Product Review of Women’s Shape-ups Liv – Happy Mary Jane Sneakers

Earlier this month, I received the Women’s Shape-ups Liv in the design of Happy Mary Jane Sneakers from Skechers at Sunway Pyramid. You may read about my shopping experience here. So since then, I had been wearing this pair of shoes nearly daily, to work and to go shopping.

Here’s some details about these shoes for those that are into reading specifications of products:

Experience intuitive motion with Natural Strideâ„¢ Technology in Shape-ups Liv – Happy by SKECHERS ultra-lightweight shoe. Synthetic and mesh fabric upper in a mary jane sneaker with diagonally curved bottom.

Details:

Natural: The key to Shape-ups Liv by SKECHERS is the diagonal curved bottom that promotes a more natural barefoot stride
Comfortable: Lightweight, flexible and soft Resalyteâ„¢ midsole gives you a cushioned base
Fit: Sock-Fit construction with ExoSkin support is like an extension of your foot
Free: Flex Groove bottom allows a nearly limitless range of free motion
Everywhere: With the freedom to move, you can walk anywhere and anytime

Construction:

Mesh fabric and microperforated smooth synthetic upper
Stitching accents
Super lightweight and cooling upper design
Side S logo detail
Contrast color detailing
Mary jane design with instep strap featuring contrast stripe
Adjustable side hook and loop closure for a perfect fit
Soft fabric shoe lining
Removable cushioned comfort insole
Resalyteâ„¢ shock absorbing midsole
V-Strideâ„¢ bottom design
Flex Groove outsole with rubber traction sole
1 1/4 inch midsole height
Ultra lightweight 7 to 11 oz. per shoe depending on size

From the first time I wore these at the shop, it was not immediately comfy as the edges on top bothered me a little. I am happy to report that after wearing them for nearly a month, the shoes became softer and somehow mold to me feet size so I no longer felt the discomfort. Note: I am wearing these daily from 8.30am – 5.30pm without any socks on.

Here’s a vid of my first look on the shoes when I just got them:

What I love:

The Shape-up livs is incredibly light. When I walk in them, I felt like I am bare-foot pretty much. The soles look thick, but I don’t feel it at all. The curved heel made me able to walk without dragging my feet (yes I can have a tendency to do that). Since I’m not dragging my feet, I’m probably using more energy and muscles to take a full stride, and that I think is why these shoes help Shape-up my legs, though I think I’ll have to walk A LOT in them for me to see any visible muscles appearing. Since I work in the office and is seated at most times, walking a lot doesn’t happen too much, though now that I’m wearing these shoes, I do feel like I want to walk more. So I purposely walk around a lot more often that before.

I also love the Mary Jane design with a sporty heel. It means I can wear them to work and also for sports. This is great when I need to go jogging right after work, I don’t need to bring another pair of shoes. They actually have an all black pair of this design but this was the mildest colour available when I got it at the shop. Due to the bright blue colours, I can’t really mask it as a working shoe, but we are not that particular in my the place that I work.

Overall, I’m loving these shoes right now and I should be wearing it for a long time to come.

Disclaimer: I was not paid for this review. However, I did receive the product for free to assist in my reviews. The opinions in this blog post are 100% mine.