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…
But they are so UGLY!!!! They look like those SAS brand shoes. You know, those tan shoes with tan laces and tan soles that are huge and rubbery? Except Skechers changed the colors. Seriously.
And you wonder where your boys get their As Seen On Tv Gene (I think scientists have located that gene in the gene pool!)…pajama jeans AND clunky shoes?
But…it does sound like they actually work like they say. I will say that those dumb FitFlops that I paid $40 for only gave me blisters and NOT a firm hiney!
They are HIDEOUS! I can’t wear them out of the house…it is that bad.
I bought these recently, too. I couldn’t believe how tired I was after a 20 minute walk. Aside from the fact that I am grossly out of shape, I think they do actually do something. Going to try to get in some sort of routine, but I find myself unrealistically banking on these sneakers turning me into Jillian Michaels.
i really want them… I’ve researched, and researched them. this came after I announced i wanted to replace all of my shoes with sneaker and mary jane styled sketchers of the shape up variety and my husband said NO! (party pooper)
reviews are mixed- but i still totally want some…
p.s. you are rocking the pajama jeans.
I just saw those Mary Janes…HAWT!
Wow! Those are wonder shoes!
I wonder how these things feel to someone with very flat feet…Me for example.
The main reason I have been hesitant is because they make your feet look bigger. And I already wear a size 12. I don’t need my feet any bigger thankyouverymuch!
They also make you several inches TALLER…would that help even it out?
Last time I was at Academy getting my kids some shoes, I almost bought them. It was between those and the Reebok EasyTones. I chose the Reebok’s.
One reason I chose the Reebok’s – the curved, raised heel is less… noticeable. I figured I might wear them a little more than the Skechers.
Hmmm, maybe a little competition would be a good thing. Then instead of driving a block to pick up my kids, the competition would motivate me to actually walk. 🙂
I saw something on TV today about ones that have like little balance balls under several spots in the soles…I might have to investigate it!
Stop me!
I dunno…
I think I’ve decided to be annoyed at you because you look too thin in your pajama jeans and Stechers shoes.
Now I wanna donut.
Mmmmm…donuts.
I’m so tempted to try these but I have a complete lack of motor skills. I wonder what would happen if you wore them with ankle weights?
I am coordination-challenged and ankle weights at my fitness level would be WAY overkill!
Can you actually do the treadmill and other things in them or would that rocking in the soles get in the way? I need new workout shoes and I’ve been considering those (hoping to get the added benefit without the added work) but at $100, if they are bad for the gym I won’t be able to get a second pair of workout shoes.
I think they would be good for anything indoors. I would try them on at the store first and walk around to make sure…but I would feel comfortable on the tm.
I had MBTs (original ones of these). I had a lot of trouble with them outside here in Denver. They were made for places with clean, clear sidewalks. Even the “outdoor” version had me slipping and sliding in the park (mud, dirt, cinder, etc). I sold mine on eBay.
And started doing lunges and squats. 😉
Exercising the old fashioned way? haha