I will admit when I first saw them I thought I would hate them. I am a Skecher fan I have been for over 10 years. Well there sales person had me try on a pair and told me to tell him, what I like and dislike about the shape up. He done the same thing to my husband, now it wasn’t push how he asked so it didn’t bug me. The main thing I didn’t like about them is they add height on me and I am already tall enough for a woman. I don’t even wear heels now I know woman who are taller them me and don’t mind it. I used to be picked on by people. I decided I would try them on just to tell him how I did not like them! Well luckily, for the guy I am not someone who lies, so I am going to be honestly. I am very direct. I liked them they felt comfortable but the problem was I couldn’t wear them at work and keep up with my kids who dart from the room. This is a concern, and I don’t want to wear a pair of shoes that are not good for running after them. I told him this, but they were very comfortable and when I had money, I would come back and get a pair for working out. At the time they only had shape ups, we went back two weeks later to see what was being offered.
This is when I found the right pair for me. I tried them on I can run in them but not ideal for long distance running, certain I could run after a kid if I needed too. They are like the most comfortable tennis I have worn. They do not add to much height to where I would feel too tall. I like them they are lightweight so they don’t feel bulky on my foot. I can walk pretty easily and the best thing is hubby paid for my new shoes because he wants to support me in exercising with a friend and help me when him and I walk. My shoes have thin soles and I could feel everything I step on but they worked great for work and church. Now I got two pairs of shoes what’s a girl to do. Well I love my new Shape Up Extended fitness.
Now when I get used to these shoes I might need a radar detectors because I walk fast. Hubby even likes walking know because his Shape up feels so comfortable. These are the perfect walking shoes. Now I will say a word of caution, these shoes are probably not the best for walking on dirt hills, or on uneven ground because the shape of the shoe. I am fine walking in the grass but wouldn’t recommend them on surfaces that might be a little hard to keep balance up.