A Review of Skechers Shape Ups

I purchased my Skechers Shape Ups after much shopping around, price comparisons and brand evaluations. After trying on what felt like 100 pairs of athletic shoes, I went right back to the beginning and bought the Skechers. Now of course I like the idea of toning my legs and butt when I walk, but the real reason I had to make this purchase was not because of fitness or fashion, it was a medically motivated decision.

I began having pain in the joint of my big toe a few months ago. When I visited the doctor for X-rays, it was determined that I had an extra bone in my foot which was causing pressure and pain on the joint. It was actually a relief to find out that was the cause, I was thinking that I had a bunion. The doctor recommended shoes that would help me walk correctly as well as having good support and cushioning. I have always walked on my toes which has caused spreading of the section of my foot directly behind the toes; if I walked properly the extra bone probably wouldn't have caused any pain or pressure, but due to the spreading of my foot it did. So I was on a search for really good fitting shoes that would be comfortable and ensure that I walked heel to toe.

The gently curved sole of the Skechers Shape Ups definitely make me stride properly. It is actually difficult to point the toe down. This is the first pair of shoes I've ever owned which came with instructions, a booklet and a DVD. These shoes are made for fitness. There are exercises you can perform while standing still, and ways to get the most out of every step you take in them.

While the thickly padded bottom of the shoe may remind you of a pair of moon boots, or seventies platforms, that padding is amazingly supportive and makes it feel like you are walking on pillows. The idea behind Shape Ups is to simulate walking on soft terrain, which is somewhat unstable thus making you walk correctly and carefully . Shape Ups help improve your posture and balance while helping you meet your fitness goals and help with foot problems.

Since having my Skechers Shape Ups I can say honestly that this is the best pair of shoes I have ever owned and worth every penny of the nearly hundred dollars I spent on them. Not only does my foot hurt less, but I am walking properly and can feel the burn in my butt and legs after a walk.

If you are in the market for this type of shoe you may be somewhat overwhelmed by the variety of brands, styles and prices that you encounter. There are plenty of other shoes you may want to check out, Reebok has a version, Champion, L.A. Gear and even some not so famous brands are on the fitness shoe track. Shop around, try them on and you will see the difference between these other brands and the Skechers Shape Ups.