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Skecher Shape ups - at parks?
Hey, everyone. I'm not sure where to post this. But does anyone have a pair of the Skecher Shape Ups, or a shoe similar to it? Has anyone every worn them to the parks? We are going in Sept and was just curious on the opinions of these shoes as I've had my pair for about a month. I have only worn them for about 3 hours of continuous walking so far. I like the shoes, just wished they looked a little better. Any opinions? Thanks for your help!
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Seeing as how they are advertised to burn more calories and tone up muscles (which means they are going to either work your muscles more or work more muscles) I would imagine they would make your legs more tired as opposed to less tired at the end of the day.
However, the truth of the matter is that I wouldn't dream of using WDW as a place to break in a new pair of shoes ...too much chance of a bad result...WDW is the absolute last place you want to get a blister or have something uncomfortable going on with your wheels.
i would suggest either getting truly used to the shoes before you go or wearing something you already "know".
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I have my trusty Nike Shox. I agree with the PP, wear something that you have already broken in and are used to.
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Right. I figure I have 5 months still to get used to them before out Sept trip. I was just curious on anyone's opinion that has the shoes. I will probably bring my old reliable Kswiss sneakers. But would still love opinions on if others have had good experiences with these shoes.
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I have worn fitflops (same concept as shape ups) and I think they would be great for the parks. I don't think they work any muscles, so they wouldn't make me sore, but rather they would be comfortable due their extra cushioning. So I would say, if they don't make your muscles tired so far, go for it.
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Why not bring the shape ups, to use in the Disney parks - but also bring a reliable comfy pair of "shoes" as a back-up plan?
I can't use shape-ups personally they throw off my natural stride too much and they don't address my muscle leg muscle group needs (I'm fighting & winning a battle against my ankles, knees and hips affected by LUPUS). I'm trying to reach a goal of marathoner someday (it is on my bucket list - but I've got a long way to go, LOL). I can't wear the same sneakers training every day (blister city and leg cramps to boot, ugh) - I switch off daily and replace them after the recommended mileage (shoes are like tires, the treads only last so long, he-he-heh) have been blister free for months - yay! :-)
Maybe having both types of shoes will mean that you can be leg pain/blister free and feel the benefits of the shape up sneakers too! Please report back so that others who have similar questions about shape-ups can benefit.
Hope this helps!
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I don't think I could wear my Shape ups all day! I have worn them all day at home and by the end of the day my legs and feet are killing me. If your in great shape though maybe you could try it. I am definetly leaving mine at home for our upcoming trip!
Kelly
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Hello,
I have fitflops as well, and have worn them to the parks with no problem. In fact, they are so comfortable, I wear them while cooking or cleaning to help with lower back tightness. I am not sure if shapeups are the same, but as suggested, its always good to bring a backup pair of comfortable shoes to Disney.
There is nothing worse than sore feet a disney.
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I have both FitFlops and Shape-Ups. I love the FitFlops and wore them every day last trip. I now have 3 prs of the sandals and 1 pr of clogs. The Shape-Ups are new for me but I've worn them comfortably my entire 12 hr shift at work as an RN. However, while they are comfortable, I can't stand to have my feet enclosed in a shoe so I'm back to my FitFlop clogs for work and the Shape-Ups will be for a walking program only. Bottom line is this: if you are comfortable in your shoes, wear them.
Kathy ºoº
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Skecher Shape ups - at parks?
I wore my FitFlops last year in July with absolutely no problems! I love them and I didn't notice my legs being anymore tired than usual while at Disney!!
Kimber
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1991 Friends Apt
1993 Sister at Vista Way
1994-1998 CBR
2001/2002 ASS; ASMo;Timeshare
2003 - ASMo
2005/2006 - Timeshare
2007 - ASMu
2009 -- Pop!; POR
2010 -- Hong Kong Disneyland Hollywood Hotel
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I buy a new pair of running shoes before every Disney trip. I always get the same kind. I break them in for a week only before I go, just to make sure they're good, then I head to Disney with fresh support. It makes a huge difference. I went once with my older "broken in" shoes and I was in pain the whole trip because the support was shot.
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