I’ve had my Skechers Shape-Ups for about a week, and I wanted to wear them in a variety of settings before I wrote a review of them.
I’ve worn them:
- walking around the store, just doing everyday errands.
- on a power walk around the neighborhood.
- at the gym, on the treadmill.
- at the gym, on the elliptical machine.
Wearing them to walk around doing errands, I really didn’t notice much of a difference in my calf or shin muscles. They do feel like your heel is sinking in the sand, which is a strange feeling at first, but something that I found easy to get used to. I love the way the shoes look on me, and I like that they have a bit of a heel on them (because of the “technology”), so they make me a bit taller (always a plus!). Also, these shoes are incredibly comfortable to wear. It’s like they have extra cushioning or something. I could see myself wearing these to school on a Friday (when I usually dress more casually), because they would be great to wear while standing up all day in my classroom.
Wearing them power walking, I definitely noticed a bit more effort used in my calf muscles. In fact, I found that I had to walk a bit slower so that I wasn’t in too much pain. I finished my walk feeling as if I had walked much farther and for much longer than I actually did, which I take as a good thing. Because I’m putting forth more effort when wearing them, I’m getting a better workout. At least, I hope so.
Wearing them Friday night at the gym to walk on the treadmill was basically the same as power walking with them outside. Much more effort needed to walk, but in a good way. I was getting a good workout.
Wearing them on the elliptical machine was very surprising. It took me SO much more effort to work out on that machine wearing these. I especially felt it when I moved backwards! I could feel my thigh muscles really working, and I was quite sore Saturday morning, which was great.
So, I would highly recommend them. I don’t plan on wearing them next week at the Golden Gate Bridge 5K, because I want to have a decent pace, and since I walk a bit slower with them, I’d rather not throw them into the mix for that type of activity. But overall, it was money well spent. Plus, they’re really cute; at least I think so.
Bella on the Beach 
Hello Bella,
Have you had any issues with your socks sliding around. I love the shoes but I seem to be fishing for my socks….
Ruth
No, none at all. I wear the short, short socks, too, and they never fall off. If it’s a problem, maybe switch to crew or longer socks.
Enjoyed your review. Couldn’t find a Skecher Review before I bought my Avia Avi-Motions. It will snow where I live tomorrow so I will try my Avi-Motions on Sunday or Monday.
Oh and Bella, thank you for not wearing athletic shoes with skirts and dresses.
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Having problems with my right foot so I tried the shape ups on and loved the cushion feel. Am I expecting too much to plan to wear them like any other shoe? I looked at the video that came with them and now I am not sure if they will work for daily use or if they are strictly exercise shoes. I am also a teacher, on my feet all day.
I love the new shape ups I just got and can definitely feel that my leg muscles are working much harder. I am doing the same walk I’ve done for the last 6 months, and I am definitely my muscles having to work harder! However, I came up with quite a blister on my right heel. The shoes seem to fit otherwise and no trouble at all on the left shoe. Has anyone else had this trouble? I am sad that I can’t keep walking now for a few days.
I just bought a pair of shape-ups, I have my own business and I am on my feet alot. I have been having a lot of foot pain, etc. When I tried these on I could not believe how comfortable they are, it finally felt like I was giving my feet a much deserved break. It’s almost like my feet are saying thank you!!!