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Skechers Men's Shape Ups Lace-Up
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| List Price: | $109.95 - $114.95 |
| Price: | $80.59 - $120.00 |
Price as of Sat 31st Jul,2010 08:42 am CDT
Average customer review:
Product Description
Bealls Best Value. Mens' Skechers ShapeUp athletic shoes! These athletic sneakers promote weight loss and will tone your muscles as you walk along with better posture. These ShapeUp shoes come with a How to Walk guide.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #94 in Shoes
- Size: *
- Color: Blk
- Brand: Skechers
- Model: 50875
- Fabric type: leather
- Dimensions: .0" h x .0" w x .0" l,
Features
- Imported
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com Review
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| Shape Ups from SKECHERS are designed to get you fit while you walk, work, shop, and more. Shape Ups have as much a place in your life as your boots, sandals, and dress casuals, and can retrain your muscles, helping you walk with a positive impact. Used properly, Shape Ups change the way you approach your daily activities. Used regularly, Shape Ups will enhance the way you feel and look; muscles get toned, calories are burned and your posture improves.
Three Reasons You Need Shape Ups: 1. Stronger You 2. Healthier You 3. Easy Exercise Routine Three Reasons You Want Them: 1. In Style 2. Portable Power 3. A Brand You Trust |
The design technology behind Shape Ups changes the way you walk.
As we move through our lives, we typically walk on hard surfaces, which places stress on our knee joints and lower back. People who are required to stand for their jobs feel the impact on their bodies the most, and don’t gain the benefits that come with all that activity.
The goal with Shape Ups was to simulate walking on soft ground. SKECHERS has turned hard surfaces into comfortable ground through revolutionary technology designed into the framework of the shoe. The core of this technology is in the dynamic rolling bottom, the soft foam insert under the heel, and the dual-density midsole. These three elements work together to give you the feeling of walking on sand or luxurious pile carpet--regardless of the actual surface. Walking on softer, uneven surfaces forces you to engage muscles not normally used when walking on hard ground. Not only does this strengthen your muscles, but it also increases blood flow and reduces the impact on your joints and lower back.
Designed to improve your life by changing the way you walk, Shape Ups feature a unique soft kinetic wedge insert and dynamic rolling bottom to simulate walking barefoot on a giving surface that gives such as sand. With the comfort of Shape Ups, you will feel your heel sink to the ground as you step, roll forward as your weight shifts to its center, and push off with your toes. This movement will result in stronger leg, buttock, back and abdominal muscles as you stabilize your steps.
Barefoot walking simulation on soft ground
- The heel sinks comfortably into the soft ground as you step
- You naturally roll forward as your weight shifts to the center and your balance is centered
- Easily push off with your toe pads
Get in the Routine
1. Kick Back: Stand upright and place feet parallel and hip distance apart, balance centered. Roll your weight onto the back of the soft foam heel – hold for a count of five and then back to the center. Do not lock knees or tip backward. Stretches calf and hamstrings. Repeat 5 to 10 times.
2. Rock and Roll: Stand upright and place feet parallel and hip distance apart, balance centered. Roll your weight forward so you are balancing on the underside of your toes – hold for a count of two, then slowly rock back to the soft heel – hold for a count of two, and then back to your center of balance. Do not lock knees or tip backward. Stretches calf and hamstrings, warms up Achilles and ankles. Repeat 5 to 10 times.
3. Roll and Rock and Roll: Follow the Rock and Roll stretch, but alternate feet so one is rolling to the toes and one is rocking back. Repeat 5 to 6 times.
4. The Lean: Place your hands on a wall, parallel and slightly above your head. With one leg in front of the other and your arms forward, press with your palms as if you were leaning on the wall. Keep your back leg straight and your front foot on the floor, then bend the front leg and lean forward by moving your hips toward the wall. Hold for a count of five, then repeat on the other side. Stretches calf and Achilles. Repeat 5 to 6 times.
- Upper: Superior quality, well padded uppers of durable leather and breathable mesh designed to provide needed support and supreme comfort.
shock absorption to protect the body while exercising core muscles.
biomechanical motion vital to a natural walking state by propelling the wearer into their next step.
Amazon.com Product Description
Skechers' Shape Ups Collection is footwear that does it all. Contemporary uppers offer casual style and the footbeds deliver comfort, but the true value of these shoes is found in their soles. Kinetic wedges and specially sculpted outsoles are designed to improve your health and posture by reducing stress on joints and strengthening lower-body muscles. Now you can experience effortless exercise!
