All Entries in the "Shoes" Category
Hot Finds – Casual Walking Shoes
I have this dilemma all the time. I am always on the lookout for a comfortable pair of walking shoes that are not sneakers. Something a little bit dressier than sneakers but flat and comfortable for running around with my kids. Well, 2 great pairs of casual, comfortable shoes have landed on my feet. The [...]
Giveaway & Review: Joining the Barefoot Bandwagon -The Dash Glove by Merrell-CLOSED
Winner – Askele Martin There are two ways to join the barefoot running movement: throw away your shoes altogether, or find a pair that are pared down enough to approximate the benefits of barefooting while still protecting your toesies – and the rest of your feet – from the hazards of the road. Since most [...]
Review: FDA approved LaJolla shoes – Tenevis by Good Feet
Recently, I got a chance to try out a pair of the Tenevis by Good Feet LaJolla shoes. Apparently, they are the only FDA-approved(!) walking and body toning shoe on the market right now that are proven to strengthen. Specifically, they strengthen lower body, improve posture and reduce impact on your spine. I’ve tested many [...]
BareFoot-Inspired Running Shoes-Trend for 2012 ?
If there’s any trend that we’re going to see this winter, it’s an avalanche of minimalist or barefoot-inspired sneakers, from brands such as Nike, New Balance, Reebok, Adidas and Brooks. Carson Caprara is the product line manager at Brooks, and he has overseen the development of their new “PureProject” line, a series of four light-weight [...]
Review: Skechers Shape Ups for Kids
Skechers Shape Ups shoes for kids has caused quite the controversy since their release, including a petition at change.org to have the line discontinued. Parents and professionals are disturbed that toning shoes are being made for and marketed to elementary school students. The commercial aimed at young girls seems to be especially concerning to parents. [...]
Review: FitFlops-Do they Work?
The following is a post sponsored by Fitness Footwear. Flip flops that are actually good for your feet and tone your body at the same time? Sounds too good to be true, right? We were thrilled when Fitness Footwear sent us a pair of FitFlops for one lucky GGS girl to review! When I opened [...]
Review: New Balance 871 Trainers
As the weather is slowly heating up in most parts of North America, more people are still indoors to get their workout done. Including me. I was very happy when New Balance sent me a pair of New Balance 871 training shoe that was designed for cardio workouts and boot camps classes. Yipeee. Once the weather heats up a touch, I will [...]
Review:Nike Free XT Quick Shoes
As the weather is cold in most parts of North America, more people are still indoors to get their workout done. Including me. I was very happy when Nike sent me a pair of Nike Free XT Quick Fit+, training shoe that was designed for the cardio workouts, drills and weightlifting. Yipeee. All the workouts that I am [...]
TrueBalance Toning Shoes from New Balance Review
We are continuing our “toning’ shoe ultimate show down on the pros and cons of all of these shaping shoes, wellness shoes or whatever the heck you want to call them. And, most importantly, do they actually work? I received the brand NEW, this July, New Balance TrueBalance Wellness shoes to review. Wow, that is a whole lot [...]
New Balance Toning Shoes Review
We are continuing our “toning’ shoe ultimate show down on the pros and cons of all of these toning shoes, shaping shoes, wellness shoes or whatever the heck you want to call them. I was stoked when it was my turn (there are 3 GGS girls) to try out another pair of toning shoes. And, they [...]
kigo Shoes Review
Do you have a pair of shoes that fit in your pocket? Well, now I own a pair of shoes that actually fit in my pockets. How cool is that? These kigo Shoes ($49.99), made from eco-friendly materials, are 5oz and fold and clip and fit in very small places. I was sent a cute [...]
MBT: The Anti Shoe Review
I got a new pair of MBTs* a few weeks ago and I’ve been putting them to the test in our toning shoe showdown. The MBT’s are heavier than your regular trainer but not excessively heavy or clunky. When I first put them on, the immediate sensation is that of rocking – you need to [...]
Champion Toning Shoes Review
We are continuing our “toning’ shoe ultimate show down on the pros and cons of all of these shaping shoes, wellness shoes or whatever the heck you want to call them. And, most importantly, do they actually work? I would say the shoes that have got the most hype is the Skechers Shape Ups. But, we [...]
Review: Skechers Shape-Ups
The following is a post sponsored by Fitness Footwear. If you have yet to hear about shoes that claim to ‘Tone’ you without going to the gym, you must be living under some sort of rock with sea creatures. We are continuing our “toning’ shoe ultimate show down on the pros and cons of all [...]
Review: Earth Footwear
You may have noticed a lot of hoopla lately about ergonomic soles and specially designed shoes that are all about helping you develop muscle tone as you walk around. Brands like Reebok and even Skechers have emerged in the marketplace as lifestyle brands, garnering attention from celebrities and people nationwide because of their funky look and [...]
What ‘Toning Shoe’ is the Best for you?
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 [...]
