Shape-Ups by Sketchers

[CurveeRN 0]

Has anyone tried those new shoes from sketchers or rebok that are supposed to help tone your legs and butt??? Any feed back welcome.

[HappyHomeCC 2]

I know they are about $100 other than that no clue never tried them on even

[Jachut 487]

They're about $350 Australian dollars, as are all similar products like MBT's. Everything is so expensive here!

I have a pair of MBT's which I bought to help my ankle recover a bit over four years ago when I chose to have lapband surgery. I had had chronic bursitis/plantar fasciitis in my right foot and ankle, and there was quite marked weakness in the ankle, foot and calf as a result of carrying this injury for a year or two. This problem was the final straw for me and why i chose to have lapband surgery.

Anyway, I wore orthotics and I regularly wore these MBT's as recommended by the podiatrist, and I did some regular barefoot walking in the sand as well. I also took up running about 3 months after being banded. I regained all the strength and full function in my ankle.

I still wear the shoes to recover from particularly long runs. They slightly shift your balance, in a manner similar to what high heels do, but in a good way, they realign posture. This did help to strengthen intrinsic muscles in the foot and calf because it does alter your walking motion.

But will they really tone your butt and legs? Nope. There is no way something like this will take the place of a lot of blood sweat and tears - running, squatting, lunging. They will not BUILD muscle to any visible degree, and particularly not your large, powerful muscles. You have to really tax your muscles, tear them down to build them up stronger and this is just never going to be as easy as putting on a pair of shoes.

I find they provide relief from tight lower back, sore hamstrings, fatigued legs from a long long run. If that's what your'e after, they're a good buy. But you need to hit the gym for anything else, lol.

[emtsusieq 0]

i tried on both shoes before going with the shape up. the easy tone has this ballish area on the bottom, that i could push in with my hand so i know my 212lbs would make it go in. I walked around the store and could not tell anything different from my normal shoe. So then I put on the shapeup u can tell u have these on. they make you walk the correct way. the first day i got them i keep them on all day and my feet hurt on the bottom top area. but when u watch the video it tells u this will happen. that was the only day my feet hurt after wearing them, guess i was not used to walking the right way. but yes i felt it in my calfs right away and now i am noticing it in the butt and back of the thigh. I where them daily. very comfortable. I have never paid that much for shoes but I donnot regret it.. love them. hope this helps

[finallyncontrol 1]

I love my Sketcher Shape Ups as well! Just bought my hubby and my mom some for Xmas.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

I’ve had my Skechers Shape Ups since late summer and I LOVE THEM! They really do work. You will feel the difference right away. Even if you don’t use them for a few weeks and pick them back up, you will feel sore all over again.

I seen them at Famous Footwear. I didn't catch the price but I know the price is lower there if you have one near you.

Worth it IMO.

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

I’ve had my Skechers Shape Ups since late summer and I LOVE THEM! They really do work. You will feel the difference right away. Even if you don’t use them for a few weeks and pick them back up, you will feel sore all over again.

I seen them at Famous Footwear. I didn't catch the price but I know the price is lower there if you have one near you.

Worth it IMO.

I just wanted to add that I have really bad knees. These shoes are really helpful with those who have knee problems. It helps to keep your posture correct and takes alot of pressure off the knees too.

I do notice a considerable difference in the way my legs and butt is shaped after using these shoes for an extended period of time. I had to build up to several miles per day in these shoes before I was able to see the difference, but it you work at it it will work. I was already walking this amount before, but it was like I had to start all over again!

All the best!

[outside*looking*in 0]

I have the MBT's that I paid over $300 for. My orthopedic doc recommended them when I told him how my feet hurt in reg shoes after short distance walking (and I am talking less than 2 blocks!). I do not wear them much during the summer but mostly in winter. I did not buy them to make my butt look better but my feet do not hurt like they used to while walking. I do feel a little unbalanced when standing still. I wish they had the cheaper version a few years ago!

[Liftingchic 0]

I was at Walmart today and noticed Danskin (spelling?) has some too for like 30 bucks.. i am thinking about trying them... i have great calves, thighs and butt but it never hurts to help them out a little more heheh

[BobbieND 3]

I just wanted to add that I have really bad knees. These shoes are really helpful with those who have knee problems. It helps to keep your posture correct and takes alot of pressure off the knees too.

I do notice a considerable difference in the way my legs and butt is shaped after using these shoes for an extended period of time. I had to build up to several miles per day in these shoes before I was able to see the difference, but it you work at it it will work. I was already walking this amount before, but it was like I had to start all over again!

All the best!

I'm glad you addressed Bad Knees - I have really bad ones also. Spurs, Arthritis, etc... I'm planning to get a pait of these, but wondering - which style do you have? I've seen the Sneakers, and a Mary Jane style. Debating on the MJ for work, and everyday, but wld feel foolish outside "Walking" with sweats and mj's !! lol And i Can't afford 2 pairs ! ( can't even afford 1 , but need to do something for me )

Any thoughts? Comments? Snide Remarks? heheheeh

[LilMissDiva Irene 3,281]

I'm glad you addressed Bad Knees - I have really bad ones also. Spurs, Arthritis, etc... I'm planning to get a pait of these, but wondering - which style do you have? I've seen the Sneakers, and a Mary Jane style. Debating on the MJ for work, and everyday, but wld feel foolish outside "Walking" with sweats and mj's !! lol And i Can't afford 2 pairs ! ( can't even afford 1 , but need to do something for me )

Any thoughts? Comments? Snide Remarks? heheheeh

I have SN 11809 – Strength Black/Wht. Here is a photo:

I am ready for a new pair though. I've already worn them out I think!

[BobbieND 3]

SWEET!!! I'll have to look around and see what I can find.

Thanks! :-)

[crzytchr 3]

I was at Walmart today and noticed Danskin (spelling?) has some too for like 30 bucks.. i am thinking about trying them... i have great calves, thighs and butt but it never hurts to help them out a little more heheh

I don't normally shop at WalMart, but I will have to check that out.

[sandiegokate 0]

I bought the Shape Ups a few weeks ago and I LOVE them. I had tried to get MBT's in the past but they run small and I need an 11.. and their 11 was a wee bit too short. The Shape Ups are the same but half the price.

I have the Sleek style, the fabric Mary Janes and I absolutely LOVE them. They look cute with jeans or with workout clothes/yoga pants. I have them in black and wear black socks with them. I went to the Zoo the other day and walked A LOT, I felt them working! I find I want to wear them all the time.

I'm curious about the Danskin style.. hmmmmm $30.. what a deal. I'm sure they use all the same vendors in China for the parts!

[singand_dance 8]

I'm going to get the shape-ups, but I do have the Fitflops. Actually, I have a pair of the fitflops flip-flops and a pair of fitflops clogs. I don't feel the "workout while you walk" that they claim, but my feet feel so good in these shoes.