Question about Sketchers Tone-ups

[pjlippert]

Hi there!

So, I recently bought a pair of the Sketchers Tone-up sandals and they are officially the MOST comfortable shoe/sandal I have EVER worn. I'm contemplating getting the Tone-ups sneakers. Two questions... based on the curvy design of the bottom of the shoe, are they safe enough to do high-impact workouts in or is that a sprained-ankle in the making? Also, I wear orthotics in my regular tennis shoes, would they work in the Tone-ups?

Thanks!
Pam

 

[hottiescientist]

Hi Pam! I didn't get the Sketchers ones, but I have the I-burn from Avia which utilizes the same idea. I don't know if I'm really "toning" honestly, but its sure fun to walk and stand in as I have a habit of rocking back and forth in general. I do use prescription orthotics in those shoes as well - just youink and replace. I would not recommend dong high impact in these kind of unstable shoes. I had to sprint to catch the bus and though I didn't injure myself, I was a little afraid I might. Those shoes were made me for walking...and not much else. HTH.

 

[sharkee]

I have them

I own the shapeups and have for quite awhile. I love them as far as walking and I do think they help my posture but I don't think I would do any of my Cathe workouts in them, but I'm also a clutz so I would probably hurt myself lol

 

[kkvls2004]

I agree with the other posters - I have the Skechers toning shoes and while I really enjoy them for walking, they feel very purpose-built for that activity and I wouldn't feel comfortable using them for step or other cardio. I just replaced my old peeling Rykas with a fresh pair for that.

 

[morningstar]

I bought the Skechers based on the reviews on a thread here and I hate them. They are not only uncomfortable and really hurt the muscles in my feet, I actually bruised one of my foot's bones wearing them. And these were the extended fitness- so less of a curve to them. I lost my balance quite a lot and would never use them for anything other than walking- definitely not for impact or balance work. I didn't buy them for the dubious fitness claims, I bought them because they were supposed to be so comfortable. I walk an awful lot, so was very disappointed in them, as they are quite expensive and the store wouldn't take them back.

 

[pjlippert]

Thanks for confirming my suspicions on this, gals! What a bummer Morningstar! I have the Sketchers Tone-Ups sandals and they are pretty darned comfy. I wonder about the actual shoes themselves.

Happy Friday!
Pam