post a shoe review, photo, video, or question and immerse themselves in our brands. These websites are a venue for dialog and feedback from customers about our products which enhances the Skechers and fashion brands experience while driving sales through all our retail channels. In addition, we established a unique website for Mark Nason (www.marknason.com) designed to serve primarily as a marketing tool.

PRODUCT DISTRIBUTION CHANNELS

     We have four reportable segments — domestic wholesale sales, international wholesale sales, retail sales and e-commerce sales. In the United States, our products are available through a network of wholesale customers comprised of department, athletic and specialty stores. Internationally, our products are available through wholesale customers in more than 100 countries and territories via our global network of distributors in addition to our subsidiaries in Asia, Europe, Canada and South America. Skechers owns and operates retail stores both domestically and internationally through three integrated retail formats—concept, factory outlet and warehouse outlet stores. Each of these channels serves an integral function in the global distribution of our products. Nineteen distributors have opened 143 distributor-owned Skechers retail stores in 30 countries as of December 31, 2010.

     Domestic Wholesale. We distribute our footwear through the following domestic wholesale distribution channels: department stores, specialty stores, athletic specialty shoe stores and independent retailers, as well as catalog and Internet retailers. While department stores and specialty retailers are the largest distribution channels, we believe that we appeal to a variety of wholesale

customers, many of whom may operate stores within the same retail location due to our distinct product lines, variety of styles and the price criteria of their specific customers. Management has a clearly defined growth strategy for each of our channels of distribution. An integral component of our strategy is to offer our accounts the highest level of customer service so that our products will be fully represented in existing retail locations and new locations of each customer.

     In an effort to provide knowledgeable and personalized service to our wholesale customers, the sales force is segregated by product line, each of which is headed by a vice president or national sales manager. Reporting to each sales manager are knowledgeable account executives and territory managers. Our vice presidents and national sales managers report to a senior vice president of sales. All of our vice presidents and national sales managers are compensated on a salary basis, while our account executives and territory managers are compensated on a commission basis. None of our domestic sales personnel sells competing products.

     We believe that we have developed a loyal customer base through exceptional customer service. We believe that our close relationships with these accounts help us to maximize their retail sell-throughs. Our visual merchandise coordinators work with our wholesale customers to ensure that our merchandise and point-of-purchase marketing materials are properly presented. Sales executives and merchandise personnel work closely with accounts to ensure that appropriate styles are purchased for specific accounts and for specific stores within those accounts as well as to ensure that appropriate inventory levels are carried at each store. Such information is then utilized to help develop sales projections and determine the product needs of our wholesale customers. The value-added services we provide our wholesale customers help us maintain strong relationships with our existing wholesale customers and attract potential new wholesale customers.

     International Wholesale. Our products are sold in more than 100 countries and territories throughout the world. We generate revenues from outside the United States from three principal sources: (i) direct sales to department stores and specialty retail stores through our subsidiaries and joint ventures in Canada, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Switzerland, Austria, Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, China, the Benelux Region, the United Kingdom, Brazil and Chile; (ii) sales to foreign distributors who distribute our footwear to department stores and specialty retail stores in countries and territories across Eastern Europe, Asia, Central America, South America, Africa, the Middle East and Australia, among other regions; and (iii) to a lesser extent, royalties from licensees who manufacture and distribute our non-footwear products outside the United States.

     We believe that international distribution of our products represents a significant opportunity to increase sales and profits. We intend to further increase our share of the international footwear market by heightening our marketing in those countries in which we currently have a presence through our international advertising campaigns, which are designed to establish Skechers as a global brand synonymous with trend-right casual shoes.

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International Subsidiaries

     Europe

     We currently distribute product in most of Western Europe through the following subsidiaries: Skechers USA Ltd., with its offices and showrooms in London, England; Skechers S.a.r.l., with its offices in Lausanne, Switzerland; Skechers USA France S.A.S., with its offices and showrooms in Paris, France; Skechers USA Deutschland GmbH, with its offices and showrooms in Dietzenbach, Germany; Skechers USA Iberia, S.L., with its offices and showrooms in Madrid, Spain; Skechers USA Benelux B.V., with its offices and showrooms in Waalwijk, the Netherlands; and Skechers USA Italia S.r.l., with its offices and showroom in Verona, Italy.

     Skechers-owned retail stores in Europe include nine concept stores and thirteen factory outlet stores located in nine countries, including the key locations of Covent Garden and Oxford Street in London, Alstadt District in Düsseldorf and Kalverstraat Street in Amsterdam.

     To accommodate our European subsidiaries’ operations, we operate an approximately 490,000 square foot distribution center in Liege, Belgium. This distribution center is currently used to store and deliver product to our subsidiaries and retail stores throughout Europe.

     Canada

     Merchandising and marketing of our product in Canada is managed by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Skechers USA Canada, Inc. with its offices and showrooms outside Toronto in Mississauga, Ontario. Product sold in Canada is primarily sourced from our U.S. distribution center in Ontario, California. We have five concept stores; Toronto Eaton Centre, West Edmonton Mall, Chinook Centre, Richmond Centre, and Pacific Centre; and two factory outlet stores in Toronto and Alberta.

     Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand

     We have a 50% interest in a joint venture in Malaysia and Singapore, and a 51% interest in a joint venture in Thailand that generate net sales in those countries. The joint ventures operate three concept stores and six shops-in-shop in Malaysia, eight concept stores and one shop-in-shop in Singapore, and three concept stores and two shops-in-shop in Thailand. These joint ventures are included in our consolidated financial statements.

     China and Hong Kong

     We have a 50% interest in a joint venture in China and a minority interest in a joint venture in Hong Kong that generate net sales in those countries. Under the joint venture agreements, the joint venture partners contribute capital in proportion to their respective ownership interests. The joint ventures operate 18 direct-owned stores and in excess of 90 shops-in-shop in China and 11 direct-owned stores and 12 shops-in-shop in Hong Kong. The joint ventures are included in our consolidated financial statements.

     Brazil

     Merchandising and marketing of our product in Brazil is managed by our wholly-owned subsidiary, Skechers Do Brasil Calcados LTDA., with its offices located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. Product sold in Brazil is primarily shipped directly from our contract manufacturers’ factories in China and occasionally from our U.S. distribution center in Ontario, California.

     Chile

     We have established a subsidiary in Chile, Comercializadora Skechers Chile Limitada, to support our 15 retail stores as well as wholesale accounts in that country. Product sold in Chile is primarily shipped directly from our contract manufacturers’ factories in China and occasionally from our U.S. distribution center in Ontario, California.

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Distributors

     Where we do not sell direct through our international subsidiaries and joint ventures, our footwear is distributed through an extensive network of more than 30 distributors who sell our products to department, athletic and specialty stores in more than 100 countries around the world. As of December 31, 2010, we had agreements with 19 of these distributors regarding 143 distributor-owned Skechers retail stores that are open in 30 countries, including 42 stores that were opened in 2010, while 11 distributor-owned stores were closed during the year. Our distributors own and operate the following retail stores:

REGION		STORE FORMAT		NUMBER OF STORES				LOCATION(1)
Americas		Concept			41			Aruba; Columbia (6); Costa Rica (2); Ecuador (2); Guatemala (3); Mexico (3); Panama (3); Peru (4); Venezuela (17)
		Warehouse			3			Columbia; Mexico (2)
Asia		Concept			43			Japan (3); Korea (26); Indonesia (3); Mongolia; Philippines (7); Taiwan (3)
		Warehouse			8			Japan (4); Korea (4)
Australia		Concept			3			Castle Hill; Chadstone; Sydney
		Warehouse			6			Cairns; Canberra; Jindalee; Melbourne (2); Sydney
Europe		Concept			20			Croatia (2); Estonia; Israel; Lithuania (2); Malta (2); Russia (10); Ukraine (2)
Middle East		Concept			12			Bahrain; Kuwait (2); Saudi Arabia (2); UAE (7)
		Warehouse			1			UAE
Africa		Concept			6			Egypt; Morocco; South Africa (4)

     The distributors are responsible for their respective stores’ operations, have ownership of their respective stores’ assets, and select the broad collection of our products to sell to consumers in their regions. In order to maintain a globally consistent image, we provide architectural, graphic and visual guidance and materials for the design of the stores, and we train the local staff on our products and corporate culture. We intend to expand our international presence and global recognition of the Skechers brand name by continuing to sell our footwear to foreign distributors and by opening flagship retail stores with distributors that have local market expertise.

     Retail Stores. We pursue our retail store strategy through our three integrated retail formats: the concept store, the factory outlet store and the warehouse outlet store. Our three store formats enable us to promote the full Skechers product offering in an attractive environment that appeals to a broad group of consumers. In addition, most of our retail stores are profitable and have a positive effect on our operating results. We periodically review all of our stores for impairment. We prepare a summary of cash flows for each of our retail stores to assess potential impairment of the fixed assets and leasehold improvements. If the assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment we recognize is the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. In addition, we base the useful lives and related amortization or depreciation expense on our estimate of the period that the assets will generate revenues or otherwise be used by us. As of February 15, 2011, we owned and operated 105 concept stores, 99 factory outlet stores and 40 warehouse outlet stores in the United States, and 28 concept stores and 16 factory outlet stores internationally. During 2010, we opened 25 domestic stores and 17 international stores, and closed one domestic store. During 2011, we plan to open 30 to 35 new stores, including 3 to 5 international locations.

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Concept Stores.

     Our concept stores are located at either marquee street locations or in major shopping malls in large metropolitan cities. Our concept stores have a threefold purpose in our operating strategy. First, concept stores serve as a showcase for a wide

range of our product offering for the current season, as we estimate that our average wholesale customer carries no more than 5% of the complete Skechers line in any one location. Our concept stores showcase our products in an attractive, easy-to-shop open-floor setting, providing the customer with the complete Skechers story. Second, retail locations are generally chosen to generate maximum marketing value for the Skechers brand name through signage, store front presentation and interior design. Domestic locations include concept stores at Times Square, Union Square and 34th Street in New York, Powell Street in San Francisco, Hollywood and Highland in Hollywood, Santa Monica’s Third Street Promenade, and Las Vegas’ Fashion Show Mall. International locations include Covent Garden and Oxford Street in London, Alstadt District in Dusseldorf, Toronto’s Eaton Centre, Vancouver’s Pacific Centre, and Kalverstraat Street in Amsterdam. The stores are typically designed to create a distinctive Skechers look and feel, and enhance customer association of the Skechers brand name with current youthful lifestyle trends and styles. Third, the concept stores serve as marketing and product testing venues. We believe that product sell-through information and rapid customer feedback derived from our concept stores enables our design, sales, merchandising and production staff to respond to market changes and new product introductions. Such responses serve to augment sales and limit our inventory markdowns and customer returns and allowances. In 2010, we opened 15 domestic concept stores and six international concept stores.

     During 2010, we opened our first two Shape-ups concept stores in California at the Santa Monica Place Mall and on Hollywood Boulevard next to Grauman’s Chinese Theatre. Similar to the Skechers stores, the Shape-ups concept stores are designed to showcase the growing collection of Skechers Fitness products with knowledgeable sales associates who can discuss the benefits of the lines. We also view the stores as brand-building marketing vehicles and, as we continue to open Shape-ups concept stores, we will seek locations that either have heavy tourist traffic or are in areas focused on walking or fitness.

     The typical Skechers concept store is approximately 2,500 square feet, although in certain markets we have opened concept stores as large as 7,800 square feet or as small as 1,100 square feet. When deciding where to open concept stores, we identify top geographic markets in the larger metropolitan cities in the United States, Canada, Europe and Asia. When selecting a specific site, we evaluate the proposed sites’ traffic pattern, co-tenancies, sales volume of neighboring concept stores, lease economics and other factors considered important within the specific location. If we are considering opening a concept store in a shopping mall, our strategy is to obtain space as centrally located as possible in the mall where we expect foot traffic to be most concentrated. We believe that the strength of the Skechers brand name has enabled us to negotiate more favorable terms with shopping malls that want us to open up concept stores to attract customer traffic to their venues.

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Factory Outlet Stores.

     Our factory outlet stores are generally located in manufacturers’ direct outlet centers throughout the United States. In addition, we have 16 international outlet stores — five in England, two each in Canada, Italy and Germany, and one each in Scotland, Austria, the Netherlands, Portugal, and Chile. Our factory outlet stores provide opportunities for us to sell discontinued and excess merchandise, thereby reducing the need to sell such merchandise to discounters at excessively low prices and potentially compromise the Skechers brand image. Skechers’ factory outlet stores range in size from approximately 1,900 to 9,000 square feet. Unlike our warehouse outlet stores, inventory in these stores is supplemented by certain first-line styles sold at full retail price points. We opened seven domestic factory outlet stores and 11 international factory outlet stores in 2010.

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Warehouse Outlet Stores.

     Our free-standing warehouse outlet stores, which are located throughout the United States, enable us to liquidate excess merchandise, discontinued lines and odd-size inventory in a cost-efficient manner. Skechers’ warehouse outlet stores are typically larger than our factory outlet stores and range in size from approximately 5,200 to 15,000 square feet. Our warehouse outlet stores enable us to sell discontinued and excess merchandise that would otherwise typically be sold to discounters at excessively low prices, which could otherwise compromise the Skechers brand image. We seek to open our warehouse outlet stores in areas that are in close proximity to our concept stores to facilitate the timely transfer of inventory that we want to liquidate as soon as practicable. We opened three domestic warehouse outlet stores in 2010.

     Electronic Commerce. Our websites, www.skechers.com and www.soholab.com are virtual storefronts that promote the Skechers and Fashion and Street Division’s brands. Our websites are designed to provide a positive shopping and brand experience, showcasing our products in an easy-to-navigate format, allowing consumers to browse our selections and purchase our footwear. These virtual

stores have provided a convenient alternative-shopping environment and brand experience. These websites are an efficient and effective additional retail distribution channel, and they have improved our customer service.

     For disclosure of segment information for our four reportable segments — domestic wholesale sales, international wholesale sales, retail sales and e-commerce sales—see note 14 to the financial statements on page 60 of this annual report.

LICENSING

     We believe that selective licensing of the Skechers brand name and our product line names to manufacturers may broaden and enhance the individual brands without requiring significant capital investments or additional incremental operating expenses. Our multiple product lines plus additional subcategories present many potential licensing opportunities on terms with licensees that we believe will provide more effective manufacturing, distribution or marketing of non-footwear products. We also believe that the reputation of Skechers and its history in launching brands has also enabled us to partner with reputable non-footwear brands to design and market their footwear.

     As of January 31, 2011, we had 18 active domestic and international licensing agreements in which we are the licensor. These include agreements for the recently launched Skechers branded leather goods and backpacks. We also have licensed Skechers Kids apparel, Skechers Scrubs for health care professionals and Skechers Eyewear. We have international licensing agreements for the design and distribution of men’s and women’s apparel in Germany, India, Israel, South Africa, and Korea; bags in Panama; and watches in the Philippines.

DISTRIBUTION FACILITIES AND OPERATIONS

     We believe that strong distribution support is a critical factor in our operations. Once manufactured, our products are packaged in shoe boxes bearing bar codes that are shipped either: (i) to our six distribution centers located in or near Ontario, California, which measure in aggregate approximately 2.0 million square-feet, (ii) to our approximately 490,000 square-foot distribution center located in Liege, Belgium or (iii) directly from third-party manufacturers to our other international customers and other international third-party distribution centers. Upon receipt at either of the distribution centers, merchandise is inspected and recorded in our management information system and packaged according to customers’ orders for delivery. Merchandise is shipped to customers by whatever means each customer requests, which is usually by common carrier. The distribution centers have multi-access docks, enabling us to receive and ship simultaneously, and to pack separate trailers for shipments to different customers at the same time. We have an electronic data interchange system, or EDI system, to which some of our larger customers are linked. This system allows these customers to automatically place orders with us, thereby eliminating the time involved in transmitting and inputting orders, and it includes direct billing and shipping information.

