Do Shape Ups by Sketchers work?

Waggoner83
Waggoner83 Posts: 112 Member
in Fitness and Exercise
I seen this guy that I work with in shape ups and I would like to know if they really work. What are they good for?

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  • AllanMisner
    AllanMisner Posts: 4,140 Member
    No, they do not. The theory sounds good (unstable surface requires activation of stabilization muscles in the legs), but when put through studies, there was no evidence to support the statements Sketchers was making. They didn't pull the shoes, but did stop the benefit claims.
  • edryer123
    edryer123 Posts: 502 Member
    No. there are actually lawsuits pending against Sketchers because of people rolling their ankles and the lack of benefits that were claimed.
  • Waggoner83
    Waggoner83 Posts: 112 Member
    No. there are actually lawsuits pending against Sketchers because of people rolling their ankles and the lack of benefits that were claimed.
  • Waggoner83
    Waggoner83 Posts: 112 Member
    No, they do not. The theory sounds good (unstable surface requires activation of stabilization muscles in the legs), but when put through studies, there was no evidence to support the statements Sketchers was making. They didn't pull the shoes, but did stop the benefit claims.
  • Waggoner83
    Waggoner83 Posts: 112 Member
    Thanks guys! The shoes look comfortable, but I am glad I did get advise before I made a dumb error and go out and purchase me a pair.
  • codycsweet
    codycsweet Posts: 1,019 Member
    I was also told that the can really mess up your knees
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    I don't think the lawsuits are even pending. I think they paid out millions to people who bought them.

    http://www.ftc.gov/news-events/press-releases/2012/05/skechers-will-pay-40-million-settle-ftc-charges-it-deceived
  • reginachapman35
    reginachapman35 Posts: 16 Member
    I bought them when I was working 12 hour shifts on a busy Neuro floor. I didn't lose any dang weight. Don't believe the hype.
  • red_road
    red_road Posts: 761 Member
    i dont know if they work to lose weight, although the added weight of the huge heel is noticeable. but i did find that they really really helped with my back pain
  • TheGymGypsy
    TheGymGypsy Posts: 1,023 Member
    I wore them for 2 years in high school and I was as fat as ever. Sorry, it's not that easy!
  • meshashesha2012
    meshashesha2012 Posts: 8,329 Member
    sorry but i can't believe that in 2013 there are people who still get fooled by quick fixes.

    if quick fixes worked then new ones wouldnt need to be invented
  • ModernNerd
    ModernNerd Posts: 336 Member
    Fashion-wise, I put them on the same level as Crocs :noway:
  • Holly_Roman_Empire
    Holly_Roman_Empire Posts: 4,440 Member
    No. And they're not good for anything, except injuries.
  • scrapjen
    scrapjen Posts: 387 Member
    I never bought into any claims of quick fixes, but heard many people rave about them for comfort. I bought some and was not impressed at all (but then again, admittedly I hate shoes and only wear them when absolutely necessary). I can't even "walk" in them (if I'm doing an extended walk as a "workout" they just start rubbing and are uncomfortable) but I have found I like them for my weight workouts (nothing Jillian/cross-training where I need any cardio/nimble movement, but just for my concentrated weight lifting). The extra heel and imbalance feels like it gives me a little more to work with during lunges and squats ...
  • freezerburn2012
    freezerburn2012 Posts: 273 Member
    Do they work? They work as shoes that make your steps all wobbly and put you at risk for twisting your ankles. Source: I was suckered into buying a pair several years ago.
  • ffargynnig
    ffargynnig Posts: 60 Member
    Dont get them! They can cause shin splints, and I nearly broke my ankle running in
    Them.
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    So no one's butt ended up looking better despite your swollen, twisted ankles? Well that's sad I was also hoping they worked kind of like the theory behind a stabilization ball.
  • RunsOnEspresso
    RunsOnEspresso Posts: 3,218 Member
    My college does studies on a lot of these exercise "products" and their claims. Don't believe the hype.

    http://lacrossetribune.com/lifestyles/health-med-fit/article_6c7436be-99c3-11df-888e-001cc4c002e0.html

    http://lacrossetribune.com/news/local/uw-l-study-helps-feds-make-misleading-advertising-case-against/article_0fcd4a1a-9fc8-11e1-829d-001a4bcf887a.html
  • laurynwithawhy
    laurynwithawhy Posts: 385 Member
    Definitely not for weight loss or toning BUT they did help my dad with regaining balance and coordination after his stroke.
  • WalkingAlong
    WalkingAlong Posts: 4,926 Member
    sorry but i can't believe that in 2013 there are people who still get fooled by quick fixes.

    if quick fixes worked then new ones wouldnt need to be invented
    I can believe it. I still have some $100 MBT instability shoes in my closet from 10 years ago. It seems about as logical as a stability or BOSU ball, both of which are respected tools. There is all kinds of fitness equipment and apparel that is worth it's price and all kinds that isn't. It's hard to tell which is which, especially when the FTC rarely intervenes about product claims like they did in this case.
  • angulasalajillo
    angulasalajillo Posts: 84
    Just found this thread and wanted to stick in my two penn'orth :wink:

    My first pair of SUs were a sneaker type - I wore them non-stop and wound up with a stress fracture in my foot. The doctor told me the shoes may have been a factor in it. As it was recommended not to wear them all the time I guess I only had myself to blame.

    Anyways, I bought another pair last year (Mary-Jane style). I don't wear them much, and if my feet start to hurt then I stop wearing them. I walk to and from my desk job in them - that's all.
    I don't think they help you lose weight but I have had a terrible walking posture my whole life and they do encourage me to walk "properly".

    The only misery I have with them is that when I go to bed at night after wearing them I have terrible "walky-feet"... I don't know what it's really called. But it's like pins and needles and fuzziness and aching in my feet.

    So in summary - weightloss nay, posture yay :smile:
  • Kymmu
    Kymmu Posts: 1,650 Member
    No, they didn't for me- and they look ridiculous - lol!
    I can't believe I fell for the hype...:ohwell:
  • livingleanlivingclean
    livingleanlivingclean Posts: 11,751 Member
    sorry but i can't believe that in 2013 there are people who still get fooled by quick fixes.

    if quick fixes worked then new ones wouldnt need to be invented
    I can believe it. I still have some $100 MBT instability shoes in my closet from 10 years ago. It seems about as logical as a stability or BOSU ball, both of which are respected tools. There is all kinds of fitness equipment and apparel that is worth it's price and all kinds that isn't. It's hard to tell which is which, especially when the FTC rarely intervenes about product claims like they did in this case.

    I had mbt's years ago....they did nothing for my legs, but they did help with my feet. I used to have terrible flat feet and after wearing them a lot, my arches improved a lot!
  • suelegal
    suelegal Posts: 1,282 Member
    I broke my ankle wearing them. I stepped back off a railroad crossing, onto uneven ground and fell off the shoe. 6 wks in a boot, 1 month of PT and shoes in the trash.
  • _TastySnoBalls_
    _TastySnoBalls_ Posts: 1,298 Member
    sorry but i can't believe that in 2013 there are people who still get fooled by quick fixes.

    if quick fixes worked then new ones wouldnt need to be invented


    and in a pair of "magical" shoes no less :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
  • BrotherSpankus
    BrotherSpankus Posts: 52
    I can categorically say that no, they definitely don't work! If they did my *kitten* would look a lot better than it does right now!
  • Trechechus
    Trechechus Posts: 2,819 Member
    Nope

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