Features :
- Leather and synthetic fabric upper, rubber sole, Shape-Ups design technology
- Includes easy care soft leather upper and stitching details.
Shape-ups from SKECHERS are designed to: Promote weight loss, Tone muscles, and Improve posture. This athletic lace-up fitness walking shoe features the Shape-ups kinetic wedge technology that helps you shape up while you walk.
Amazon.com Review
 |
| Shape Ups from SKECHERS are designed to get you fit while you walk, work, shop, and more. Shape Ups have as much a place in your life as your boots, sandals, and dress casuals, and can retrain your muscles, helping you walk with a positive impact. Used properly, Shape Ups change the way you approach your daily activities. Used regularly, Shape Ups will enhance the way you feel and look; muscles get toned, calories are burned and your posture improves.
Three Reasons You Need Shape Ups: 1. Stronger You 2. Healthier You 3. Easy Exercise Routine Three Reasons You Want Them: 1. In Style 2. Portable Power 3. A Brand You Trust |
The design technology behind Shape Ups changes the way you walk.
As we move through our lives, we typically walk on hard surfaces, which places stress on our knee joints and lower back. People who are required to stand for their jobs feel the impact on their bodies the most, and don’t gain the benefits that come with all that activity.
The goal with Shape Ups was to simulate walking on soft ground. SKECHERS has turned hard surfaces into comfortable ground through revolutionary technology designed into the framework of the shoe. The core of this technology is in the dynamic rolling bottom, the soft foam insert under the heel, and the dual-density midsole. These three elements work together to give you the feeling of walking on sand or luxurious pile carpet--regardless of the actual surface. Walking on softer, uneven surfaces forces you to engage muscles not normally used when walking on hard ground. Not only does this strengthen your muscles, but it also increases blood flow and reduces the impact on your joints and lower back.
Designed to improve your life by changing the way you walk, Shape Ups feature a unique soft kinetic wedge insert and dynamic rolling bottom to simulate walking barefoot on a giving surface that gives such as sand. With the comfort of Shape Ups, you will feel your heel sink to the ground as you step, roll forward as your weight shifts to its center, and push off with your toes. This movement will result in stronger leg, buttock, back and abdominal muscles as you stabilize your steps.
Barefoot walking simulation on soft ground
- The heel sinks comfortably into the soft ground as you step
- You naturally roll forward as your weight shifts to the center and your balance is centered
- Easily push off with your toe pads
Get in the Routine
1. Kick Back: Stand upright and place feet parallel and hip distance apart, balance centered. Roll your weight onto the back of the soft foam heel â€" hold for a count of five and then back to the center. Do not lock knees or tip backward. Stretches calf and hamstrings. Repeat 5 to 10 times.
2. Rock and Roll: Stand upright and place feet parallel and hip distance apart, balance centered. Roll your weight forward so you are balancing on the underside of your toes â€" hold for a count of two, then slowly rock back to the soft heel â€" hold for a count of two, and then back to your center of balance. Do not lock knees or tip backward. Stretches calf and hamstrings, warms up Achilles and ankles. Repeat 5 to 10 times.
3. Roll and Rock and Roll: Follow the Rock and Roll stretch, but alternate feet so one is rolling to the toes and one is rocking back. Repeat 5 to 6 times.
4. The Lean: Place your hands on a wall, parallel and slightly above your head. With one leg in front of the other and your arms forward, press with your palms as if you were leaning on the wall. Keep your back leg straight and your front foot on the floor, then bend the front leg and lean forward by moving your hips toward the wall. Hold for a count of five, then repeat on the other side. Stretches calf and Achilles. Repeat 5 to 6 times.
- Upper: Superior quality, well padded uppers of durable leather and breathable mesh designed to provide needed support and supreme comfort.
shock absorption to protect the body while exercising core muscles.
biomechanical motion vital to a natural walking state by propelling the wearer into their next step.
Â
Amazon.com Product Description
This sneaker from Skechers is designed to help you tone muscles and lose weight just by walking in it! It features a signature rolling sole that makes you feel like you're walking barefoot in sand. The technology forces you to push off with your toes, so all of your leg muscles are engaged to strengthen and elongate. Now you can truly exercise on the go.
Customer Reviews
Great shoe! (2010-05-22)
This shoe is one that helps my back and feet not hurt!! Love them!
Very Comfortable Shoe (2010-05-22)
I don't know if these type shoes cure cancer or whatever all of the claims are, but the thick soles do make them very comfortable for me when working on hard concrete floors all day. I like them so much I have 2 pairs. The Fitness Junkie style has more mesh, so is cooler for the summer.
Pain-free at last! (2010-05-19)
I have had heel pain on and off for several years, which is a major bummer since I enjoy walking. I wear prescribed orthotics all the time and only walk in well-cushioned name brand walking shoes. In recent months, even after taking these steps, my heel had been bothering me quite a bit after walking (especially the next morning). I read the write-ups on these shoes and thought I'd give them a try. My orthotics fit into them nicely. I have walked in them several times now (2-4 miles per walk) ... pain-free! Even the next morning, my heel has felt fine. This shoe may not work for everyone, but for me, it has eliminated this recent heel pain. It's interesting how we take feeling healthy and pain free for granted, until we have problems. I couldn't be more pleased with these shoes allowing me to do my walks pain-free. By the way, some websites recommend going a half-size larger because the shoe supposedly runs small. However, for me, my regular size worked perfectly. I definitely would recommend these shoes, especially to those who may have heel pain.
A nice walking shoe...workout!!!!!! (2010-05-18)
I got my shape ups and since the first day I tried them on, I loved them,
They are so comfortable while you walk.....
The only thing is that they run kind of small so you have to order a half size bigger than your size otherwise, they will bother you a little.
Otherr than that I also think that they are too expensive.........
I got mines with the amazon credit card discount ........
I am very happy with my shoes...... Highly recommended!!
Skechers Shape ups (2010-05-12)
Awesome shoes! Great Price! Fast free shipping from Amazon. I had to return them because I ordered a half size larger based on all the reviews that the run small. Totally disagree! Please order your regular size or get them fitted so you don't have to pay to return them. I quickly ordered my size and love them! I am pregnant with twins and walk on the treadmil and lift weights. I could tell the difference immediately. Highly recommend and bought my mother some for mother's day. She has been walking everyday since.
SEE Skechers Women's Shape Ups-Fitness Junkie Fitness Work Out Sneaker at Amazon.com Now