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Skechers Shape-Ups Beat MBTs

Reader Reviews: Skechers Shape-ups Shoe Reviews from Walkers

User Rating 4 Star Rating

From Nancy

Updated May 11, 2010

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Model of Shoe

Date of purchase: 

4/27/10

Comfort 

Very comfortable

Praise or problems with comfort and wearability? 

My new Skechers are not NEARLY as heavy as the MBTs but they also did not provide enough arch support. One drugstore arch cushion later and they are WONDERFUL and prettier than my MBTs. Also less costly.

Toning and Workout 

No difference

What toning results have you seen? 

Didn't feel a thing but then, I am not wearing them (yet) for the striding type of walk they are designed for. I do think they promote better posture.

My Review 

I believe the rounded sole promotes a nice striding motion. I don't think they are appropriate for just standing around. I wouldn't be looking for the toning and shaping they claim to enhance. I've been wearing MBTs for 3 years and they don't tone and shape. I think if you follow the exercise program they recommend THAT is what will tone and shape you!

Would you recommend this to a friend? 

Yes

Wendy Bumgardner, Walking Guide, says:

It is interesting that you wore MBTs without seeing any toning and shaping results. You can Compare Prices on Skechers Shape-Ups.

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