Shape up shoes?

@tap0991 (2766)
United States
July 14, 2010 12:50pm CST
Has anyone bought these? because honestly I think they are a waste of money to the buyers and a smart idea at the same time for the producers. I think its bad for the buyers because your buying $100+ shoes to learn how to roll your feet like you already should. Then good for the producers because its such a simple product that they can sell for so much.
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SomeCowgirl
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
26 Jul 10
Yes it is kind of stupid, but then again I may buy a pair some day, of course after they go down in price drastically, though simple stretches can achieve the same goal as the shoes would, but I guess with the shoes it's "effortless".
SomeCowgirl
@SomeCowgirl (32191)
• United States
26 Jul 10
Posture perfect? My sister definitely is, not sure how she can do it, but yeah posture has a lot to do with it.
tap0991
@tap0991 (2766)
• United States
29 Jul 10
chin up and back straight should help a lot.
tap0991
@tap0991 (2766)
• United States
26 Jul 10
yea it is "effortless" but it can be effortless if you just learn how to walk and stand correctly on your own.
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troilalu
@troilalu (86)
• Philippines
15 Jul 10
what about fitflop? I bought my wife a pair for her birthday and its really expensive. Just bought it because thats what she wants and I dont want to disappoint her. I dont know if its effective I really think she should have tried cardio instead.
tap0991
@tap0991 (2766)
• United States
15 Jul 10
I dont think these shoes really help with cardio. They help more with shaping and toning then anything else.
tap0991
@tap0991 (2766)
• United States
15 Jul 10
Ohh I think I get what your saying. yea the shoes are only half a solution for getting in shape
troilalu
@troilalu (86)
• Philippines
15 Jul 10
I meant she should have done cardio exercises cos i think they're more effective than these toning shoes/sandals that come out in the market. Sorry for the confusion.
thumperdoll
@thumperdoll (45)
• United States
14 Jul 10
Honestly yes!! best shoes i have ever owned. Have 3 pairs, g/f has 2. everyone at work (nursing)has 2 or 3 pairs. Would love to tell Shape up THANKS!! I use to go thru 60.00 Nikes in 30 days. These babies last and last-my hips are not out of whack any more, my lower back doesn't ache at all. And b4 i would come home from work and immediately kick my shoes off! NOT now!!! I forget I still have them on after supper...they feel so good!!! And normally I cant wear sketchers because they are to narrow but not these babies!! Oh tried buying other knock offs of this shoe...dont do it-waste of money!! amazing-try a pair!!!
thumperdoll
@thumperdoll (45)
• United States
14 Jul 10
oh even the male nurses are wearing them!!!! they have all styles for men and women!! its the beginning of no more pain for people on their feet all day!! fyi-crocs are not allowed at our place of business-dangerous and bad for legs. we had 4 falls in 1 month due to crocs. and 2 nurses messed up their knees-bad shoe, lol.
tap0991
@tap0991 (2766)
• United States
14 Jul 10
I have almost lost my sisters foot thanks to crocs. The crocs got stuck in the escalator. So you like the shoes because they support you and have a good feel?
deserthabitant
@deserthabitant (74)
• United States
14 Jul 10
I bought a pair of Danskin Now Athenas at Walmart. They take getting used to. It even tells you on the shoe tag to take it slow and easy. I have been wearing them for 2 weeks now and I can feel a difference in my legs and other parts (if you know what I mean). I only paid $25 for them as I simply do not have the funds for the expensive ones. Payless has a pair similar and they are $36 i think.
tap0991
@tap0991 (2766)
• United States
14 Jul 10
Interesting.The only thing I think the shoes do is make you use more of your calf muscles when you stand and when you walk your thighs and glutes are targeted more. All together this helps promote better posture.