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Baby Blessing · 05-09-2010, 10:25 PM

Was delighted to hear about this thread.

Since I was in the need of new walking shoes (the brand I was use to wearing and loved is no longer available) after reading this thread I decided to check out the Sketcher Shape Up Shoe. At first I did not like the feel and felt unstable after trying it on in the store, I quickly decided instead of walking about in the store with them on to first read the booklet that comes with the shoes, great that I did, it explained much of what the sales person didn't know. I will add the first pair with the right shoe was tooooo tight and uncomfortable, he brought out another pair, it really pays to try on a pair before purchasing..... tadaaaa...... after a few minutes walking within the store I purchased a pair. I purchased the Metabolize style, it was more comfortable for me than the other style Optimize.

I am very cautious not to let myself roll back on the heels as I do not feel secure and am fearful of falling so am going to remain cautious when I wear them. I really like the feel of being able to walk without the feeling of my back and body being jarred with each step I take, more soft cushion comfort in walking in these.

Beings that I have a bad back to begin with, then after lifting Jack's wheelchair in and out of the vehicle when we're out and about, moving him about in his wheelchair, I am hoping my back will benefit from these shoes.
I will say again,that I am very cautious when wearing them not to roll back onto the heels as they then give me a feeling of being unstable. The booklet put emphasis on finding the center of balance a must in wearing them. I did find the booklet to be my source of making my decision to purchase them. Glad I did.

There was a DVD with my pair on excercising, I watched it but since I don't need the excercise didn't really find it helpful for my own use. I just needed a really good walking shoe and think this will work for me. They are expensive but if they prove to be beneficial for me, they will be money well spent

Thank you so much for posting this thread and am grateful someone told me about it.

To all you Mom's out there, hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day.

Hugs, Patti and Jack and Girls.

05-09-2010, 10:25 PM	#18
Baby Blessing Our Blessings R Many Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: In the shelter of God's Loving Care. Posts: 3,095 Blog Entries: 1	Was delighted to hear about this thread. Since I was in the need of new walking shoes (the brand I was use to wearing and loved is no longer available) after reading this thread I decided to check out the Sketcher Shape Up Shoe. At first I did not like the feel and felt unstable after trying it on in the store, I quickly decided instead of walking about in the store with them on to first read the booklet that comes with the shoes, great that I did, it explained much of what the sales person didn't know. I will add the first pair with the right shoe was tooooo tight and uncomfortable, he brought out another pair, it really pays to try on a pair before purchasing..... tadaaaa...... after a few minutes walking within the store I purchased a pair. I purchased the Metabolize style, it was more comfortable for me than the other style Optimize. I am very cautious not to let myself roll back on the heels as I do not feel secure and am fearful of falling so am going to remain cautious when I wear them. I really like the feel of being able to walk without the feeling of my back and body being jarred with each step I take, more soft cushion comfort in walking in these. Beings that I have a bad back to begin with, then after lifting Jack's wheelchair in and out of the vehicle when we're out and about, moving him about in his wheelchair, I am hoping my back will benefit from these shoes. I will say again,that I am very cautious when wearing them not to roll back onto the heels as they then give me a feeling of being unstable. The booklet put emphasis on finding the center of balance a must in wearing them. I did find the booklet to be my source of making my decision to purchase them. Glad I did. There was a DVD with my pair on excercising, I watched it but since I don't need the excercise didn't really find it helpful for my own use. I just needed a really good walking shoe and think this will work for me. They are expensive but if they prove to be beneficial for me, they will be money well spent Thank you so much for posting this thread and am grateful someone told me about it. To all you Mom's out there, hope you had a wonderful Mother's Day. Hugs, Patti and Jack and Girls.