Originally Posted By Pollyana I have been debating on whether or not to get those shape up shoes.... I finally decided on the Easy Spirit Brand. They are the most comfortable shoe I have ever worn. These shoes claim to relieve back pain and tone up muscles. Is this a lot of hooey???? Does anyone else wear them????
Originally Posted By CuriouserConstance No shoe is going to do anything except cover your feet so they don't get wet or dirty when you walk around.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight I happen to own a pair of Skethcers Shapes up and I love them. I deffinately feel my legs, especially my calves getting a workout. I LOVE them. They are so comfortable and very bouncy. I have foot problems in my right foot with plantar facitis ( idont even know how to psell it) but these shoes helped me like crazy. My foot doesn't even hurt anymore and I'm getting a pretty good subtle work out with them.
Originally Posted By Lady Starlight They have a soft rocker bottom to them wich makes you rock your foot( heel to toe) when you walk in them and it kind of exagurates the motion wich makes you work out muscles you don't normaly work out as much while walking.
Originally Posted By LuLu The design of your shoe and its sole could definitely affect your posture and muscle tone. The thing I don't get is that they "help you lose weight." How would that be?
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl I want to try some on. I like my other Sketchers a lot. I have trouble with neuromas in my left foot, so if they work for me--I'm gonna get some! LS-If they make my feet smell sweet --- That's an added bonus! +0)
Originally Posted By SingleParkPassholder My mother in law swears by the shape ups. She claims they have eliminated her back problems entirely.
Originally Posted By Pollyana I really like my Easy Spirit antigravity shoes. Work the same as the Skechers only a bit cheaper. They are the most comfortable, and yes, they help with my plantar facitis sp.... LS I am with you, very bouncy walk and good smelling feet is just a bonus!lol
Originally Posted By onlyme >>I have trouble with neuromas in my left foot, so if they work for me--I'm gonna get some!<< Those hurt, don't they?! If you haven't already, go to a podiatrist. He/She can give you a shot every four months. Sometimes it works; sometimes not. It's hit or miss with me. Good luck with that.
Originally Posted By Pollyana Yea , I want happy feet when I am tromping around Disneyland, pushing others out of my way so I can hug Mickey. hehe....
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl onlyme- I've had three or four cortisone shots, and two surgeries. I probably have another neuroma "brewing". I just buy soft soled shoes, and limp. Unhappy feet make for a miserable day. Happy feet are a very good thing.
Originally Posted By onlyme Sorry to hijack the thread... csgoofygirl-Surgery...and it didn't solve the problem? Ouch!. I've been wondering about surgery, but now I know it's not a definite cure. Thanks for the info. I've used various pads for the ball of my foot. But, some shoes I just can't wear when it hurts a lot. When I get my shot, the Dr. seems to miss the mark and I leave feeling the same as when I went in. And yes, sad feet can ruin a perfectly good day.
Originally Posted By Pollyana I too, had the shot in the heel twice. I havent had any problems there in 8 years. I do baby my feet with the most comfortable shoe I can find, and I think it is the shape-up type. They are very cozy.
Originally Posted By csgoofygirl Last year I wore Sketcher Delites all over Disneyland last year. They were wonderful, so I'm hitting the shoe store today.
Originally Posted By Pollyana I won't buy Skechers again..They keep coming unglued on the toe..Drives me crazy...that's why I went to Easy Spirit..plus they have the wide shoe for my fluffy feet....
