Comments on: Do Shape Up Shoes Really Work? http://www.foxfitness.com/do-shape-up-shoes-really-work/ Mon, 30 Jan 2012 20:18:44 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: rena http://www.foxfitness.com/do-shape-up-shoes-really-work/#comment-213 rena Tue, 03 Jan 2012 04:40:45 +0000 http://www.foxfitness.com/?p=887#comment-213 I know the"rule of thumb" is one finger space in front of your shoe, but what is the ideal sizing? 81/2 felt great but little loose (is this preferred for breathing room?), 8 so-so, than 71/2 fine but definately would feel tighter with thicker socks. I left them but were at a $25 sale price, id love to go back and figure the correct size before they're all gone! Thanks. I know the”rule of thumb” is one finger space in front of your shoe, but what is the ideal sizing? 81/2 felt great but little loose (is this preferred for breathing room?), 8 so-so, than 71/2 fine but definately would feel tighter with thicker socks. I left them but were at a $25 sale price, id love to go back and figure the correct size before they’re all gone! Thanks.

]]> By: Anne Ammons http://www.foxfitness.com/do-shape-up-shoes-really-work/#comment-71 Anne Ammons Thu, 05 May 2011 03:47:16 +0000 http://www.foxfitness.com/?p=887#comment-71 I just bought a pair at Marshall's for $29.99. They obviously were on sale. Skechers Shape-ups XF. I know all Marshall's stores may not have them, but at that price it may be worth checking. I had no idea they were normally $100 or that Dr. Oz had recommended them. I liked the white/teal color and look of the shoe, loved the way they feel on my foot, and so far, like walking in them. I'm getting ready to start a weight loss effort - walking, dieting, and working out at the Y. None of my shoes were comfortable, so I was just looking in general, so I'm pleased to find a good deal. Hope they work as well as they are said to! Maybe someone will find the same deal,I hope so! I just bought a pair at Marshall’s for $29.99. They obviously were on sale. Skechers Shape-ups XF. I know all Marshall’s stores may not have them, but at that price it may be worth checking. I had no idea they were normally $100 or that Dr. Oz had recommended them. I liked the white/teal color and look of the shoe, loved the way they feel on my foot, and so far, like walking in them. I’m getting ready to start a weight loss effort – walking, dieting, and working out at the Y. None of my shoes were comfortable, so I was just looking in general, so I’m pleased to find a good deal. Hope they work as well as they are said to! Maybe someone will find the same deal,I hope so!

]]> By: Jo http://www.foxfitness.com/do-shape-up-shoes-really-work/#comment-70 Jo Sat, 16 Apr 2011 20:02:45 +0000 http://www.foxfitness.com/?p=887#comment-70 I just bought a pair of Dr. Scholles (sp?) shoes that are very similar (if not the same) as the sketchers shapeups. I had seen how much these shapes were before and there was no way I was paying that much for shoes. However, the Dr. Scholles I purchased were only $15.00 at walmart. They have others much like them if you don't like Dr. Scholles for around $15-$30.00. So if your worried about price this might be a nice alternative to the high priced sketchers. So far I'm loving them. I walk 5 miles about twice a week (10 miles total) looking forward to see if they help retone my legs some, even if it's just a little bit. Hope this helps some people who want to try them but font want to pay a $100 or more. I just bought a pair of Dr. Scholles (sp?) shoes that are very similar (if not the same) as the sketchers shapeups. I had seen how much these shapes were before and there was no way I was paying that much for shoes. However, the Dr. Scholles I purchased were only $15.00 at walmart. They have others much like them if you don’t like Dr. Scholles for around $15-$30.00. So if your worried about price this might be a nice alternative to the high priced sketchers. So far I’m loving them. I walk 5 miles about twice a week (10 miles total) looking forward to see if they help retone my legs some, even if it’s just a little bit. Hope this helps some people who want to try them but font want to pay a $100 or more.

]]> By: Dick http://www.foxfitness.com/do-shape-up-shoes-really-work/#comment-69 Dick Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:35:06 +0000 http://www.foxfitness.com/?p=887#comment-69 W A R N I N G - DO NOT wear Skechers Shape Ups when you drive. Because of the UPWARD SHAPE OF THE TOE on these shoes, my foot has slipped off the brake pedal (clear to the floor) enough times, and enough close calls of hitting something, I stopped wearing them when I drive. Went back to the store where purchased and found out two or three other people had complained about the exact same problem. They are great for walking on even surfaces, but that's it. NEVER, NEVER drive with them. You could endanger your life or someone else's by not getting back on the brake pedal in time. W A R N I N G – DO NOT wear Skechers Shape Ups when you drive. Because of the UPWARD SHAPE OF THE TOE on these shoes, my foot has slipped off the brake pedal (clear to the floor) enough times, and enough close calls of hitting something, I stopped wearing them when I drive. Went back to the store where purchased and found out two or three other people had complained about the exact same problem. They are great for walking on even surfaces, but that’s it. NEVER, NEVER drive with them. You could endanger your life or someone else’s by not getting back on the brake pedal in time.