     In January 2010, we entered into a joint venture agreement to build a new 1.8 million square foot distribution facility in Rancho Belago, California, which we expect to occupy when completed in 2011. This single facility will replace the existing six facilities located in or near Ontario, California, of which five are on short-term leases and the sixth we own. We will lease the new distribution center from the joint venture for a base rent of $940,695 per month for 20 years. The joint venture is included in the consolidated financial statements.

BACKLOG

     As of December 31, 2010, our backlog was $588.9 million, compared to $454.7 million as of December 31, 2009. Backlog orders are subject to cancellation by customers, as evidenced by order cancellations that we have experienced over the past few years due to the weakened U.S. economy and the toning market becoming saturated with lower priced products. For a variety of reasons, including changes in the economy, customer demand for our products, the timing of shipments, product mix of customer orders, the amount of in-season orders and a shift towards tighter lead times within backlog levels, backlog may not be a reliable measure of future sales for any succeeding period.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS

     We own and utilize a variety of trademarks, including the Skechers trademark. We have a significant number of both registrations and pending applications for our trademarks in the United States. In addition, we have trademark registrations and trademark applications in approximately 102 foreign countries. We also have design patents and pending design and utility patent applications in both the United States and approximately 27 foreign countries. We continuously look to increase the number of our patents and

trademarks both domestically and internationally where necessary to protect valuable intellectual property. We regard our trademarks and other intellectual property as valuable assets and believe that they have significant value in the marketing of our products. We vigorously protect our trademarks against infringement, including through the use of cease and desist letters, administrative proceedings and lawsuits.

     We rely on trademark, patent, copyright and trade secret protection, non-disclosure agreements and licensing arrangements to establish, protect and enforce intellectual property rights in our logos, tradenames and in the design of our products. In particular, we believe that our future success will largely depend on our ability to maintain and protect the Skechers trademark and other key trademarks. Despite our efforts to safeguard and maintain our intellectual property rights, we cannot be certain that we will be successful in this regard. Furthermore, we cannot be certain that our trademarks, products and promotional materials or other intellectual property rights do not or will not violate the intellectual property rights of others, that our intellectual property would be upheld if challenged, or that we would, in such an event, not be prevented from using our trademarks or other intellectual property rights. Such claims, if proven, could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, although any such claims may ultimately prove to be without merit, the necessary management attention to and legal costs associated with litigation or other resolution of future claims concerning trademarks and other intellectual property rights could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. We have sued and have been sued by third parties for infringement of intellectual property. It is our opinion that none of these claims has materially impaired our ability to utilize our intellectual property rights.

     The laws of certain foreign countries do not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent or in the same manner as do the laws of the United States. Although we continue to implement protective measures and intend to defend our intellectual property rights vigorously, these efforts may not be successful or the costs associated with protecting our rights in certain jurisdictions may be prohibitive. From time to time we discover products in the marketplace that are counterfeit reproductions of our products or that otherwise infringe upon intellectual property rights held by us. Actions taken by us to establish and protect our trademarks and other intellectual property rights may not be adequate to prevent imitation of our products by others or to prevent others from seeking to block sales of our products as violating trademarks and intellectual property rights. If we are unsuccessful in challenging a third party’s products on the basis of infringement of our intellectual property rights, continued sales of such products by that or any other third party could adversely impact the Skechers brand, result in the shift of consumer preferences away from our products and generally have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

COMPETITION

     Competition in the footwear industry is intense. Although we believe that we do not compete directly with any single company with respect to its entire range of products, our products compete with other branded products within their product category as well as with private label products sold by retailers, including some of our customers. Our utility footwear and casual shoes compete with footwear offered by companies such as The Timberland Company, Clarks, Kenneth Cole Productions Inc., Steven Madden, Ltd., Wolverine World Wide, Inc., and V.F. Corporation. Our athletic lifestyle and performance shoes compete with footwear offered by companies such as Nike, Inc., adidas AG, Puma AG, and New Balance Athletic Shoe, Inc. The intense competition among these companies and the rapid changes in technology and consumer preferences in the markets for performance footwear, including the walking fitness category, constitute significant risk factors in our operations. Our children’s shoes compete with footwear offered by companies such as Collective Brands Inc. and Geox. In varying degrees, depending on the product category involved, we compete on the basis of style, price, quality, comfort and brand name prestige and recognition, among other considerations. These and other competitors pose challenges to our market share in our major domestic markets and may make it more difficult to establish our products in Europe, Asia and other international regions. We also compete with numerous manufacturers, importers and distributors of footwear for the limited shelf space available for the display of such products to the consumer. Moreover, the general availability of contract manufacturing capacity allows ease of access by new market entrants. Many of our competitors are larger, have been in existence for a longer period of time, have achieved greater recognition for their brand names, have captured greater market share and/or have substantially greater financial, distribution, marketing and other resources than we do. We cannot be certain that we will be able to compete successfully against present or future competitors, or that competitive pressures will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.

EMPLOYEES

     As of January 31, 2011, we employed 5,440 persons, 2,517 of whom were employed on a full-time basis and 2,923 of whom were employed on a part-time basis. None of our employees is subject to a collective bargaining agreement. We believe that our relations with our employees are satisfactory.

ITEM 1A.		RISK FACTORS

     In addition to the other information in this annual report, the following factors should be considered in evaluating us and our business.

The Effects Of The Ongoing Global Economic Slowdown May Continue To Have A Negative Impact On Our Business, Results Of Operations Or Financial Condition.

     The ongoing global economic slowdown has caused disruptions and extreme volatility in global financial markets, increased rates of default and bankruptcy, and declining consumer and business confidence, which has led to decreased levels of consumer spending, particularly on discretionary items such as footwear. These macroeconomic developments have and could continue to negatively impact our business, which depends on the general economic environment and levels of consumer spending in the United States and other parts of the world that affect not only the ultimate consumer, but also retailers, who are our primary direct customers. As a result, we may not be able to maintain or increase our sales to existing customers, make sales to new customers, open and operate new retail stores, maintain sales levels at our existing stores, maintain or increase our international operations on a profitable basis, or maintain or improve our earnings from operations as a percentage of net sales. If the global economic slowdown continues for a significant period or continues to worsen, our results of operations, financial condition, and cash flows could be materially adversely affected.

We Face Many New Challenges After Entering The Highly Competitive Performance Footwear Market In 2008.

     Although the design and aesthetics of our products have traditionally been the most important factor in consumer acceptance of our footwear, we more recently began incorporating technical innovations into certain of our product offerings, capitalizing on recent trends in the performance footwear market with the introduction of toning footwear in late 2008 and resistance running footwear in 2010. The performance footwear market is keenly competitive in the United States and worldwide, and new entrants into that market face many challenges. Negative consumer perceptions of our performance features due to our historical reputation as a fashion and lifestyle footwear company, product offerings and technologies from our competitors, and failure to keep up with rapid changes in footwear technology and consumer preferences may constitute significant risk factors in our operations and may negatively impact our business.

Our Operating Results Could Be Negatively Impacted If Our Sales Are Concentrated In Any One Style Or Group Of Styles.

     If any single style or group of similar styles of our footwear were to represent a substantial portion of our net sales, we could be exposed to risk should consumer demand for such style or group of styles decrease in subsequent periods. We attempt to mitigate this risk by offering a broad range of products, and no style comprised over 5% of our gross wholesale sales during 2010 or 2009. However, this may change in the future and fluctuations in sales of any given style that represents a significant portion of our future net sales could have a negative impact on our operating results.

Our Business And The Success Of Our Products Could Be Harmed If We Are Unable To Maintain Our Brand Image.

     Our success to date has been due in large part to the strength of the Skechers brand, and to a lesser degree, the reputation of our fashion brands. If we are unable to timely and appropriately respond to changing consumer demand, our brand name and brand image may be impaired. Even if we react appropriately to changes in consumer preferences, consumers may consider our brand image to be outdated or associate our brand with styles of footwear that are no longer popular. In the past, several footwear companies including ours have experienced periods of rapid growth in revenues and earnings followed by periods of declining sales and losses. Our business may be similarly affected in the future.

The Toning Footwear Category Has Come Under Increasingly Intense Public Scrutiny That May Have A Negative Impact On Our Business And Results Of Operations.

     The relatively new toning footwear category, including our own Shape-ups products, has come under intense scrutiny in the past year, including highly publicized negative professional opinions, negative publicity and media attention, and attorneys publicly marketing their services to consumers who were allegedly aggrieved by our marketing or injured by our products. The negative publicity and media attention has ranged from questioning the validity of our advertising and promotional claims to the overall safety of these products. It is difficult to predict what effect this negative publicity will have on sales of toning footwear generally and our Shape-ups products in particular, whether such publicity will continue and, if it does continue, what the overall effect will be on our business and our results of operations. The existing negative publicity and any future negative publicity may present significant risks to our operations and may negatively impact our business and sales.

It Is Difficult To Predict The Effect Of Regulatory Inquiries About Advertising And Promotional Claims Related To Our Products In The Fitness Footwear Market.

     The toning footwear market is a relatively new product category dominated by a handful of competitors who design, market and advertise their products to promote benefits associated with wearing the footwear. Advertising and promoting benefits associated with these products routinely comes under regulatory review from regulators including the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, states’ Attorney Generals and government and quasi-government regulators in foreign countries. As noted under “Legal Proceedings” in Part I, Item 3 of this annual report, we have received requests for information relating to our advertising claims for Shape-ups and other toning products. It is difficult to predict the outcome of these inquiries and what, if any, effect, they may have on our advertising, promotional claims, business, or results of operations.

We Face Intense Competition, Including Competition From Companies With Significantly Greater Resources Than Ours, And If We Are Unable To Compete Effectively With These Companies, Our Market Share May Decline And Our Business Could Be Harmed.

     We face intense competition in the footwear industry from other established companies. A number of our competitors have significantly greater financial, technological, engineering, manufacturing, marketing and distribution resources than we do. Their greater capabilities in these areas may enable them to better withstand periodic downturns in the footwear industry, compete more effectively on the basis of price and production and more quickly develop new products. In addition, new companies may enter the markets in which we compete, further increasing competition in the footwear industry.

     We believe that our ability to compete successfully depends on a number of factors, including the style and quality of our products and the strength of our brand name, as well as many factors beyond our control. We may not be able to compete successfully in the future, and increased competition may result in price reductions, reduced profit margins, loss of market share and an inability to generate cash flows that are sufficient to maintain or expand our development and marketing of new products, which would adversely impact the trading price of our Class A Common Stock.

Our Business Could Be Harmed If We Fail To Maintain Proper Inventory Levels.

     We place orders with our manufacturers for some of our products prior to the time we receive all of our customers’ orders. We do this to minimize purchasing costs, the time necessary to fill customer orders and the risk of non-delivery. We also maintain an inventory of certain products that we anticipate will be in greater demand. However, the global economic slowdown and changes in the marketplace for toning footwear can make it difficult for us and our customers to accurately forecast product demand trends, and we may be unable to sell the products we have ordered in advance from manufacturers or that we have in our inventory. Inventory levels in excess of customer demand may result in inventory write-downs, and the sale of excess inventory at discounted prices could significantly impair our brand image and have a material adverse effect on our operating results and financial condition. Conversely, if we underestimate consumer demand for our products or if our manufacturers fail to supply the quality products that we require at the time we need them, we may experience inventory shortages. Inventory shortages might delay shipments to customers, negatively impact retailer and distributor relationships, and diminish brand loyalty.

Our Future Success Depends On Our Ability To Respond To Changing Consumer Demands, Identify And Interpret Fashion Trends And Successfully Market New Products.

     The footwear industry is subject to rapidly changing consumer demands and fashion trends. Accordingly, we must identify and

interpret fashion trends and respond in a timely manner. Demand for and market acceptance of new products are uncertain and achieving market acceptance for new products generally requires substantial product development and marketing efforts and expenditures. If we do not continue to meet changing consumer demands and develop successful styles in the future, our growth and profitability will be negatively impacted. We frequently make decisions about product designs and marketing expenditures several months in advance of the time when consumer acceptance can be determined. If we fail to anticipate, identify or react appropriately to changes in styles and trends or are not successful in marketing new products, we could experience excess inventories, higher than normal markdowns or an inability to profitably sell our products. Because of these risks, a number of companies in the footwear industry specifically, and others in the fashion and apparel industry in general, have experienced periods of rapid growth in revenues and earnings and thereafter periods of declining sales and losses, which in some cases have resulted in companies in these industries ceasing to do business. Similarly, these risks could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or financial condition.

Our Business Could Be Adversely Affected By Changes In The Business Or Financial Condition Of Significant Customers Due To Global Economic Conditions.

     The global financial crisis affected the banking system and financial markets and resulted in a tightening in the credit markets, more stringent lending standards and terms, and higher volatility in fixed income, credit, currency and equity markets. There could be a number of follow-on effects from the credit crisis on our business, including insolvency of certain of our key distributors, which could impair our distribution channels, or our significant customers, including our distributors, may experience diminished liquidity or an inability to obtain credit to finance purchases of our product. Our customers may also experience weak demand for our products or other difficulties in their businesses. If conditions in the global financial markets deteriorate in the future, demand may be lower than forecasted and insufficient to achieve our anticipated financial results. Any of these events would likely harm our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We May Have Difficulty Managing Our Costs If Global Economic Conditions Worsen.

     Our future results of operations will depend on our overall ability to manage our costs. These challenges include (i) managing our infrastructure, including the anticipated addition of our new distribution center in Rancho Belago, California, (ii) retaining and hiring, as required, the appropriate number of qualified employees, (iii) managing inventory levels and (iv) controlling other expenses. If global economic conditions worsen and lead to an unexpected decline in our revenues without a corresponding and timely reduction in expenses or a failure to manage other aspects of our operations, that could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

We May Be Unable To Successfully Execute Our Growth Strategy Or Maintain Our Growth.

     Although our company has generally exhibited steady growth since we began operations, we have suffered decreases in net sales in the past and our rate of growth has declined at times as well, and we may experience similar decreases in net sales or declines in rate of growth again in the future. Our ability to grow in the future depends upon, among other things, the continued success of our efforts to maintain our brand image and expand our footwear offerings and distribution channels. As our business grows, we may need to improve and enhance our overall financial and managerial controls, reporting systems and procedures to effectively manage our growth. We may be unable to successfully implement our current growth strategy or other growth strategies or effectively manage our growth, any of which would negatively impact our business, results of operations and financial condition. Furthermore, we have significantly expanded our infrastructure and workforce to achieve economies of scale. Because these expenses are mostly fixed in the short term, our operating results and margins will be adversely impacted if we do not continue to grow as anticipated.

Our Business And Operating Results Could Be Negatively Impacted If Our New Domestic Distribution Center Is Not Completed As Expected In 2011.

     Our domestic distribution center currently consists of six warehouse facilities located in or near Ontario, California, and we occupy five of these facilities under short-term leases. During January 2010, we entered into an agreement with a real estate developer to form a joint venture to build a new 1.8 million square foot distribution facility in Rancho Belago, California that is intended to replace the six existing warehouse facilities. We plan on moving our domestic distribution operations out of the existing facilities and into the new distribution facility when it is completed in 2011. However, because of the potential for construction delays or changes in construction scope and schedule, we cannot predict with certainty when or if the new distribution facility will be completed. Even if the construction proceeds as scheduled, it is possible that contracted parties may not fulfill their contractual obligations or that unsatisfactory performance could increase the cost associated with the construction. Any delays, cancellations, scope changes or

unsatisfactory performance by others could materially increase the construction expenses and other costs of our new distribution facility.

     Additionally, the leases of the five facilities that we currently occupy expire throughout the second half of 2011. If the new distribution facility is not completed as expected in 2011, which would prevent us from moving our domestic distribution operations as planned, we cannot be assured that the landlords of the leased facilities will continue to provide short-term leases that address our needs on terms favorable to us or that, if not available, we will be able to find alternate facilities available for short-term lease on terms that are at least as comparable to us as the terms of the existing leases. These risks could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

Our Children’s Shoe Business May Be Negatively Impacted By The Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Of 2008.

