Alegria Vs. Sketchers Shapeups

kawaiikw · Dec 8, 2010

I would take Alegria over Shapeups any time. But since you are not a fan of clogs, and Alegria doesn't offer a lot of choices on white leather shoes except Debra, the only shoe style that comes in white leather.

http://www.alegriashoes.com/products/Debra-Professional-White-Leather.html

(Don't quote me if I am wrong :clown: ) If you are not a fan of that style, then it only leaves you to Shapeups. But from the store owner I bought my Alegrias from, she told me Alegria is coming out with a new Mary Jane style in white leather next fall. If you like Alegria, it may be worth the wait.

FutureUofARN · Dec 8, 2010

Would definitely choose Alegria. Love mine!

mnbrn · Dec 9, 2010

I can be clumsy and twist my ankles easy. I have dansko's (ingrid?, has a back strap). They are very comfy, no foot - back - or leg pain. But, I twist my foot easy. Would Alegria's be better? The heel doesn't seem as high.

hcox1975, BSN, RN · Dec 9, 2010

Alegria hands down...

FoodieJ · Dec 9, 2010

I would take Alegria over Shapeups any time. But since you are not a fan of clogs, and Alegria doesn't offer a lot of choices on white leather shoes except Debra, the only shoe style that comes in white leather.
http://www.alegriashoes.com/products/Debra-Professional-White-Leather.html
(Don't quote me if I am wrong ) If you are not a fan of that style, then it only leaves you to Shapeups. But from the store owner I bought my Alegrias from, she told me Alegria is coming out with a new Mary Jane style in white leather next fall. If you like Alegria, it may be worth the wait.

ohhhhhhh I think i will stay with the klogs (with backs) i have now and wait for the white mary janes.. i will keep my eyes peeled

Thanks!!

muneca13 · Dec 10, 2010

:redbeathe sorry for your feet ..but the dansko shoes are just heavenly!!!! :yeah:

:lol2::heartbeat:redbeathe:heartbeat:redbeathe:up:

MJB2010 · Jan 15, 2011

I bought both Alegria & Shape Ups, I HATE the alegrias they are not comfy at all. I wore them once and they ahve been in my closet since. the Shape ups are super comfy, but the wear out after about 4 months.

yousoldtheworld · Jan 15, 2011

Alegrias are amazing. I got the Feliz - they still have the mild rocker outsole, but they aren't as high. I wanted a pair that weren't clogs, these are a cute Mary Jane style. I don't like shoes that have too much of a heel on them because I'm clumsy. The footbed is amazing - cork and memory foam. Cushy but with plenty of arch support.

I hate the Shapeups...and they are banned at my facility now because two girls hurt their feet wearing them - one fractured her metatarsals, and one twisted her ankle.

lvnibclc · Jan 16, 2011

For those of you that have Alegrias.. Did you like them right when you got them or did it take alittle while? I bought sme and tryed them on around the house then boxed them up to send back.. Are they better when they are broken in or is they way they come the way they stay? They just seem so hard on the bottoms with that big hard plastic base..

yousoldtheworld · Jan 19, 2011

My Alegrias were pretty comfortable immediately. BUT, the insole does form to your foot with wear. If you find them hard though, they probably aren't for you. They never felt hard to me at all, just supportive, with a cushy insole.

RN Zeke · Jan 22, 2011

I have white pair of leather skechers I started with to try them out and fell in love with them. In addition to being a floor nurse, I walk several miles a week for exercise. I can keep on going like the duracel bunny and feel no pain. I got a second pairof black leather skechers (anti skid) and love them equally!! I have had the 1 st pair for a year now, throw them in the washing machine and dry them in front of the ref. I will get more of them. My legs, back and feet never felt better. Even quit wearing support hose ... I recommend shape ups over any shoe I have EVER worn. I love them for what they do for my body.