Skechers Shape ups
Early last week I made a trip into town to my favorite shoe store, DSW to pick out some new sneakers (which I really did need anyway). Several friends told me they like their new Skechers. I had looked at them on previous shopping trips but decided to postpone purchasing a pair until I get back to work. When I enter a shoe store, my logic can become a bit convoluted. Long story short, I purchased a pair of Skechers Shape Up's which are more expensive than a basic pair of sneakers.  After wearing them everyday for dog walking duty I can honestly say, it was money well spent. Even if the claims about what they can do for you physically are overstated, they are worth it. I have never had a more comfortable, cushioned pair of walking shoes in my life! They really do put a spring in your step. |
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| I have a pair also mainly because of bad feet....they are wonderful...they really cushion your heel and takes the pressure off the toes...no more pain. I constantly have breaks near the toe area and this shoe is better than any boot or orthopedic device I have had to wear. Anyone that has foot pain/ heel pain...they are great! |
| I also bought a pair a few months ago, and I really like them! I have chronic back pain, which has also caused knee and ankle pain, and these are the only sneakers I can wear for prolonged periods of time that actually help all those areas. Being short, it's also a plus that the sneakers add about 2" of height. And that 2" of spongy support is just fantastic! As for them being more expensive, they weren't for me. I bought my last pair of sneakers at a running shoe store, and thinking they would be more supportive than the run-of-the-mill sneakers, I paid extra for them. I got my Skechers at Kohl's - had a 30% off sale booklet so the price came in at $25 less than my last pair 2 years ago! Bonus!! |
| A good pair of shoes is worth the money. My husband just shakes his head when I buy a new pair of New Balance. But they are worth every penny I spend on them. Rollbars help to keep both ankles & knees aligned & were recommended for post-orthopeadic surgery. I've tried some that were less expensive & I can really tell the difference. So whatever brand works for you, they are worth the money! |
I do New Balance too and add orthodics. Problem is I wear man's sizes  Let's not talk about shoe cost. Glad the Sketchers work, they look comfortable. |
| I'm glad to hear such positive feed back on these shoes; I've been contemplating taking the plunge and purchasing them myself. I love to walk and wondered how these would hold up on a long walk. |
| I've been wondering about these as well. Isn't there another brand like the Sketchers that is really expensive? |
Stacy wrote: I've been wondering about these as well. Isn't there another brand like the Sketchers that is really expensive? From what I've seen Sketchers is the expensive brand @ $100. |
| Yahoo did a comparison for different "shape-up-as-you-go" http://health.yahoo.com/featured/102/wd-reviews-tone-as-you-walk-shoes/ |
| Thanks! It was MBT I was thinking of. |
| Most of you have read that I'm on the injured list right now. I have a really BAD case of sciatica that has been killing me for over nine weeks now. I have been going to physical therapy for seven? weeks. My physical therapist has been getting a lot of negative info on these shoes. Not just me, but a lot of people were turning up with sciatica from wearing them. I was wearing them, daily, I found them to be helpful for my heel pain. Something about the ligaments in the back of the leg not getting stretched and shortening and then when you go without them...bang...sciatica. I don't want this to turn into a negative post but If I can keep just one person from getting the pain I've been enduring I'll be glad. |
| I wouldn't be surprised these shoes are causing pain in some people. Weak ankles, over pronating, etc I would think could cause serious strain. Since the pelvis is tilted differently this may aggravate a sciatic potential. And for those who wear high heels all the time, this shoes could be killers. Without the proper ligament length and strength, something is just waiting to go pop with the lower heels. I wore the negative heel Earth Shoes in the 70's and did have one sciatic flareup initially. Not fun! Pam, I wish you some relief, my DH has a horrible back, had one surgery and probably needs another..........sigh. Doc said, "This surgery fixed some things, but you still have a cra*** back. I'll see you again."  |
| I can't see myself wearing a shoe like that, they just look weird imo.... I wonder what the shape of them would do to your arches over time? |
| I guess different things work for different people. The idea sounds good to me but I know there is no way I could walk in a pair of shoes with that kind of rounded sole that made your foot rock. I feel unstable enough as it is at times due to knee surgery & arthritis in my knees & ankles. I need something that stabalizes my foot & ankle so it doesn't "give" in to the sides. |
| My problem is my step. I roll my feet when I walk. I step on the outer edge of my heal and roll my foot inward... my mom and I have the same step. Because my foot falls so strangely, it's limited/or prolonged my inability to do fun activities... like skate. I really wish I could skate, but every time I try, I twist my ankles and end up with huge scrapes on my arms and legs. There goes my roller derby dreams... As much as I'd like to try these shoes, I think it would be disastrous for me. |
* Capt. Obvious Danger wrote: My problem is my step. I roll my feet when I walk. I step on the outer edge of my heal and roll my foot inward... my mom and I have the same step. Because my foot falls so strangely, it's limited/or prolonged my inability to do fun activities... like skate. I really wish I could skate, but every time I try, I twist my ankles and end up with huge scrapes on my arms and legs. There goes my roller derby dreams... As much as I'd like to try these shoes, I think it would be disastrous for me. Have you tried the NB 1124? Each year the new model is a higher number so that may not be the newest but it is close. They have roll bars in them that direct your feet in the correct direction. I've worn them for years. |
| I was thinking that a podiatrist might be able to correct your gait with the use of prescription orthotics. |
ChSheepdogs wrote: Have you tried the NB 1124? Each year the new model is a higher number so that may not be the newest but it is close. They have roll bars in them that direct your feet in the correct direction. I've worn them for years. You know, as crazy as it sounds, despite the fact that I KNOW I walk funny... I've never thought of doing something about it. I really should look into better orthotics. It will probably help preserve my joints in the long run. |
| My son uses these for back problems. He's had surgery and it made a big difference but still has some issues. So far they are working but I did forward some of the information on this forum to him as an FYI. My husband has had several hip replacements and has to wear sneakers per drs. instructions. He wore the sides down very badly on every one we tried. Finally a cousin told him about the new balance walking shoes and it has made all the difference in the world. They aren't cheap but they do last a long time. |
| I wear the sketchers version a few days a week. I got them because a co-worker had them and told me she immediately felt them working. Now, she's just back a couple of months after maternity leave, so perhaps that is a big reason I haven't felt as large an effect. However, the first couple of weeks, I definitely felt it in my thighs and rear and later in my lats. Alas! not my stomach, which really, really needs the work, even more than my hips, thighs and rear. For what it's worth, I have lost a few pounds. How much of that is because of warmer weather, me taking a good hard look at myself (and believe me, it was very hard) and deciding to make some changes in my diet and activity levels and how much is the shoes, I can't say. But I will take what I can get. As far as walking in them, I have to make an adjustment when I first take a step in them as they make my foot hit the floor differently than usual, and they tend to be hotter than my usual footwear. Other than that: no problem. |
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