From the Manufacturer
Skechers is an award-winning global leader in the lifestyle footwear industry that designs, develops, and markets lifestyle footwear that appeals to trend-savvy men, women, and children. The company's success stems from its high-quality, diversified, and affordable product line that meets consumers' various lifestyle needs. Since its inception in 1992, Skechers' diverse product offering has grown from utility-styled boots to include seven Skechers brands and five uniquely branded fashion lines for the whole family.
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Customer Reviews
Seems to work
Walking is my primary exercise....about twice a week in the winter and 5-6 times a week when I'm getting ready for a trip. My walks are usually 3-5 miles. Prior to these shoes, I was wearing another brand of "regular" flat walking shoes at roughly the same price. I only wear these shoes when I walk, not to work etc. To date, I've worn Skechers on about 10 walks. I was skeptical of the claim it worked all of the leg and some lower back muscles, but thought the idea of "rolling" forward would help the calf. After my first couple of walks, I noticed my legs got a much better work out than they ever did in flat shoes and my lower back hurt a bit. After the third walk or so, my lower back stopped hurting and my legs still fell pretty tired...so I'd say the shoes help produce a good workout. For me, the shoes are very comfortable. It is like walking in sand and they felt good right away. Things like "balance" etc. never seemed like a problem. One thing I had to "learn" was not coming down so hard on my heel (this meant, for me, taking a natural step and not "trying" to rock into the step.) The reason the shoes get four stars and not five is because the heel is not snug (side to side) and if there is a bit of tilt on the street or path, it seems that my heel slides in the shoe. I believe I read that they don't make the shoes very tight so that you have to use your muscles more... Whether or not that is case, I have noticed that I am even pretty used to a little bit of heel slip at this point. To work different muscles, I use the Skechers on two walks and then my flat walking shoes on one. Works for me. As of now, I would buy another pain of Skechers when this pair wears out.
The shape up work shoes are better for me
On April 1 of this year I ordered a pair of skechers work Men's Shape Ups from Amazon and the order was filled by ShoeMall. I got those shoes promptly and after wearing them for a day, found relief for hip and knee joint pain that I'd been seeking for over 2 years. These Skecher Work Men's Shape Ups are a godsend.
However, given the relatively smooth sloe (with a surface that in my opinion looks like siped tires) I was concerned about walking with them off road - as in dirt paths with hills. So, after inquiring, I found that the original Skechers Men's Shape Ups had a more aggressive sole - similar to my old hiking boots, but not as pronounced. So, I ordered another pair on April 23 - this time the order was filled by Online Fitness. Those shoes arrived today and the appearance of the sole tread is markedly different than the sole on the work shape ups. I wore these new shoes today and within less than 3 blocks my hip and knee joints were aching terribly. I called Online Fitness only to be told first that the representative hadn't head of the Shape Up Work shoes for men (he later corrected himself after putting me on hold and coming back on line). I told him that with the Skecher Shape Up Work shoes I was able to walk over 3 miles pain free however with the ones I received today with the more aggressive sole that I could barely walk 3 blocks and experienced horrible pain. He suggested I just try to get used to them and told me that once shoes sold by Online Fitness had been worn - even for the 3 blocks, they could not be returned.
Well, I'll give his suggestion an honest try, but am pessimistic. However, I am, at this moment, wearing the first pair I bought - the work variety of shape ups - just got back for a 6 block walk and am pain free....So, I'm thinking that in the future I'll deal directly with ShoeMall as I see their website still has the Skechers Shape Up Work shoes available - and I can't seem to find them on Amazon today.
Actually, I'd rate the first pair I got (the Skechers Shape Up Work) at 6 out of 5 stars and the Skechers Shape Ups I got today from Online Fitness at a 1 out of 5 - so I averaged those two for my rating of 3 stars.....
Happy with ShoeMall, Unhappy with Online Fitness
Hubby LOVES these!
I got a pair of a different brand very much like the Shape-ups at Christmas. Everyone complimented me on my "neat looking" shoes and I think maybe my DH got a little jealous. Hee hee! But I kept telling him and everyone else, I don't care what they looked like, they were like walking on clouds! I loved my shoes and recommended them to everyone. However, my husband couldn't take me up on my recommendation because the brand I bought only carried women's shoes/sizes. The Skechers so far is the only shoes that carry the men's styles and sizes without breaking the bank. Granted, they are a little pricey, but I think they have been well worth it because my husband is absolutely in love with the pair he just received (he got the white and navy ones). The extra height is an added bonus as well. They make him about 2 inches taller and he's totally digging that. Ha! He will be attending a conference later this month where he has to walk around most of the day, so that will be well worth the price if it can save his feet and back. So far he has no complaints and has walked around quite a lot to get used to them (can you say Sam's Club and Wal-mart browsing!) and says he actually feels invigorated after walking in them and his posture is better!. That is a thumbs-up in my book!
