Skechers Women’s Shape Ups Strength Fitness Walking Sneaker
January 28, 2010 by admin
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The Skechers® Strength Shape Up women's fitness shoes were put to the test in a six-week clinical trial, during which participants were instructed to wear the shoes during their normal activities and typical walking programs. At the end of six weeks, results indicated an average of 3.25 pounds lost, a 1.125% reduction in body fat, an average improvement of glutei strength by 41%, and an average improvement in lower back endurance of 37%. more info
V. Grodewald on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 6:58 am
Worth every penny!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
This past summer, while on vacation, I purchased my Shape-ups at a mall department store. As I walked past the display, I noticed the amount of cushion on the bottoms of the shoe. I’m a full figured woman, and I need shoes with support. When I tried them on, I walked over to the tiled section of the store and walked around. I felt immediate relief in my back and my feet. After making my purchase, I left the store wearing the shoes. Over the next few days, I did notice some soreness in my calves, but soon that was gone. I wear my Shape-ups almost everyday. On occasion, women ask me how I feel about them. I’ll tell anyone willing to listen that these shoes are worth every penny. Recently, a friend asked me what I had been doing because my thighs are toned and my calves are rock solid. I suggested she get a pair of Shape-ups.
Olga Jones on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 7:07 am
The Best Walking Shoes
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These shoes are the best walking shoes I have ever had! I ware them going to work and going home after work every day!
These shoes look better on my feet than I thought. I am glad I followed the recommend exercises during the first week after the purchase. I do not have enough time to exercise during the week and I really hope these shoes will help me to take better care of my legs and tights.
Very good price for the excellent performance. The size is slightly less than the one marked on the box.
Lauren on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 8:04 am
A back saver!
So I guess there may really be something to the whole “shape up” thing. But really that’s secondary when compared to the comfort and anti-pain benefits.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have a whole plethora of spine and back issues. I’m under an Ortho’s care and am in PT 3 times a week. Part of my regimen is a daily walk but due to my particular lower lumbar issues, it was hurting. Before the shoes, I could feel ever jolt on my lower vertebrates. The second I put on these shoes that jolting was gone. It was actually comfortable to walk again! I still have my spine issues, and no shoe is going to solve that but at least I can work on healing myself without worrying about lower lumbar shock issues. These shoes also extend your standing time. I can work in the kitchen much longer than I used to be able to when I wear these. So I would recommend them for anyone with a job that requires alot of standing. Oh and as for what they’re advertised for with the whole “shaping up and losing weight” I must admit I thought that was a big load. However, after the first time I used them for a consistent speed walk (40 minutes) the next morning my gluts and hips were SORE. But in the good way.
C. Mattioli on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 8:05 am
Comfort And Style
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Shoes are best shoes I have owned. With a mix of comfort and style. Worn them everyday for the last month,I noticed a big difference in my legs and butt. They are now very firm and tone.
C. Fry on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 9:46 am
No Jarring Impacts
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The most wonderfull aspect of these shoes is the elimnation of impact on my knees! I bought mine at a brick and mortar store for the same price as Amazon. The shoes came with a dvd that explains how they work,how to walk in them, and a Sketchers workout. I do alot of walking both in the home with Leslie Sansone’s walk at home series and out of the home as I’m a 3 dog owner. My knees and shins used to always hurt even with fancy expensive inserts, I bought these on a whim just hoping they might help and they did. I really don’t wear any of my other shoes anymore and will be purchasing another pair soon. Some things also worth mentioning is the price,they are spendy, so not everybody can afford to see if these could benefit them, and I also don’t beleive that anybody will lose weight just by using these for everyday walking.
Linda D. Gallite on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 9:54 am
Sketchers Women’s Shape Up shoes
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought these shoes for my sister and she loves them. Good service good product.
D. Oliver on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 10:04 am
Exercise while you walk
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Exercise while you walk around, no sweat, no lifting weights, no additional equipment, just you and your shoes. Would suggest you get 1/2 size bigger just so you will have a little extra toe room. They are comfy and I do believe they make you stand taller, straigher and that your posture improves. Worth a try.
Y. Séguin on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 11:46 am
Great shoes!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love these shoes.It`like walking on a cloud.They`re really comfortable and really work out the legs.I don`t really think they do all that`s promised but they definetely keep the back from hurting while on long walks.I recommend them for everyone who wants comfortable and affordable shoes.
Vicki Holden on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 1:35 pm
love them
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I just love these shoes. I’m pretty heavy and they make me want to just walk and walk.