]]> By: Rivka http://www.foxfitness.com/do-shape-up-shoes-really-work/#comment-68 Rivka Wed, 09 Feb 2011 23:09:38 +0000 http://www.foxfitness.com/?p=887#comment-68 I've mentioned this before in other posts that I've written about shape up shoes reviews- if people are wearing shape up shoes ONLY to lose weight, they're going to be disappointed if they rely exclusively on shoes for weight loss! Just like Becky says, your arms need a workout too! But- there is a snowball effect here that I think you can't get elsewhere except for Shape up shoes. Once you find the RIGHT shoes for your feet,( and you'll be able to figure out which shape up shoe is best for your feet after you conduct a bit of research reading shape up shoe reviews), once you put them on you'll find your posture will improve, which will strengthen your core, allowing for deeper breathing, better blood circulation, which all is very good for health and well being. You'll also find, when reading more shape up shoe reviews, that most likely any nagging pains you have (the probably lead you to forgo exercise because it's just too painful to exercise like sciatica, and numbness, and plantar fasciitis) will go away leaving you with no more reason not to exercise! So, will you lose weight and tone up? In my opinion, yes- based on what I've mentioned above but in a different way than the hype-y claims that you can stop going to the gym :) I’ve mentioned this before in other posts that I’ve written about shape up shoes reviews- if people are wearing shape up shoes ONLY to lose weight, they’re going to be disappointed if they rely exclusively on shoes for weight loss! Just like Becky says, your arms need a workout too!

But- there is a snowball effect here that I think you can’t get elsewhere except for Shape up shoes. Once you find the RIGHT shoes for your feet,( and you’ll be able to figure out which shape up shoe is best for your feet after you conduct a bit of research reading shape up shoe reviews), once you put them on you’ll find your posture will improve, which will strengthen your core, allowing for deeper breathing, better blood circulation, which all is very good for health and well being. You’ll also find, when reading more shape up shoe reviews, that most likely any nagging pains you have (the probably lead you to forgo exercise because it’s just too painful to exercise like sciatica, and numbness, and plantar fasciitis) will go away leaving you with no more reason not to exercise! So, will you lose weight and tone up? In my opinion, yes- based on what I’ve mentioned above but in a different way than the hype-y claims that you can stop going to the gym :)

]]> By: Extenze http://www.foxfitness.com/do-shape-up-shoes-really-work/#comment-67 Extenze Thu, 03 Feb 2011 06:07:28 +0000 http://www.foxfitness.com/?p=887#comment-67 Very light weight and comfortable. These shoes have definitely made a difference on how my lower body looks and feels. Very light weight and comfortable. These shoes have definitely made a difference on how my lower body looks and feels.

]]> By: Ron http://www.foxfitness.com/do-shape-up-shoes-really-work/#comment-66 Ron Thu, 30 Dec 2010 19:09:00 +0000 http://www.foxfitness.com/?p=887#comment-66 I had a really bad problem with plantar faciaitis. I bought a pair of these to wear away from work due to the fact that i have to wear steel toed boots all day. These actually DO help with the pain from the condition. I have noticed that my calves and buttock muscles are firming up as well. I walk a lot and these did not take long to get used to. I actually prefer to wear these now over any shoe. I had a really bad problem with plantar faciaitis. I bought a pair of these to wear away from work due to the fact that i have to wear steel toed boots all day. These actually DO help with the pain from the condition. I have noticed that my calves and buttock muscles are firming up as well. I walk a lot and these did not take long to get used to. I actually prefer to wear these now over any shoe.

]]> By: Sarah http://www.foxfitness.com/do-shape-up-shoes-really-work/#comment-65 Sarah Sun, 19 Dec 2010 19:36:06 +0000 http://www.foxfitness.com/?p=887#comment-65 The best shape and tone shoes that I have worn are Gliders made by Beebe Sports. Very light weight and comfortable. These shoes have definitely made a difference on how my lower body looks and feels. The best shape and tone shoes that I have worn are Gliders made by Beebe Sports. Very light weight and comfortable. These shoes have definitely made a difference on how my lower body looks and feels.

]]> By: Bill McMinn http://www.foxfitness.com/do-shape-up-shoes-really-work/#comment-64 Bill McMinn Thu, 18 Nov 2010 00:45:49 +0000 http://www.foxfitness.com/?p=887#comment-64 I have had lower back pain for years, many doctor office visits and treatments for back pain and pain meds. My wife bought me a pair of shape up shoes for work and now my back pain is gone, and we have started walking every day. i love them I have had lower back pain for years, many doctor office visits and treatments for back pain and pain meds. My wife bought me a pair of shape up shoes for work and now my back pain is gone, and we have started walking every day. i love them

]]> By: Dottie P http://www.foxfitness.com/do-shape-up-shoes-really-work/#comment-63 Dottie P Mon, 08 Nov 2010 20:59:55 +0000 http://www.foxfitness.com/?p=887#comment-63 Guess I have to throw my 2 cents in here; I am an overpronator with arthritis in my big toes so they don't like to bend or pressure. Wearing the Shape Ups have helped the overpronating by forcing me to balance correctly, which turned my foot enough so it puts less pressure on the bad toe. All in all, I like my Shape ups and now have two pair of the sandals and looking to purchase sneakers for the winter. I did overdo it one day by wearing them to a theme park. It was too much walking and wore me out too fast. Guess I have to throw my 2 cents in here; I am an overpronator with arthritis in my big toes so they don’t like to bend or pressure. Wearing the Shape Ups have helped the overpronating by forcing me to balance correctly, which turned my foot enough so it puts less pressure on the bad toe. All in all, I like my Shape ups and now have two pair of the sandals and looking to purchase sneakers for the winter. I did overdo it one day by wearing them to a theme park. It was too much walking and wore me out too fast.

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