     The Consumer Product Safety Commission (the “Commission”) issued new standards, effective February 10, 2009, August 14, 2009 and August 11, 2011, under the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act of 2008 (“CPSIA”) regarding lead content in consumer products directed at children 12 years of age and under, including children’s shoes. The lead limits on the outer or accessible part of a children’s shoe was decreased to 600 parts per million beginning February 10, 2009, and subsequently reduced on August 14, 2009 to 300 parts per million. The current standard applies retroactively to all products that exist on February 10, 2009 and August 14, 2009, respectively, and it is not limited to new manufacturing. The lead limits are expected to be reduced again on August 11, 2011 to 100 parts per million unless the Commission determines before then that such a limit is not technologically feasible. We have been working to ensure that covered products are appropriately tested, and we are regularly monitoring the evolution and interpretation of the regulation to ensure compliance. There is still uncertainty regarding the meaning of the CPSIA, how it applies to products or product components and the level of detail that each of our retailers will require, and the Commission recently announced an extension to the stay of enforcement of testing and certification requirements until December 31, 2011. Consequently, we are unable to predict whether the total financial impact of these new standards will have a material adverse impact on our business, results of operation or financial condition.

We Depend Upon A Relatively Small Group Of Customers For A Large Portion Of Our Sales.

     During 2010, 2009 and 2008, our net sales to our five largest customers accounted for approximately 24.9%, 25.1% and 24.1% of total net sales, respectively. No customer accounted for more than 10.0% of our net sales during 2010, 2009 and 2008. No customer accounted for more than 10% of net trade receivables at December 31, 2010. One customer accounted for 11.3% of net trade receivables at December 31, 2009. Although we have long-term relationships with many of our customers, our customers do not have a contractual obligation to purchase our products and we cannot be certain that we will be able to retain our existing major customers. Furthermore, the retail industry regularly experiences consolidation, contractions and closings which may result in our loss of customers or our inability to collect accounts receivable of major customers. If we lose a major customer, experience a significant decrease in sales to a major customer or are unable to collect the accounts receivable of a major customer, our business could be harmed.

Many Of Our Retail Stores Depend Heavily On The Customer Traffic Generated By Shopping And Factory Outlet Malls Or By Tourism.

     Many of our concept stores are located in shopping malls and some of our factory outlet stores are located in manufacturers’ outlet malls where we depend on obtaining prominent locations and the overall success of the malls to generate customer traffic. We cannot control the success of individual malls, and an increase in store closures by other retailers may lead to mall vacancies and reduced foot traffic. Some of our concept stores occupy street locations that are heavily dependent on customer traffic generated by tourism. Any substantial decrease in tourism resulting from the global economic slowdown, political, social or military events or otherwise, is likely to adversely affect sales in our existing stores, particularly those with street locations. The effects of these factors could reduce sales of particular existing stores or hinder our ability to open retail stores in new markets, which could negatively affect our operating results.

Our International Sales And Manufacturing Operations Are Subject To The Risks Of Doing Business Abroad, Particularly In China, Which Could Affect Our Ability To Sell Or Manufacture Our Products In International Markets, Obtain Products From Foreign Suppliers Or Control The Costs Of Our Products.

     Substantially all of our net sales during the year ended December 31, 2010 were derived from sales of footwear manufactured in foreign countries, with most manufactured in China and, to a lesser extent, in Italy, Brazil and Vietnam. We also sell our footwear in several foreign countries and plan to increase our international sales efforts as part of our growth strategy. Foreign manufacturing and

sales are subject to a number of risks, including the following: political and social unrest, including the military presence in Iraq and terrorism; changing economic conditions, including higher labor costs; increased costs of raw materials; currency exchange rate fluctuations; labor shortages and work stoppages; electrical shortages; transportation delays; loss or damage to products in transit; expropriation; nationalization; the adjustment, elimination or imposition of domestic and international duties, tariffs, quotas, import and export controls and other non-tariff barriers; exposure to different legal standards (particularly with respect to intellectual property); compliance with foreign laws; and changes in domestic and foreign governmental policies. We have not, to date, been materially affected by any such risks, but we cannot predict the likelihood of such developments occurring or the resulting long-term adverse impact on our business, results of operations or financial condition.

     In particular, because most of our products are manufactured in China, the possibility of adverse changes in trade or political relations with China, political instability in China, increases in labor costs, the occurrence of prolonged adverse weather conditions or a natural disaster such as an earthquake or typhoon in China, or the outbreak of a pandemic disease such as the H1N1 (Swine) Flu in China could severely interfere with the manufacture and/or shipment of our products and would have a material adverse effect on our operations. In addition, electrical shortages, labor shortages or work stoppages may extend the production time necessary to produce our orders, and there may be circumstances in the future where we may have to incur premium freight charges to expedite the delivery of product to our customers. If we incur a significant amount of premium charges to airfreight product for our customers, our gross profit will be negatively affected if we are unable to collect those charges.

Currency Exchange Rate Fluctuations In China Could Result In Higher Costs And Decreased Margins.

     Our manufacturers located in China may be subject to the effects of exchange rate fluctuations should the Chinese currency not remain stable with the U.S. dollar. The value of the Chinese currency depends to a large extent on the Chinese government’s policies and China’s domestic and international economic and political developments. Since 1994, the official exchange rate for the conversion of the Chinese currency was pegged to the U.S. dollar at a virtually fixed rate of approximately 8.28 Yuan per U.S. dollar. However, on July 21, 2005, the Chinese government revalued the Yuan by 2.1%, setting the exchange rate at 8.11 Yuan per U.S. dollar, and adopted a more flexible system based on a trade-weighted basket of foreign currencies of China’s main trading partners. Since then, the value of the Yuan has gradually appreciated against the U.S. dollar to 6.59 Yuan per U.S. dollar on December 31, 2010. The valuation of the Yuan may continue to increase incrementally over time should the China central bank allow it to do so, which could significantly increase labor and other costs incurred in the production of our footwear in China, resulting in a potentially material adverse effect on our results of operations and financial condition.

The Potential Imposition Of Additional Duties, Quotas, Tariffs And Other Trade Restrictions Could Have An Adverse Impact On Our Sales And Profitability.

     All of our products manufactured overseas and imported into the United States, the European Union (“EU”) and other countries are subject to customs duties collected by customs authorities. Customs information submitted by us is routinely subject to review by customs authorities. We are unable to predict whether additional customs duties, quotas, tariffs, anti-dumping duties, safeguard measures, cargo restrictions to prevent terrorism or other trade restrictions may be imposed on the importation of our products in the future. Such actions could result in increases in the cost of our products generally and might adversely affect the sales and profitability of Skechers and the imported footwear industry as a whole.

Our Quarterly Revenues And Operating Results Fluctuate As A Result Of A Variety Of Factors, Including Seasonal Fluctuations In Demand For Footwear, Delivery Date Delays And Potential Fluctuations In Our Estimated Annualized Tax Rate, Which May Result In Volatility Of Our Stock Price.

     Our quarterly revenues and operating results have varied significantly in the past and can be expected to fluctuate in the future due to a number of factors, many of which are beyond our control. Our major customers generally have no obligation to purchase forecasted amounts, may and have canceled orders, and may change delivery schedules or change the mix of products ordered with minimal notice and without penalty. As a result, we may not be able to accurately predict our quarterly sales. In addition, sales of footwear products have historically been somewhat seasonal in nature with the strongest sales generally occurring in our second and third quarters for the back-to-school selling season. Back-to-school sales typically ship in June, July and August, and delays in the timing, cancellation, or rescheduling of these customer orders and shipments by our wholesale customers could negatively impact our net sales and results of operations for our second or third quarters. More specifically, the timing of when products are shipped is determined by the delivery schedules set by our wholesale customers, which could cause sales to shift between our second and third quarters. Because our expense levels are partially based on our expectations of future net sales, our expenses may be

disproportionately large relative to our revenues, and we may be unable to adjust spending in a timely manner to compensate for any unexpected revenue shifts, which could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

     Our annualized tax rate is based on projections of our domestic and international operating results for the year, which we review and revise as necessary at the end of each quarter, and it is highly sensitive to fluctuations in projected international earnings. Any quarterly fluctuations in our annualized tax rate that may occur could have a material impact on our quarterly operating results. As a result of these specific and other general factors, our operating results will likely vary from quarter to quarter and the results for any particular quarter may not be necessarily indicative of results for the full year. Any shortfall in revenues or net earnings from levels expected by securities analysts and investors could cause a decrease in the trading price of our Class A Common Stock.

We Rely On Independent Contract Manufacturers And, As A Result, Are Exposed To Potential Disruptions In Product Supply.

     Our footwear products are currently manufactured by independent contract manufacturers. During 2010 and 2009, the top five manufacturers of our products produced approximately 70.6% and 69.1% of our total purchases, respectively. One manufacturer accounted for 34.7% and 29.7% of total purchases during 2010 and 2009, respectively. One other manufacturer accounted for 13.0% of our total purchases during 2010. Three other manufacturers accounted for over 10.0% of our total purchases during 2009. We do not have long-term contracts with our manufacturers, and we compete with other footwear companies for production facilities. We could experience difficulties with these manufacturers, including reductions in the availability of production capacity, failure to meet our quality control standards, failure to meet production deadlines or increased manufacturing costs. In particular, manufacturers in China are facing a labor shortage as migrant workers seek better wages and working conditions in farming and other vocations, and if this trend continues, our current manufacturers’ operations could be adversely affected.

     If our current manufacturers cease doing business with us, we could experience an interruption in the manufacture of our products. Although we believe that we could find alternative manufacturers, we may be unable to establish relationships with alternative manufacturers that will be as favorable as the relationships we have now. For example, new manufacturers may have higher prices, less favorable payment terms, lower manufacturing capacity, lower quality standards or higher lead times for delivery. If we are unable to provide products consistent with our standards or the manufacture of our footwear is delayed or becomes more expensive, this could result in our customers canceling orders, refusing to accept deliveries or demanding reductions in purchase prices, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

Our Business Could Be Harmed If Our Contract Manufacturers, Suppliers Or Licensees Violate Labor, Trade Or Other Laws.

     We require our independent contract manufacturers, suppliers and licensees to operate in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Manufacturers are required to certify that neither convicted, forced or indentured labor (as defined under United States law) nor child labor (as defined by law in the manufacturer’s country) is used in the production process, that compensation is paid in accordance with local law and that their factories are in compliance with local safety regulations. Although we promote ethical business practices and our sourcing personnel periodically visit and monitor the operations of our independent contract manufacturers, suppliers and licensees, we do not control them or their labor practices. If one of our independent contract manufacturers, suppliers or licensees violates labor or other laws or diverges from those labor practices generally accepted as ethical in the United States, it could result in adverse publicity for us, damage our reputation in the United States or render our conduct of business in a particular foreign country undesirable or impractical, any of which could harm our business.

     In addition, if we, or our foreign manufacturers, violate United States or foreign trade laws or regulations, we may be subject to extra duties, significant monetary penalties, the seizure and the forfeiture of the products we are attempting to import or the loss of our import privileges. Possible violations of United States or foreign laws or regulations could include inadequate record keeping of our imported products, misstatements or errors as to the origin, quota category, classification, marketing or valuation of our imported products, fraudulent visas or labor violations. The effects of these factors could render our conduct of business in a particular country undesirable or impractical and have a negative impact on our operating results.

Our Strategies Involve A Number Of Risks That Could Prevent Or Delay Any Successful Opening Of New Stores As Well As Impact The Performance Of Our Existing Stores.

     Our ability to open and operate new stores successfully depends on many factors, including, among others: our ability to identify suitable store locations, the availability of which is outside of our control; negotiate acceptable lease terms, including desired tenant

improvement allowances; source sufficient levels of inventory to meet the needs of new stores; hire, train and retain store personnel; successfully integrate new stores into our existing operations; and satisfy the fashion preferences in new geographic areas.

     In addition, some or a substantial number of new stores could be opened in regions of the United States in which we currently have few or no stores. Any expansion into new markets may present competitive, merchandising and distribution challenges that are different from those currently encountered in our existing markets. Any of these challenges could adversely affect our business and results of operations. In addition, to the extent that any new store openings are in existing markets, we may experience reduced net sales volumes in existing stores in those markets.

We Depend On Key Personnel To Manage Our Business Effectively In A Rapidly Changing Market, And If We Are Unable To Retain Existing Personnel, Our Business Could Be Harmed.

     Our future success depends upon the continued services of Robert Greenberg, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer; Michael Greenberg, President and a member of our Board of Directors; and David Weinberg, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, Chief Financial Officer and a member of our Board of Directors. The loss of the services of any of these individuals or any other key employee could harm us. Our future success also depends on our ability to identify, attract and retain additional qualified personnel. Competition for employees in our industry is intense and we may not be successful in attracting and retaining such personnel.

The Disruption, Expense And Potential Liability Associated With Existing And Unanticipated Future Litigation Against Us Could Have A Material Adverse Effect On Our Business, Results Of Operations And Financial Condition.

     We are subject to various legal proceedings and threatened legal proceedings from time to time as part of our business. We are not currently a party to any legal proceedings or aware of any threatened legal proceedings, the adverse outcome of which, individually or in the aggregate, we believe would have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations or financial condition. However, any unanticipated litigation in the future, regardless of its merits, could significantly divert management’s attention from our operations and result in substantial legal fees to us. Further, there can be no assurance that any actions that have been or will be brought against us will be resolved in our favor or, if significant monetary judgments are rendered against us, that we will have the ability to pay such judgments. Such disruptions, legal fees and any losses resulting from these claims could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

     For a discussion of risks related to regulatory inquiries, see the risks discussed on page 17 under “It Is Difficult To Predict The Effect Of Regulatory Inquiries About Advertising And Promotional Claims Related To Our Products In The Fitness Footwear Market.”

Our Ability To Compete Could Be Jeopardized If We Are Unable To Protect Our Intellectual Property Rights Or If We Are Sued For Intellectual Property Infringement.

     We believe that our trademarks, design patents and other proprietary rights are important to our success and our competitive position. We use trademarks on nearly all of our products and believe that having distinctive marks that are readily identifiable is an important factor in creating a market for our goods, in identifying us and in distinguishing our goods from the goods of others. We consider our Skechers^®, S in Shield Design^®, Performance-S Shifted Design^® and Shape-ups^® trademarks to be among our most valuable assets, and we have registered these trademarks in many countries. In addition, we own many other trademarks that we utilize in marketing our products. We also have a number of design patents and a limited number of utility patents covering components and features used in various shoes. We believe that our patents and trademarks are generally sufficient to permit us to carry on our business as presently conducted. While we vigorously protect our trademarks against infringement, we cannot guarantee that we will be able to secure patents or trademark protection for our intellectual property in the future or that protection will be adequate for future products. Further, we have been sued for patent and trademark infringement and cannot be sure that our activities do not and will not infringe on the intellectual property rights of others. If we are compelled to prosecute infringing parties, defend our intellectual property or defend ourselves from intellectual property claims made by others, we may face significant expenses and liability as well as the diversion of management’s attention from our business, each of which could negatively impact our business or financial condition.

     In addition, the laws of foreign countries where we source and distribute our products may not protect intellectual property rights to the same extent as do the laws of the United States. We cannot assure you that the actions we have taken to establish and protect our

trademarks and other intellectual property rights outside the United States will be adequate to prevent imitation of our products by others or, if necessary, successfully challenge another party’s counterfeit products or products that otherwise infringe on our intellectual property rights on the basis of trademark or patent infringement. Continued sales of these products could adversely affect our sales and our brand and result in the shift of consumer preference away from our products. We may face significant expenses and liability in connection with the protection of our intellectual property rights outside the United States, and if we are unable to successfully protect our rights or resolve intellectual property conflicts with others, our business or financial condition could be adversely affected.

