Lately, I've been seeing more and more people wearing these funny looking shoes called "shape-ups" made by Skechers. So what are these rocker soled shoes and do they offer any benefits? The concept of a rocker soled shoe has been around for a long time and the shoe now being touted is really a knock off a shoe made by MBT or Masai Barefoot Technology. This shoe is based on the concept that the rocker sole provides a more natural gait and improves your posture as you stand.
I have suggested these shoes to some of my patients, especially those with foot pain due to arthritis, severe rigid flatfeet and any time there is need for more shock absorption due to a fused foot or ankle joint. Patients that work on concrete all day seem to think they have more support and less foot and leg fatigue. There are other versions of these shoes by Dr. Scholl's and Sports Authority makes a shoe called, "Aspire" for half the price of the Skecher which is half the price of the MBT ($240)
I think this shoe has a place for certain folks with foot pain, but I would not count this as a shoe that will truly "shape up" your physique. For more information about a variety of foot topics, see my webpage at gastonfoot.com!
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