Skechers has stormed into the calorie burning marketplace with the Skechers Shape Up line for men and women and they are really catching on! Skechers is well known as being a great casual shoe brand and they’ve been steadily growing into a fitness and performance brand as well. With the development and success surrounding the Shape Ups, they are now sure to solidify their place among the premier fitness brands in this space.

In fact, Skechers purportedly worked with a Doctor to run a six week clinical trial to see what impact Skechers shape ups actually had on people who wore them. On average, without changing any other aspect of their diet and exercise regimen, Skechers reported an average 3+ lb weight loss and a 1.1% overall reduction in body fat. Added to the weight loss was the improved strength of glutei and low back endurance because of the muscle activation prompted by the rocker outsole.

The Shape Ups are constructed like most Skechers, with a well designed and good looking upper, a removable and supportive sock liner, a firm midsole which is designed to promote stability and provide complete support and the specialized kinetic wedge. This super soft foam wedge is what provides the innovative shape of the sole of the Skechers Shape Up. It offers maximum shock absorption and created the natural walking motion that improves core strength. Finally, the durable outsole works with the kinetic wedge to support the natural gait and also to provide long lasting durability.

So how do Skechers Shape Ups measure up? Well, their sales are up and increasing and most reviews of the shoes and the results have indeed been positive! Also, their price point is competitive, and sticking around $100. Considering Skechers reputation, this investment is probably worthwhile because they are bound to last.

The other nice thing that helps Shape-Ups stand out in the crowd is that fact that they are well styled and offered in a variety of styles and colors. You can find sneaker, casual and even sandal styles that incorporate the technology. They are even coming out with a Shape Ups Boot for fall and winter, so you can really take advantage of the technology and keep your style options open.

Shape Ups are also widely available to men and women and there are more styles and options as the brand increases in popularity.

The downside is that you can’t always find Shape Ups – so if you decide you need to try them on in person, you may be in for a hunt. Also, since you need to warm up and give yourself time to adjust, you may just want to gamble and invest and see how well they work for you!