Sketchers Shape Ups: Are They Really Worth the Money?

Jessie Penn
Bet you and a million others have heard about the new Shape-Ups by Skechers. Me, well, I haven't really paid much attention to them although I had heard a friend of mine wanted a pair last Christmas.

Heaven knows I'm no big walking or exercising junkie, and have never been interested in jogging. Mostly, I love to swim because: (1) you don't need to break a sweat, (2) you get a tan and get to enjoy the poolside bar, and (3) I just love the water. Okay, so I'm not the ideal fitness person, get over it!

But, the idea of getting a workout without having to put one foot inside a gym did appeal to me. Took some time to research and eye-ball the Skechers' website and reviews, and found that women are raving about these shoes. What could possibly make them any better than any other sneakers? Hey! They're just another pair of high-priced, designer label, gym shoes, right?

Okay, so I finally went out and tried a pair of these so-called wonderous footwear inventions. Tied the laces, stood up, and took a few steps. Now, I was completely sober and had not lifted one happy hour glass, but the floor was moving beneath my feet. What the heck! The cute and young sales person said it takes awhile to learn how to walk in these new fang-dangled fitness shoes. Come on! I wasn't born yesterday, it's got to be just another marketing trick or hype.

But, I gave in and spent one-hundred dollars; can you believe that price tag? I never was a big sneaker fan, and dumping one-hundred hard earned dollars on something that did not sparkle or glitter was absolutely absurd! But, cha-ching the deal was made and out the store I went toting my bag thinking I've been had, once again.

Well, let me tell you ladies! Those damn shoes have been kicking my ass (literally) every day since! The first stroll with these babies on my tootsies was almost cause to dial 911. Before I hit the one-block mark, my calves were 'mooing' in distress, my butt-cheeks were on fire, and my heartrate would equal any great orgasm!

Ladies, if these shoes don't get your attention --- your body has gone out to pasture!

Published by Jessie Penn

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