Jean C. Dutton on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 3:35 pm
hard on hips?
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I wore these for my daily 30-45 minute morning walks on the treadmill. They felt ok but a little “loose”—they could have used another eye for the laces so they laced up a bit higher. After a week or so, I had some discomfort in my hip joints. For this reason I stopped wearing them. They are just a litle to “squishy” for me. I prefer the feeling of support and groundedness I get from my regular running shoes.
M. Dunford on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 3:45 pm
Worth every penny
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have back problems and these sneakers have made my back feel better, and if you walk in them as shown on the video, you feel them in your thighs, calves and hamstrings. Plus, they look great and i get tons of compliments on them. I love them!
D. Blake on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 5:26 pm
Love this shoe!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
After reading some of the reviews, I was a little bit hesitant to order, fearing the shoe would be too narrow. I decided to order anyway and I’m so glad that I did. The fit is perfect and is not too narrow. As soon as I put them on, I felt like I was walking on clouds. I wear them everywhere I possibly can. I also expected them to be really ugly, but to my surprise, they aren’t. I didn’t realize that the “dots” where it laces are rhinestone, which I really like. I haven’t had them long enough to know whether or not they really help with the shape-up, but so far, I really do enjoy wearing them.
C. S. Wilson on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 5:56 pm
These shoes are great
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I tried on my actual size, and one half size up, and my normal size felt very snug so I bought one-half size larger. I have to tie the shoes tightly so that my heel doesn’t slip upward in the back. It’s tough to buy shoes online, but if you are, I would recommend buying them directly from Amazon and buying them in your normal size. Amazon is very good about accepting unused items for return. In the unfortunate event that you need to return them, you won’t have a problem if you do it this way.
Now back to the shoes…the ones I bought took a little bit of getting used to because of the angle of the heel in the back. This angle encourages a way of walking that requires more effort, thereby providing more of a workout. The video that comes with the shoes provides instructions on how to get the best workout while simply wearing and walking in the shoes.
When I take the shoes off I feel like I have had somewhat of a workout. Another way of describing it (when you take them off) is that feeling you get when you take off a pair of high heels. I haven’t had these shoes long enough to verify whether I will “shape up” or lose weight, but I can say without a doubt that I am encouraged to walk more often and longer because of the inspiration that the shoes provide.
If I do NOT receive the expected benefits from the shoes, I will come back within a couple months to modify my review. At this point though, I don’t think that will be necessary.
Follow-up, 12/22/2009: I like the shoes and wear them as much as reasonably possible, but I have not lost any weight. Don’t expect miracles. Although, when I wear them it’s as if I’m walking up a slight incline, and that does provide more effort and more work for the muscles. I also notice that my posture improves when I am wearing them. I still feel somewhat unsteady on my feet standing still. Will update as things progress.
jenstad on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 6:36 pm
Shoe is not worth the money and not comfortable AT ALL!
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
I’m not sure why people are raving about these shoes. I purchased these shoes about 2 months ago, based on the reviews and claims of how comfortable they are and how effective it helps in workouts. To be honest, I wore these shoes on and off for 3 weeks straight. I’ve never had so much ankle swelling and pain, in my entire ‘shoe buying’ life. Plus, I’m sorry again for those that think this is the best shoe ever, but I have to disagree. There is literally no comfort cushioning in these shoes. I felt like I was walking on cardboard the whole time. I finally had to take out the original cushions and put in my own. Even with the exchange in cushions, my ankle was still swelling. So, I figured I was walking in the shoes wrong. So, I decided to watch the video provided on sketchers/amazon site. Nope nothing wrong with the way I was walking, as it seemed I was walking in them correctly. So, next step..maybe I just need time to get used to them.. Well, my ankle swelled so badly that I could barely walk for 2 weeks. I had to consistently ice my ankle down. On top of that I eventually stop wearing the shoes. It was just too painful, as my knees where also starting to hurt.
I guess these shoes are not meant for everyone alike. It was just too much stress on my back, knees, hips and especially ankle. I honestly didn’t see any of the benefits that sketchers seem to claim. So, I decided to return the shoes. Thank goodness, I purchased them in Macy’s as they took them back without argument as I told them that my ankle was hurting in these shoes.
Even as I write this review, and having returned the shoes 2 months ago.. I still feel some pain in my ankle and knees. I say ‘buyer beware’. If you purchased these shoes, then try wearing them around the house, before you actually wear them outside. Or I hightly recommend if you just don’t purchase them, as they are not worth the money and I didn’t see any good benefits come out of these shoes.
