Skechers shape up shoes!

i don't know but all my co-workers have them as well and say they work wonders as well.

I don't have those, but I do have the Reebok ones that do the same thing. I haven't noticed a big dif, but they do kinda make your legs tired, so they must be doing something!

I had to buy a pair because of foot problems - which helped tremendously. I wouldn't say they did anything for my butt cause I don't have one but I still love them!

I bought some Reebok shape up shoes. I bought them b/c they were the most comfortable that I have ever worn, not for the "shape up" feature. However, I have got multiple compliments lately that my hips are narrower. Maybe it is the shoes?????

I have a pair for just walking and a pair of Shape Up boots (they look like Uggs) for winter. They are more fun than anything, but it doesnt really help with posture, burning calories or toning.

I didn't find they made any difference but they are super comfortable.

Would never use them for jogging/running.

i bought the shape-up sandals . not sure if they are helping , but are a comfortable walking shoe.

i am an athletic shoe designer.
using these shoes to lose weight is the equivalent of saying 'if you wear these shoes and go on a diet you will lose weight'
if you are going to give a company 150$ for shoes that cost about 20$ to make, how about you pay the ppl who actually invented this technology- MBT. sketchers stole their idea and ripped them off.

I, too, have the Reebok ez-tones. I love them. I wore them for a year and got new ones for christmas. I will say, they don't make a HUGE difference in toning. However, I noticed a big difference in comfort. I have very bad knees and after a year in these, I have not really noticed any more problems. Occasionally (now that I am working out all the time) some aches will come back, but my dr said that MAYBE the shoes had something to do with strengthening the muscles in my leg. If nothing else, they are a great shock absorber.

HOWEVER, Do NOT run in them. I had real problems with my hips when I did. They went away after I switched to running shoes.

if you run in them you will mess up your knees. these shoes were traditionally meant for ppl who needed comfort.
WALKING ONLY

They soo work! Not good for running, or exercising. But after about a week my Husband told me I had to get rid of the shoes LOL because they were making it to where I had no butt! Which is a good thing for me... so I love them, they do work!

There are loads of studies out there that say that the claims the shoe manufacturers make about these shoes (and Reebok, etc), are complete bunk. They've found that the shoes have no effect on toning..

As a personal trainer, I get asked about these a lot. Here is my answer, if it gets you walking, then yes, they are good for you. As to the claims that they give you an extra workout when you walk, that is absolutely false.

If you don't believe me, read from an objective nationally recognized exercise organization, and the first that certified me as a trainer.

http://www.acefitness.org/certifiednewsarticle/720/will-toning-shoes-really-give-you-a-better-body/

This is from the article: (after showing several graphs with no change in muscle activity or oxygen uptake) and below is oen of the expert's response as to why so many blog about how "wonderful" these are. Now I am not saying, don't wear them. If they motivate you to work out, then by all means, WEAR THEM, AND GO GIRL! But once they wear out, don't feel like you have to buy another pair to get the same workout. It absolutely DOES NOT give you a more intense workout. Things like walking in sand, snow, uphill or with a backpack or weighted vest WILL do that. The only other way to get more intensity with walking on your feet? Simple: Run. You won't be able to run in these shows.

Again, I'm not meaning to burst a bubble, but I saw an opportunity to give proper independantly researched information amidst the anecdotes.

Please read this.

The Bottom Line

“Don’t buy these shoes because of the claims that you’re going to tone your butt more or burn more calories. That’s absolutely wrong,” says Porcari.

Then how do researchers account for the anecdotal evidence (found on blogs, etc.) from those who wear the shoes and claim their muscles get sore, which must mean the shoes are working?

“Do you feel different when you’re wearing these shoes? Of course you do because you’re walking on probably an inch worth of cushioning,” explains Porcari. “They feel different, and that’s why when people first wear them they’re probably going to be sore because you’re using different muscles. But if you wear any sort of abnormal shoes that you’re not used to wearing, your muscles are going to get sore. Is that going to translate into toning your butt, hamstrings and calves? Nope. Your body is just going to get used to it.”

Bryant isn’t surprised by the findings: “When you think about it, it’s kind of the same old song and dance,” he says. “People will still fall prey in their search for the quick-and-easy fitness solution. These shoes are just another attempt to find that magic bullet.”

Bryant says he’s also concerned that extended wear of these toning shoes may alter the walking gait mechanics of wearers and, in some cases, potentially cause problems for those who may already be at risk for lower-extremity issues. But to evaluate that will require another longer-term study. And although the toning shoes don’t deliver on their advertised claims, Porcari mentions there may be potential that these shoes could improve wearer’s balance over time, but that too will require a long-term training study.

In the meantime, Bryant is reaching for the silver lining.

“These shoes may be encouraging a fair number of people who probably wouldn’t put on a normal pair of walking shoes and go out and walk, to do so because they think they’re getting some super toning effect,” says Bryant. “So if you want to look at a positive, it’s probably serving as a bit of a motivator to get a group of inactive individuals to at least get up and get moving.”

And, no matter how you spin it, that’s a good thing.

And like you said, if you walk on stairs, uphill or run, it's very difficult, possibly dangerous in your shoes. So the downside of this? If you are trying to increase your calorie burn per hour, or your level of intensity, or overcome a plateau, these shoes may not help you do that, if it keeps you from going up and down stairs, hills or running....All three of those things burn way more calories than walking.

I bought some Reebok shape up shoes. I bought them b/c they were the most comfortable that I have ever worn, not for the "shape up" feature. However, I have got multiple compliments lately that my hips are narrower. Maybe it is the shoes?????

I got the Reebok ones too ... I am a waitress at night and they are the most comfortable sneakers ever!