Customer Reviews SKECHERS Shape-ups Shape Ups

Bought these shoes more out of curiosity than need. Thought the health-related claims were a bit inflated (posture improvement, burn more calories, tone certain muscle groups, etc.), but I liked the style and wanted to see if any of the claims might be true. After a month, I can't vouch for the health claims as my level of overall activitiy has increased with the arrival of quaisi-spring and with it my conditioning. However, I wear these shoes whenever I can. After a few hours of re-learning how to walk (watch the supplied DVD!), I find them to be VERY comfortable for walking and general casual wear. The second day I took a five-mile walk, and except for very minor next-day twinges in my knees (which might have happened with any shoes after winter inactivity) the walk was great. Shoes are priced competitively with other walking shoes and are extremely comfortable. I likely will buy a second pair in a different style. One minor problem: Dye on leather tongue is wearing quickly where the laces rub, but not visible once tied. Overall: Great shoes.

The Shape-Ups are BAD, BAD, BAD! :-)) Why? Had to quit using all my other shoes because they enhanced metatarsal and heel pain problems! Seriously, these Shape Up's are the absolutely best shoe that I have placed my feet in, ever, in my lifetime! Hope that Skechers continues producing them for many, many years! Plan to order a pair of "dress" Shape Up's to wear at work. Theses shoes are absolutely in the category of "life changing!" Thanks Skechers!

These shoes are great! I read reviews on Shape Ups shoes and how it helps people with lower back pain and knee problems and decided to give them a try. I have bad knees and lower back pain when I walk longer than ten minutes. It made doing cardiovascular activity very difficult, and I was always stiff or sore by the end of the day. When I first tried these shoes, I immediately noticed a difference on my knees. After a couple of days I noticed my posture had changed as well. I was standing taller and straighter. I had less back pain and felt my core muscles tightening up. I also noticed my calves were getting more of a workout from wearing the shoes. I have had my Shape Ups for over a month now and wear them whenever I am not at work. I am walking 40 minutes a day now on a treadmill with them and have not had any knee issues. I feel like a little bit of freedom has been given back to me. I can play with my kids, walk the dogs, walk around a mall, and exercise now without having to worry about knee pain. My lower back still gets stiff from time to time, but I think that is from lifting my two year old twins around. I highly recommend these shoes to anyone looking to burn more calories while walking or have joint or knee problems that get aggravated by walking.

Go ahead and order them! Yes~they look different. No~you won't look stupid walking in them. It took just a few steps in them to get the feel of the curved sole. They don't feel heavy or bulky on your feet. Great support and comfort for being on my feet 8 hours a day on a cement warehouse floor. My feet and calves are feeling better and less achy each day. Well worth the investment.

Got these for the husband and he was skeptical at first but now I can't get him out of the Shape Ups! He claims to be walking in the clouds but I think that is just his head! Never have I seen him so taken with a pair of shoes. Well he was once but they were on a Victoria Secrets model. Hah.

I was concerned that I would have to break these in since I have extremely sensitive feet. I wore them around my house for about a week and a half and finally decided to go whole hog and I wore them to work. I work in a home improvement retail store and the concrete floors are harsh if the proper shoes are not worn. I have to say that I wore them for an entire eight hour shift and had no problems at all. The fit is great, it feels like I am walking on thick carpet pad, and they make me even taller than I already am! I love them.

I read a lot of online reviews before buying these (including all the ones here) and I must say, so far I am VERY happy with what I've received. I have major foot and leg problems that got me retired on a disability, and these are one of the most comfortable pairs of shoes I've worn in years that DON'T hurt my feet after 30 minutes. As far as the long term benefits I can't really comment at this time as I've only had them a very short while, but I am hoping it will be at least some of what's been promised. Also, they are a great looking pair of shoes. For now, I'm rating these high for what they've already given me in terms of comfort.

Ordered these last week on Thursday afternoon. Arrived Friday morning at 9:00 a.m. Wow! \r\nI\'m a big guy and the biggest thing I notice from wearing these are my feet, ankles, knees and hips don\'t feel as beat up after walking for a period of time. Weather permitting, with nordic walking poles, I walk 4 - 6 times a week, 3 - 5 miles per walk, through our neighborhood that has some elevation rise and falls. The suspension action of these shoes is what makes the difference. Usually, after a 4 or 5 miler, I\'m hobbling around the rest of the day and sometimes some of the next day. To start out, I walked 2 miles on Saturday, 1 on Sunday. I walked my first 4 miler of the year about 3 hours ago and, although my legs feel a little fatigued, I feel a lot better than I would have had I worn my old shoes. No hobbling. Looking forward to putting some miles on these babies.

These shoes take a little getting used to, but once you do, they are extremely comfortable and seem to work as advertised. They are great for walking, though jogging is a little awkward. They are expensive, but very well made and worth the price. I normally wear a size 12 or 13, but needed a size 14 in these. Overall, I would highly recommend these shoes.

These peculiarly shaped shoes take about half an hour to get used to. From then on, they are the best walking shoes ever. They give a great workout to every part of the legs and torso, keep you in good posture, and reduce strain on the feet and knees to almost nothing. It's less like striding on hard ground than like sailing on water. I've already bought another pair, in black.

