Product Description
Please note: This style runs 1/2 size small. Bounce back into shape wearing the Skechers Shape-Ups Elasticity boots. Suede upper in a mid-calf fitness boot style with stitching accents and faux fur trim. 10 1/2 inch boot shaft with lacing and half length zipper. Faux fur lining, cushioned insole. Polyurethane frame for stability. Kinetic Wedge foam midsole. Rubber outsole and 1 1/2 inch midsole height.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. Shape Ups are designed to:
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
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The heel sinks comfortably into the soft ground as you step
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You naturally roll forward as your weight shifts to the center and your balance is centered
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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.
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Upper: Superior quality, well padded uppers of durable leather and breathable mesh designed to provide needed support and supreme comfort.
December 13, 2009
#1
Sizing : Feels true to size
Width : Feels true to width
Pros : Comfortable, Warm, Lightweight, Great Cushioning, Great Traction, Attractive Design, Stylish
Best Uses : Going Out, Casual Wear, Wear To Work, Special Occasions, Shoveling Snow
Describe Yourself : Comfort Driven
View On Shoes : Shoes are for Wearing
Ok, First off I’m a male in his mid 40’s.
Secondly I need to exercise more and found out how AWESOME SKECHERS Shape ups were just the other day at our local Department store while shopping with the wife for shoes for her.
The Dept Manger brought the wife out some SKECHERS Shape Ups to try on, and she asked me if I would like to try some on also.
I end up trying on a pair of Women’s Shape-ups – Style #11815 in a Women’s size 11M (same as a mens 9D) and fell in love with them except it is Winter now and I needed boots instead now here in Kansas!
So I bought A pair of Shape Ups – Elasticity in Black 11M since there is no mens boots and they fit like a dream!
No more Freezing my feet in Canvas Hi Tops or my Steel Toe work shoes this Winter!
YAHOO!!!!!!
These Boots look fine under guy’s jeans or with the jeans tucked in to keep them dry while out in the Snow, and really if you ask the wife or myself they could be sold as men’s boots also.
I could feel right away how they make you work your legs, but were also so very comfortable at the same time.
The first thing I did when I got them was to waterproof them, and Am I glad I did!
Since I just got done shoveling 7 inches of snow off the driveway in them!
And my feet for the first time WERE NOT FROZEN!
I can see I’ll be wearing these everwhere I go and getting a workout at the same time!
What more could you ask for warm dry feet and a great workout to help you loose weight!
And BTW I had no problem with the soles slipping in the snow or on the ice.
Also they will fit larger calves just fine as mine at the top of the boot are 16″.
These are some great Boots and I will be buying more SKECHERS SHAPE-UPS for Summer and in fact my poor other Sneakers don’t stand much of a chance to get worn that much any more if ever!
Since We found SKECHERS SHAPE-UPS!
These are SO AWESOME!
Rating: 5 / 5
December 13, 2009
#2
These boots are fun to walk in, plus cute. They are as comfortable as a tennis shoe, but a little more dressed up. I love Skechers premium and energy. This is my first pair of shape-ups and they really are cushioned. I think I’ll be able to walk miles in these.
Rating: 5 / 5
December 13, 2009
#3
These boots are very cumfy. I walked down a gravil road and didn’t even feel the rocks I was stepping on because the foam soal just kinda formed around the rocks. Sizing was a little big. I wear a size 10 sneaker so ordered a 10 in the boot. I probably should have gone with a 9 1/2. My one complant is that it doesn’t “work your muscles” like it says it will. Perhaps I am just a pretty fit person, but I didn’t feel any different from a fitness aspect. I am also concerned about the thin soul. the Rubber bottom is very thin and once it wears through it will wear into the foam so I doubt this boot will last six years like my last pair of sketcher shoes I wore every day… but you should get them if you have the money. They are very worm too.
Rating: 4 / 5
December 13, 2009
#4
Right off the bat, I will tell you- you read everywhere about how these shoes run a half-size small? Not in this style. They are very true-to-size. I have a few pairs of Shape Ups, and I love them- this pair is no exception. They have a zipper, so you don’t have to mess with lacing them all the time, and I have worn them comfortably all over Disneyland. They easily came off for an airport screening, and were back on my feet with a minimum of fuss. The only thing I am not thrilled about is the small Velcro strip used as a closure above the zipper- it makes the top buckle a bit. But I can tell it was a must for the necessary versatility to fit a wider range of sizes. These are very cute and comfy- I have gotten compliments every time I have worn them. All in all, I am very happy with my purchase!
Rating: 4 / 5