Reebock EasyTone or Sketchers ShapeUp shoes

sammiesmom · May 16, 2010

Hello. I have a reebok shapeup and my friend and another coworker has sketchers. Unfortunately, we do not see any difference. If you are going to buy one buy a reebok since it is so much better looking than sketchers.

NGeorgia · May 16, 2010

No toning, but both are very comfortable!

carolinapooh, BSN, RN · May 16, 2010

I read a review on these and apparently the Reeboks actually DO do something for your body, while the Sketchers are just comfy.

I have the Sketchers and have been wearing them since November and they are comfy. I think I'm going to try the Reeboks next.

CrazierThanYou · May 16, 2010

I was planning to get a pair of Shape Ups but when I tried them on, they didn't feel terribly comfortable to me. I also tried on a pair of Reebok RUNtones. They were really comfy (from what I could tell in the store) but they only had them in mesh and we have to have leather...

I didn't think the EasyTones were very comfy. But, I have very picky feet.

Multicollinearity, BSN, RN · May 16, 2010

I've been wearing the Skechers Shape-ups, and I walk about 6 miles per day. I have noticed a difference in muscle tone. I was sore after the first few days I wore the Skechers compared to regular sneakers. It mostly affected my hamstrings and calves. I love the Skechers because my knees feel better and my posture is automatically corrected without me having to think about it.

carolinapooh, BSN, RN · May 16, 2010

Multi reminded me - I DID notice my calves and shins felt sore the first few times I wore them, so they DO something, and I noticed the other day that my, ahem, PROFILE's changed a bit but I've been running more and ice skating more so I don't know what to attribute that to.

That said, I'm sure they're not hurting me, if you know what I mean! :)

Kitty Hawk, ADN, RN · May 16, 2010

Multi reminded me - I DID notice my calves and shins felt sore the first few times I wore them, so they DO something, and I noticed the other day that my, ahem, PROFILE's changed a bit but I've been running more and ice skating more so I don't know what to attribute that to.
That said, I'm sure they're not hurting me, if you know what I mean! :)

Could be the shoes Carolina. I love my Skechers, quite a few people have converted where I work. I didn't notice any calve/shin hurts but I attributed that to I used to work out, I'm slim to begin with so no difference there, BUT my husband said he sees a difference in the rear view! I do notice zero pain back, knees or otherwise after working and I pretty much move fast my entire shift until the last couple hours of charting. I think they're like walking on squishy clouds but I have a high instep so I'm not sure if that's why there's more comfort for me.

linRdsNay · May 16, 2010

it sounds like they are at least worth trying out. I tried on a pair of the Reebok's yesterday and I can definitely feel the pockets of air beneath my feet. If they're comfortable then great! And if they actually DO help tone my backside then bonus!! :)

reganette · May 16, 2010

I have the Reebocks, and there's a slight difference in my lower legs.. but I'm not sure if thats due to working out or the sneaker. And not so much difference anywhere else. Comfy though! I'm definitely not upset about the purchase.

Multicollinearity, BSN, RN · May 17, 2010

I forgot to mention how my glutes have been strengthened a bit.

Skechers has a coupon code for Nurses Week. It's "NURSEUPS". No idea how much longer it lasts since Nurses Week is over. This code gets you $10 off a pair of Shape-Ups Work shoes. This model of the Shape-Ups has a slip resistant sole. I just got a second pair using this coupon. Noteworthy because I've never seen a coupon available for the Shape-Ups.

tokmom, BSN, RN · May 17, 2010

Question here: Did anyone have to get used to these shoes? I tried them on at the store and they sort of made me motion sick! I felt like I was on a boat. :confused: