Customer Reviews

Skechers Women's Shape Ups - Training Fitness Work Out Sneaker

5 star:		(9)
4 star:		(7)
3 star:		(11)
2 star:		(4)
1 star:		(1)

 

 

This shoe is really comfortable, and was from the moment I put it on. I bought it mainly for comfort as I am on my feet working with children most of the day. I did not think the technology of shaping up my legs would work. Saying that, one night in the shower I suddenly was pleasantly surprised when I thought I detected an improvement in my legs. I did not measure so I cannot say for sure, but certainly wasn't doing any excercises at the time. The reason I have given this only 3 stars is that after a month or so of wearing these shoes, the velcro strap on the left shoe would CONSTANTLY open. It is practically unwearable. Being that there is nothing else holding the strap in place, it completely opens and then I am walking funny till I can fix it till it opens the next time a few minutes later. This is so annoying, and because of this I cannot recommend these shoes.

I love the shape ups, but this style didn;t seem to fit me very well. The shoe hit my ankle on the bone and felt so uncomfortable. I returned these and ordered a pair of the boots... Also, the pull-over strap made it hard to get a good fit, I definitely like the styles with lace-ups better... They are really cute though, and would have looked cute with jeans...

I purchased the Skecher Shape-Ups for myself after my husband raved about his so much. I ordered my normal size, but they were too small so I had to exchange them for a larger size. I think it might be something with this particular design because I tried other Skecher Shape-Ups at a shoe store and my normal size fit. They do take a little while to get use to the new way of walking, but it's a short learning curve. I love them. I can walk all day without getting tired. Great during this busy holiday shopping season. I strongly recommend them.

I ordered the shoes because they didn't look like an athletic shoe and would go with working in an office and casual dress pants. I also liked the idea of no ties. The fit was great. I ordered a size larger as other reviews indicated the shoes run a size small. So definitely order a 1/2 to 1 size larger than you would normally in the Sketcher shape-ups. I really liked the look, but unfortunately, the velcro straps work loose as you walk. So, I had no choice but to return the shoes for a refund. Amazon was very prompt in refunding me. Save yourself some trouble and shipping costs to return the shoes. There is another Shape-ups in an black oxford with tie, so I would consider those instead.

I am totally in love with my shape ups. After wearing them, I won't be able to wear a different type of tennis shoes. They are the most comfortable shoes in history and they have helped to lower my pain in my joints. I have a bad hip, since I started to wear my shape ups, my hip pain is almost gone. I recomend this shoes to everybody. Thanks Skechers, you gave me a new perspective about comfort and I will wear them forever. I am planning to buy another pair in a different color because I wear this pair to go to work every day. I have never felt this good in my whole life!!!!

These shoes are well worth the investment. Within one day, I noticed some relief in my lower back & hip, which are often stiff and painful after a day of walking. Other reviewers have complained of trouble with the velcro straps being short or coming undone, but I did not have this problem. Perhaps they fit me well because I am small-boned and have a relatively low arch. (I am 5'5 and 129 pounds). If you are a large person, or have a very high arch or thicker feet, I would probably suggest you get a lace-up style instead. The construction is very sturdy without much flexibility & they are not overly wide across the bridge of the foot. So, if you are torn between two sizes, I would go up 1/2 size rather than down 1/2 size. I most often wear a 7.5, but I purchased these in an 8 and they fit perfectly. My pair also came with a useful instructional dvd - an added bonus. And, even my fashionista teenager gave the style a "thumbs-up," so I have to disagree with the reviewer who called them ugly! Even when you are standing still (in line or on the phone, etc.) you can rock back and forth on them, to stretch your legs and get a mini work-out. Also, I did compare them to a similar concept of "air" shoe made by Easy Spirit: the Shape-Ups provided much more of a work-out (greater rocking motion). Caveat: they do take getting used to, and do "rock" quite a bit, so I would not suggest them for an elderly person if they are at all unsteady on their feet.

These shoes really do work your calves and rear...after the first day of wearing them I could feel the difference. I've worn them shopping and on the treadmill many times since receiving them before Christmas. My only real complaint is that they fasten on the top of the shoe with velcro tabs that come open all the time. The other issue is that they are kind of...ugly. That's just my opinion.

I have a couple of MBT shoes which I love but thought I'd try the Skechers, these are just as good and about half the price of MBT's.I bought them mainly because I do travel quite a bit and these shoes are easier to take off at the airport security, no hassling with shoe laces.Hopefully the Velcro fastening will last.

Pros: Shape ups are super comfortable to stand in all day. I work on a bar without rubber mats. Tile on concrete - small space, slippery when wet, sticky when dry, and these help my posture yes. I have a lot less back pain and foot pain - even if i work a double. they're better than danskos.

Cons: The strap is not flexible - the velcro portion is tiny. Lean forward and the velcro comes undone and you walk right out of your shoes. so glue them in place and then slide your foot in and destroy the back part of the shoe. I had to buy a lace up pair after demolishing these at work.

I have two pairs of Skechers shape-upsSkechers Women's Shape Ups Jump Start Fitness Walking Shoe, a white pair that laces up, and this pair. I love the shoe, but the velcro straps are not long enough and they pop off. I corrected this with additional velcro attachments. Otherwise well worth the money.