I've been a fan of Skechers for years, but wasn't quite sure what to make of the Shape Ups...were they just a gimmick or what?  I went to try them on at a retail store and the color I wanted wasn't available, so I ordered through Amazon.  I'm so glad I did!

The shoes are super comfortable - they are heavier than most sneakers, and also a few inches thicker (that's fine with me since, at 5'3", I'll take the extra height).  I haven't been wearing them long enough to notice any weight loss, but they got me excited about walking again.  My lower back used to bother me when walking on the treadmill, even for a few minutes, and I think these shoes have helped that.  I can definitely feel my leg muscles working when wearing these shoes.

Might not be so great if you have weak ankles...the slight feeling of instability takes a little getting used to (kind of like walking on sand or a soft surface as the advertisements say), but if you love to walk, try these out!