Sketchers Shape-Ups

Lizardjam

Anyone else wear them? I know one other person on the board who does...Just curious what other people think about them.

I'm in my second week wearing them at work, I took one day off and I can feel them changing the way I walk a bit. Anyone else? I ran in them for a short sprint and I felt like I was going to tumble over!

South of Seattle

I thought you weren't supposed to run in these shoes?

haffajappa

South of Seattle wrote:

I thought you weren't supposed to run in these shoes?

nice avatar... very pensive... when did you dye your hair blond btw?

my mom bought a pair of these she has the same sized feet as me so i was going to borrow them for a couple walks with the dog... i feel like a nerd wearing them though
anyways i've just tried them around the house and stuff they feel pretty cool to wear around and the logic behind them seems to make sense....

Franny

I have been looking at these.....I am interested to see what you think!!

decides2dream

they are awesome.


i've been wearing mine daily to/from work for probably a solid month now. i totally feel them working out my legs entirely, engaging my abs, my back feels stronger, etc. absolutely makes you walk differently, kinda the whole point....and also works your muscles harder. i think they are so worth it - just get *more* out of walking. i only wear them to/from work tho, not all day. i may occasionally take a walk in them on the weekend too, but again, never have worn them all day.

and yes, they are not meant for running, but i sprint across the street in them often to catch a light, etc. it does feel a wee bit weird at first, but again, you get accustomed and it's fine. it's not like you're running blocks or anything.

haffa, the way they look really kept me from them as well but a good frind just raved and raved about em, i thought wtf....what do i care what shoes i am wearing to/from work, or for a walk, etc? i got the black maryjane looking sneaks, figured they were a wee bit "better" with my work attire but you bet, at this point, i just don't care. i SEE and FEEL differences already, good differences.....so yes, i am sticking with em!

Lizardjam

Guess I'm just a nerd, I'm not too turned off by the way they look. I like big soles 'cause i tend to drag my feet and they're always worn out so quickly. I can't drag 'em in these shoes or I trip so they are helping in more ways than one!

Plus if I don't wear them for a day I totally feel it once I put them back on. I like them a lot so far! The ones I have now are funky for wearing anywhere but work but I want to get some cute ones...then I can wear them on the weekend too!

decides2dream

Lizardjam wrote:

Guess I'm just a nerd, I'm not too turned off by the way they look. I like big soles 'cause i tend to drag my feet and they're always worn out so quickly. I can't drag 'em in these shoes or I trip so they are helping in more ways than one!

Plus if I don't wear them for a day I totally feel it once I put them back on. I like them a lot so far! The ones I have now are funky for wearing anywhere but work but I want to get some cute ones...then I can wear them on the weekend too!

i like thick-soled shoes...but the shape-ups take it to a different level ya know?
glad they're helping you not drag your feet...i hate that, big pet peeve.

jezebeloria

I am waiting for my pair to arrive. Been contemplating them for a while and got a good deal. Also having issues w/ plantar fasciatis/heel spur so I was hoping these shoes might help???

Lizardjam

jezebeloria wrote:

I am waiting for my pair to arrive. Been contemplating them for a while and got a good deal. Also having issues w/ plantar fasciatis/heel spur so I was hoping these shoes might help???

Oohh they do help! I am short so I always wore shoes with heels. ALWAYS. Whether it was a cute wedge or a real heel. BUT i had started wearing flats constantly to work 'cause all my pants were getting shorter and shorter(either because i was getting fatter or they were shrinking in the laundry or both but, whatever). After wearing flats for a month or so i started getting such pain in my foot but, mostly when i got up in the morning or after sitting a while. the doctor said it was the planta fasciatis and that my feet suffer in flats. I bought some wedge boots and wore those pretty much as a constant to work and the pain went mostly away. I have been wearing the shape-ups for going on 3 weeks to work every day now and NO pain, ever. So, long story even longer, they are definitely good for foot pain. I feel like I'm walking on cushions. I wore them one weekend and had to stand and walk all day and my feet weren't even tired or in pain, only my legs and butt were!

So yeah, highly recommend!

jezebeloria

Lizardjam wrote:

jezebeloria wrote:

I am waiting for my pair to arrive. Been contemplating them for a while and got a good deal. Also having issues w/ plantar fasciatis/heel spur so I was hoping these shoes might help???

Oohh they do help! I am short so I always wore shoes with heels. ALWAYS. Whether it was a cute wedge or a real heel. BUT i had started wearing flats constantly to work 'cause all my pants were getting shorter and shorter(either because i was getting fatter or they were shrinking in the laundry or both but, whatever). After wearing flats for a month or so i started getting such pain in my foot but, mostly when i got up in the morning or after sitting a while. the doctor said it was the planta fasciatis and that my feet suffer in flats. I bought some wedge boots and wore those pretty much as a constant to work and the pain went mostly away. I have been wearing the shape-ups for going on 3 weeks to work every day now and NO pain, ever. So, long story even longer, they are definitely good for foot pain. I feel like I'm walking on cushions. I wore them one weekend and had to stand and walk all day and my feet weren't even tired or in pain, only my legs and butt were!

So yeah, highly recommend!

Thanks for the info! Would be sooooooooo grateful if only my legs and my ass hurt but not my feet. Crossing fingers these help cause I really can't be out for a month for surgery!!! You have given me hope where there was pretty much none left. :thumbup: Thanks!!!