MBT shoes vs Shape-Ups

[singand_dance 8]

I'm shopping around for a pair of walking shoes. I've heard the MBT are the best, but pricey! I know a few people who have the sketchers Shape Ups and now Reebok has a shoe too. Any opinions would be helpful! I can't find a store that carries them all, so it's probably going to be an online purchase.

[sandiegokate 0]

I bought a pair of MBT due to a friend raving about them but ended up returning them. They run REALLY small. I wear an 10 1/2 - 11 and their 11 was WAY too small for me. I am curious about the ShapeUps and the Reebok though and how they fit. If you have a Walking Company near you, they carry MBT or Good Feet or some Nordstrom stores (if they are in your area).

Best of luck!!

[singand_dance 8]

Thanks for the sizing info, that really helps!

[sandiegokate 0]

OK.. an update!! I just bought the ShapeUps last weekend and so far I LOVE them. In fact I think I am going to buy another pair. This is what I bought:

SKECHERS Official Shoe Store | Women's Women's Shape-ups | Shape Ups - Sleek Fit

This is what I want to buy next:

SKECHERS Official Shoe Store | Women's Women's Shape-ups | Shape Ups - Physical

I think they are "fitness stylish" with yoga pants and a fleece jacket. I wear black socks with them too. I have had them for three days and have worn them for two of the three (only worked half day today so I decided to wear them). I can tell it gives me a little workout too. Definitely absorb shock which is good.

Oh, and the size was RIGHT ON for me in the 11 whereas the MBT was way short in an 11 (I never have worn over an 11, usually 10 1/2 - 11).

I bought them at Nordstrom. They had a couple of other brands also that were much more expensive (Munro) of the same type but the Skechers felt the exact same, and the same as the MBT's but fit me in a size 11 perfectly.

Anyway... thats my review!! :tongue2:

[singand_dance 8]

Nordstrom, perfect! Thanks for the tip!

I bought some fitflops clogs to wear as slippers and they are the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn. I love 'em!