Shoe Review: Skechers Shape Ups.

I am not a girl who turns away free shoes, so when I was offered the chance to review these new Skechers Shape Ups that are meant to tone your legs like a session at the gym would, I jumped at that chance. Free shoes? That give me fab legs? Gimme!

I guess I need to admit something before we start: I am not a trainer wearing girl AT ALL. Like, the only pair of trainers I own are some Vans Sk8 His that I bought to go to the gym in. And then never went to the gym. I'm just not into them. Why, when you can have heels instead? Also I hate the gym, I hate it with a passion that burns a thousand suns. And no, I am not exaggerating. So when I was told that there are shoes that tone you up so you don't have to go to the gym, I was really interested to try them out. I've had Fit Flops previously, and they didn't work at all, so I was apprehensive, but totally willing to give these Shape Ups a good go.

I picked the Skechers Shape Ups in navy and silver

and when they arrived, I was surprised at how not completely hideous they were.


I mean, they're not gorgeous or anything, but as a girl who was put off MBTs because of their sheer ugliness, these were a pleasant surprise. Also they're cheaper than MBTs at around £89.95 which is a bonus. Also, they're really comfortable! And not difficult to walk in at all. The shoes come with a diagram and instructions on how to walk, but you don't need it really. Just put them on and go! They make you walk with a bit of a wiggle though, as they're very bouncy, so after a while I was pretending to be Marilyn Monroe.

I wore these all weekend, and I was shocked. Unlike the Fit Flops, I could feel that the backs of my legs were tighter when I got back home again after a days shoe shopping. They actually do work! Apparently though, Skechers Shape Ups have undergone a clinical case study to become officially sanctioned fitness shoes. You can click here to view the study. I was really impressed with these, and I'm not just saying that because I got given free shoes. I would actually be prepared to spend my hard earned cash on a pair of these, because I could really feel that they were working to tone up my legs. And my legs seriously need toning up.

While they're not fabulous enough to tempt me away from my heels full time, I will definitely put them on the next time I know I have some walking to do. I can shop, and feel all smug because I'm doing some exercise! Which is always a winner really. They're definitely a serious contender to the MBTs at half the price, and a definite winner over the Fit Flop. If you're interested, you can get them here at Fitness Footwear for £80-£90.