R. Lund on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 6:42 pm
relief
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I walk and run at my job for 9 hrs or more. Concrete floors. Desperate for relief I tried skechers shape-ups. What a different on the first day. My feet don’t swell, my back is getting better, I have more energy!! Basically, everything that is advertised is true. All the woman at work are buying them. WE work at Bed Bath and Beyond so you know they work!!!!!
ANSSO on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 6:44 pm
Very good shoes
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
January 19, 2010
These shoes look good and they are very comfortable. However, since I have a very high arch I can feel a slight pain on the top of my foot after a while. They are great to walk and to stand on them. I can feel my muscles while I walk on them. They are certianly worth the money if I get my legs and buttocks toned. I do not feel pain after being in these shoes on the bottom of my feet for a long time. I will try an alternate way of tying them to see if the pain on the top of my foot is less.
Overall tehy are great!!! I will be making more comments in a few weeks.
P. Robishaw on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 7:22 pm
Knee pain gone!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am a nurse – so on my feet a lot, and for extended periods. I also have had knee surgery on one, and have arthritis in both. I realized tonight that my knees are not hurting – usually they hurt all the time, from one degree to another. I love these shoes! I have been through the gamut of work shoes – did the danskos until my surgery – sold them all; then I was wearing running shoes – they were alright (I thought), until I got these. I will be buying more of these. Beware, you do have to get used to the feel. I wore them around my house, then the first time I wore them to work, I felt a little awkward, and like I was off balance. That is probably the magic in these shoes – you stand better, or are better aligned. Now I walk in them with complete ease, and comfort. Try them, I hope you’ll like them as much as I do.
C. Burke-Datko on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 8:44 pm
Gotta love them!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love these!! I can’t get enough of these shoes!!! The only thing is that where I live it snows & I don’t want to ruin these awesome shoes.
Kathleen E. O'gorman on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 9:51 pm
best sneaker EVER !!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I absolutely LOVE these sneakers. I can work on my feet for hours and hours in total comfort. I highly recommend these sneakers to anyone who spends lots of time on their feet-your legs and feet will thank you
3 Wee Bairns on Sun, 24th Jan 2010 10:06 pm
Shape-ups VS. MBT
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have worn the MBT shoes for a few years now – but never out in public, other than walking in the neighborhood. Why? Well, just look at them. The Skecher’s version are much “cuter”. I wore them with shorts over the summer, and received compliments simply on their looks! I find them to be just as effective as the MBT’s – perhaps more so, because I am willing to wear them more frequently. The difference between the two seems to be that on the MBT the “squishy” material is only under the heel, while on the Shape-ups it is under most of the foot. I notice my calves and upper legs getting a workout from the Shape-ups and my posture is greatly improved when I wear them – which means less back pain. Also, I noticed that the pain I usually feel in my heels at the end of the day doesn’t exist on the days I wear my Shape-ups! If you’re “thinking about it” DO IT!
K. Burris on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 12:09 am
Helps my lower back
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Because my spine is twisted to the left from a trampoline accident years ago, my right side over compensates and is sore all the time. Many times, my back would go out and it was very painful. I’m only 33 years old. Since wearing my Sketcher Shape-Ups, I have had no lower back pain. They really help to align my spine and give me a better posture. I would recommend these shoes to everyone. I think I’ll try the flip flops, come summer.
Marco Celedon on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 12:30 am
Shape up with shape ups
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My wife swears she gets less tired from walking around during the day, less back and leg pains during her morning walk. Daughter, mom in law, sisters-in-law, all are using these type of shoes.
S. Chance on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 1:16 am
Love Them
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I didn’t purchase these shoes to “shape up”… I purchased them for the arch support they provide. I have not been disappointed.. I love them.
Kara P. on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 1:43 am
Nice shoes
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
I got my shape ups about a month ago and I am very happy with them. I do think they run small width wise. I usually wear a 9.5 or 10 medium in running shoes. I had to get an 11 in these, not so much for the length but they were too narrow and I have never had to wear a wide shoe. Also they are not breatheable at all and my feet get hot when I wear the shoes for long periods of time.
I wear these when I am not exercising or working ie; to run errands, clean the house, go shopping in. I would not run or do weight bearing exercise in them, they cause me to roll to the side if I am not paying attention and I could see myself possibly breaking an ankle if running.
They seem to work. My legs are tired after I wear them and I feel like they do what they are supposed to do.
a.boom.v.n. on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 1:50 am
Skechers Women’s Shape Up-Strength Fitness Walking
Rating:1 out of 5 stars
Never received them, although the purchase was debited to my credit card.