Natural Disasters Or A Decline In Economic Conditions In California Could Increase Our Operating Expenses Or Adversely Affect Our Sales Revenue.

     As of December 31, 2010, a substantial portion of our operations are located in California, including 63 of our retail stores, our headquarters in Manhattan Beach, our current domestic distribution center in Ontario and our future domestic distribution center in Rancho Belago. Because a significant portion of our net sales is derived from sales in California, a decline in the economic conditions in California, whether or not such decline spreads beyond California, could materially adversely affect our business. Furthermore, a natural disaster or other catastrophic event, such as an earthquake or wild fires affecting California, could significantly disrupt our business including the operation of our only domestic distribution center. We may be more susceptible to these issues than our competitors whose operations are not as concentrated in California.

One Principal Stockholder Is Able To Exert Significant Influence Over All Matters Requiring A Vote Of Our Stockholders And His Interests May Differ From The Interests Of Our Other Stockholders.

     As of December 31, 2010, Robert Greenberg, Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer, beneficially owned 29.9% of our outstanding Class B common shares and members of Mr. Greenberg’s immediate family beneficially owned an additional 15.5% of our outstanding Class B common shares. The remainder of our outstanding Class B common shares is held in two irrevocable trusts for the benefit of Mr. Greenberg and his immediate family members, and voting control of such shares resides with the independent trustee. The holders of Class A common shares and Class B common shares have identical rights except that holders of Class A common shares are entitled to one vote per share while holders of Class B common shares are entitled to ten votes per share on all matters submitted to a vote of our stockholders. As a result, as of December 31, 2010, Mr. Greenberg beneficially owned approximately 22.3% of the aggregate number of votes eligible to be cast by our stockholders, and together with shares beneficially owned by other members of his immediate family, they beneficially owned approximately 34.9% of the aggregate number of votes eligible to be cast by our stockholders. Therefore, Mr. Greenberg is able to exert significant influence over all matters requiring approval by our stockholders. Matters that require the approval of our stockholders include the election of directors and the approval of mergers or other business combination transactions. Mr. Greenberg also has significant influence over our management and operations. As a result of such influence, certain transactions are not likely without the approval of Mr. Greenberg, including proxy contests, tender offers, open market purchase programs or other transactions that can give our stockholders the opportunity to realize a premium over the then-prevailing market prices for their shares of our Class A common shares. Because Mr. Greenberg’s interests may differ from the interests of the other stockholders, Mr. Greenberg’s significant influence on actions requiring stockholder approval may result in our company taking action that is not in the interests of all stockholders. The differential in the voting rights may also adversely affect the value of our Class A common shares to the extent that investors or any potential future purchaser view the superior voting rights of our Class B common shares to have value.

Our Charter Documents And Delaware Law May Inhibit A Takeover, Which May Adversely Affect The Value Of Our Stock.

     Provisions of Delaware law, our certificate of incorporation or our bylaws could make it more difficult for a third party to acquire us, even if closing such a transaction would be beneficial to our stockholders. Mr. Greenberg’s substantial beneficial ownership position, together with the authorization of Preferred Stock, the disparate voting rights between our Class A Common Stock and Class B Common Stock, the classification of our Board of Directors and the lack of cumulative voting in our certificate of incorporation and bylaws, may have the effect of delaying, deferring or preventing a change in control, may discourage bids for our Class A Common Stock at a premium over the market price of the Class A Common Stock and may adversely affect the market price of our Class A Common Stock.

ITEM 1B. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS

     None.

ITEM 2. PROPERTIES

     Our corporate headquarters and additional administrative offices are located at nine properties in Manhattan Beach, California, which consist of an aggregate of approximately 150,000 square feet. We own and lease portions of our corporate headquarters and administrative offices. The property leases expire in February 2012, with options to extend these leases in some cases, and the current aggregate annual base rent for the leased property is approximately $0.7 million.

     Our U.S. distribution center consists of five leased facilities and one that we own, which are located in or near Ontario, California. The five leased facilities aggregate approximately 1,740,000 square feet, with an annual base rent of approximately $5.1 million. The owned distribution facility is approximately 264,000 square feet. The property leases expire between June 2011 and December 2011, and these leases contain rent escalation provisions. In January 2010, we entered into an agreement with HF Logistics I, LLC (“HF”) to form a joint venture (“JV”) to build a new 1.8 million square foot distribution facility in Rancho Belago, California that we expect to occupy when completed in 2011. This single facility will replace the existing six facilities located in or near Ontario, California, which are short-term leases. We will lease the new distribution center for 20 years from the JV for a base rent of $940,695 per month, or approximately $11.3 million per year. The JV’s objective is to operate the facility for the production of income and profit. The term of the JV is fifty years. The parties are equal fifty percent partners. In April 2010, Skechers, through Skechers RB, LLC, made an initial cash capital contribution of $30 million and HF made an initial capital contribution of land. Additional capital contributions, if necessary, would be made on an equal basis by Skechers RB, LLC and HF.

     Our European distribution center consists of a 490,000 square-foot facility in Liege, Belgium under a 20-year operating lease with base rent of approximately $2.8 million per year. The lease agreement also provides for early termination rights at five-year intervals beginning in April 2014, pending notification as prescribed in the lease, of which the first such right was not exercised.

     All of our domestic retail stores and showrooms are leased with terms expiring between March 2011 and June 2023. The leases provide for rent escalations tied to either increases in the lessor’s operating expenses, fluctuations in the consumer price index in the relevant geographical area or a percentage of the store’s gross sales in excess of the base annual rent. Total base rent expense related to our domestic retail stores and showrooms was $36.2 million for the year ended December 31, 2010.

     We also lease all of our international administrative offices, retail stores and showrooms located in Brazil, Malaysia, Thailand, Canada, Switzerland, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Netherlands, and Chile. The property leases expire at various dates between May 2011 and April 2025. Total base rent for the leased properties aggregated approximately $17.9 million for the year ended December 31, 2010.

ITEM 3. LEGAL PROCEEDINGS

     Our claims and advertising for our toning products including for our Shape-ups are subject to the requirements of, and routinely come under regulatory review from, regulators including the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, states’ Attorney Generals and government and quasi-government regulators in foreign countries. We are currently responding to requests for information regarding our claims and advertising from regulatory and quasi-regulatory agencies in several countries throughout the world and are cooperating with such requests. While we believe that our claims and advertising are supported by tests, medical opinions and other relevant data and we have been successful in defending our claims and advertising in several different countries, in light of these regulatory requests, we frequently review and update our claims and advertising. It is too early to predict the outcome of the ongoing inquiries and whether such an outcome will have a material effect on our advertising, promotional claims, business, results of operations or financial position.

     Asics Corporation and Asics America Corporation v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc. — On May 11, 2010, Asics Corporation and Asics America Corporation (collectively, “Asics”) filed an action against our company in the United States District Court for the Central District of California, SACV 10-00636 CJC/MLG, alleging trademark infringement, unfair competition, and trademark dilution under both federal and California law and false advertising under California law arising out of our alleged use of stripe designs similar Asics trademarks. The complaint seeks, among other things, permanent and preliminary injunctive relief, compensatory damages, profits, treble and punitive damages, and attorneys fees. The matter is in the early discovery phase. While it is too early to predict the

outcome of the litigation and whether an adverse result would have a material adverse impact on our operations or financial position, we believe we have meritorious defenses and counterclaims, vehemently deny the allegations and intend to defend the case vigorously.

     Tamara Grabowski v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc. — On June 18, 2010, Tamara Grabowski filed an action against our company in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, Case No. 10 CV 1300 JM (WVG), on her behalf and on behalf of all others similarly situated. The complaint, as subsequently amended, alleges that our advertising for Shape-ups violates California’s Unfair Competition Law and the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act, and constitutes a breach of express warranty (the “Grabowski action”). The complaint seeks certification of a nationwide class, damages, restitution and disgorgement of profits, declaratory and injunctive relief, corrective advertising, and attorneys’ fees and costs. On December 23, 2010, we moved to stay the action on the ground that the outcomes in pending appeals in two unrelated actions will significantly affect whether a class should be certified. The matter is still in the early stages. While it is too early to predict the outcome of the litigation or a reasonable range of potential losses and whether an adverse result would have a material adverse impact on our results of operations or financial position, we believe we have meritorious defenses, vehemently deny the allegations, believe that class certification is not warranted and intend to defend the case vigorously.

     Sonia Stalker v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc. — On July 2, 2010, Sonia Stalker filed an action against our company in the Superior Court of the State of California for the County of Los Angeles, on her behalf and on behalf of all others similarly situated, alleging that our advertising for Shape-ups violates California’s Unfair Competition Law and the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act. The complaint, as subsequently amended, seeks certification of a nationwide class, actual and punitive damages, restitution, declaratory and injunctive relief, corrective advertising, and attorneys’ fees and costs. On July 23, 2010, we removed the case to the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and it is now pending as Sonia Stalker v. Skechers USA, Inc., CV 10-5460 SJO (JEM). On August 23, 2010, we filed a motion to dismiss the action or transfer it to the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, in view of the prior pending Grabowski action. On August 27, 2010, plaintiff moved to certify the class, which motion we have opposed. On January 21, 2011, the Court stayed the action for the separate reasons that Tamara Grabowski v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc was filed first and takes priority under the first-to-file doctrine and that the outcomes in pending appeals in two unrelated actions will significantly affect the outcome of plaintiff’s motion for class certification and the resolution of this action. The matter is still in its early stages. While it is too early to predict the outcome of the litigation or a reasonable range of potential losses and whether an adverse result would have a material adverse impact on our results of operations or financial position, we believe we have meritorious defenses, vehemently deny the allegations, believe that class certification is not warranted and intend to defend the case vigorously.

     Venus Morga v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc. — On August 25, 2010, Venus Morga filed an action against our company in the United States District Court for the Southern District of California, Case No. 10 CV 1780 JM (WVG), on her behalf and on behalf of all others similarly situated. The complaint, as subsequently amended, alleges that our advertising for Shape-ups violates California’s Unfair Competition Law and the California Consumer Legal Remedies Act, and constitutes a breach of express warranty. The complaint seeks certification of a nationwide class, damages, restitution and disgorgement of profits, declaratory and injunctive relief, corrective advertising, and attorneys’ fees and costs. On December 23, 2010, we moved to stay the action on the ground that the outcomes in pending appeals in two unrelated actions will significantly affect whether a class should be certified. The matter is still in the early stages. While it is too early to predict the outcome of the litigation or a reasonable range of potential losses and whether an adverse result would have a material adverse impact on our results of operations or financial position, we believe we have meritorious defenses, vehemently deny the allegations, believe that class certification is not warranted and intend to defend the case vigorously.

     Tamia Richmond v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc. and HKM Productions, Inc. — On August 31, 2010, Tamia Richmond filed a lawsuit against our company and HKM Productions in California Superior Court, County of Los Angeles, Case No. BC444730. The complaint alleges that we fraudulently induced Ms. Richmond into allowing her image and likeness to be recorded, we misappropriated her image and likeness without her authorization, we are using Ms. Richmond’s image and likeness in certain unauthorized forms of media, and a personal release signed by Ms. Richmond should be limited to the use of her image and likeness in a DVD insert only. The complaint seeks, among other things, actual damages, statutory damages, punitive damages, disgorgement of certain profits, injunctive relief, and attorneys’ fees and costs. The matter is still in the early stages. While it is too early to predict the outcome of the litigation or a reasonable range of potential losses and whether an adverse result would have a material adverse impact on our results of operations or financial position, we believe we have meritorious defenses, vehemently deny the allegations, and intend to defend the case vigorously.

     Patty Tomlinson v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc. — On January 13, 2011, Patty Tomlinson filed a lawsuit against our company in Circuit Court in Washington County, Arkansas, Case No. CV11-121-7. The complaint alleges, on her behalf and on behalf of all others

similarly situated, that our advertising for Shape-ups violates Arkansas’ Deceptive Trade Practices Act, constitutes a breach of certain express and implied warranties, and is resulting in unjust enrichment. The complaint seeks certification of a statewide class, compensatory damages, prejudgment interest, and attorneys’ fees and costs. On February 18, 2011, we removed the case to the United States District Court for the Western District of Arkansas, and it is now pending as Patty Tomlinson v. Skechers U.S.A., Inc., CV 11-05042 JLH. The matter is still in the early stages. While it is too early to predict the outcome of the litigation or a reasonable range of potential losses and whether an adverse result would have a material adverse impact on our results of operations or financial position, we believe we have meritorious defenses, vehemently deny the allegations, believe that class certification is not warranted and intend to defend the case vigorously.

     We have no reason to believe that any liability with respect to pending legal actions or regulatory requests, individually or in the aggregate, will have a material adverse effect on our consolidated financial statements or results of operations. We occasionally become involved in litigation arising from the normal course of business, we are unable to determine the extent of any liability that may arise from unanticipated future litigation.

ITEM 4. RESERVED

PART II

ITEM 5.		MARKET FOR REGISTRANT’S COMMON EQUITY, RELATED STOCKHOLDER MATTERS AND ISSUER PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES

     Our Class A Common Stock trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “SKX.” The following table sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low sales prices of our Class A Common Stock.

		HIGH				LOW
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010
First Quarter		$	37.74			$	26.76
Second Quarter			44.90				32.61
Third Quarter			40.20				21.22
Fourth Quarter			26.25				19.00
YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009
First Quarter		$	13.13			$	5.20
Second Quarter			12.56				6.50
Third Quarter			19.26				8.95
Fourth Quarter			30.00				16.39

HOLDERS

     As of February 15, 2011, there were 95 holders of record of our Class A Common Stock (including holders who are nominees for an undetermined number of beneficial owners) and 28 holders of record of our Class B Common Stock. These figures do not include beneficial owners who hold shares in nominee name. The Class B Common Stock is not publicly traded but each share is convertible upon request of the holder into one share of Class A Common Stock.

DIVIDEND POLICY

     Earnings have been and will be retained for the foreseeable future in the operations of our business. We have not declared or paid any cash dividends on our Class A Common Stock and do not anticipate paying any cash dividends in the foreseeable future. Our current policy is to retain all of our earnings to finance the growth and development of our business.

EQUITY COMPENSATION PLAN INFORMATION

     Our equity compensation plan information is provided as set forth in Part III, Item 12 of this annual report.

PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS

     Our 2007 Incentive Award Plan (the “2007 Plan”) permits the netting of our Class A Common Stock upon vesting of restricted stock awards to satisfy individual tax withholding requirements. During the quarter ended December 31, 2010, we redeemed 291,213 shares of our Class A Common Stock with a weighted-average fair market value of $19.24 as a result of such tax withholdings as presented in the table below.

Total Number of

Total Number of

Maximum Number of

Shares Redeemed to

Shares Purchased as

Shares that May Yet

Satisfy Employee Tax

Weighted-Average

Part of Publicly

Be Purchased Under

Withholding

Fair Market Value

Announced Plans or

the Plans or

Period

Requirements

Per Share Redeemed

Programs

Programs

October 1, 2010 -

October 31, 2010

0

$

0

N/A

N/A

November 1, 2010 -

November 30, 2010

290,846

$

19.24

N/A

N/A

December 1, 2010 -

December 31, 2010

367

$

21.34

N/A

N/A

Total

291,213

$

19.24

N/A

N/A

PERFORMANCE GRAPH

     The following graph demonstrates the total return to stockholders of our company’s Class A Common Stock from December 31, 2005 to December 31, 2010, relative to the performance of the Russell 2000 Index, which includes our Class A Common Stock, and our peer group index, which consists of seven companies believed to be engaged in similar businesses: Nike, Inc., adidas AG, Kenneth Cole Productions, Inc., Steven Madden, Ltd., The Timberland Company and Wolverine World Wide, Inc.

