Review: Skechers Shape-ups, walking on air!

The wonderful @Sylvie over at FuelMyBlog enticed me yet again with an offer to review something a little new, so without any hesitation I shouted YES!!!

This time it was for some Trainers called Shape Ups Skechers Shape Ups are trainers that allow you to get in to shape without spending time at a gym, hard to believe I know, but true non the less.

Skechers, box and DVDSo there I was, my parcel had arrived with the Skechers in a big box, I couldn’t wait to get them out of the box and try them on!

Upon opening the box and removing the protective lining around the Shape-Ups I discovered a black pair just waiting for me to put on my feet and DVD & booklet explaining how the Shape-Ups work by giving you a work out while you walk, sounds good to me ;)

Shape-Ups smallNow according to the booklet the Skechers are designed to promote weight loss and tone muscles in seven areas of the body:

  1. Improves posture
  2. Improves blood circulation
  3. Strengthens the back
  4. Tightens abdominal muscles
  5. Firms buttocks muscles
  6. Reduces cellulite and tones thighs
  7. Firms calf muscles

This all from just walking around, ideal for walking the dogs, excercise without been too strenuous!

So now would be the time to get them on my feet and get out and about and see how they feel, for starters, they are so comfortable, it’s like floating on air when you start walking around, the bottom of the Shape-Ups are not like ordinary trainers they are curved so that when you walk you produce a rocking method which in turn will do the desired effects that the Skechers are designed for.

Skechers Shape-Ups side viewOf course you should remember before doing any exercise, however small, that you should do a warm up first and thankfully printed on the label of the trainers is a handy information on how you can do a warm up in four easy steps just by standing upright and performing basic movement with your trainers on to get in the routine of your warm ups, there is even advice on the correct way to walk, to get the full potential of these extremely comfortable trainers.

My training regime didn’t start of that well I’m afraid, no nothing to do with the trainers, but the weather, it was horrible weather the day I wanted to start using them so I had to miss a day and start off on the Sunday instead, but at least I got to wear them around the house to get used to them.

So on to the first day of proper use, on Sunday I took the dogs for a nice long walk after getting back I could feel my calf muscles and abdominal muscles pulling ever so slightly,  I also seemed to have walked further than usual, this was probably due to how comfortable the Shape Ups actually are.

It’s now been a week since I’ve worn them and people have said that my posture is better and I do walk a lot further than I used to! My calf muscles have strengthened, also I have felt other muscles tightening such as my abdominals. So my verdict on these Shape Ups is ……

Yes they do work, as long as you keep to it and use them when you can, even going shopping or cleaning the house! So if you don’t have time for the gym or just need that incentive to get a little fitter without all the hard work, then I would say these are ideal, even if you are only taking the dogs for a walk, you are getting into a routine for the Shape Ups to do their job!

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18 Responses to Review: Skechers Shape-ups, walking on air!

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  2. Extreme John says:


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    Wow nice review Karen this wasn’t what I expected on a Saturday morning from you ;) I would give these a shot but something tells me I would look pretty funny than give up on them.
    .-= Extreme John´s last blog ..Throwback: Playboy Mansion Party Pictures III =-.

    • Karen says:


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      Thanks John, I’m never out of them now, they’re great. I will be posting the Saturday Six a bit later, when I come up with a topic to use ;)

  3. Cindy says:

    Thank you so much for this review! I was thinking of getting some and now I will. I walk a lot already but need some help in the muscle toning department!

    • Karen says:


      Twitter:
      Hi Cindy, you really can’t go wrong with these, they are probably the best footwear I’ve ever had and the best thing is, they actually do work!

  4. rebecca says:

    Nice review! I wear the Skechers Shape Ups too and love them! Once i put them on i really hate having to take them off as they are soooo comfy! I’ve been wearing them for 2 months now, and i go for daily walks on my lunch break, i’ve noticed a big difference in the toning of my legs!
    .-= rebecca´s last blog ..JINGA – The Next Stage in the Barefooting Revolution… =-.

    • Karen says:


      Twitter:
      Hi Rebecca, thank you for taking the time to post a comment on my blog, I think if I had my way, I would go everywhere in them, but some outfits just don’t go with trainers :lol:

  5. Ileane says:


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    A good friend of mine is in the sneaker industry so he introduced me to these over the summer. He used to work for Skechers and he was very supportive of how much quality and research they put into the product. I tried a pair on and I agree with you they are very comfortable. I thought they were too expensive but maybe I will treat myself to a pair soon!

    Thanks for the write-up.
    .-= Ileane´s last blog ..Posterous – Lifestreaming or Not? =-.

    • Karen says:


      Twitter:
      They are definitely worth the money, I love my pair and every opportunity I get I get them on, ideal for walking, I’ve never felt so fit since having them, OOoo I’m standing to sound like a sales person :lol:

  6. Shannon says:

    Hi, I loved the review and am seriously considering getting a pair, but am wondering how well they last… I see you got yours a while ago now – are they still good? It seems a lot of money to spend if not. Thanks!

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  8. Ryan says:


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    Interesting review Karen, I may have to check these out because there is no way that I can afford to get to the gym, I am currently using Wii-Fit and an old exercise bike to keep in shape lol!

  9. Aaron says:


    Twitter:
    Thanks Karen. My mom has a pair of these and has always praised how good they feel. I’ll have to try a pair out, even if they do make me look ridiculous, it’s worth it to not have the foot pain.

  10. Sandy says:

    I will be one to vouche that Sketchers Shape Ups work wonders. After the first day of wearing these my whole right leg was very sore! (I don’t know why it was only my right leg, maybe I put more weight on my right leg at work?) Within a couple weeks I could notice the difference 100%.