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Reader Reviews : Skechers Shape-ups Shoe Reviews from Walkers

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Updated June 06, 2011

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Skechers Shape-Ups promise to be a gym in a shoe, toning your buns and giving you a better walking workout. How have Skechers Shape-Ups performed for you? Are you feeling more of a workout? Are they comfortable? Have you had any problems while wearing them?

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Skechers Shape-ups Helped Leg Pain

Come on all you people that are complaining about how Skechers Shape-Ups ruined your lives by causing all kinds of aches and pains. Ridiculous! You just want someone to blame your issues on, or your …More

Blames Skechers Shape-ups for Knee Pain

Developed severe knee pain in both knees, can no longer exercise, do any physical work, clean my house, walk up and down stairs, and ride a bike. I fear I have permanently damaged my knees for life, …More

Hip Pain with Skechers Shape-Ups

My job requires standing for long periods of time. It did raise my flat arches bit it throws the whole spine out of alignment. Expensive medical fees did ensue. If I had it to do over I would conside…More

Developed Knee Problems Wearing Skechers Shape-Ups

I believe my knee problems began with the use of these shoes and I will not be wearing them again. They change my walking gait. They fit well and are of average comfort but they make my feet roll inw…More

Mom Hurts After Wearing Skechers Shape-ups

My mom bought these shoes thinking she was doing good, but instead they caused severe physical, and emotional damage to myself and my mother. These shoes should not be allowed to be sold, they should…More

Love Skechers Shape-ups for Bunion Relief

I have now bought 3 pairs of Shape-up and can't see buying anything else. I've had friends try them and not like them....but my opinion was they did not trial them in, as suggested. They expected the…More

Skechers Toning - But Got Tendonitis

They are durable shoes and worked great for toning, but check with a doctor first. They change your gait and that can be dangerous for some people. Do not wear them while working. They are not made f…More

Skechers Shape-Ups Comfy and Work

Pros: comfy, great for my extra wide feet, make muscles work more. They are very well made, quality materials. Cons: clunky for everyday activities, seem to get in the way. Can only use them for walk…More

Don't Wear Skechers Shape-Ups Constantly

If you wear them constantly your heel stretches lower than normal. I developed bone spurs and plantar fasciitis. It is very painful. Had I known that these sneakers created this illness I would never…More

Skechers Shape-Ups Comfortable at First - Then Pain Developed

I would advise people not to buy them. They may be comfortable at first. It's not worth all the discomfort, I have pain constantly now, walking, sitting, especially trying to rest. My fear is that ev…More

Pain with Skechers Shape-ups

Sketchers shape ups are all talk and no show. When you walk they put pressure on your lower back and even though you are supposed to rock and use your back calf and leg, it is uncomfortable and cause…More

Vertigo With Skechers Shape-Ups

I purchased these shoes a day ago and when I put them on yesterday to walk I felt soooo sick and dizzy I had to take them off. I tried again today to wear these shoes and feel exactly the same way...…More

ShapeUps Helped Her Morton's Neuroma

The cushioning is super-comfortable and the lacing is fine. I bought the sneakers 1/2 size larger because they run small, but the Mary Janes actually seem truer to size. So far the sneakers are very …More

Reviw of Skechers Shape-Ups Ultra-Fit

As a personal trainer, I am on the go, all day 5 days a week both with clients and for my own training. I have had achilles probs and find that these shoes are fabulous in terms of comfort and suppor…More

Shape-Ups Helped with Plantar Fasciitis

I have kinda wide feet and I'm 57 years old. These shoes have been a blessing to me. The curved bottoms threw me off at first but it only took 1 day to get used to them and I don't get thrown off bal…More

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