Sketchers Shape Ups
The Sketchers Shape-Ups sneaker – useful or dumb? The idea behind the Sketchers Shape-Ups is to simulate walking barefoot on sand, which helps exercise your calf muscles while you walk on a regular pavement – think of it as making every day a trip to the beach, sort of.
While the premise behind this ugliness is interesting, what everyone wants to know is simply this: Can the Sketchers Shape-Ups make your calf muscles grow? Can Sketchers Shape-Ups sneakers replace the need for typical calf exercises such as standing calf raises and donkey calf raises?
In my opinion, the Sketchers Shape-Ups cannot replace real exercises designed to target your calf muscles. Besides, even if they could, do you really want to walk around in sneakers that look as if, well, the way they do?
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06-10-09 at 8:10 pm
They work, I have seen proof. I know someone who not only has seen great and noticable improvment in her legs but lost 14 lbs simply walking around in them!
07-07-09 at 10:49 am
I disagree! I have a pair of these shoes and LOVE them! I can tell the difference in my rear end and the back of my thighs. People definately notice them–but not necessarily in a bad way.
07-09-09 at 6:55 pm
While I can’t say yet if they do what they say exactly, I’ve only had them for a day and I feel it in my calves already. Either way I just had ankle surgery and there was damage – I’ve been in so much pain – it’s gone with these shoes. Not better, GONE! As for the look – if you’ve only seen pics they look kinda ugly, but in person they look much better – I think they’re quite cute
Even if they were hideous I’d be happy with them.
07-10-09 at 5:10 pm
I am going out to buy these this weekend! Can’t wait to try them!
07-20-09 at 10:22 pm
I’ve had a pair for about 3 weeks now and I think they’re great. Since wearing them on my daily walks I feel and see a difference in my legs, rear and stomach. It took a couple days to find my stride in them. They are very comfortable and I find I walk at a quicker pace. I would recommend them.
07-21-09 at 7:29 am
SOOOOO Comfortable! I have heel spurs and plantar faciatiis and these take the pain out of my heel. I want another pair in a different color, but they are hard to find -
08-06-09 at 3:19 pm
I dont think they’re ugly at all, i love how they look, and I love sketcher shoes. I only buy sneakers that make you a few inches taller anyway, so I would get these even if they didn’t help shape your legs. I can’t wait to buy a pair.
08-10-09 at 8:47 pm
I won a pair of Sketchers Shape Ups and they arrived a week ago. I have worn them everyday since. They have been comfortable from the first moment I put them on but I can really feel them in my abs, calves and butt. It has already amped up my workout which had hit a plateau ad I have started losing weight again without having to change my routine at all. I will let you know in a month though whether i have lost weight or inches.
As for their look, first of all there are various styles and colors. I have the white silver and blue and they actually look pretty cute. In fact, I have gotten compliments. I will definitely buy anther pair because they feel great and are worth the money for that alone.
08-22-09 at 8:37 pm
I’m a nurse and on my feet all day. I’m just curious if this would be a good shoe for me. It looks really comfortable and from the reviews it seems good.
09-02-09 at 6:36 pm
These shoes made a difference the first time I put them on. My heels and the back of my legs hurt badly. I began stretching and wearing these shoes and feel a huge difference.
10-07-09 at 8:34 am
broke my ankle with these no ankle support
10-16-09 at 1:39 pm
i suffer from plantar faciatiis and have found these trainers brilliant. they are sooo comfy and definitely relieve the pressure on my insole, also too, the sizing is generous!. very happy bunny. Tnx.