Bought Skechers Shape-Ups for my husband for Valentines Day. He absolutely loves them! Says they are very comfortable. Skechers recommends buying half size larger, which I did. Would recommend to friends to buy.

A very comfortable walking shoe. You can feel results after only short walks.

Terrific shoe i used too wear m b t but this is a great shoe at half the price.the service from zappos went above and beyond your usual service. Im very happy and will buy more in future.

I stand about 9 hours a day and am always trying new shoes...these have given me great relief to my knees. They say wear them about 30 minutes the first few times, but I didn’t read that and wore them 9 hours. My calves were sore but my knees were significantly less painful at the end of the day (I have been doing this 40 years). The shoes move the impact forward of my heel and that is what makes the difference I think.

I have a pair of these myself and love them. I bought this pair for my hubby who is having many problems with his feet and legs. He is a long term diabetic, very overly sensitive feet, knee trouble, and very tight hamstrings. These shoes are really helping!

I wore these shoes for a few hours a day for about a week per the instructions. I walk 4 miles a day and started wearing the shoes after the break-in period. From the very first days, I’ve been much less sore and more limber from the waist down. I’m totally amazed. I would recommend these shoes. It’s funny, but since wearing them, when I get up from sitting down, I’m not stiff and sore anymore, especially when exiting my car. Great innovation.

I have had these shoes for a month and worn them all day every day since I got them. They are very comfortable, and it only took a few minutes to get used to the unusual rocking motion of walking in them. Even though the sole is an inch and a half thick at its thickest, it doesn’t feel weird. They don’t look as odd as I thought they might, but they are far from stylish. I walk about three miles a day just commuting and doing my job, and the shoes actually work like advertised. My legs are definitely stronger, with less knee pain than I had before. I would say that the effects are most noticeable in the lower leg and thighs, but I do think they help your core too. Considering I have not increased my exercising but have made very noticeable gains in strength and tone, these shoes are worth every penny.

I love my Skechers "shape Ups". I had to return them for a 1/2 size larger. The new ones arrived the very next day. Your customer service is outstanding!! I would encourage anyone to do business with Zappos.

Fantastic service. Ordered shoes on a Sunday evening and they arrived at noon on Tuesday. Shoes were as advertised, fit was excellent.

Bought these shoes for my husband for Christmas and he loves them. He says they are great to walk on and make his legs feel good. The delivery was fast and exactly as I ordered. Will order from Zappos every time I need something.

I love my Shape-Ups. I even wear them in the house so, I can rock and roll all day. They make me feel as if I am walking higher than the ground. They are true to size and I can wear a heavier pair of socks with these shoes. Take it slowly at first, it is like having sea legs then your legs gradually turn into seaplanes. I can feel the back of my thighs and higher tightening. They get 5 stars in my book. Anything that makes me want to walk instead of ride is like having money in the bank. Sorry, got to go, I have to keep on moving. Thank you, Zappos for your unique products and unique customer service. Be sure to walk test your Shape-Ups in the house before taken it to the streets. Happy feet!

In 1820 Charles Caleb Colton said, "Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." Well, MBT should be flattered. Two years ago, they were alone in the field of rocker sole walking shoes; today they've got 2 competitors, and I own all 3 brands. MBTs as the most expensive ought to be a perfect 10. For walking they do deliver what they promise, a very soft heel strike, and an empowering rolling stride. However, as an expensive shoe, at least for me, they don't make the cut. They're leather and well made, but just don't feel like a luxury priced shoe, and for me, the interior seams sometimes rub my toes. I'm glad I got them used on eBay at a fraction of their list price. At the opposite end of the spectrum is the Therashoe from, of all places, K-Mart. Leather, very nicely made, lighter than the others, and the sole isn't quite as curved on the bottom. I got mine for on sale. Finally, the reason you came here: Skechers Shape Ups. I am amazed at how good they feel standing, walking, and just sitting around. They look casual, and like MBT, a bit weird, but they feel luxurious and I don't want to take them off. Side by side with MBT and Therashoe, the Skechers sole is nearly identically shaped to the MBT, and the Therashoe is lower. The MBT are the heaviest, Skechers a couple ounces lighter, and Therashoe the lightest of the bunch (but remember, the sole is lower so there's less rubber). Your heel hits softest with the MBT, mid-step is softer in Skechers, and Therashoe is neither soft nor hard, and has less of a rolling action. Bottom line, Skechers is my choice, MBT an extremely close second, and Therashoe is third, but still worth consideration.

We purchased these for a customer of ours. He loves them. We ordered the shoes 1/2 size larger than what he measured, and the shoes seem to fit him perfectly. So far, so good.

Somebody saw them on me and asked if I liked them. I said the first thing to come to mind which was like is not the word I would use. They are challenging. It feels like walking on beach sand to me, or walking around with ankle weights. Are they beneficial? I suppose they add a level of challenge. That's about what I was looking for. That, and to be like Joe Montana.

am on my second pair of Skechers Shape Ups as an eyelet became damaged after I had worn them for only (2) months.Thanks to Zappos return policy I was able too return the damaged pair in exchange for a new pair. I wear my Shape Ups when I work out at the wellness center. I really like them, but I am afraid that the way the eyelets are designed that there may be more people having trouble with the construction Skechers way want too consider a make over.