After a week sending emails to the seller finally got a response, notifying me that the order was canceled due to being out of stock.
Took 3 weeks to find why the shoes hasn’t been delivered.
In all I’m relief since I bought a fantastic pair of Reebok shoes which I LOVE and are all i needed.
maybe it’s unfair to give 1star to a product I didn’t even tried, and probably are perfect, so I clarify that the one star is due the awful customer service
T. White on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 4:36 am
Too small
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
The shoe is not true size as it is too narrow. Why do you not make these in wide widths!?!
purolj on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 4:49 am
maximum comfort
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These are the most comfortable shoes I have ever had. I didn’t have to break them in gradually like most shoes. I just had a total knee replacement and they really help with keeping my foot straight and walking properly. I gave the booklet and CD to the physical therapist when they expressed an interest in the design. Two of my co-workers have them and I decided to give them a try. Two of my sisters have also purchased them since I sang their praises.
P. Genske on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 5:10 am
As promised…great shoe!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought these shoes with the hope that they would provide me a little more oomph to my walk to work – they work as promised. Really work the backs of your legs and butt. Give them some time when you first wear them to get used to them. I do walk ‘taller’ in them…because they do correct your posture.
J. Carroll on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 5:53 am
awesome shoe!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I am extremely pleased with this product. Awesome shoe. Works on strengthing you core balance. Fast shipping.
D. Criscione on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 6:29 am
Everything they say they are
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
Very comfortable, and they do what they say they do. I wear them to work and am on my feet 8 hours a day.
Very happy with them. Would buy another pair.
Redbabe on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 7:38 am
Not a workout shoe for treadmill
Rating:2 out of 5 stars
I was really excited to get this shoe from Skechers but when I wore them on the treadmill the first time, after 15 minutes, the bottom of my feet felt like they were on fire. Sooo, being how I wanted this shoe for fitness — this shoe, unfortunately, is not for me (maybe it is just meant for walking around but on the treadmill, I wasn’t running and I was walking, and they hurt really bad. I had to return them, I’m afraid.
G. Ferrari on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 8:47 am
They WORK!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These shoes work. I bought these shoes about 1 month ago and have been wearing them almost everyday. The thing that stuck me most was that I could really feel them working. I could feel me legs working harder. Also the DVD that comes with the shoes (I am not sure if that is also offered here but if you buy them from a store it comes with a work out DVD) gives you quite a work out.
The shoes are also very comfortable and do help you stand tall and aligned which is always good.
bookworm28 on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 9:37 am
exercise shoes
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
The shoes arrived on time and in excellent condition. I love that the shoes make my feet walk straight and exercise my calves. I do wish they came in a wide size.
K. Lindsay on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 12:31 pm
Love ‘em so far!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Comfy and don’t make my feet hurt, having bilateral plantar fasciitis. I would recommend these shoes to anyone.
E. A. Lee on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 1:00 pm
Not totally Sold On These
Rating:3 out of 5 stars
I’ve been a big fan of Skechers for years and I bought these shoes not to work out in, but to wear around to supplement my workouts. While I think my tushie might be a little more toned, my legs and feet ache a lot since I started wearing them. They don’t feel very comfortable either, when I’m walking. (The fit seems fine and they are true to size.) I’ve had them for nearly a month and I’m still not sold on whether they were worth the $110. I am wondering why so much leg and feet pain suddenly? I’m a runner so have to wear different shoes during workouts. I don’t know yet, but I will probably not wear them for much longer.
V. Mackie on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 3:53 pm
Great Sneakers
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
The first time you put them on they feel like you are walking on marshmellows but once you get used to them they are pretty comfortable. They run true to size.
Jennifer L Pierce on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 5:09 pm
If you have foot pain, you MUST buy these shoes right now!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I cannot say enough. I have bone spurs and plantar fasciitis, so my feet hurt all day, every day, no matter what I’m doing. I am a public school teacher and ordered these immediately when I got a Summer School job and discovered I’d have to be taking my second graders on three field trips to the zoo, museums, etc, in a period of three weeks. This is New York City, so we had to tromp around the subway to get to our destinations, and then walk around the entire day. In order words, there was no place to sit down for the entirety of the trips. I was terrified I wouldn’t even be able to make it and would have to quit the job altogether. The sole on these shoes looked so supportive that I ordered them and cannot adequately express my shock and gratitude for how they eliminated any hint of foot pain. I walked around like a person whose feet don’t hurt, which is something that hasn’t happened to me in years. I’ve already ordered the “Skechers Shape Ups for Work”. Seriously, if your feet hurt, buy these shoes. You need them.
