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No Toning with Skechers Shape-Ups

Reader Reviews: Skechers Shape-ups Shoe Reviews from Walkers

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From Liz McDevitt

Updated January 19, 2011

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Model of Shoe

Name of product: 

Skechers Shape-Ups

Date of purchase: 

April 2010

Comfort 

Very comfortable

Praise or problems with comfort and wearability? 

I found the shape-ups to be comfortable and they have worn well, despite the subsequent problem.

Toning and Workout 

No difference

What toning results have you seen? 

None

My Review 

After months of long walks, preparing for a half-marathon, I found no toning effect and I developed a lower back pain, which was very annoying on rising or sitting. I stopped wearing the shape-ups and after wearing Reeboks for several weeks the lower back pain was gone. I can not attribute the lower back pain to anything else. So, now what do I do with them??

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

No

Wendy Bumgardner, Walking Guide, says:

As most walkers buy the shoes to get the toning effect, your experience of getting no effect during months of training is enlightening. You can Compare Prices on Skechers Shape-ups.

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