Skechers Women's Shape-ups Sleek Fit Ballerina

I bought these as I had heard & read unarguable evidence that these really work and are great so after the xmas binging I decided to invest in a pair with the intention of wearing them around the house and whenever I was dressing casual.Upon delivery I excitedly opened the box and tried them on and was very pleased to feel how comfortable they felt. I have to admit I wasn't 100% keen on the styling but that was my fault for not opting for the trainer type style. I decided to keep them and put them on straight away to wear. Now I have never been a big fan of exercise which is partly why I bought them as I figured it would be easy to wear them around the house but after wearing them for a full day doing my usual household chores, I have to say I was a little disappointed to say when I took them off I felt no difference whatsoever in my legs or calf muscles. I was at least hoping to feel a little 'tense' or something akin to doing a long strenuous walk. I do try to wear them as often as possible although admittedly I tend not to wear them out & about so maybe that is why I am not getting the results I had hoped for.So my verdict? Very comfy but can look a bit funny especially with socks (in fact definitely don't wear socks! lol) and so far no noticeable results but as evidence seems to show they really do work so maybe I am just not giving them enough use?

I bought these to help with an ongoing disc problem. I must say they may look as though someone with back trouble shouldn't wear them, but I find walking in these easier than walking in ordinary shoes and trainers. The soft cushioning step is easier to bear than the hard flat shoe or trainer and I recommend anyone who has back trouble to seriously give these shoes/trainers a go. As someone who is incapable of physical exercise, walking is the only thing I can do, even though it is not very well, and very slowly. These shoes have helped me work the calf muscles that usually don't see any. I would hope in time they could help me tone up as they claim to with more able bodied users. They are more money than I would normally pay for shoes or trainers, but given the comfort they provide, in recent years of trying different kinds of footwear, these are the best buy so far, so I am happy I went ahead with the purchase.

Got these after i found the trainers a little heavy and tired me out at work in heat. Love these so very very compfy and can walk and bounce along at work like a teenager once you get into the strange bouncy feeling you will never look back and love the comfort let alone the benifits of walking more in them. 10/10 even if don't look that pretty. Going to buy the white ones too. I do wear back socks with these so under jeans you dont really notice if bit chunky and lot of the girls at work have them too, so not just me who loves them. Sizes are true to form and width generous so no pinching or wearing in, just wear and walk day one. Grip banisters and stair rails tho as not to be taken lightly going down these. Also wouldnt recomend driving in them as sole so thick could be iffy on pedals..apart from that love em and walking miles no agongy after like old shoes and doing loads of walking. Don't know bout the toning bums n thighs the shoe does just because they say do, but certainly will do it anyways as so compfy you cant help skip and spring along and walk more in them like a teenager. Get em you will love em!

Bought a pair of these shoes about 3 months ago, wear them to work most days. I work as a nurse on a very busy ward on 12.5 hour shifts, and yesterday the buckle holding the strap broke mid run!! Luckily we had some suture material at hand and quickly patched it up so I could complete my shift. Sadly I now have to fork out for a new pair and am glad to see they are now more reasonably priced than my last pair! My feet never ache in these shoes and my back has improved too. Not sure about the weight loss claims though...So if it wasn't for the fact that the buckle broke after only 3 months of use, I would have given this product 5/5.

I bought these at a reduced price -I already own the tone up boots (fit great) and the optimize trainer (too big in my size) so again I was gambling on my usual size 8...and they are too big! I literally can get my finger down the back of the heel, and they slip slightly as I walk, I wish the 7.5 had been in the sale , looks like im going to have to wear thick socks with these -luckily I always wear trousers so I wont look too nerdy ! Just wish the sizes were correct as its a tad disappointing!UPDATE-ive bought insoles  2 PAIRS OF LAMBLAND GENUINE LAMBSWOOL INSOLES  in a size 9!!! to fit these and it helps make them smaller -also ordered some heel grips to put inside the back of the heel so then they hopefully will fit perfect!

I've bought a fair number of pairs of walking shoes in the past and inevitably I end up with blisters on the ball of my foot. Well, not so with these shoes. Because of the rocking action (which takes a little getting used to - but I do mean only a little!) you aren't constantly putting pressure onto the ball of your foot, instead, there's a gentle rolling action and it means that even if you've already got sore feet from wearing other shoes - put these on, and your feet are cushioned. They're great! Nice and light. Not half as strange looking as you might at first think and no problem with the sizing either. I'm about a size 7 - 7.5 and a size 7 fitted fine. Oh, and you really can feel them working the backs of your legs and your bum - much more so than ordinary trainers... which sounds dreadful, but that's what they're meant to be doing... so it's a good thing!

Didn't dislike

My job requires me to be on my feet for very long days! These shoes are light and comfortable ..... and at the end of day I no longer have swollen ankles. I have been wearing them for several weeks now but can't say that my thighs or bottom are any tighter! My only advice is to try them on first as the sizing is unconventional. I have bought a pair a size smaller than usual and they're still a bit "gappy" on the heels.