Customer Reviews

Skechers Women's Shape Ups-Optimize Fitness Walking Shoe,Black Nubuck,9 M US

5 star:		(113)
4 star:		(19)
3 star:		(10)
2 star:		(11)
1 star:		(10)

 

 

The short version is these shoes are better than adverised. The long story is that I have been cursed with extremely high arches. As a result, my feet have given me a lot of pain over the years, and as I age, they only get worse. I have spent a fortune on podiatrists, othopedists and an array of orthotics. I have been willing to try almost anything in order to find shoes I can walk in comfortably so have been on a constant search for any new shoe design that might offer some relief. I read the information on the Sketcher Shape Up shoes, and although they provide physical fitness benefits, I was focused on the design of the sole. The claims of an extremely comfortable and soft shoe bed were enough to get my attention. When I saw them on Amazon.com for about what I usually spend for walking shoes I bought them right away. They have delivered in spades, and I have worn them almost constantly since they arrived. And that is saying something for a real hillbilly. I would recommend them to anyone with sore feet--they are truly like walking on air. The fitness benefits are a welcome additional feature of these shoes. Do your feet a favor--buy them a pair of these--they'll love you forever!

These shoes are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. Even better than my shox. I have terrible feet, and these make you feel like you are walking on air, or marshmellows!!! But I have had them less than three weeks and the are already starting to crack on the sides! I paid 120.00 for these shoes after shipping. They shouldnt be falling apart already. Im very upset! I love the way they feel. but if they are going to fall apart they are not worth it.

I bought the $300 plus mbts in a sport store and returned them 3 days
later.I liked the design but simply couldn't adjust to the shoe.After an
hour they hurt.I tried for 3 days inside gradually increasing the time
but my feet just hurt more. When I saw an ad in a magazine I thought I'd
try these. Instatly comfortable-wore them for 8 hours the first day.I'm sure theres lots of people that like the other brand but I do think they're overpriced. However if those shoes felt like these I would have
kept them.So luckey me I'll be buying these in another color soon.THANKS AMAZON !!

I was a bit skeptical when I read the ad for Sketchers Shape-Ups (see ad above). It seemed like a lot to ask of a lowly shoe. But I was hoping it would work, so I purchased a pair. Walked all over the mall, upstairs and down. Walked around my apartment complex when I got home and noticed that stretchy feeling in the back of my thighs. Went to bed that night and woke up around 1am. Boy, my backside was burning. I am a licensed massage therapist and my first thought was "I need a massage!" I could feel the burn all through the glutes and hamstrings. Those shoes had definitely provided an effortless workout. My only complaint is they do not come in wide width. I purchased another pair later in a men's size and they are perfect. They perform as advertised! Well worth 100 bucks.

I researched these shoes a fair bit and decided to purchase them. I am a bit flat footed and I have always struggled to find comfortable shoes. I usually take a size 9.5 but I found the size 10 fits perfectly for me. The shoes are very well made and seem really durable. From the moment I put on the shoes I felt instant comfort, and I didn't really want to take them off! They cushion and support the foot very well and even with the thicker heel it does not feel 'tippy' where you could tip your ankle to the side..just very solid. The physical benefits of the shoes are a great bonus but for me the absolute comfort makes them worth money well spent..wearing them have really inspired me to do alot more walking..my previous footwear was somewhat comfortable but after walking for a lengthy distance left my feet sore but I have not found that at all wearing the Shape Up's. I highly recommend them, I am really thrilled with these shoes and the comfort they give me!

This shoe is not nearly as well made or comfortable as the MBT shoe after which it is imitating. I thought I would try the Skecher Shape Ups to see if they are comparable since they are much less expensive. I have worn this shoe for three days and have found it not to be as well made or as comfortable as the comparable MBT that I have been wearing for most of the year. I have put the two shoes together to look at them and cannot see much difference on the outside but I can sure feel the difference on the inside. The concept is definately good and I like the style better for this shoe but for functionality the MBT is better for me.

I had weight lose surgery in Sept of 08. And was told I must must must walk.
Well I saw these shoes and bought them in June. I've worn them every day. And I can tell you these shoes work wonders on your legs.
With the rapid weight lose from surgery I of course had some muscle tone lose but NOT in my legs because I wore these faithfully.
I have the legs of a dancer now in a size 8 jean. And thats saying alot since I started out a size 24.
I can't tell you enough how comfortable these shoes are. It's like walking on clouds.
Don't hesitate to spend the money...BUY these NOW.

I purchased these shoes to work in. I work on my feet quite a bit. I figured the added benefit of working my legs would be a plus. These are the most comfortable shoes I have ever owned! They are really soft on the inside, but you can really feel your muscles working! I just ordered my second pair in another color. Don't pass these shoes up!

This is a great shoe. Just got a pair of the optimize in white. I've been having a lot of soreness in my heels since my pregnancy. I put these shoes on 3 hrs ago & my feet feel great. Hardly no pain in my heels. Already thinking of buying another pair.

I am a veterinary technician with 12 hour shifts. These shoes are absolutely amazing. I am able to not feel pain in my knees or ankles after standing and lifting heavy (60+lb) dogs. Recently I took a trip to San Diego, CA for vacation. I was able to tour the USS Midway, San Diego Zoo, San Diego Wild Animal Park, and Seaworld in 5 days walking several miles per day and NOT feel any pain whatsoever in my legs or feet at the end of the day. On top of that, I walked from my hotel to some of these destinations and kept going without fatigue. Health benefits are a bonus, I have noticed my calves and thighs toning up more. But to use these as a substitute for running or actually working out would not be very good for overall health. I recommend these shoes because they are very comfortable and if you have pain in your feet or legs due to your job and long periods of standing around (hospital worker etc) then you must try these shoes out!