Shape-ups,Really Worth 100 dollars?

You may or may not have heard of the new Sheckers Shape-Ups. It's a new fitness/weight loss shoe.











Here's the most interesting reviews i found:





"However, these are heavy shoes, as are the Swiss MBT shoes. They are simply too heavy for me to wear comfortably. With a short stroll, I appreciated the cushioning but felt strain in my knees. I could immediately feel my quads working trying to pick up my feet. Some walkers will like that extra workout. But those of us with any knee, ankle or hip problems may have them stressed in ways we would rather protect them from. I am generally opposed to heavy shoes for this reason."








"Skechers Shape-ups are about half of the price of the Swiss MBT shoes, but are still in the $80-$120 range. They come in both athletic and lifestyle styles. I would suggest using them as crosstraining shoes rather than using them to train for walking events. A walker might wear them for a shorter walk each day or every-other day in addition to walking in athletic walking shoes. They provide a different workout from regular walking. Be aware of any joint pain developing that can be a sign of overuse injuries."





"I was sceptical about Skechers Shape Ups, but they had so many positive reviews, I thought I’d give the Shape Ups Strength a try. As far as looks go, I think they look great with a pair of jeans, although I’ve been wearing mine during my 20 minute walk to work from the train station. I’ve been doing this walk for a year, so I was pleasantly surprised when I felt an extra ache in my calves and bum just a day after wearing them. After wearing them for a week I already feel a lot stronger and people keep asking me if I’m taller, which much be a definite improvement in posture. I would highly recommend Skechers Shape Ups to anyone who’d like to be a little slimmer and feel better about themselves."





So if you feel you'd like to try walking a little harder and feel safe about heavy/possible joint pain package that comes with it i'd say it's proably worth the big 100. but research yourself and making sure this unique type of shoe will not cause joint pain before your purchase is recomended,as with any purchase of special shoes. Also if you tried more bulk shoes before and they caused joint pain you probably shouldn't buy these.