Comments on: Do Sketchers Shape-Ups™ Really Work?

By: Molly

Molly — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:30:45 +0000

Hi Randy:
Thanks for posting this! I agree, they’re hard to walk in–especially in my neighborhood where there are lots of cobblestone streets. I’ve tripped many, many times in them but thankfully have not fallen. I hope your friend gets better soon…thanks again for sharing…

By: Randy

Randy — Wed, 15 Sep 2010 21:20:54 +0000

Molly, Just wanted to share a friend of mines experience – she and her husband bought a pair of Shape Ups and have been walking briskly in them several times a week. Two weeks ago, she stumbled on an uneven spot in the sidewalk and was catapulted forward …. she has 5 fractures in her arm which required surgery, 5 pins and a rod for 4 weeks followed by a cast for 2-4 more weeks. She said that the ER nurse told her that they see lots of injuries from people wearing this type of shoe. Her advice is that people need to practice wearing them around the house and be VERY cautious wering them out.

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:53:23 +0000

Hi Nannette:
Have you started to wear your Sketchers yet? What do you think about them? Please let us know…

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:52:31 +0000

Hi Cathy:
Did you end up buying a pair of Sketchers Shape-Ups? If so, will you please tell us what you think?

Thanks! Molly

By: Molly

Molly — Thu, 09 Sep 2010 13:51:40 +0000

Hi Lynn:
Do Fit Flops have another version of shoe for the winter? Please let us know… Thanks! Molly

By: lynn Pecora

lynn Pecora — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 13:15:18 +0000

Molly,
As you know I own a pair of “fit flops”, the same concept and design. I wore them walking the streets of New Orleans for hours at a time and yes, they were comfortable and did exercise my legs somewhat. I wear them at home when running errands and I love them. Of courseI found a style that have gem stones on them, more attractive then the standard style.

By: Molly

Molly — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 10:54:18 +0000

You’re exactly right. Just the fact they are getting you out walking more often is worth the price of the shoe. Please keep us updated on your progress…
Molly

By: Elaine

Elaine — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 13:22:31 +0000

I have a pair of the Reebok EasyTones and I really like them. The first couple of times I wore them I could tell that my leg muscles had to work overtime. I do find that since I paid more than usual for them ($107), I tend to use them more (as in doing more walking) so that I feel I’m getting my ‘money’s worth’ out of them. My mother has the Shape-Up’s and she swears by them! So, I guess if the shoes get you moving all the other benefits will eventually follow.

By: Cathy

Cathy — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 19:48:11 +0000

I’ve been curious, and skeptical, too. Now I’m more inclined to try them. I look foward to reading more comments. Thanks, Molly, for bringing this up.

By: Karen

Karen — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 21:14:50 +0000

My Mom bought a pair a couple of months ago and loves them. She did say that it took her awhile to feel confident walking in them, a day or so. But she wears them all the time and thinks they’ve toned her booty and thighs. I see people in scrubs wearing them all the time at work — health science center.

(If you do trip in public on non-cobblestone streets, MoPo, just blame it on your corrective shoes.)