Is anyone wearing the new "shape up" sneakers? The ones with the balance ball technology that is supposed to shape your calves and butt while you walk?
As you may remember I considered buying them earlier this fall and balked for fear of causing pain or injury by veering from my standard walking shoe, but I confess to being tempted once again.
Now that I have lost some weight, I am interested in toning and shaping a little more than I was at the beginning. I am focusing my strength and conditioning time on my arms and middle, but something that would also work my calves (which are strong and ugly) would be a bonus.
If anyone has tried them, good reviews and bad, please let me know. Thanks!
I have a pair of the Sketchers shape ups. They really work -- at 1st, I could only walk for about 1 mile before they made my calves ache. It's a good concept b/c you are always walking on a slight incline, which will definitely condition your body.
ReplyDeleteThat said...at $100 a pop, they are not cheap, so you should think about how often you will really use them. There are so many hills in SF that I tend to not want to wear them when doing hardcore errands b/c it gets tiring. Although I suppose those are the instances in which I SHOULD wear them, LOL.
My double pennies: I really like them but have actually USED them far less than I thought I would. So I think it's a great investment if you honestly think you will use them.
Thanks PV!
ReplyDeleteI am glad I did not get them as my primary sneakers and they are pricey, but maybe if I get a little holiday cash they would make a good investment :)