-Jen
S. Buffington on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 5:13 pm
They live up to their ad.
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I still can’t believe how much I love these fitness shoes! They really do make you stand up straighter and hold in your stomach. My calves feel the workup when I’m out walking. Great product.
Alisa Nelson on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 6:15 pm
best shoes for me EVER!!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
i’ve had a problem with bad knees for a few years now, and work retail so i am on my feet all day long. i would come home from work with my knees swollen, my legs and back super sore and just completely burnt out. i bought these shoes the other day, and they are a god send!!!! after working a 9 hour shift while wearing them, my knees legs and back feel great! i am so in love with these shoes!!! well worth the money paid for them
Angela M. Delatorre on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 6:30 pm
Sketcher Shape Ups are Great
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I was in a motorcycle accident 3 years ago, broke my foot in many places and dislocated many bones in my foot. I needed screws put in my foot and have been in horrible pain everyday since. I also hurt my back and have had horrible pain shooting down my leg. Having a bad back the Dr said to walk, having a bad foot makes it difficult. After buying these shoes I have felt great. I am walking everyday with a lot less pain and I am on my way to a healthier life. I put them on in the store and haven’t taken them off since. I would recommend these shoes to anyone. My grandmother has had both hips replaced, tried my shoes on and is going out to buy them ASAP. She loved them also.
K. Kiley on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 7:26 pm
I love these shoes!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
It takes about 2 minutes to get used to the shoes and then you just feel like your gliding instead of walking and after only two weeks I have seen a change, they really do what they say they do! What could be better than exercising while just doing your normal routine.
Y. Piantadosi on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 10:15 pm
walking on clouds
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I purchased this product with the hope that it would help my knees as I do a lot of walking and standing at work., and this product rocks!! My back feels better and my knees and feet no longer hurt when I get home after a 12hr shift. I would recommend this product for those who need a softer sole, I can not attest to the weight loss or toning as I have not noticed any benefit from this aspect of the shoe. I do know that I will continue to use these sneakers at work and other co-workers have also purchased these shoes for the benefit to their knees and feet.
Patricia Blanchard on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 10:45 pm
Definitely worth the money
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have bad ankles, I have a steel plate and pins so I bought these shoes not for the physical fitness aspect but for the awesome cusion they provide. If you have bad knees or ankles these are definitely worth the 100 or so dollars you spend on them. I love them
Mary K. Mc Cullick on Mon, 25th Jan 2010 10:56 pm
AWESOME!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Since I purchased these shoes, I have worn them every day. I work on my feet all day and this is the first pair of shoes I have found that my feet don’t hurt at the end of the day. As a matter of fact, I normally take my shoes off first thing when I get home but, since getting these, I don’t take them off until I am ready for bed.
LOVE THEM!!! I plan on buying several more pairs in different styles as the seasons require.
Lori Franklin on Tue, 26th Jan 2010 1:29 am
Great!!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
From the moment I put these on I could feel the difference. I have spent a lot on shoes in the past and never gotten such a great shoe. These are a must for anyone that was a comfortable shoe and one that shapes you too, it’s a 2 fer and you won’t be sorry.
Black Belt on Tue, 26th Jan 2010 4:46 am
Very comfortable
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I bought these on a whim and thought why not give them a try. They felt great as soon as I put them on and I wear them everyday now. No problems when walking, they remind me of the old Earth Shoes I wore when I was younger and my mom is buying a pair, she is on her feet all day long. I would like to get another pair probably in the Mary Jane style, I just love these shoes.
Sabene on Tue, 26th Jan 2010 10:30 am
Nice shoes
Rating:4 out of 5 stars
These are shoes that make you work but feel really good. I noticed a big difference in my leg tone and butt muscles. Great shoes.
B. Windorf on Tue, 26th Jan 2010 12:42 pm
I love these shoes
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
Before I bought them I had foot pain everyday. I work on my feet. Now no more pain very comfortable and very satisfied.
Cheryl Brooks Baughan on Tue, 26th Jan 2010 12:52 pm
awesome shoe
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
My shoes are so comfortable, At first I did not think I could use them in my exercise class but they work out great, especially with the squats. The fit was perfect.
