What ‘Toning Shoe’ is the Best for you?
By Sian on Apr 08, 2010 with Comments 25
Imagine a shoe that doesn’t just work at the gym, it works like the gym.
That’s right. These shoes promise to tighten and tone muscles, rev the metabolism and even burn cellulite as you walk.
How effective they are seems to be up to the wearer and the faith they put in the marketing and technology of companies like Reebok, Skecher, Earth Footwear and MBT, all makers of a variety of “toning shoes.”
We wanted to take the guess work out for you and try for ourselves: What ‘toning shoes’ work and what ones don’t? What is the pros and cons of each of these shoes.
We were lucky enough to get our hands on these pairs of ‘toning’ shoes:
- Reebok Toning shoes-Review-check out what a GGS Member had to say
- Sketchers Shape Ups-Review-check out what a GGS Member had to say
- EarthFoot wear Toning shoes-check out what a GGS Member had to say
- FitFlops-check out what a GGS Member had to say
- Champion Pace Toning Shoes~Check out what a GGS Member had to say
- New Balance’s Rock&Tone shoes~
- MBT’s-Check out what a GGS Member had to say
Check out our Quick Toning Shoes Review Guide to help you pick the ones that are for you.
Stay tuned for the results and the final say of each of these ‘toning’ shoes.
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will they help feet and ankle pain?? had ankle surgery a few years ago. need a good shoe..
I’m not sure about that. You might want to ask your doctor.
Hi Sian,
I am curious if you have any information regarding the benefits of toning shoes other than just the “toning” part of it. I have heard some women with osteoarthritis say that this style of shoe has helped them with their pain. Do you know of any studies that have been done on this?
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Thanks for the insights, Jean! I’ve had back issues since a car accident in ’96 and then in 2002 was hit by a car and needed to have my knee & tibia rebuilt/replaced. My dearly departed MBTs were sooo soft & cushiony & always felt great. Maybe this next week I’ll get a chance to hit some stores and try on some new alternatives.
with all of these shoes, you’d have to try them on to find out which works best for you. everyone’s foot is different. the sketchers didn’t work well for me. the material was hard, and both their MJs and tennis shoe version gave me lateral ankle pain. The Avia Pace (available at Sears) and New Balance have worked well for me; they’re soft and comfortable. Will be trying the Champion Pace from payless tomorrow. I’ve seen the Champion line before and they seem to be good shoes. I might end up buying the Pace tomorrow. These toning shoes are actually very good for people with arthritis in the ankle joints, knees and lower back, as well as forefoot pain and calluses. I’m a foot doctor and these type of shoes are really nothing new. They’re called rocker bottom shoes. i’ve been recommending them for a variety of foot problems. Hope that helps.