     The graph assumes an investment of $100 on December 31, 2005 in each of our company’s Class A Common Stock and the stocks comprising each of the Russell 2000 Index and the customized peer group index. Each of the indices assumes that all dividends were reinvested. The stock performance of our company’s Class A Common Stock shown on the graph is not necessarily indicative of future performance. We will not make nor endorse any predictions as to our future stock performance.

COMPARISON OF 5 YEAR CUMULATIVE TOTAL RETURN

		12/31/05				12/31/06				12/31/07				12/31/08				12/31/09				12/31/10
Skechers U.S.A., Inc.			100.00				217.43				127.35				83.68				191.97				130.55
Russell 2000			100.00				118.37				116.51				77.15				98.11				124.46
Peer Group			100.00				111.15				143.20				100.52				137.36				175.79

ITEM 6. SELECTED FINANCIAL DATA

     The following tables set forth our company’s selected consolidated financial data as of and for each of the years in the five-year period ended December 31, 2010 and should be read in conjunction with our audited consolidated financial statements and notes thereto included under Part II, Item 8 of this annual report.

(In thousands, except net earnings per share)

		YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31,
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS DATA:		2010				2009				2008				2007				2006
Net sales		$	2,006,868			$	1,436,440			$	1,440,743			$	1,394,181			$	1,205,368
Gross profit			911,906				621,010				595,922				599,989				523,346
Earnings from operations			196,740				72,582				57,892				112,930				112,544
Earnings before income taxes			196,603				71,110				60,743				118,305				112,648
Net earnings attributable to Skechers U.S.A., Inc.			136,148				54,699				55,396				75,686				70,994
Net earnings per share:(1)
Basic			2.87				1.18				1.20				1.67				1.73
Diluted			2.78				1.16				1.19				1.63				1.59
Weighted average shares:(1)
Basic			47,433				46,341				46,031				45,262				41,079
Diluted			49,050				47,105				46,708				46,741				46,139

		AS OF DECEMBER 31,
BALANCE SHEET DATA:		2010				2009				2008				2007				2006
Working capital		$	666,054			$	558,468			$	413,771			$	523,888			$	450,787
Total assets			1,304,794				995,552				876,316				827,977				737,053
Long-term debt, excluding current portion			51,650				15,641				16,188				16,462				106,805
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. equity			908,203				745,922				668,693				626,663				449,087

ITEM 7. MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

GENERAL

     We design, market and sell contemporary footwear for men, women and children under the Skechers brand as well as several other fashion and street brands. Our footwear is sold through a wide range of department stores and leading specialty retail stores, mid-tier retailers, boutiques, our own retail stores, distributor-owned international retail stores and our e-commerce website. Our objective is to continue to profitably grow our domestic operations while leveraging our brand name to expand internationally.

     Our operations are organized along our distribution channels, and we have the following four reportable sales segments: domestic wholesale sales, international wholesale sales, retail sales and e-commerce sales. We evaluate segment performance based primarily on net sales and gross margins. See detailed segment information in note 14 to our consolidated financial statements included under Part II, Item 8 of this annual report.

FINANCIAL OVERVIEW

     Our net sales for 2010 were $2.007 billion, an increase of $570.4 million, or 39.7%, compared to net sales of $1.436 billion in 2009. Net earnings were $136.1 million, an increase of $81.4 million or 148.9% from net earnings of $54.7 million in 2009. Diluted earnings per share were $2.78, which reflected a 139.0% increase from the $1.16 reported in the prior year. Working capital was $666.1 million at December 31, 2010, an increase of $107.6 million from working capital of $558.5 million at December 31, 2009. Cash and short-term investments decreased by $62.1 million to $233.6 million at December 31, 2010 compared to $295.7 million at December 31, 2009. The decrease was due to increased inventory of $172.4 million primarily due to customer order cancellations and increases in our international and retail expansion, capital expenditures of $82.3 million, and increased receivables of $50.0 million which was partially offset by our net earnings of $136.1 million, increased payables of $32.8 million, proceeds of $39.3 million related to financing of equipment for our new distribution center, and the maturity of $30.0 million in short-term investments.

2010 OVERVIEW

     In 2010, we focused on product development, and domestic and international growth.

     New product design and delivery. Our success depends on our ability to design and deliver trend-right, affordable product in a diverse range. In 2010, we focused on continuously updating our core styles, adding fresh looks to our existing lines, and developing new lines. This approach has broadened our product offering and ensured the relevance of our brands.

     Grow our domestic business. In 2010, our focus was on maintaining our core Skechers business in our domestic wholesale accounts, while finding new opportunities to add shelf space and expand into new locations with new Skechers categories. We also focused on expanding our domestic retail distribution channel by opening 25 additional stores while closing one underperforming location.

     Further develop our international businesses. In 2010, we continued to focus on improving our international operations by (i) growing our subsidiary business by increasing our customer base within our existing subsidiary business, including developing our subsidiaries in Brazil and Chile; (ii) increasing the product offering within each account; (iii) delivering the right product into the right markets; and (iv) by building the business of our joint ventures in Asia through additional retail stores and wholesale channels.

OUTLOOK FOR 2011

     Our earnings and margins in the fourth quarter of 2010 were negatively impacted by several factors, including the sell-through of excess toning inventory that resulted from the market being saturated with competitors’ lower priced toning product. Sales of lower margin product through all of our distribution channels and lower retail margins due to increased promotional activity also contributed to lower earnings and margins in the fourth quarter. As a result, our inventory increased year-over-year by $172.4 million as of December 31, 2010, of which approximately $110 million related to our domestic wholesale business, which primarily resulted from customer order cancelations during the second half of 2010. We anticipate our domestic wholesale revenues and margins will be lower in the first half of 2011 compared to the same period in the prior year, as we continue to aggressively work through our inventory. We will continue to develop new product at affordable prices throughout 2011, much of which will be launching in the spring and fall seasons, and we believe that these new styles and lines will enable us to broaden the targeted demographic profile of

our consumer base, increase our shelf space, and open new locations without detracting from existing business. As we transition into our new product offerings, we expect margins will return to historical levels, which we believe will contribute to improved profitability in the second half of 2011.

     We are focused on growing our international business to 25% to 30% of our total sales. We are seeking to increase our global presence through our joint ventures in Asia and to continue to develop our South American subsidiaries’ businesses in Brazil and Chile. We are also looking to grow in new markets with new distributors in India and Mexico as well as to increase our presence in other existing markets.

     During 2011, we plan to continue expanding our retail distribution channel by opening another 30 to 35 stores, including approximately 3 to 5 international locations.

     We will continue to develop our infrastructure to support ongoing growth. In January 2010, we entered into a joint venture agreement with HF Logistics I, LLC to construct approximately 1,820,000 square feet of buildings and other improvements that we will use as our domestic distribution facility. We expect the building to be completed and ready for operation in 2011. Once this new facility is available, we plan to move out of our six existing distribution facilities in or near Ontario, California, creating a more efficient distribution center.

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2010 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009

Net sales

     Net sales for 2010 were $2.007 billion, an increase of $570.4 million, or 39.7%, compared to net sales of $1.436 billion in 2009. The increase in net sales was broad-based across all segments.

     Our domestic wholesale net sales increased $368.4 million, or 48.3%, to $1.132 billion in 2010 compared to $763.5 million in 2009. The largest increases in our domestic wholesale segment came in our Women’s and Men’s divisions. The average selling price per pair within the domestic wholesale segment increased to $24.33 per pair for 2010 from $20.49 in 2009, primarily due to acceptance of new designs and styles for our in-demand products and reduced close-outs. The increase in domestic wholesale segment sales were based on a 24.9% unit sales volume increase to 46.5 million pairs in 2010 from 37.3 million pairs in 2009.

     Our international wholesale segment net sales increased $108.2 million, or 32.9%, to $436.6 million in 2010 compared to sales of $328.5 million in 2009. Our international wholesale sales consist of direct subsidiary sales — those we make to department stores and specialty retailers — and sales to our distributors who in turn sell to department stores and specialty retailers in various international regions where we do not sell direct. Direct subsidiary sales increased $88.5 million, or 39.1%, to $314.8 million compared to sales of $226.3 million in 2009. The largest sales increases came from our subsidiaries in Chile, Canada, and Germany. Our distributor sales increased $19.8 million, or 19.3%, to $121.9 million in 2010, compared to sales of $102.1 million in 2009. This was primarily due to increased sales to our distributors in Korea, UAE, and Russia.

     Our retail segment net sales increased $88.9 million, or 27.6% to $410.7 million in 2010, compared to sales of $321.8 million in 2009. The increase in retail sales was due to positive comparable store sales of 15.2% (i.e. those open at least one year) and a net increase of 41 stores. For the year ended December 31, 2010, we realized positive comparable store sales of 15.9% in our domestic retail stores and 8.7% in our international retail stores. During the year ended December 31, 2010, we opened 15 new domestic concept stores, seven domestic outlet stores, three domestic warehouse stores, six international concept stores and 11 international outlet stores. Our domestic retail sales increased 24.1% for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 due to positive comparable store sales and a net increase of 24 domestic stores. Our international retail sales increased 62.1% for the year ended December 31, 2010 compared to the same period in 2009 attributable to positive comparable store sales and a net increase of 17 international stores.

     We had 244 domestic stores and 44 international retail stores as of February 15, 2011, and during 2011 we currently plan to open approximately 30 to 35 stores, including approximately 3 to 5 international locations. We closed one domestic store in 2010 and two domestic stores in 2009. We periodically review all of our stores for impairment. During 2010, we did not record an impairment charge. During 2009, we recorded an impairment charge of $0.8 million related to three of our domestic stores. Further, we carefully review our under-performing stores and may consider the non-renewal of leases upon completion of the current term of the applicable lease.

     Our e-commerce net sales increased $5.0 million to $27.6 million in 2010, a 22.0% increase over sales of $22.6 million in 2009. Our e-commerce sales made up approximately 1% of our consolidated net sales in 2010 and 2009.

Gross profit

     Gross profit for 2010 increased $290.9 million to $911.9 million from $621.0 million in 2009. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales, or gross margin, increased to 45.4% in 2010 from 43.2% in 2009. Gross profit for our domestic wholesale segment increased $168.1 million, or 57.5%, to $460.4 million in 2010 from $292.3 million in 2009. Domestic wholesale margins increased to 40.7% in 2010 from 38.3% for 2009. The increase in domestic wholesale margins was due to increased average selling prices, less closeouts and more in-demand inventory.

     Gross profit for our international wholesale segment increased $63.1 million, or 53.3%, to $181.5 million for 2010 compared to $118.4 million in 2009. Gross margins were 41.6% for 2010 compared to 36.1% in 2009. The increase in gross margins for our international wholesale segment was due to less closeouts and more in-demand inventory. International wholesale sales through our foreign subsidiaries historically have achieved higher gross margins than our international wholesale sales through our foreign distributors. Gross margins for our direct subsidiary sales were 47.3% in 2010 as compared to 40.0% in 2009. Gross margins for our distributor sales were 26.8% in 2010 as compared to 27.3% in 2009.

     Gross profit for our retail segment increased $57.7 million, or 29.1%, to $255.9 million in 2010 as compared to $198.2 million in 2009. Gross margins for all stores were 62.3% for 2010 compared to 61.6% in 2009. Gross margins for our domestic stores were 62.3% in 2010 as compared to 60.7% in 2009. Gross margins for our international stores were 62.3% in 2010 as compared to 70.5% in 2009. The increase in retail margins was due to less closeouts and more in-demand inventory.

     Our cost of sales includes the cost of footwear purchased from our manufacturers, royalties, duties, quota costs, inbound freight (including ocean, air and freight from the dock to our distribution centers), broker fees and storage costs. Because we include expenses related to our distribution network in general and administrative expenses while some of our competitors may include expenses of this type in cost of sales, our gross margins may not be comparable, and we may report higher gross margins than some of our competitors in part for this reason.

Selling expenses

     Selling expenses increased by $57.7 million, or 44.8%, to $186.7 million for 2010 from $129.0 million in 2009. As a percentage of net sales, selling expenses were 9.3% and 9.0% in 2010 and 2009, respectively. The increase in selling expenses was primarily due to advertising expenses that increased by $52.1 million for the year ended December 31, 2010. Selling expenses consist primarily of the following: sales representative sample costs, sales commissions, trade shows, advertising and promotional costs, which may include television and ad production costs, and expenses associated with marketing materials.

General and administrative expenses

     General and administrative expenses increased by $111.9 million, or 26.6%, to $533.0 million for 2010 from $421.1 million in 2009. As a percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses were 26.6% and 29.3% in 2010 and 2009, respectively. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased salaries and wages of $44.0 million that included $13.7 million in stock compensation costs, increased professional fees of $9.7 million, higher rent expense of $8.7 million due to an additional 41 stores, increased temporary help costs of $6.1 million, and higher outside service fees of $5.6 million. In addition, the expenses related to our distribution network, including the functions of purchasing, receiving, inspecting, allocating, warehousing and packaging of our products totaled $119.1 million and $109.2 million for 2010 and 2009, respectively. The $9.9 million increase was primarily due to significantly higher sales volumes.

     General and administrative expenses consist primarily of the following: salaries, wages and related taxes, various overhead costs associated with our corporate staff, stock-based compensation, domestic and international retail operations, non-selling related costs of our international operations, costs associated with our domestic and European distribution centers, professional fees related to both legal and accounting, insurance, and depreciation and amortization, asset impairment, amongst other expenses. Our distribution network related costs are included in general and administrative expenses and are not allocated to specific segments.

     We believe that we have established our presence in most major domestic retail markets. We opened 25 domestic retail stores and 17 international retail stores in 2010, while closing one domestic store. During 2011, we currently plan to open between 30 and 35 stores, including approximately 3 to 5 international locations.

Interest income

     Interest income for 2010 increased $0.7 million to $2.8 million as compared to $2.1 million for the same period in 2009. The increase in interest income was primarily due to interest received on refunds of customs and duties payments for the year ended December 31, 2010.

Interest expense

     Interest expense was $3.0 million for both 2010 and 2009. Interest expense was incurred on our mortgages for our domestic distribution center and our corporate office located in Manhattan Beach, California, and on amounts owed to our foreign manufacturers. In 2011, we expect our interest expense to be higher, primarily due to our increased borrowings and reduced amounts of capitalized interest, offset by the payoff of our mortgages.

Income taxes

     The effective tax rate for 2010 was 30.6% as compared to 28.4% in 2009. Income tax expense for 2010 was $60.2 million compared to $20.2 million for 2009. The increase in income taxes was primarily due to increased earnings before taxes. We expect our effective annual tax rate in 2011 to be consistent with 2010.

     Income taxes were computed using the effective tax rates applicable to each of our domestic and international taxable jurisdictions. The rate for the year ended December 31, 2010 was lower than the expected domestic federal and state rate of approximately 40% due to our non-U.S. subsidiary earnings in lower tax rate jurisdictions and our planned permanent reinvestment of undistributed earnings from our non-U.S. subsidiaries, thereby indefinitely postponing their repatriation to the United States. As such, we did not provide for deferred income taxes on accumulated undistributed earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2010, withholding and U.S. taxes have not been recorded on approximately $131.7 million of cumulative undistributed earnings.

Noncontrolling interest in net income and loss of consolidated subsidiaries

     Noncontrolling interest for 2010 increased $4.1 million to income of $0.3 million as compared to a loss of $3.8 million for the same period in 2009. Noncontrolling interest represents the share of net earnings or loss that is attributable to our joint venture partners.

YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2009 COMPARED TO THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008

Net sales

     Net sales for 2009 were $1.436 billion, a decrease of $4.3 million, or 0.3%, compared to net sales of $1.441 billion in 2008. The decrease in net sales was primarily due to lower domestic wholesale sales in the first half of the year partially offset by growth within our retail segment and increased sales during the fourth quarter.

