Customer Reviews

Skechers Women's Shape Ups - Motivation Fitness Work Out Sneaker,Black,9 M US

5 star:		(14)
4 star:		(5)
3 star:		(2)
2 star:		(2)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

These shoes are actually comfortable. I have a bulging disk at L3-S5 and a knee that i have had an arthroscopy on. It is much easier to walk in these shoes at a greater distance than I can in regular sneakers. Because I have a drop-foot on my right leg, the shape-ups allow my feet to roll from heel to toe with no effort. Regular sneakers do not offer this kind of support or comfort. I am all in.
I have seen some stores that have the shape-ups but only in a limited color and quantity. The sketchers web site is about $10 more per pair and you pay a hefty shipping fee of about $30.

Despite the size running a little big, costing way too much, and not exactly being asthetically pleasing, I'd give thumbs up for these shoes. I'm a server in a pretty busy restaurant, doing 8-10 hours shifts completely on my feet, so I figured why not try to get the most out of it? For the first week of wearing the shape-ups to work, I really felt it in my thighs and butt. (Also, a warning to servers/bartenders: the way these shoes work is to make you slightly unbalanced with the curved sole of the shoe so that your muscles work harder to keep you stabalized while you're standing/walking. This makes carrying trays/several plates or drinks at one time a tad bit risky until you get used to them! I'm proud to say that I made it through without biting it in the middle of the dining room, but I had a few pretty close ones.) After the first week, I got used to the feel of walking in them, (and driving in them takes some getting used to by the way). To be completely honest, I don't know if they really reduce cellulite and help tone, etc. I get how they're supposed to work, but I can't honestly tell you that I see a visable difference. What I do know, is that 1. I felt something when I first wore them so it's definitely strengthening something. 2. They have been very effective at strengthening my ankle muscles at least. I have a problem with a weak ankle (previously broken, I do resistence training for the muscles around it) that I feel has gotten stronger since I started wearing the shoes (Noticable to me because I feel more stable doing one legged standing yoga poses) and 3. They're pretty comfortable. I do not recommend them at all to those of you that have flat feet---these will probably hurt like hell for you. But, for someone with average arches, I got through 10 hour days waitressing and my feet felt pretty good. I know know if they feel over-a-hundred-dollars-good, but they felt good.
PS- If you happen to wear black uniform pants like I do, just get ones that are about and inch too long. Completely disguises the fact that you are wearing shape-ups.

I tried these Skecher shapeups because they looked nice, skechers are known for being very comfortable, and the price was right.
They are also supposed to help align,support your posture easing pain according to a lot of reviews. I own a pair of MBT shoes that have changed my life as I have chronic pain in my back from spinal surgery. My MBTs took my pain from a 9 to a 2 on a scale of 1-10. However they cost an arm and a leg.
So I thought that I would give the Skecher version a go.
Not a good idea. I wore them around the house for about 20 minutes and found that they actually caused great pain in my back.
Now I also understand that my body is different then other people's bodies, which is why I gave them 2 stars. They felt very good on my feet until I walked around in them and my feet kept wanting to go inward, no support there. They are just missing that one layer of firmer rubber to stabilize them.
Hope this helps people not waste their time and energy, who are trying to save a buck and buy these shoes instead of the original MBTs.

I bought a pair of Skechers and I love them. I have worn orthodics for years and I wear nothing inside these shoes. They do change your balance a little but once you get used to them they feel great. I never had any kind of muscle soreness from wearing them. I wear them whenever I can. I have a black pair and a white pair so that I can wear them as much as possible. I have a soreness on my left foot on the bottom and I have seen two doctors and they did nothing that helped. These shoes are so comfortable I hardly notice it anymore. I highly recommend these shoes!

I was concerned about purchasing these, but I love them. I wear them as much as possible - often to work for 10-12 hour days. They are comfortable and fun. The first day felt a bit odd, but by day two I was in love. I would highly recoment these to anyone.

After I had my son I was really limited on activities I could do. I started to walk him everyday around noon for about an hour I was happy to be out and mobile but it didn't feel like a work out until I got the sneakers. I immediatly would feel the burn on my legs and butt and it, combination with my c section wrap it was a great combo to get me back in shape quick. I never walked a full hour again I only walked 1/2 hour a day and it was enough of a burn
I just recently brought the black ones for work.I work in retail as a support manager so my dress code in all back and fairly casual but I'm lapping our building 100's of times a day so I feel like Im getting a bit of work out in since with a newborn and my job getting to my gym is really low on the list of things to do but my the end of my work day my butt and legs are sore.
The one thing is they aren't the cutest sneakers ever I think the rebok ones are a bit cuter but I dont wear them for cute I wear them for definition so I guess it really doesn't matter and I don't know how the rebok ones are, my friend got them and she says she can't feel any differernce. My mom got the avon ones because they were cheaper than these but I don't think she gets it...she thought she was gonna loose weight from them but that's not what they do they just firm from my experience but thats what I wanted..no more jiggle.
BTW they do nothing for my back and i have 3 lumbar herniations, so my back is always bad. Always!!

I love these shoes. I wear them at work and I am on my feet 10 - 14 hours, 3 days a week.
I do alot of walking and standing at work and I find these shoes to be one of the best pair
I have ever had for work. Couldn't be happier with them. I found them to be true to size. Some
say size up a 1/2 size but I found them to be true to my size. Also, for on line shopping, these
shoes were the best price through Amazon.

After a lot of research I decided to buy the Shape-Ups Motivation Fitness Work Out Sneakers for my job as a waitress on the weekends. I tried similar models on in the local stores, walked around on them and found that they run a little small. I ordered the 8 1/2 which fit fine. The shoes were ok at first but I had to purchase heel supports even though I am walking according to the instructions in the video. I was disappointed as I have never spent $100 on sneakers in the past. I needed to order black sneakers without any white for work and there were no Shape Ups available in the area without white trim. If I had purchased them locally and not online, I probably would have brought them back to the store. They are made very well but are not comfortable for my 10 hour shifts.

These shoes look super cool (I have black/silver stripes) and feel incredible! My feet don't hurt at all after wearing them and moving or working out. They help motivate me to work out more.

The sole is even more springy than Doc Martens. The arch support is superior and it completely relieved my heel pain.

I haven't tried to run in them at all, but when using the treadmill, I do walk/sprint, so I'll have to write another review after I try that.

It doesn't take more than a few minutes to get used to them, but at first it's a little odd. No problems with balance or anything and I haven't twisted my ankles at all.

I admit that when I first heard of these shoes, I thought it was a very expensive gimmick to sell shoes, especially since I have never before had a comfortable pair of sneakers. But I have to say, wearing them one time changed my mind, and they were worth every penny.

In fact, I bought my husband a pair of men's style a couple weeks later because he started working out after years of inactivity. I wanted him to have protection for his knees and ankles, being a former skater kid. It took only a few minutes for him to adjust and he has no complaints.

Wow! This product really works. I was trying to lose weight after a pregnancy and wore these. I don't have any cellulite on my legs or butt! All I did was wear them when I did errands. Amazing results.