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Wonder Walkers

Wonder Walkers — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:18:00 +1200

There is a new craze in town, the Skechers Shape-Ups walking shoes.

Here's what they say. " Shape Up Walking Shoes are designed to stimulate more muscles and balance with a rocker sole with a soft kinetic wedge. The rocker sole enhances the natural walking motion of rolling through a...

ambogirl

ambogirl — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:18:01 +1200

I have also been looking at these shoes. I have tried them on and had a walk around the shop, and they certainly give you a different walking stance, and action. I bought a pair of sandals last autumn from Avon, and they have the same action as these shoes...

manicginga

manicginga — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 22:22:46 +1200

Hiya sis. I would like to have a go with them too but I have just bought new running shoes so can't afford any others They look cool though I will be interested to hear from anyone who has used them on a regular basis
Hope everyones enjoying their weekend...

helen.patterson@gmail.com

helen.patterson@gmail.com — Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:56:16 +1200

I've been tempted to buy these shoes and will certainly be keeping and eye on this forum to hear results from anyone.

Trina

Trina — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:25:53 +1200

I am tempted to – why did the podiatrist say not to wear them?

Susan Devoy

Susan Devoy — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 15:16:15 +1200

I am hoping to get some of these shoes for some giveaways. I trialled a pair for a week or so and then slipped a disc in my back. Wasn't the shoes although can't fathom how I did it.

Perhaps it had something to do with stacking 5 cubic metres...

helen.patterson@gmail.com

helen.patterson@gmail.com — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 20:44:56 +1200

Good luck for the holidays Susan, I am running away for 4 days from the grunt in my house :D

ambogirl

ambogirl — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 02:09:54 +1200

Hi Trina, I didn't get a very good feedback from the sales assistant as to why the podiatrist wasn't in favour of the sketchers shape ups. I have also realised as I read back over what I have previously written that I said they were cheaper in Briscoes (DUH)!!! they...

manicginga

manicginga — Sat, 10 Jul 2010 21:54:00 +1200

I think the shop assistant should have told you why the podiatrist didn't recommend them. They need to back up the statements with some facts and info. If they are comfortable and light and give you a good work out then why not give them a go,. Soft sand on...

ambogirl

ambogirl — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:30:39 +1200

You are so right. Those were the days eh. Have you tried to walk on the beach (soft sand) let alone up the sand hills lately. Man that really is a work out. Gosh we used to run up and down them. If anyone lives near the beach, they are...

Trina

Trina — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 12:36:23 +1200

Can you walk/run in them fo you think? I am really undecided whether to get them or not – maybe for now I should focus on loosing some weight and then look to tone up when you will actually be able to see the muscles...
Or maybe when I have...

ambogirl

ambogirl — Mon, 12 Jul 2010 18:54:20 +1200

Hi everyone. I have just Googled "Sketchers", and had a quick look at the dozens of sites. I must have a decent look, but it is all very interesting. Trina, I have some sandals which I bought from Avon about a year ago,( they are the same concept), and I...

Casual

Casual — Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:46:00 +1200

Running along the beach was great. I used to love running the length of the beach and as I ran I tried to break a shell without disrupting my steps! Then I remembered Arthur Lydiard in how he trained his squads in running up & down sand dunes – thought I...

manicginga

manicginga — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 21:41:32 +1200

Way to go who needs gyms and fancy training gear. I know what you are gong through with the shoe thing though. It is such a big outlay to find you don't like them or they don;'t suit. No easy answer there.
Monday again tomorrow. Hope all you mums can...