     Our domestic wholesale net sales decreased $43.5 million, or 5.4%, to $763.5 million in 2009 compared to $807.0 million in 2008. The decrease in our domestic wholesale segment was broad-based and across several divisions during the first half of the year primarily due to the weak U.S. retail environment. The average selling price per pair within the domestic wholesale segment increased to $20.49 per pair for 2009 from $19.21 in 2008, which was primarily the result of the demand for new styles introduced in the second half of the year partially offset by a large amount of closeouts in the first half of the year. The decrease in domestic wholesale segment sales came on an 11.2% unit sales volume decrease to 37.3 million pairs in 2009 from 42.0 million pairs in 2008.

     Our international wholesale segment net sales decreased $4.0 million, or 1.2% to $328.5 million in 2009, compared to sales of $332.5 million in 2008. Direct subsidiary sales increased $21.3 million, or 10.4%, to $226.3 million compared to sales of $205.0 million in 2008. The increase in direct subsidiary sales was primarily due to increased sales into China, Chile, and Switzerland. Our distributor net sales decreased $25.4 million, or 20.0%, to $102.1 million in 2009, compared to sales of $127.5 million in 2008. This

was primarily due to decreased sales to our distributors in Russia and Dubai as well as the acquisition of our distributor in Chile on June 1, 2009.

     Our retail segment net sales increased $38.7 million, or 13.7% to $321.8 million in 2009, compared to sales of $283.1 million in 2008. The increase in retail sales was due to a net increase of 22 stores and positive comparable domestic store sales (i.e. those open at least one year). During 2009, we realized positive comparable store sales of 3.7% in our domestic retail stores, while we realized negative comparable store sales of 10.0% in our international retail stores due to unfavorable currency translations. During 2009, we opened 16 new domestic stores and four international stores, and we closed two domestic stores. We also acquired ten international stores from our distributor in Chile and contributed six international stores to our joint ventures with operations in Malaysia and Thailand. These new stores contributed $13.2 million in net sales during 2009 as compared to new store sales of $13.8 million for 32 other stores opened in 2008. Of our new store additions, 18 were concept stores and 12 were outlet stores. Our domestic retail sales increased 13.1% in 2009 compared to 2008 due to a net increase of 14 stores and positive comparable store sales. Our international retail sales increased 19.8% in 2009 compared to 2008, attributable to the purchase of ten stores from our distributor in Chile.

     In both 2009 and 2008, we closed two domestic stores. We periodically review all of our stores for impairment. During 2009, we recorded an impairment charge of $0.8 million related to three of our domestic stores. During 2008, we recorded an impairment charge of $1.7 million related to eight of our domestic stores.

     Our e-commerce net sales increased $4.5 million to $22.6 million in 2009, a 25.3% increase over sales of $18.1 million in 2008. The increase in sales was primarily due to increased sales of in-line and in-demand inventory. Our e-commerce sales made up approximately 2% of our consolidated net sales in 2009 compared to approximately 1% in 2008.

Gross profit

     Gross profit for 2009 increased $25.1 million to $621.0 million from $595.9 million in 2008. Gross profit as a percentage of net sales, or gross margin, increased to 43.2% in 2009 from 41.4% in 2008. The gross margin increase was largely the result of higher domestic wholesale and retail margins that were partially offset by lower international wholesale margins. Gross profit for our domestic wholesale segment increased $15.7 million, or 5.7%, to $292.3 million in 2009 from $276.6 million in 2008. Domestic wholesale margins increased to 38.3% in 2009 from 34.3% for 2008. The increase in domestic wholesale margins was primarily due to less closeouts and increased sales of in-line, in-demand inventory during the fourth quarter which offset price pressure during the first half of 2009 resulting from the weak U.S. retail environment.

     Gross profit for our international wholesale segment decreased $19.4 million, or 14.1%, to $118.4 million for 2009 compared to $137.8 million in 2008. Gross margins were 36.1% for 2009 compared to 41.5% in 2008. The decrease in gross margins for the international wholesale segment was due to weaker retail environments abroad and unfavorable currency translations, since our products are predominately purchased in U.S. dollars. Gross margins for our direct subsidiary sales were 40.0% in 2009 as compared to 49.2% in 2008. Gross margins for our distributor sales were 27.3% in 2009 as compared to 29.0% in 2008.

     Gross profit for our retail segment increased $25.3 million, or 14.7%, to $198.2 million in 2009 as compared to $172.9 million in 2008. Gross margins for all stores were 61.6% for 2009 compared to 61.1% in 2008. Gross margins for our domestic stores were 60.7% in 2009 as compared to 60.6% in 2008. Gross margins for our international stores were 70.5% in 2009 as compared to 66.2% in 2008. The increase in domestic and international retail margins was due to less closeouts and increased sales of in-line, in-demand inventory.

Selling expenses

     Selling expenses increased by $2.1 million, or 1.7%, to $129.0 million for 2009 from $126.9 million in 2008. As a percentage of net sales, selling expenses were 9.0% and 8.8% in 2009 and 2008, respectively. The increase in selling expenses was primarily due to higher promotional costs and selling commissions partially offset by reduced trade show expenses.

General and administrative expenses

     General and administrative expenses increased by $7.5 million, or 1.8%, to $421.1 million for 2009 from $413.6 million in 2008. As a percentage of sales, general and administrative expenses were 29.3% and 28.7% in 2009 and 2008, respectively. The increase in general and administrative expenses was primarily due to increased salaries and wages of $9.9 million, which included stock compensation costs of $5.7 million, primarily due to a return to historical employee incentive and benefit programs, as well as higher

rent expense of $8.5 million due to an additional 22 stores, which was partially offset by decreased bad debt expense of $6.6 million. In addition, the expenses related to our distribution network, including the functions of purchasing, receiving, inspecting, allocating, warehousing and packaging of our products totaled $109.2 million and $112.6 million for 2009 and 2008, respectively. The $3.4 million decrease was due to sales of higher priced products with fewer units sold as well as efficiency gains.

Interest income

     Interest income for 2009 decreased $5.2 million to $2.1 million as compared to $7.3 million for the same period in 2008. The decrease in interest income resulted from the repurchase of our auction rate securities by our investment advisor and the subsequent reinvestment of the proceeds in U.S. Treasuries that have a lower yield than the auction rate securities.

Interest expense

     Interest expense for 2009 decreased $1.6 million to $3.0 million as compared to $4.6 million for the same period in 2008. The decrease was due to interest on our new corporate headquarters and warehouse equipment for our new distribution center being capitalized. Interest expense was incurred on our mortgages for our domestic distribution center and our corporate office located in Manhattan Beach, California, and on amounts owed to our foreign manufacturers.

Income taxes

     The effective tax rate for 2009 was 28.4% as compared to 11.9% in 2008. Income tax expense for 2009 was $20.2 million compared to $7.3 million for 2008.

     Income taxes were computed using the effective tax rates applicable to each of our domestic and international taxable jurisdictions. The rate for the year ended December 31, 2009 is lower than the expected domestic rate of approximately 40% due to our non-U.S. subsidiary earnings in lower tax rate jurisdictions and our planned permanent reinvestment of undistributed earnings from our non-U.S. subsidiaries, thereby indefinitely postponing their repatriation to the United States. As such, we did not provide for deferred income taxes on accumulated undistributed earnings of our non-U.S. subsidiaries. As of December 31, 2009, withholding and U.S. taxes have not been recorded on approximately $82.0 million of cumulative undistributed earnings.

Noncontrolling interest in net loss of consolidated subsidiaries

     Noncontrolling interest for 2009 increased $1.9 million to $3.8 million as compared to $1.9 million for the same period in 2009.

LIQUIDITY AND CAPITAL RESOURCES

     Our working capital at December 31, 2010 was $666.1 million, an increase of $107.6 million from working capital of $558.5 million at December 31, 2009. Our cash and cash equivalents at December 31, 2010 were $233.6 million compared to $265.7 million at December 31, 2009. The decrease in cash and cash equivalents of $32.1 million was the result of increased inventory of $172.4 million, capital expenditures of $82.3 million, and increased receivables of $50.0 million, which was partially offset by our net earnings of $136.1 million, the maturity of $30.0 million in short-term investments, increased payables of $32.8 million, and proceeds of $39.3 million related to financing of equipment for our new distribution center. The increase of approximately $175 million in inventory consisted of approximately $65 million to support the increases in our international and retail expansion and approximately $110 million related to our domestic wholesale business, which was primarily due to customer order cancelations during the second half of 2010.

     During 2010, net cash used in operating activities was $47.4 million compared to cash provided by operating activities of $115.1 million for 2009. The decrease in our operating cash flows for 2010 when compared to 2009 was primarily the result of increased inventory levels due to customer order cancellations partially offset by higher net earnings.

     Net cash used in investing activities was $52.3 million for 2010 as compared to cash provided of $25.8 million in 2009. The decrease in cash provided by investing activities in 2010 as compared to 2009 was primarily the result of relatively higher cash balance as of December 31, 2009 provided by investing activities due to the redemption of auction rate securities that were classified as long-term investments in 2009. Capital expenditures for 2010 were approximately $82.3 million, which consisted of $42.7 million of development costs for our new distribution center, $22.1 million for new store openings and remodels, $5.2 million for information technology upgrades and $3.6 million for corporate real property purchases. This was compared to capital expenditures of $35.3

million in the prior year, which primarily consisted of warehouse equipment upgrades and new store openings and remodels. In January 2010, we entered into a joint venture agreement to build our new 1.8 million square foot distribution facility in Rancho Belago, California. Excluding the costs of our new distribution center and distribution equipment, we expect our ongoing capital expenditures for the remainder of 2011 to be between $25 million and $30 million, which includes opening between 30 to 35 retail stores, including approximately 3 to 5 international locations, as well as investments in information technology. We are currently in the process of designing and purchasing the equipment and tenant improvements to be used in our new distribution center and estimate the cost of this equipment and tenant improvements to be approximately $85 million, of which $39.3 million had been incurred as of December 31, 2010. We expect to incur the remaining balance in 2011 and expect to fund it through existing cash balances and additional borrowings under the facility described below. Our operating cash flows, existing cash balances and additional borrowings under our existing line of credit and facility should be adequate to fund these capital expenditures.

     Net cash provided by financing activities was $67.4 million during 2010 compared to $8.4 million during 2009. The increase in cash provided by financing activities was primarily due to proceeds of $39.3 million related to financing of equipment for our new distribution center along with proceeds of $14.0 million from the issuance of Class A common stock upon the exercise of stock options during the year ended December 31, 2010.

     On December 29, 2010, we entered into a master loan and security agreement (the “Master Agreement”), by and between us and Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC, and an Equipment Security Note (together with the Master Agreement, the “Loan Documents”), by and among us, Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC, and Bank of Utah, as agent (“Agent”). We used the proceeds to refinance certain equipment already purchased and to purchase new equipment for use in our Rancho Belago distribution facility. Borrowings made pursuant to the Master Agreement may be in the form of one or more equipment security notes (each a “Note,” and, collectively, the “Notes”) up to a maximum limit of $80.0 million and each for a term of 60 months. The Note entered into on the same date as the Master Agreement represents a borrowing of approximately $39.3 million. Interest will accrue at a fixed rate of 3.54% per annum. We paid commitment fees of $825,000 on this loan, which are being amortized over the five year life of the facility.

     On April 30, 2010, we entered into a construction loan agreement (the “Loan Agreement”), by and between HF Logistics-SKX, LLC and Bank of America, N.A. as administrative agent and as lender (“Bank of America” or the “Administrative Agent”) and Raymond James Bank, FSB. The proceeds from the Loan Agreement will be used to construct our domestic distribution facility in Rancho Belago, California. Borrowings made pursuant to the Loan Agreement may be made up to a maximum limit of $55.0 million and the loan matures on April 30, 2012, which may be extended for six months if certain conditions are met. Borrowings bear interest based on LIBOR. We had $16.0 million outstanding under this facility, which is included in short-term borrowings on December 31, 2010. We paid commitment fees of $737,500 on this loan are being amortized over the life of the facility.

     On January 30, 2010, we entered into a joint venture agreement with HF Logistics I, LLC through Skechers R.B., LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary, regarding the ownership and management of HF Logistics-SKX, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The purpose of the JV is to acquire and to develop real property consisting of approximately 110 acres situated in Rancho Belago, California, and to construct approximately 1.8 million square feet of buildings and other improvements to lease to us as a distribution facility. The term of the JV is fifty years. The parties are equal fifty percent partners. In April 2010, we made an initial cash capital contribution of $30 million and HF made an initial capital contribution of land to the JV. Additional capital contributions, if necessary, would be made on an equal basis by Skechers R.B., LLC and HF. We have completed our assessment of the joint venture and have determined it to be a variable interest entity (“VIE”) and that Skechers is the primary beneficiary, and therefore consolidate the operations of the joint venture into our financial statements.

     We had outstanding debt of $63.6 million as of December 31, 2010, of which $46.2 million relates to notes payable for warehouse equipment for our new distribution center and one of our administrative offices, which notes are secured by the respective equipment and property, and $17.4 million relates to a note for development costs paid by HF for our new distribution center.

     On June 30, 2009, we entered into a $250.0 million secured credit agreement, as amended (the “Credit Agreement”) with a group of eight banks that replaced the previous $150 million credit agreement. The new credit facility matures in June 2013. The credit agreement permits us and certain of our subsidiaries to borrow up to $250.0 million based upon a borrowing base of eligible accounts receivable and inventory, which amount can be increased to $300.0 million at our request and upon satisfaction of certain conditions including obtaining the commitment of existing or prospective lenders willing to provide the incremental amount. Borrowings bear interest at the borrowers’ election based on LIBOR or a Base Rate (defined as the greatest of the base LIBOR plus 1.00%, the Federal Funds Rate plus 0.5% or one of the lenders’ prime rate), in each case, plus an applicable margin based on the average daily principal balance of revolving loans under the credit agreement (2.75% to 3.25% for Base Rate loans and 3.75% to 4.25% for LIBOR loans).

We pay a monthly unused line of credit fee between 0.5% and 1.0% per annum, which varies based on the average daily principal balance of outstanding revolving loans and undrawn amounts of letters of credit outstanding during such month. The credit agreement further provides for a limit on the issuance of letters of credit to a maximum of $50.0 million. The credit agreement contains customary affirmative and negative covenants for secured credit facilities of this type, including a fixed charges coverage ratio that applies when excess availability is less than $50.0 million. In addition, the credit agreement places limits on additional indebtedness that we are permitted to incur as well as other restrictions on certain transactions. We and our subsidiaries had $3.4 million of outstanding letters of credit and short-term borrowings of $18.3 million under this credit agreement as of December 31, 2010. We paid syndication and commitment fees of $5.9 million on this facility, which are being amortized over the four-year life of the facility.

     We believe that anticipated cash flows from operations, available borrowings under our secured line of credit, existing cash balances and current financing arrangements will be sufficient to provide us with the liquidity necessary to fund our anticipated working capital and capital requirements through December 31, 2011. However, in connection with our current strategies, we will incur significant working capital requirements and capital expenditures. Our future capital requirements will depend on many factors, including, but not limited to, the global economic slowdown, costs associated with moving to a new distribution facility, the levels at which we maintain inventory, the market acceptance of our footwear, the success of our international operations, the levels of advertising and marketing required to promote our footwear, the extent to which we invest in new product design and improvements to our existing product design, any potential acquisitions of other brands or companies, and the number and timing of new store openings. To the extent that available funds are insufficient to fund our future activities, we may need to raise additional funds through public or private financing of debt or equity. Recently, we have been successful in raising additional funds through financing activities however, we cannot be assured that additional financing will be available to us or that, if available, it can be obtained on past terms which have been favorable to our stockholders and us. Failure to obtain such financing could delay or prevent our current business plans, which could adversely affect our business, financial condition and results of operations. In addition, if additional capital is raised through the sale of additional equity or convertible securities, dilution to our stockholders could occur.

