Features :
- Includes easy care soft leather upper and stitching details
- Leather and fabric upper, rubber sole, Shape-ups Design technology
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.
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| 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.
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Amazon.com Product Description
This sporty 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
shape ups (2010-05-10)
I'm in the second week of wearing these shoes whenever I go out. I do not feel any pulling or stretching on my muscles as is indicated in the ads. However, when they are worn for a long work out walk, you can definately feel them working. So you have to use them to power walk in order to obtain results. I can only assume they do little or nothing just wearing them for normal everyday activities.
Skechers Women's Shape Ups Lace-Up Fashion Sneaker (2010-05-09)
It took me awhile before I purchased these Skechers, I guess because of the price. I have lower back pain, and have suffered with it for many years, standing for long periods of time and too much walking is a problem. I love tennis shoes, always have. So I purchased these Shape Ups. When I first put them on and started walking around in them, I felt like I was going to tip over, I guess because of the way these shoes are made. I went shopping to test them out and parked far away from the stores to see what this these shoes were all about. I have to say they are very comfortable. Now I don't know about the promote weight loss thing, and my legs didn't feel any different, but I can tell you my back did not hurt when wearing these shoes.
Outstanding shoes (2010-05-09)
These shoes very quickly became my favorite. I find it almost uncomfortable to walk in anything else.
Highly recommend (2010-04-28)
I saw these advertised and decided to investigate.
I originally purchased MBT - thinking they had been out longer with this concept,
so of course, they had to be better. But no - & due to a problem with that shoe, I was able to
return them & purchase the skechers (shape-up motivation).
Well, I did not notice any difference after walking, & I wore them all day,
but on the plus side, they are very comfortable. Perfect for work (unit staff RN).
So I bought a different style: skechers shape-ups- action packed - for work-out / walk about on
non-work days & this style does exercise my leg muscles. This style also feels spongier than the
Motivations, but still supportive, & I did notice a difference on my first wear.
I just purchased a pair mary-janes in black, to wear to meetings & professional classes,
(trying to appear more business-like, but still comfortable).
Yes, they are expensive, but they're worth the money. Since, my body feels good at the end of the day.
When you walk in these shoes (following their directions), you do exercise all your leg muscles
& your glutes as well. I'm very satisfied with my shoes.
P.S. EZ-coil is the top of the line - the most supportive, comfortable & very, very expensive.
Love these shoes! (2010-04-18)
The "Metabolize" was the first style of Skechers Shape Ups that I purchased. I was skeptical about paying a hundred bucks for a pair of sneakers, but had a brick-n-mortar store gift card left over from Christmas and thought it provided a great opportunity for me to try them without paying the full price. I was pleasantly surprised and wore the shoes on a quick trip to the grocery store first to ease into them and become comfortable walking in them. They're absolutely great! The cushioning is unbelieveable and the foot naturally rolls from the heel, through the arch, and presses off from the ball and toe propelling you into the next step. I quickly became hooked on these shoes and wanted to wear them all the time. I was so glad to find a variety of styles on Amazon that were all slightly cheaper than brick-n-mortar stores (free shipping and no sales tax!). I used my iPad money to purchase more Shape Ups instead!:-)
Needless to say, I heartily recommend these shoes as they have alleviated my knee, low back and heel issues, as well as adjusted my posture. There is an instructional DVD that comes with the shoes and I've enjoyed doing the 15 and 30 minute workouts included. The only downside to Shape Ups is standing stationary since the shoes aren't flat. You may have to adjust your weight to find a comfortable position if you're standing still for a period of time. I use those times (like waiting in line at the grocery store) to do the "rock and roll" and stretch my calf muscles. So you can still 'shape up' whether you're moving or not!
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