Skechers Shape Ups Shoes: Product Review
June 24, 2009 by Anna | Filed under Product Challenge
So, my business partner Ly is in town and she needed comfortable, but cute shoes. She is usually guilty of wearing her sneakers with everything. For that reason, she'd have to stick to wearing t-shirts and jeans most of the time. Ly needed my help, but I didn't want to take her away from comfort for fashion since I knew she would revert back to her old gym shoe ways. So, I thought, Skechers Mary Janes are super comfortable. I had a pair and I wore them to death. I had a manager who only wore Skechers Mary Janes and she had them in every color to match her dressy work clothes. They worked out well for her, so I knew my friend Ly should fall in love.
Well, on the way to dinner, we stopped off at a Skechers store and tried on all of the Mary Janes they had available. There was a video playing in the background of really toned women walking their dogs and I thought, "Why is this playing at a Skechers store?" Well, it turns out, they have these new shoes called "Shape Ups". After inquiring about the shoes, the sales girl explained, "Shape Ups are the best to tighten and tone your muscles and get rid of cellulite just by walking around". I am all about a good workout, so I had to try these supposed "miracle" shoes on. Immediately, I felt my calves and thighs working and I was sold. It didn't take much, I know. I'm going to New York next month, so can you imagine walking around New York in these? I'll come back with the body of superwoman!
Now keep in mind, you'll have to ease into walking in these shoes. They'll feel weird at first and your body will be sore for the first 2 weeks, as you're working different muscles you wouldn't normally work. It's the kind of soreness you feel after a really good workout at the gym. So stick to it and don't give up on them. Besides the soreness, these shoes are really cushy and comfortable on your feet. Shape Ups come in a variety of styles including regular tennis shoes, mary janes and flip flops. I tried on the flip flops and while they are comfortable, I didn't think they were "miracle" flip flops. It's great if you want to get a taste of the "Shape Ups" as they're only $39, while the tennis shoes and mary janes are $110. I know. Kind of pricy. But, they are amazing! With busy lives and excuse after excuse for not to go to the gym, I think these would be a good investment, especially if you're too busy to get in your daily workout. Call Ly and I easy, but we each got a pair of the Shape Up Black Mary Janes. We spent a little more than anticipated, but right now at Skechers, it's buy one get a pair of sandals half off (also super comfortable), or buy one get another pair of shoes $10 off.
If you're sold on Shape Ups, but looking for a better deal, they're also on ebay for $80 - $90 with free shipping. Shape Ups are so new right now, I don't think you'll be able to find a better deal. I'll keep you posted for any coupon codes that I may stumble upon!
Here's the video on Shape Ups -- I love these shoes!
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I have 2 pairs! Black mary janes (although mine look different from the ones you picture above)…and some cute black & white tennis ones which go with most of my girly outfits.
I do a lot of walking to / from work…and on campus for school. The comfort level alone is worth it…the extra ‘burn’ I get in my legs and back side are a bonus. Who knew a shoe could do all this? hope you get as much use out of yours as i do.
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I have a pair of the white mary janes! I agree with Patricia, the comfort level is fantastic! I just don’t want to take them off!
I work for a UK stockist of them and they are so popular after just a week since their launch! I think they will be quickly taking over MBTs!
I have tried the Skechers Shape-ups and I must worn those with arthritic knees to think twice before wearing these. I wore mine about 6 times for a total period of about 75 minutes and started noticing my knees and leg muscles were bothering me. I ended up on crutches and have been unable to walk on my own for 2 weeks now. My rheumatologist told me that the sole of the shoe was causing my knees to super-extend causing exacerbation of my knee problems.
I read reviews before I bought the Shape-ups but no one mentioned the arthritis factor. Please print this so others who have arthritis do not have to suffer as I have been. Thank you.
OMG…I am so thankful that I found your comments. I thought I broke my knees, after wearing the shape ups for one week both of my knee blew out. I can hardly walk. I hope I can get a refund!!!
BEST SHOE EVER MADE………I HAD SURGERY ON MY KNEE 8 YRS AGO, LONG STORY…SHORT THE DOCTOR DAMAGED THE FEMERAL NERVE…NOW MY KNEE WILL NOT BEND, HAVE BEEN WEARING A BRACE 24/7 FOR S YEARS…AND USING THE POWER CARTS AT ALL THE STORES JUST TO DO MY SHOPPING, BECAUSE KNEE HURT SOOOOOOOOO BAD JUST TO WALK..BUT I PURCHASED ONE PAIR, WORE THEM FOR A FEW HOURS, NOW I WEAR THEM ALL DAY LONG, AND I CAN GO SHOPPING, WALKING IN ALL THE STORES, FOR ABOUT 9 HOURS STRAIGHT, WITHOUT ANY PAIN AT ALL IN THE KNEE, AND FOR THE FIRST TIME IN OVER 8 YERS DO NOT HAVE TO UP A POWER CART IN ANY STORE. CANT BELIEVE AFTER ALL THE PAIN, AND TAKING ALL THE PAIN MEDICATIONS, THAT ONE PAIR OF SHOES TOOK ALL THE MISERY AWAY………THANK YOU SKETCHER SHAPE UPS, CANT WAIT FOR THE SANDLES, BECAUSE I LIVE IN FLORIDA. THANK YOU .. THANK YOU….
Can anyone who’s actually used these tell me how they compare the new Reebok EasyTone? they seem similar, have similar claims, but before I spend the money I’d like to hear other’s opinions. Thanks so much!
I LOVE these shoes. I’ve had mine since Christmas, and I’ve worn them almost every day! I’ve been writing a week by week review on my blog, and I am so impressed. I can already see a difference in my legs and butt, and I have less pain in my hips and back. I have been so happy with the results, I can’t wait to see what I think in another month!
My low back discomfort improved after wearing Shape Ups but I did start to have a lot of issues with my right knee that I never had before. I have been trying to do some research to see if it could be related to the shoes. Interesting to see a few others had issues also.
I loved these shoes except right after I purchased them and wore them for a few hours I noticed that I was walking inward on my right foot. Even though I tried to walk on the outside of my feet it alwyas brought me back to walking with my knees turned in (so it felt). After wearing them for about four weeks or so (to work and all around) I felt I should stop wearing them and see if the store would take them back as it had to be a defect in the sole or something. OMG!! The pain I have had in my knees is excrutiating pain. Sometimes I can bearly walk and it has been nearly a week. The pain is contant and started as soon as I stopped weraing the shoes. Can anyone explain why this would happen. I don’t have arthiritis or any trouble normally with my joints. This has to be from the shoes…..I am going to take them back.