Skechers

Skechers Men's Shape-Ups XT Fitness Shoe

• leather
• Rubber sole
• Kinetic Wedge super soft foam midsole designed to absorb shock and provide exercising effect
• Two part soft and firm density midsole gives maximum fitness benefits, support and stability

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This Skechers Shape Ups Xt sneaker is footwear that does it all. The contemporary leather upper offers casual style, and the footbeds deliver comfort. But the true value of this shoe is found in the sole. Kinetic wedges and specially sculpted outsoles are designed to improve your health and posture by reducing stress on joints and strengthening lower-body muscles.

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The Skechers® Shape Ups XT men's walking shoes were put to the test in a 6-week clinical trial, during which participants were instructed to wear the shoes during their normal activities and typical walking programs. At the end of 6 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%.

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Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 13.1 x 10.6 x 5 inches ; 4 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B00347A6M8
• Item model number: Shape Ups XT
• Average Customer Review: 4.1 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (80 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,306 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)
  • #19 in Shoes > Men's > Athletic & Outdoor > Fitness & Cross-Training

Customer Reviews

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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars I'm A Walking Fool, October 15, 2010

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Mark J. Geldon - See all my reviews
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I am a person who walks at least 8 miles a day for exercise. Of course I am retired, so I have ample time to walk 2-2 1/2 hours a day. My right foot is arthritic and I also have a bunion. Because of this, I use running shows for my exercise routine because of the support and comfort they provide.
When I seen and read about Skechers, I figured I would give them a try. But at a retail price of $115.00, there was no way I would invest that kind of money into a walking a show. However, I found these shoes on Amazon; and with all the discounts, I got them for between 35-40% off. So I decided to take a chance.
When I first laced up my new Skechers and took my first few steps, I noticed a difference right away. You have to go slow with these shoes until you can get use to a new way of walking. You will need acquaint yourself with a new sense of balance because of the design and height of the sole. The weight of the shoe is also a factor. Once you get past that, you will notice that these shoes are very comfortable.
One thing I will caution people who purchase these shoes is to ease your way into a walking routine; and don't be like me and go hog wild the first day. You need your leg muscles to get use to a new way of walking. You will be using muscles you don't normally use with a regular shoe.I made the mistake of doing my usual 8 miles and paid the price the next few days. I ended up straining my left leg above my ankle.
After a few days of going back to my regular shoes and then easing the Skechers into my walking, I have not experienced any additional discomfort in my leg. So if you decide to purchase these shoes, heed my warning and go slow.
Will these shoes accomplish what they are marketed to do is still unknown as far as I'm concerned? But, with a little transition time and a little patience you may find them as comfortable as I do.

26 of 30 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Skechers versus the Avia 9997s, August 10, 2010

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Tan Tien (SF Bay Area, California, USA) - See all my reviews

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I own these shoes and also a new pair of Avia 9997 shoes and compare them here. The Skechers have a soft "Kinetic Wedge" that extends from the heel to the front of the shoe so the rolling effect is very even from the heel to the front. The Avia has a distinct rocking point that is midway of the sole, pretty much under the arch.

The other thing about the Avia shoes is that they have a tough flexible plastic "energy wedge" [my term] that is embedded in the heel. These are supposed to absorb the heel-strike energy and then help the heel rebound by returning the energy as the heels lift off.

Avia calls this it's "Shear Cantilever® System" and it may allow these shoes' heels to last longer than the Skechers because all the Skechers have is the outsole and then the pillow soft Kinetic Wedge. It's my impression that the softer Kinetic Wedge in the heel will break down faster than the tough-looking Avia Shear Cantilever system but this is just an impression.

The Skechers is very comfortable from the outset while the Avia is more ridged feeling (more stable actually) so the Avia rocking motion is very "directed" forward while the Skechers is less fussy about which direction you move (including side-to-side).

The other thing about the Shape-Ups XT is that the width of the outsole, moving forward towards the front of the shoe, is about 1/4" narrower than the Avia. And the Avia tread is more aggressive, and is broken by areas that allow the foot to flex a bit more as it travels forward.

Also:

(1) Skechers are distinctly heavier than the Avia's.

(2) The Skechers nylon loop lacing system has broken on me when I tried a pair of these in a store. I have read one other Skechers review where this happened, where one of the nylon lace-holding loops came loose from the shoe. The Avia's use the traditional lacing holes instead. So I can only conclude that the Avia's are longer-lasting in this area.

Avia's wider heel and deeper tread will probably translate to a more stable footing for trail hiking for people who are unsure that a Skecher could handle a trail or two.

So the differences now that I have them both is that the pressure hits you differently when you place your foot down. The Skechers feel like there is more pressure on the heel whereas the Avia's almost immediately feels support spread over more of my arch. The Skechers also feel less stable when I stand on them (they are in fact known as "unstable rocker sole" shoes like the MBTs), whereas the Avia's feel more stable; even though they have a raised pivot point in the middle of the sole that actually causes a little instability when you place them on flat surface. I.e. the shoes don't sit flat on the floor and even slightly wobble laterally left to right. In practice, I don't notice this lateral wobbling much when I am wearing them.

When simply standing, the Avia support feels more centered (bunched) under the arch whereas the Skechers feels like the support starts more towards the heel and extends forward towards the middle of the arch. This feeling is not right or wrong, just different.

So far, I would certainly prefer the Avia's on a trail than the Skechers but will update this review as I use the Skechers more.

8-18-11 Update: Still loving both the shoes; Preferring the Avias to the Skechers for walking because they are lighter and more stable. The Skechers are much easier to put on because they don't cup the heel so tightly and they are softer inside, so I still like them but not for a full day of work and walking because their heel is too unstable. In fact, I almost twisted my ankle when walking down twisting stairs and the soft narrow heel didn't keep my foot from twisting when I was turning. So I am more careful when walking with these than the Avias.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable for long walks and easy to clean, March 26, 2011

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Don Low - See all my reviews

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Got this pair of shoes for workouts after my brother recommended Skechers Shape-Ups. He has been wearing them for quite a while now for long walks. I am suffering from plantar fasciitis and the rubber soles really helps to ease the pain under the heel. This is a much affordable alterntive to other shoes sold in the market for my condition. It's also easy to clean!

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