Features :
- SKECHERS 11808 SHAPE UP SILVER/ORANGE
Leather upper in a lace up sneaker styleContrast stitching detailCooling mesh side panelsMetallic edgingSKECHERS S and Shape-ups logoLace up frontPadded collar and tongueFabric shoe liningCushioned insoleFirm polyurethane frame supports and stabilizes the footKinetic Wedge super soft foam midsole designed to absorb shock and provide exercising effect1 1/2 inch midsole height at centerSculpted rubber outsole for natural propulsionComes with a detailed exercise guideCosts less than comparable exercise footwearWeight: 14 to 17oz. per sho
Amazon.com Review
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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
Rock out--literally!--in the Shape Up-Power Fitness walking shoe from Skechers. This smart shoe features a unique rolling bottom on its wedge heel that rocks when you walk, so it feels like you're walking in sand. Since it forces you to push off with your toes, it uses all of your muscles for strength and lengthens them into shape. Wear them everywhere for definite muscle-toning action every day.
Customer Reviews
Amazing! (2010-02-28)
These are indeed the most comfortable shoes ever. Nice arch and cushion. Interesting design, as not only does it sport the rounded sole, but the tongue is shorter so that it doesn't bunch up on top of the foot when you "rock" back. The step is quite cushiony. I was initially wondering how these would give me any kind of a workout if they were so comfortable. But after a day of wear, I can definitely feel some of the muscles I apparently do not use enough. Obviously too early to assume long-term improvement, but so far I am extremely happy. Kudos Sketchers - awesome shoe (and this model is really cute, too!)
You NEED these shoes! (2010-02-04)
I bought these for work, I am a nursing supervisor. I thought, if I am doing all this walking, I might as well get some extra benefit, right? Well, I had no idea how comfortable these would be. They take a little getting used to, but after a few days, it's like gliding on air. I have bunions on both feet, and any time I walk at a fast pace, they were hurting. My mom had the surgery for this, and I was thinking I would need to be having it myself soon. In these shoes, I can do all the brisk walking I want and my bunions do not hurt one bit. Also, I have been wearing these for a month and there is a noticeable difference in the way my legs and behind look and feel. The biggest difference is in the calf area, my calves are literally rock hard now. You don't think they are giving you a toning benefit while you are wearing them, but when you take them off, your legs and behind are sore like you were working out. If you are on the fence about buying these- they are worth every penny! They are true to size for me, usually wearing a 9 and taking a 9 in these also. I love them so much that I bought the Mary Janes and I bought my husband a pair, he loves them also.
Way better than MBTs (2010-01-24)
These shoes are more comfortable and much cuter than the MBTs I had before, and are 1/2 the price. I was worried about fit based on comments by others, but I ordered by regular size they were perfect. Cushioning is great - I walk primarily on cement sidewalks and asphalt. I hope they hold up over time, but have to wait to find out.
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