Oh come on…
you know you have been tempted.
Get in shape without setting foot in a gym?
–firms calf muscles?
–reduces cellulite and tones thighs?
–firms buttocks muscles?
–tightens abdominal muscles?
–strengthens the back?
–improves posture?
–improves blood circulation?
Count me in, people!
It wasn’t originally MY idea to buy the Shape-ups. There was a little
suburban legend floating through my neighborhood that these shoes could improve thigh and buttock appearance in a matter of weeks.
OK, it wasn’t really
suburban legend, it was
my friend Pamella.
So I shelled out the over $100 for a pair –
even the price even elevates your heart rate! I am already exercising and I haven’t even left the Skechers* store.
*And because I am OLD I didn’t even know that Skechers wasn’t spelled Sketchers even though they have been around since 1992 which is like 100 years ago, but I was in high school PRIOR to 100 years ago so popular fashion ended in 1988 for me.
I headed home to start firming my butt.
The first day I wore them for several hours around the house. They are really comfortable and I didn’t even need the insole orthotics I would normally need in athletic shoes.
They are really ROCK-Y. I kinda feel like I am walking up and down hill all day, but around the house it seems to work fine. I would be worried about walking on uneven terrain in them until my ankle muscles are stronger since the soles are very high and it would be easy to step wrong and twist an ankle.
The most surprising thing to me was how much muscle soreness I have after wearing them for a few hours. In fact, several weeks later I am not wearing them more than a 1/2 day or so.
I will spare you any photos of my butt.
Really, you don’t have to thank me.
But I will say that they are the perfect thing to wear with
my pajama jeans.
Oh ya…
I don’t get it — did you buy these ironically? You seem so smart, yet you have the post where you bought this and the “booty pop” and your snide commentary makes me hope it’s sarcastic and that you don’t actually wear these things on a regular basis.
I just read all of your posts about pj jeans and shape-ups and everyone’s responses and I gotta say I was laughing out loud at work. I am totally going to order pj jeans and the sneakers to complete the outfit and report back with my findings!
I have a pair of these and really love them. I actually asked for them for my b’day last year. I don’t wear them all day, every day, so I can’t attest to whether or not they actually shape your butt. But I wear them when walking the dogs and working out, and I can definitely feel the burn (the good kind). They might take some getting used to if you have balance issues. But I’m with Lisa – the rocking motion actually kind of propels me. I’d suggest getting used to them before walking up a big hill, though! You can definitely feel them working your leg muscles. And you have to make sure to walk correctly in them like in the instructions. In my opinion, they are super comfortable!
So glad you like them. I still haven’t figured out the entire coordination involved, but that is just me!
I love my shape ups. Got them at Zappos super cheap. I am on my feet over 8 hours a day at work, walking, carrying stuff, climbing steps – and I have had no problems. In fact, their rocking motion helps to keep me going. No sore muscles, just more energy = A+.
I’m wish the commenter above- I’ll totally get on board if payless knocks them off! By the way- what in the name of Jesus is the heavenly sounding thing you call “pajama jeans??!!!”
Please elaborate. Does that mean they look like jeans but feel like pj’s? Please tell me that’s what you’re saying. 🙂