Soft Eyes on Tue, 26th Jan 2010 2:10 pm
GREAT sneaker!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These sneakers are awesome! I have been wearing mine for approximately 4 weeks and it isn’t a day that goes by that people stop and ask me if they work, well here’s the truth. I feel such a difference in my legs, thighs and buttocks, it certainly works muscles that have been dormant. I did not buy these sneakers for that at all. My problem is I have arthritis, I felt as though these sneakers would be good for my knees. They have done exactly what I had hoped for, my feet is lifted off of the ground, as I am a VERY hard walker and the sneakers has cushioned my knees from the pounding I seem to give them as I walk! I am also getting a workout as it promises. On another note, it helps you to stand straight and taller. I just saw the commercial for the first time over the weekend, as I did not buy it because of the advertisement, I bought because I had purchased Skeckers two years ago and fell in love the the brand. Hope this helps anyone who is on the fence about purchasing them. To me the price was worth every penny spent on them.
Thank you,
SoftEyes
Lindsey H. Holliday-egan on Tue, 26th Jan 2010 4:52 pm
these shoes rock
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve always had really high arches, and never the right shoes, so my feet have always hurt. Then, in May, I got ankle surgery to repair torn cartilage, and there was some nerve damage, so I’ve been in A LOT of pain.
Physical therapy was helping but when I went back to work (on my feet) I started reverting to my pre-PT state.
When I saw the TV add for these it caught my attention, so I read a bunch of reviews, all saying how wonderful they are. I had to see for myself.
I went to a bunch of shoe stores in my area looking, and couldn’t find them anywhere…but I kept searching. I finally found a Sketchers outlet about an hour from home and called them up, they just got them in for the first time that day! I headed out, and limped (cane in hand) around the outlet mall trying to find the store; by the time I got there I thought my leg was going to fall off. They pulled my size out of the shipment box, they hadn’t even made it to the shelf yet. I, surprised at how small and cute they looked compared to the pics I’d seen online, popped them on and went into shock. I put my cane down and walked across the store – no problem. I even bounced a little. I walked back to my car with them on – no cane! I’m in heaven, the reduction of impact when you step is mind blowing. I can not believe how good they feel. Totally worth the $110 I spent.
Felecia Ballenger on Tue, 26th Jan 2010 6:11 pm
Awesome Shoes!!!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have worn these shoes everyday from the day they arrived. I noticed right away the difference in the way my body feels and my butt is starting to tone up. I am able to fit into jeans I have not worn since before I had my first child which was over 6 years ago. I am so glad I bought them. I am not beginning a walking routine with them, since before I was just wearing them as tennis shoes, now I am more motivated to go out and exercise more. Usually my knees would ache after walking a mile now I am just going along not feeling any thing but my muscles working. I will definitely purchase other kinds of Shape Up designs. Thanks!! A great buy from Amazon!
Erin Mccormick on Tue, 26th Jan 2010 6:24 pm
Great Fitness Shoes
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I heard about these shoes on TV and I thought I would give them a try.
I love them for walking and doing errands. I wear them at least 5 hours a day.
I find the, very cushy and give me alot of support. I also find the back of my legs and butt are getting a great workout. I always feel these muscles at the end of the day. I am definitely going to buy another pair!
Erin
L. holden on Tue, 26th Jan 2010 8:16 pm
walking on air
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
These shoes make me feel like I’m walking on air. I’m flat footed and when I put them on, it looks like my feet are turned in but they have been very comfortable.
I Luv Talent on Tue, 26th Jan 2010 8:30 pm
Fantastic
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I love these shoes. I’ve had trouble with my feet for years and I was getting a bone spur on my heel but since I’ve been wearing these shoes, that has gone away. They were a little tricky at first because of the high arch support and I had to learn how to balance in them. Now that I’ve mastered that I wear them whenever I have a lot of walking to do. I highly recommend them.
M. Martin on Tue, 26th Jan 2010 10:08 pm
Skechers shape ups
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I’ve only had the shoes about two weeks and don’t wear them all the time, but I can tell you they are very comfortable. They feel a little unsteady at first until you get use to them. I haven’t had them long enough to say if they’ll help me get in better shape, but I can tell you they will definitely help your posture. Because of the rocking motion they do not let you slouch, which is great. I would definitely rec.
Alma E. Valadez Sanchez on Tue, 26th Jan 2010 11:25 pm
The best training shoes ever!
Rating:5 out of 5 stars
I have been using this shoes for walking, running and since then no more pain, I can walk for a lot of time, and I feel with energy to keep on walking and doing other things at home. Great product!, I never found it in a Store!
Thanks, Alma