DISCLOSURE ABOUT CONTRACTUAL OBLIGATIONS AND COMMERCIAL COMMITMENTS

The following table aggregates all material contractual obligations and commercial commitments as of December 31, 2010:

						Less than				One to				Three to				More Than
						One				Three				Five				Five
		Total				Year				Years				Years				Years
Short-term borrowings (1)		$	18,826			$	18,826				0				0				0
Long-term borrowings (1)			68,285				13,283			$	12,778			$	42,224				0
Operating lease obligations (2)			720,724				95,935				160,226				127,863			$	336,700
Purchase obligations (3)			335,665				335,665				0				0				0
Warehousing equipment (4)			45,675				45,675				0				0				0
Minimum payments related to other arrangements			1,500				1,500				0				0				0
		$	1,190,675			$	510,884			$	173,004			$	170,087			$	336,700

OFF-BALANCE SHEET ARRANGEMENTS

     We do not have any relationships with unconsolidated entities or financial partnerships such as entities often referred to as structured finance or special purpose entities that would have been established for the purpose of facilitating off-balance-sheet

arrangements or for other contractually narrow or limited purposes. As such, we are not exposed to any financing, liquidity, market or credit risk that could arise if we had engaged in such relationships.

CRITICAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND USE OF ESTIMATES

     Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations is based upon our consolidated financial statements, which have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. The preparation of these financial statements requires us to make difficult, subjective and complex estimates and judgments that affect the reported amounts of assets, liabilities, sales and expenses, and related disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities.

     We base our estimates and judgments on historical experience, other available information, and on other assumptions that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances, the results of which form the basis for making judgments about the carrying values of assets and liabilities. In determining whether an estimate is critical, we consider if the nature of the estimates or assumptions is material due to the levels of subjectivity and judgment or the susceptibility of such matters to change, and if the impact of the estimates and assumptions on financial condition or operating performance is material. Actual results may differ from these estimates under different assumptions or conditions.

     We believe the following critical accounting estimates are affected by significant judgments used in the preparation of our consolidated financial statements: revenue recognition, allowance for bad debts, returns, sales allowances and customer chargebacks, inventory write-downs, valuation of long-lived assets, litigation reserves, valuation of deferred income taxes.

     Revenue Recognition. We derive income from the sale of footwear and royalties earned from licensing the Skechers brand. Domestically, goods are shipped Free on Board (“FOB”) shipping point directly from our domestic distribution center in Ontario, California. For our international wholesale customers in the European community, product is shipped FOB shipping point direct from our distribution center in Liege, Belgium. For our distributor sales, the goods are generally delivered directly from the independent factories to our distributors’ freight forwarders on a Free Named Carrier (“FCA”) basis. We recognize revenue on wholesale sales when products are shipped and the customer takes title and assumes risk of loss, collection of the relevant receivable is reasonably assured, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and the sales price is fixed or determinable. This generally occurs at time of shipment. While customers do not have the right to return goods, we periodically decide to accept returns or provide customers with credits.

     Allowances for estimated returns, discounts, doubtful accounts and chargebacks are provided for when related revenue is recorded. Related costs paid to third-party shipping companies are recorded as a cost of sales. We recognize revenue from retail sales at the point of sale.

     Royalty income is earned from our licensing arrangements. Upon signing a new licensing agreement, we receive up-front fees, which are generally characterized as prepaid royalties. These fees are initially deferred and recognized as revenue as earned (i.e., as licensed sales are reported to the company or on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement). The first calculated royalty payment is based on actual sales of the licensed product or, in some cases minimum royalty payments. Typically, at each quarter-end we receive correspondence from our licensees indicating what the actual sales for the period were. This information is used to calculate and accrue the related royalties currently receivable based on the terms of the agreement.

     Allowance for bad debts, returns, sales allowances and customer chargebacks. We provide a reserve against our receivables for estimated losses that may result from our customers’ inability to pay. To minimize the likelihood of uncollectibility, customers’ credit-worthiness is reviewed periodically based on external credit reporting services, financial statements issued by the customer and our experience with the account, and it is adjusted accordingly. When a customer’s account becomes significantly past due, we generally place a hold on the account and discontinue further shipments to that customer, minimizing further risk of loss. We determine the amount of the reserve by analyzing known uncollectible accounts, aged receivables, economic conditions in the customers’ countries or industries, historical losses and our customers’ credit-worthiness. Amounts later determined and specifically identified to be uncollectible are charged or written off against this reserve.

     We also reserve for potential disputed amounts or chargebacks from our customers. Our chargeback reserve is based on a collectibility percentage based on factors such as historical trends, current economic conditions, and nature of the chargeback receivables. We also reserve for potential sales returns and allowances based on historical trends.

     The likelihood of a material loss on an uncollectible account would be mainly dependent on deterioration in the overall economic conditions in a particular country or environment. Reserves are fully provided for all probable losses of this nature. For receivables that are not specifically identified as high risk, we provide a reserve based upon our historical loss rate as a percentage of sales. Gross trade accounts receivable balance was $285.8 million and $234.3 million and the allowance for bad debts, returns, sales allowances and customer chargebacks was $19.7 million and $14.4 million, at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

     Inventory write-downs. Inventories are stated at the lower of cost or market. We review our inventory on a regular basis for excess and slow moving inventory. Our review is based on inventory on hand, prior sales and our expected net realizable value. Our analysis includes a review of inventory quantities on hand at period end in relation to year-to-date sales, existing orders from customers and projections for sales in the near future. The net realizable value, or market value, is determined based on our estimate of sales prices of such inventory based upon historical sales experience on a style by style basis. A write-down of inventory is considered permanent and creates a new cost basis for those units. The likelihood of any material inventory write-down is dependent primarily on our expectation of future consumer demand for our product. A misinterpretation or misunderstanding of future consumer demand for our product or of the economy, or other failure to estimate correctly, could result in inventory valuation changes, either favorably or unfavorably, compared to the requirement determined to be appropriate as of the balance sheet date. Our gross inventory value was $402.2 million and $227.7 million and our inventory reserve was $3.6 million and $3.7 million, at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively.

     Valuation of long-lived assets. When circumstances warrant, we assess the impairment of long-lived assets that require us to make assumptions and judgments regarding the carrying value of these assets. The assets are considered to be impaired if we determine that the carrying value may not be recoverable based upon our assessment of the following events or changes in circumstances:

	•		the asset’s ability to continue to generate income;
	•		any loss of legal ownership or title to the asset(s);
	•		any significant changes in our strategic business objectives and utilization of the asset(s); or
	•		the impact of significant negative industry or economic trends.

     If the assets are considered to be impaired, the impairment we recognize is the amount by which the carrying value of the assets exceeds the fair value of the assets. In addition, we base the useful lives and related amortization or depreciation expense on our estimate of the period that the assets will generate revenues or otherwise be used by us. If a change were to occur in any of the above-mentioned factors or estimates, the likelihood of a material change in our reported results would increase. In addition, we prepare a summary of store cash flows from our retail stores to assess potential impairment of the fixed assets and leasehold improvements. Stores with negative cash flows opened in excess of twenty-four months are then reviewed in detail to determine if impairment exists. Management reviews both quantitative and qualitative factors to asses if a triggering event occurred. For the year ended December 31, 2010, we did not record an impairment charge for our stores. For the year ended December 31, 2009, we recorded a $0.8 million impairment charge for three of our domestic stores. For the year ended December 31, 2008, we recorded a $1.7 million impairment charge for eight of our domestic stores.

     Litigation reserves. Estimated amounts for claims that are probable and can be reasonably estimated are recorded as liabilities in our consolidated balance sheets. The likelihood of a material change in these estimated reserves would depend on new claims as they may arise and the favorable or unfavorable outcome of the particular litigation. Both the amount and range of loss on a large portion of the remaining pending litigation is uncertain. As such, we are unable to make a reasonable estimate of the liability that could result from unfavorable outcomes in litigation. As additional information becomes available, we will assess the potential liability related to our pending litigation and revise our estimates. Such revisions in our estimates of the potential liability could materially impact our results of operations and financial position. For the year ended December 31, 2010, we recorded $1.2 million related to a legal settlement.

     Valuation of deferred income taxes. We record a valuation allowance when necessary to reduce our deferred tax assets to the amount that is more likely than not to be realized. The likelihood of a material change in our expected realization of our deferred tax assets depends on future taxable income and the effectiveness of our tax planning strategies amongst the various domestic and international tax jurisdictions in which we operate. We evaluate our projections of taxable income to determine the recoverability of our deferred tax assets and the need for a valuation allowance. As of December 31, 2010, we had net deferred tax assets of $31.4 million reduced by a valuation allowance of $6.7 million against loss carry-forwards not expected to be utilized by certain foreign subsidiaries.

INFLATION

     We do not believe that the relatively moderate rates of inflation experienced in the United States over the last three years have had a significant effect on our sales or profitability. However, we cannot accurately predict the effect of inflation on future operating results. Although higher rates of inflation have been experienced in a number of foreign countries in which our products are manufactured, we do not believe that inflation has had a material effect on our sales or profitability. While we have been able to offset our foreign product cost increases by increasing prices or changing suppliers in the past, we cannot assure you that we will be able to continue to make such increases or changes in the future.

EXCHANGE RATES

     We receive U.S. dollars for substantially all of our domestic and a portion of our international product sales as well as our royalty income. Inventory purchases from offshore contract manufacturers are primarily denominated in U.S. dollars; however, purchase prices for our products may be impacted by fluctuations in the exchange rate between the U.S. dollar and the local currencies of the contract manufacturers, which may have the effect of increasing our cost of goods in the future. During 2010 and 2009, exchange rate fluctuations did not have a material impact on our inventory costs. We do not engage in hedging activities with respect to such exchange rate risk.

RECENT ACCOUNTING CHANGES

     Financial Accounting Standards Board issued Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2010-20, Receivables (Topic 310) — Disclosure about the Credit Quality of Financing Receivables and the Allowance for Credit Losses (“ASU 2010-20”) was issued in July 2010. This ASU amends existing disclosure requirements and requires additional disclosure regarding financing receivables, other than short-term trade receivables or receivables measured at fair value or lower of cost or fair value, including: (i) credit quality indicators of financing receivables at the end of the reporting period by class of financing receivables, (ii) the aging of past due financing receivables at the end of the reporting period by class of financing receivables, and (iii) the nature and extent of troubled debt restructurings that occurred during the period by class of financing receivables and their effect on the allowance for credit losses. For public entities, the requirement for disclosures as of the end of a reporting period is effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending on or after December 15, 2010. The requirement for disclosures about activities that occur during a reporting period is effective for interim and annual reporting periods beginning on or after December 15, 2010. We adopted on December 31, 2010 the applicable provisions of ASU 2010-20, which did not have a material impact on the disclosures in our consolidated financial statements. We do not expect the adoption of the provisions of ASU 2010-20 relating to increased disclosure activities relating to financing receivables to have a material impact on the disclosures in our consolidated financial statements.

ITEM 7A. QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK

MARKET RISK

     Market risk is the potential loss arising from the adverse changes in market rates and prices, such as interest rates, marketable debt security prices and foreign currency exchange rates. Changes in interest rates, marketable debt security prices and changes in foreign currency exchange rates have and will have an impact on our results of operations. We do not hold any derivative securities that require fair value presentation under ASC 815-10.

     Interest rate fluctuations. Interest rate charged on our line of credit facility is based on either the prime rate of interest or the LIBOR, and changes in the either of these rates of interest could have an effect on the interest charged on our outstanding balances. At December 31, 2010 we had $18.3 million of outstanding short-term borrowings subject to changes in interest rates; however, we do not expect that any changes will have a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations.

     Foreign exchange rate fluctuations. We face market risk to the extent that changes in foreign currency exchange rates affect our non-U.S. dollar functional currency foreign subsidiary’s revenues, expenses, assets and liabilities. In addition, changes in foreign exchange rates may affect the value of our inventory commitments. Also, inventory purchases of our products may be impacted by fluctuations in the exchange rates between the U.S. dollar and the local currencies of the contract manufacturers, which could have the effect of increasing the cost of goods sold in the future. We manage these risks by primarily denominating these purchases and commitments in U.S. dollars. We do not currently engage in hedging activities with respect to such exchange rate risks. A 200 basis point reduction in the exchange rates used to calculate foreign currency translations at December 31, 2010 would have reduced the values of our net investments by approximately $6.4 million.

ITEM 8. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND SUPPLEMENTARY DATA

INDEX TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENT SCHEDULE

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REPORTS OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM			42
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS			44
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS			45
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME			46
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS			47
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS			48
SCHEDULE II — VALUATION AND QUALIFYING ACCOUNTS			66

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Skechers U.S.A., Inc.:

We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of Skechers U.S.A., Inc. and subsidiaries (the Company) as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2010. In connection with our audits of the consolidated financial statements, we also have audited the related financial statement schedule. These consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule based on our audits.

We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Skechers U.S.A., Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2010, in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles. Also in our opinion, the related financial statement schedule, when considered in relation to the basic consolidated financial statements taken as a whole, presents fairly, in all material respects, the information set forth therein.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), Skechers U.S.A., Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO), and our report dated March 1, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion on the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control over financial reporting.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Los Angeles, California
March 1, 2011

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

The Board of Directors and Stockholders
Skechers U.S.A., Inc.:

We have audited Skechers U.S.A., Inc.’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (COSO). The management of Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (the Company) is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanying Management’s Report on Internal Control over Financial Reporting included in Item 9A. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.

We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, and testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk. Our audit also included performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.

A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.

Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

In our opinion, Skechers U.S.A., Inc. maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2010, based on criteria established in Internal Control — Integrated Framework issued by the COSO.

We also have audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated balance sheets of Skechers U.S.A., Inc. and subsidiaries as of December 31, 2010 and 2009, and the related consolidated statements of earnings, equity and comprehensive income, and cash flows for each of the years in the three-year period ended December 31, 2010, and the related financial statement schedule, and our report dated March 1, 2011 expressed an unqualified opinion on those consolidated financial statements and financial statement schedule.

/s/ KPMG LLP

Los Angeles, California
March 1, 2011

SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.

CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In thousands)

		December 31,				December 31,
		2010				2009
ASSETS
Current Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents		$	233,558			$	265,675
Short-term investments			0				30,000
Trade accounts receivable, less allowances of $19,697 in 2010 and $14,361 in 2009			266,057				219,924
Other receivables			9,650				12,177
Total receivables			275,707				232,101
Inventories			398,588				224,050
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			53,791				28,233
Deferred tax assets			11,720				8,950
Total current assets			973,364				789,009
Property and equipment, at cost, less accumulated depreciation and amortization			293,802				171,667
Intangible assets, less accumulated amortization			7,367				9,011
Deferred tax assets			12,323				13,660
Other assets, at cost			17,938				12,205
TOTAL ASSETS		$	1,304,794			$	995,552
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Current Liabilities:
Current installments of long-term borrowings		$	11,984			$	529
Short-term borrowings			18,346				2,006
Accounts payable			246,595				196,163
Accrued expenses			30,385				31,843
Total current liabilities			307,310				230,541
Long-term borrowings, excluding current installments			51,650				15,641
Total liabilities			358,960				246,182
Commitments and contingencies
Stockholders’ equity:
Preferred Stock, $.001 par value; 10,000 authorized; none issued and outstanding			0				0
Class A Common Stock, $.001 par value; 100,000 shares authorized; 36,894 and 34,229 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively			37				34
Class B Common Stock, $.001 par value; 60,000 shares authorized; 11,311 and 12,360 shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively			11				13
Additional paid-in capital			303,877				272,662
Accumulated other comprehensive income			4,265				9,348
Retained earnings			600,013				463,865
Skechers U.S.A., Inc. equity			908,203				745,922
Noncontrolling interests			37,631				3,448
Total equity			945,834				749,370
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY		$	1,304,794			$	995,552

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EARNINGS
(In thousands, except per share data)

		Years ended December 31,
		2010				2009				2008
Net sales		$	2,006,868			$	1,436,440			$	1,440,743
Cost of sales			1,094,962				815,430				844,821
Gross profit			911,906				621,010				595,922
Royalty income, net			4,568				1,655				2,461
			916,474				622,665				598,383
Operating expenses:
Selling			186,738				128,989				126,890
General and administrative			532,996				421,094				413,601
			719,734				550,083				540,491
Earnings from operations			196,740				72,582				57,892
Other income (expense):
Interest income			2,802				2,070				7,337
Interest expense			(3,022	)			(3,045	)			(4,606	)
Other, net			83				(497	)			120
			(137	)			(1,472	)			2,851
Earnings before taxes			196,603				71,110				60,743
Income tax expense			60,198				20,228				7,258
Net earnings			136,405				50,882				53,485
Less: Net earnings (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests			257				(3,817	)			(1,911	)
Net earnings attributable to Skechers U.S.A., Inc.		$	136,148			$	54,699			$	55,396
Net earnings per share attributable to Skechers U.S.A., Inc.:
Basic		$	2.87			$	1.18			$	1.20
Diluted		$	2.78			$	1.16			$	1.19
Weighted average shares used in calculating earnings per share attributable to Skechers U.S.A., Inc.:
Basic			47,433				46,341				46,031
Diluted			49,050				47,105				46,708

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF EQUITY AND COMPREHENSIVE INCOME
(In thousands)

		SHARES								AMOUNT												ACCUMULATED
		CLASS A				CLASS B				CLASS A				CLASS B				ADDITIONAL				OTHER								SKECHERS				NON				TOTAL
		COMMON				COMMON				COMMON				COMMON				PAID-IN				COMPREHENSIVE				RETAINED				U.S . A ., IN C.				CONTROLLING				STOCKHOLDERS’
		STOCK				STOCK				STOCK				STOCK				CAPITAL				INCOME				EARNINGS				EQUITY				INTERESTS				EQUITY
Balance at December 31, 2007			32,992				12,852			$	33			$	13			$	258,084			$	14,763			$	353,770			$	626,663				—			$	626,663
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings			—				—				—				—				—				—				55,396				55,396			$	(1,911	)			53,485
Net unrealized gain (loss) on investments			—				—				—				—				—				(8,151	)			—				(8,151	)			—				(8,151	)
Foreign currency translation adjustment			—				—				—				—				—				(11,331	)			—				(11,331	)			110				(11,221	)
Total comprehensive income																															35,914				(1,801	)			34,113
Capital contribution			—				—				—				—				—				—				—				—				5,000				5,000
Stock compensation expense			—				—				—				—				2,337				—				—				2,337				—				2,337
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan			132				—				—				—				1,780				—				—				1,780				—				1,780
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under the employee stock option plan			216				—				—				—				1,876				—				—				1,876				—				1,876
Tax benefit of stock options exercised			—				—				—				—				123				—				—				123				—				123
Conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock			70				(70	)			—				—				—				—				—				—				—				—
Balance at December 31, 2008			33,410				12,782			$	33			$	13			$	264,200			$	(4,719	)		$	409,166			$	668,693			$	3,199			$	671,892
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings			—				—				—				—				—				—				54,699				54,699				(3,817	)			50,882
Net unrealized gain on investments			—				—				—				—				—				8,151				—				8,151				—				8,151
Foreign currency translation adjustment			—				—				—				—				—				5,916				—				5,916				66				5,982
Total comprehensive income																															68,766				(3,751	)			65,015
Capital contribution			—				—				—				—				—				—				—				—				4,000				4,000
Stock compensation expense			—				—				—				—				5,736				—				—				5,736				—				5,736
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan			190				—				—				—				1,590				—				—				1,590				—				1,590
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under the employee stock option plan			207				—				—				—				1,217				—				—				1,217				—				1,217
Tax benefit of stock options exercised			—				—				—				—				(81	)			—				—				(81	)			—				(81	)
Conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock			422				(422	)			1				—				—				—				—				1				—				1
Balance at December 31, 2009			34,229				12,360			$	34			$	13			$	272,662			$	9,348			$	463,865			$	745,922			$	3,448			$	749,370
Comprehensive income:
Net earnings			—				—				—				—				—				—				136,148				136,148				257				136,405
Foreign currency translation adjustment			—				—				—				—				—				(5,083	)			—				(5,083	)			426				(4,657	)
Total comprehensive income																															131,065				683				131,748
Capital contribution			—				—				—				—				—				—				—				—				33,500				33,500
Stock compensation expense			—				—				—				—				13,739				—				—				13,739				—				13,739
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under the employee stock purchase plan			103				—				—				—				2,143				—				—				2,143				—				2,143
Proceeds from issuance of common stock under the employee stock option plan			1,513				—				2				—				11,895				—				—				11,897				—				11,897
Tax benefit of stock options exercised			—				—				—				—				9,042				—				—				9,042				—				9,042
Shares redeemed for employee tax withholdings			—				—				—				—				(5,604)				—				—				(5,604)				—				(5,604	)
Conversion of Class B Common Stock into Class A Common Stock			1,049				(1,049	)			1				(2	)			—				—				—				(1	)			—				(1	)
Balance at December 31, 2010			36,894				11,311			$	37			$	11			$	303,877			$	4,265			$	600,013			$	908,203			$	37,631			$	945,834

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements

SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(In thousands)

		Years ended December 31,
		2010				2009				2008
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net earnings		$	136,148			$	54,699			$	55,396
Adjustments to reconcile net earnings to net cash provided by (used in) operating activities:
Noncontrolling interests in subsidiaries			258				(3,817	)			(1,911	)
Depreciation of property and equipment			24,707				19,694				17,069
Amortization of deferred financing costs			1,482				741				0
Amortization of intangible assets			1,683				935				674
Provision for bad debts and returns			6,212				3,249				10,787
Tax benefits from stock-based compensation			0				(81	)			123
Non-cash stock compensation			13,739				5,736				2,337
Provision benefit for deferred income taxes			(5,170	)			1,954				(1,988	)
(Gain) loss on disposal of equipment			36				(18	)			167
Impairment of property and equipment			0				761				1,676
(Increase) decrease in assets:
Receivables			(50,040	)			(46,562	)			(27,462	)
Inventories			(172,417	)			39,362				(58,240	)
Prepaid expenses and other current assets			(21,402	)			2,812				(17,609	)
Other assets			(7,571	)			(1,023	)			(6,221	)
Increase (decrease) in liabilities:
Accounts payable			32,828				28,136				385
Accrued expenses			(7,872	)			8,531				2,988
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities			(47,379	)			115,109				(21,829	)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Capital expenditures			(82,269	)			(35,341	)			(72,461	)
Purchases of investments			0				(30,000	)			(11,725	)
Maturities of investments			30,000				375				20,600
Redemption of auction rate securities			0				95,250				0
Intangible additions			(41	)			(4,500	)			0
Cash paid for acquisitions			0				0				(4,640	)
Net cash provided by (used in) investing activities			(52,310	)			25,784				(68,226	)
Cash flows from financing activities:
Net proceeds from the issuances of stock through employee stock purchase plan and the exercise of stock options			14,040				2,807				3,656
Shares redeemed for employee tax withholdings			(5,604	)			0				0
Contribution from noncontrolling interest of consolidated entity			3,500				4,000				5,000
Excess tax benefits from stock-based compensation			9,042				0				0
Increase in short-term borrowings			16,271				2,006				0
Proceeds from long-term debt			39,293				0				0
Payments on long-term debt			(9,121	)			(413	)			(99	)
Net cash provided by financing activities			67,421				8,400				8,557
Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents			(32,268	)			149,293				(81,498	)
Effect of exchange rates on cash and cash equivalents			151				1,441				(3,077	)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year			265,675				114,941				199,516
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		$	233,558			$	265,675			$	114,941
Supplemental disclosures of cash flow information:
Cash paid during the year for:
Interest		$	3,438			$	4,445			$	4,902
Income taxes			87,063				17,492				17,834
Non-cash transactions:
Land contribution from noncontrolling interest			30,000				0				0
Note payable contribution from noncontrolling interest			17,358				0				0
Acquisition of Chilean distributor			0				4,382				0

See accompanying notes to consolidated financial statements.

SKECHERS U.S.A., INC.
NOTES TO CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
DECEMBER 31, 2010, 2009 and 2008

     (1) SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES

          (a) The Company

     Skechers U.S.A., Inc. (the “Company”) designs, develops, markets and distributes footwear. The Company also operates retail stores and an e-commerce business.

     The consolidated financial statements have been prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States and include the accounts of the Company and its subsidiaries. All significant intercompany balances and transactions have been eliminated in consolidation.

          (b) Use of Estimates

     Management has made a number of estimates and assumptions relating to the reporting of assets, liabilities, revenues and expenses and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities to prepare these consolidated financial statements in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States. Significant areas requiring the use of management estimates relate primarily to revenue recognition, allowance for bad debts, returns, sales allowances and customer chargebacks, inventory write-downs, valuation of long-lived assets, litigation reserves and valuation of deferred income taxes. Actual results could differ from those estimates.

          (c) Noncontrolling interests

     The Company has interests in certain joint ventures which are consolidated into its financial statements. Noncontrolling interest income was of $0.3 million and loss of $3.8 million for the year ended December 31, 2010 and 2009, respectively, which represents the share of net earnings or loss that is attributable to our joint venture partners. Our joint venture partners made a $30.0 million capital contribution in land and a cash capital contribution of $3.5 million during the year ended December 31, 2010.

     On January 30, 2010, we entered into a joint venture agreement with HF Logistics I, LLC through Skechers R.B., LLC, a wholly-owned subsidiary, regarding the ownership and management of HF Logistics-SKX, LLC, a Delaware limited liability company. The purpose of the JV is to acquire and to develop real property consisting of approximately 110 acres situated in Rancho Belago, California, and to construct approximately 1.8 million square feet of buildings and other improvements to lease to us as a distribution facility. The term of the JV is fifty years. The parties are equal fifty percent partners. In April 2010, we made an initial cash capital contribution of $30 million and HF made an initial capital contribution of land to the JV. Additional capital contributions, if necessary, would be made on an equal basis by Skechers R.B., LLC and HF. We have completed our assessment of the joint venture and have determined it to be a VIE and that Skechers is the primary beneficiary, and therefore consolidate the operations of the joint venture into our financial statements.

     The VIE is consolidated into the consolidated financial statements and the carrying amounts and classification of assets and liabilities was as follows (in thousands):

		December 31, 2010				December 31, 2009
Current assets		$	6,058			$	0
Noncurrent assets			107,723				0
Total assets		$	113,781			$	0
Current liabilities		$	36,364			$	0
Noncurrent liabilities			17,359				0
Total liabilities		$	53,723			$	0

     The assets of these joint ventures are restricted in that they are not available for our general business use outside the context of the joint venture. The holders of the liabilities of each joint venture have no recourse to Skechers U.S.A., Inc. The Company does not have a significant variable interest in any unconsolidated VIE’s.

          (d) Business Segment Information

     Skechers operations and segments are organized along its distribution channels and consist of the following: domestic wholesale, international wholesale, retail and e-commerce sales. Information regarding these segments is summarized in Note 14 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

          (e) Revenue Recognition

     The Company recognizes revenue on wholesale sales when products are shipped and the customer takes ownership and assumes risk of loss, collection of the relevant receivable is reasonably assured, persuasive evidence of an arrangement exists and the sales price is fixed or determinable. This generally occurs at the time of shipment. Allowances for estimated returns, sales allowances, discounts, doubtful accounts and chargebacks are provided for when related revenue is recorded. Related costs paid to third-party shipping companies are recorded as a cost of sales. The Company recognizes revenue from retail sales at the point of sale.

     Net royalty income is earned from our licensing arrangements. Upon signing a new licensing agreement, we receive up-front fees, which are generally characterized as prepaid royalties. These fees are initially deferred and recognized as revenue as earned based on the terms of the contract as licensed sales are reported to the company or on a straight-line basis over the term of the agreement. The first calculated royalty payment is based on actual sales of the licensed product. Typically, at each quarter-end we receive correspondence from our licensees indicating actual sales for the period. This information is used to calculate and accrue the related royalties based on the terms of the agreement.

          (f) Allowance for Bad Debts, Returns, Sales Allowances and Customer Chargebacks

     The Company provides a reserve against its receivables for estimated losses that may result from its customers’ inability to pay. To minimize the likelihood of uncollectibility, customers’ credit-worthiness is reviewed periodically based on external credit reporting services, financial statements issued by the customer and the Company’s experience with the account, and it is adjusted accordingly. When a customer’s account becomes significantly past due, the Company generally places a hold on the account and discontinues further shipments to that customer, minimizing further risk of loss. The Company determines the amount of the reserve by analyzing known uncollectible accounts, aged receivables, economic conditions in the customers’ countries or industries, historical losses and its customers’ credit-worthiness. Amounts later determined and specifically identified to be uncollectible are charged or written off against this reserve.

     The Company also reserves for potential disputed amounts or chargebacks from its customers. The Company’s chargeback reserve is based on a collectibility percentage based on factors such as historical trends, current economic conditions, and nature of the chargeback receivables. The Company also reserves for potential sales returns and allowances based on historical trends.

     The likelihood of a material loss on an uncollectible account would be mainly dependent on deterioration in the overall economic conditions in a particular country or environment. Reserves are fully provided for all probable losses of this nature. For receivables that are not specifically identified as high risk, the Company provides a reserve based upon our historical loss rate as a percentage of sales.

          (g) Cash and Cash Equivalents

     Cash and cash equivalents consist primarily of certificates of deposit with an initial term of less than three months. For purposes of the consolidated statements of cash flows, the Company considers all highly liquid debt instruments with original maturities of three months or less to be cash equivalents.

          (h) Investments

     In general, investments with original maturities of greater than three months and remaining maturities of less than one year are classified as short-term investments. Highly liquid investments with maturities beyond one year may also be classified as short-term based on their liquidity, management’s intentions and because such marketable securities represent the investment of cash that is available for current operations.

          (i) Foreign Currency Translation

     In accordance with ASC 830-30, certain international operations use the respective local currencies as their functional currency, while other international operations use the U.S. Dollar as their functional currency. The Company considers the U.S. dollar as its

functional currency. The Company operates internationally through several foreign subsidiaries. Translation adjustments for these subsidiaries are included in other comprehensive income. Additionally, one international subsidiary, Skechers S.a.r.l. located in Switzerland, operates with a functional currency of the U.S. dollar. Resulting re-measurement gains and losses from this subsidiary are included in the determination of net earnings. Assets and liabilities of the foreign operations denominated in local currencies are translated at the rate of exchange at the balance sheet date. Revenues and expenses are translated at the weighted average rate of exchange during the period. Translations of intercompany loans of a long-term investment nature are included as a component of translation adjustment in other comprehensive income.

          (j) Inventories

     Inventories, principally finished goods, are stated at the lower of cost (based on the first-in, first-out method) or market. The Company provides for estimated losses from obsolete or slow-moving inventories and writes down the cost of inventory at the time such determinations are made. Reserves are estimated based upon inventory on hand, historical sales activity, and the expected net realizable value. The net realizable value is determined based upon estimated sales prices of such inventory through off-price or discount store channels.

          (k) Income Taxes

     The Company accounts for income taxes in accordance with ASC 740-10, which requires that the Company recognize deferred tax liabilities for taxable temporary differences and deferred tax assets for deductible temporary differences and operating loss carry-forwards using enacted tax rates in effect in the years the differences are expected to reverse. Deferred income tax benefit or expense is recognized as a result of changes in net deferred tax assets or deferred tax liabilities. A valuation allowance is recorded when it is more likely than not that some or all of any deferred tax assets will not be realized.

          (l) Depreciation and Amortization

     Depreciation and amortization of property and equipment is computed using the straight-line method based on the following estimated useful lives:

Buildings		20 years
Building improvements		10 years
Furniture, fixtures and equipment		5 years
Leasehold improvements		Useful life or remaining lease term, whichever is shorter