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Beauty is only skin deep. Jun 26, 2010
Personally, I really do not like the way any style of the Skecher's Shape-ups look. They are very orthopedic/clunky looking to me. Also, they are really heavy. How could they not be with all of that material on the bottom? I believe it is the heaviness that accounts for the claims for additional workout benefits. So there is pretty much no way these could be running shoes. Unfortunately, I have RLS, arthritic knees and ankles, and I sometimes have sacro-iliac joint pain. Wow, sounds like I'm a mess or a hypochondriac. Anyway, I found that the Shape-ups help with ALL of that. When I have to do a lot of laudry and go from the basement to the upstairs several times a day, if I wear my Skechers my knees don't hurt so much the next day. My RLS is very much improved. I haven't had back pain for a long time now since I began wearing them. So, I grudgingly have to recommend them for people with joint problems or RLS. Grudgingly, because they are so hyped it seems, and also because I don't like the look. But, if you need them for arthritis or RLS, they have helped me and I will continue to buy them and wish I was wearing something lighter and more stylish. Would never wear them if I didn't have to.
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 Skechers Women's Shape Ups Lace-Up Fashion Sneaker May 09, 2010
It took me awhile before I purchased these Skechers, I guess because of the price. I have lower back pain, and have suffered with it for many years, standing for long periods of time and too much walking is a problem. I love tennis shoes, always have. So I purchased these Shape Ups. When I first put them on and started walking around in them, I felt like I was going to tip over, I guess because of the way these shoes are made. I went shopping to test them out and parked far away from the stores to see what this these shoes were all about. I have to say they are very comfortable. Now I don't know about the promote weight loss thing, and my legs didn't feel any different, but I can tell you my back did not hurt when wearing these shoes.
Highly recommend Apr 28, 2010
I saw these advertised and decided to investigate.
I originally purchased MBT - thinking they had been out longer with this concept,
so of course, they had to be better. But no - & due to a problem with that shoe, I was able to
return them & purchase the skechers (shape-up motivation).
Well, I did not notice any difference after walking, & I wore them all day,
but on the plus side, they are very comfortable. Perfect for work (unit staff RN).
So I bought a different style: skechers shape-ups- action packed - for work-out / walk about on
non-work days & this style does exercise my leg muscles. This style also feels spongier than the
Motivations, but still supportive, & I did notice a difference on my first wear.
I just purchased a pair mary-janes in black, to wear to meetings & professional classes,
(trying to appear more business-like, but still comfortable).
Yes, they are expensive, but they're worth the money. Since, my body feels good at the end of the day.
When you walk in these shoes (following their directions), you do exercise all your leg muscles
& your glutes as well. I'm very satisfied with my shoes.
P.S. EZ-coil is the top of the line - the most supportive, comfortable & very, very expensive.
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Love these shoes! Apr 18, 2010
The "Metabolize" was the first style of Skechers Shape Ups that I purchased. I was skeptical about paying a hundred bucks for a pair of sneakers, but had a brick-n-mortar store gift card left over from Christmas and thought it provided a great opportunity for me to try them without paying the full price. I was pleasantly surprised and wore the shoes on a quick trip to the grocery store first to ease into them and become comfortable walking in them. They're absolutely great! The cushioning is unbelieveable and the foot naturally rolls from the heel, through the arch, and presses off from the ball and toe propelling you into the next step. I quickly became hooked on these shoes and wanted to wear them all the time. I was so glad to find a variety of styles on Amazon that were all slightly cheaper than brick-n-mortar stores (free shipping and no sales tax!). I used my iPad money to purchase more Shape Ups instead!:-)
Needless to say, I heartily recommend these shoes as they have alleviated my knee, low back and heel issues, as well as adjusted my posture. There is an instructional DVD that comes with the shoes and I've enjoyed doing the 15 and 30 minute workouts included. The only downside to Shape Ups is standing stationary since the shoes aren't flat. You may have to adjust your weight to find a comfortable position if you're standing still for a period of time. I use those times (like waiting in line at the grocery store) to do the "rock and roll" and stretch my calf muscles. So you can still 'shape up' whether you're moving or not!
"Shape Ups" does just that! Apr 17, 2010
I purchased my Shape Ups approximately six months ago. From day one I put them on and found them to be comfortable, lightweight and without difficulty walking. I have always had muscular legs but within two weeks the cuts seemed even more define. I personally did not have a need to remove them after the approximate recommended hour, they felt that comfortable. They truly do what they profess to do especially in regards to upper thigh, buttocks and legs! I must say that spring had come and I needed to do mowing and other lawn work and thought no big deal in keeping my Shape Ups on. I did this chore for some few hours. Maybe I over did my workout in them especially for doing tedious lawnwork, because my left hip was throbbing and achy. It is also possible that I got laxed in the walking motions they tell you to utilize on the DVD. On the other hand it is possible that they were working some muscle groups that havn't been worked out in a while and this was my bodys way of saying it, you know when havn't worked out in awhile and you start an excercise program and can hardly move the next day? I will have to determine whether my Shape Ups need to sit out the lawnwork job and just use them for everyday walking. To myself they were well worth the cost, and when I say that I have never had a more comfortable lightweight shoe I am not exagerating. Your purchase will definitely not be a disappointment and you will surely see results from the waist down without a doubt! I love them!
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