Comments on: Do Skechers’ Shape-Ups Really Work?

By: Corrina

Corrina — Thu, 26 Nov 2009 01:59:56 +0000

so… they’re a complete rip off of MBT shoes that i’ve been wearing for years, but cheaper… hmm.. wonder if they’re as comfy.

By: Georgiana Vanhusen

Georgiana Vanhusen — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 09:50:19 +0000

I am an RN and I have something called Plantar Fasciitis which is heel pain in my left foot. This started 4 years ago. The pain was soo bad I could not bear wt upon getting up in the morning. My doctor told me about some shoes called Chung Shi which have a very similar rocker bottom at a 20 degree angle (kind of elf-like). As funny as these shoes may look they are the BEST shoes I have ever worn. They not only get rid of the pain in my hell but the (like the new skechers) improve posture, works your legs and buttocks and pelvic floor muscles. However, the Chung Shi shoes cost $255.00. Well worth it because I am on my feet for 12 hour shifts and now I can work with NO pain. I very interested to try the new skechers just to see if there as good for they certainly are a lot less money. Thanks for all the comments.

By: Michele

Michele — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 01:36:43 +0000

I’ve been looking into getting better running shoes. My hip tendons were pulled and it hurt to actually get up to walk! I really cut back on my running and noticed the weight creeping back on. I bought the K-Mart brand THERASHOE after much debate, but actually they only cost $35.00! I tried them out the next morning, leery of actually running in them. Walking did take a bit of getting used to, but when I started running…. OMG! I ran 3 miles in no time at all! My hips DO NOT HURT! I could feel my legs and bum sore later that day, so something was working!
I will never run in anything else, and have since gone back to buy the not so obvious leather mules and the boots. Better price, same workout, no more hurting hips, running miles in minutes! Try the K-Mart brand for the more economical route!

By: allybur

allybur — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 16:41:37 +0000

I have the same problem and just bought the Shape-ups in the black tennis shoe style. I LOVE them. To me they look really cute on and my feet are finally not hurting. There is nothing worse than having to work on your feet and feeling constant pain so to me it’s more than worth the money.

By: Marilyn

Marilyn — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 23:17:58 +0000

Hi Sunny. I just bought a pair of sketchers last week. I have arthritis in my toes as well. It is hard to bend them when I walk. These shoes felt wonderful right from the start. My toes did hurt after a while but I kept wearing them and the pain stopped. I think my feet were just not used to being closed in. I have been wearing crocs because they were the only thing that did not hurt my toes or bother my heal spurs. Both are so much better and it’s only been a week.

By: The King

The King — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 21:36:21 +0000

Hi. I’m a personal Trainer and loosing size in your calves will only come from wieght loss and any body fat that is stored in that area. Calves for the most part are a genetic gift as to how there shaped and there size. So if you have nice shaped calves be very happy with them….

King

By: Lolo

Lolo — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 20:33:49 +0000

Looking into waitressing shoes, came across these Shape Up’s.
Thinking about the way the foot is moving and that would put alot of pressure on the Achilles tendon,Lateral Malleolus and the Peroneal tendons.
Thus stretching them to far, tearing the muscles that support the ankle.
Also the toes would have to work extra hard to create a forward motion of the foot. Thus sore toes, sore top of foot. Also could create ingrown toenails from the pressure of having to force the toes to curl or push forward.
It would be like walking in sand all day. Sure that’s great for the lower leg muscles and feet. But not all day. That and the softness of the sole would but added burden on the ankle, not good unless you are in great shape and do run or jog on sand. If you wear them, I’d say 20 minutes a day only or risk future chronic foot problems. As for the knees, anything to soft on the heal of the foot will make the knees work overtime.
Also they will not be continuing the line, not just because of the design but possibly because of the damage it can cause the tendons in the foot and on the sides of the knees. A sole should be supportive but not leave the muscles of the foot creating all the work, that work is done in bare feet.
As for lower back pain, correcting your posture is an awarefullness. It must be thought about.

By: dcanova

dcanova — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:50:25 +0000

I’m a flight attendant, and have high arches, and i’ve been in phsical therapy for two weeks with a peroneal tendon that is injured due to walking in flip flops and and collapsing my arches, i was told to wear super shock absorbing sole to prevent this problem in the future, my question is I stand on an aircraft for up to 10 hours a day, 3 days in a row, i’ve read about waitresses and nurses feeling relief has any flight attendants worn these on the plane? since the plane is always moving are these good to wear? i tried them on in a store last night and they feel super cushioning, but would love feedback on wearing on aircraft…thanks d

By: Lizzy

Lizzy — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:36:20 +0000

I haven’t tried the shape ups, but they look very familiar to the mbt shoes. Would you say that these are better? I would like to try this shoe concept, but there are so many choices these days that I am a bit confused. Thanks for any input.

By: marika

marika — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 07:41:18 +0000

Hi,

I was wondering, I am trying to get smaller calves, but it’s really hard to lose inches off of your calves because usually the muscle just gets toned and stays the same size. Will the Skechers Shape-ups help me lose inches off my calves, or just build up muscle in the calve area? Does anyone have any advice for losing serious inches off your calves? I would appreciate any advice.