What do you think of those toning shoes?

2004Jessica

I bought some today, am excited about them. I just wonder if anyone can share their experience with them and any results?

Ashlea_M

I don't have any, but I would really like a pair Goodluck!

arc918

they should work exactly as well as non-toning shoes

Terri_39

I don't have any but a friend of mine does and she says she really feels a difference in them.

jamie117100

I wanted to get a pair too, but I am not sure if they really work. Let us know if you see any results.

pnieuw

Heard a blurb on the radio about them, and basically they do nothing different than regular shoes. Do a google search for info. I'm going on what I remember hearing....

EvaJanes

Don't wear then all day as you can really mess up your feet/knees/hips. Best shoes are good running sneakers designed for your feet. I just discovered today that I was actually causing my foot pain by wearing sneakers that had too much support in them.

Some people well say that they can feel the toning shoes work but what they are actually feeling are muscles being stressed in a way they the body is not use to and for some people not designed to do.

AmyW4225

I have the Reebok Retones. I doubt they really do what they are supposed to do. I toned up with exercise, but they sure do make me want to exercise when I put them on. I love them!

wearystar

i really liked mine. the first time i wore them was on a long mall trip with my mom (after having not worked out for a while) i did feel quite a burn in my calfs and thighs. the same thing when i wore them as a waitress, initially it gave me a slight burn- but it wore off after a while...
(i used to work out avidly, so they probably just caught me back up to my original state haha)
overall they're good shoes, feet don't get too sore after a long day on my feet.

enjoy!!

WifeMomDVM

they should work exactly as well as non-toning shoes

Yep. I've had mine for a year. And I got asked all the time if they worked, I told people, "No, because I eat too much." :laugh:

Anyway, I've since become a serious MFP'er and THAT'S what has worked for me, not the shoes.

That being said - I LOVE my skechers shape-ups because I'm a vet and stand on a concrete floor all day. They made my knee and back pain disappear! They are super comfy for wearing to work! AND they make you taller! :bigsmile:

Shawn_Marie

I bought a pair of Skechers toning shoes and found them to be a comfortable shoe that takes a little bit to learn how to walk in. Overall I seen no benefits so when it was time to replace my shoes I just went back to my Nike Air.

wickedcricket

I have some - they're comfortable. I don't wear them for my fitness walks tho, I wear walking shoes. I was using the toners and getting pain in my hip.
I heard there's a class action lawsuit from ppl injured from them. Turns out, they can cause ankle, knee & hip injuries. So since I am overweight and need more than just toning, I am saving them for when I am in better shape and the results will be visible. Meanwhile, I am flexing & stretching my hips.
Did the salesperson warn you to start slowly with them? Just be careful - I didn't have any trouble using them or anything. I was in terrible shape when I got them, so just walking the dogs, I could feel my muscles (but not pain)
and in fairness, I don't KNOW that it was the shoes causing my hip pain when I walk miles in them, but I thought it better to be safe than to dislocate my hip. with my walking shoes & inserts (i over pronate) I am no longer having hip pain.

Tracie65

I have the Reebok Retones too. I work on my feat most of the day as a dental surgical assistant and usually wear them because they are really comfortable. The first few days I thought I felt something in my calfs, now nothing. I sometimes wear them to workout in but mainly just for work. I do like them though!

2004Jessica

Thank you everyone. :flowerforyou:

Ifly4free

I purchased a cheap pair on clearance from Walmart just to give them a try. I really didn't like walking in them. It felt strange, like I was going to trip. Calves were more sore than with a regular pair of shoes, but I know they are not miracle workers.
I wouldn't waste your money on them unless you like the shoe and the way it feels on your foot.
Hope this helps.

Tracy

catwrangler

I have the Danskin knock-offs and have almost sprained an ankle falling off them. I also tried the Dr. Scholl's knock-offs and never fell off them but they wear out real fast.

Now I prefer the Reebok Easy Tones. Extremely comfy!

dmpizza

40 years ago they were called Space Shoes.
Then in the '70s they were called Earth Shoes
Now they call them Shapers, or whatever.

I think if they really worked we wouldn't need to ask people.

dmpizza

40 years ago they were called Space Shoes.
Then in the '70s they were called Earth Shoes
Now they call them Shapers, or whatever.

I think if they really worked we wouldn't need to ask people.

Jelleebean

be cautious and read various reviews on them, i got a pair 3 weeks ago, and this morning, two of the air bubbles in them burst in my right shoe. a pair of Reebok Easytones. i loved them, i could feel a difference the first day i wore them, but, given they lasted 3 weeks, i'm not at all impressed.

grmpy1

I have the Sketcher Shape-ups. I wear them for walking only. I think they are comfortable and can walk in them just fine. But I can't do any working out in them and trying to just stand still can be an issue at times....I keep saying I feel like a weeble (Showing my age here) and I wobble a lot!

catwrangler

I have the Sketcher Shape-ups. I wear them for walking only. I think they are comfortable and can walk in them just fine. But I can't do any working out in them and trying to just stand still can be an issue at times....I keep saying I feel like a weeble (Showing my age here) and I wobble a lot!

yeah, that's another thing, they can't be worn in the gym.

Lesliecs

I have a pair that I never wear! I thought maybe they would help me after my knee surgery, but they seemed to aggravate my knee more than help. Very expensive pair of shoes sitting in my closet.

Manda3183

I've heard that the Sketchers ones are really comfortable, but I don't know anyone who's really noticed any significant difference. I have a pair from Fila - not as well known, but I got them inexpensively because I wanted to try them out. At first I didn't love them, but after I'd worn them a few times they are great. I do notice a difference in my leg muscles, especially my calves. They are good for some walking, but I wouldn't wear them all day or to run or for aerobic/dance exercise. You do have to think more about your walking or you will lose your balance.

There have been a lot of articles published comparing some of the different brands and styles. Some are supposed to be good - others can actually cause more harm than good. I would recommend doing some searches and researching as much as you can before buying. Just keep in mind, like so many things, toning shoes aren't going to be a miracle worker. They may or may not make a difference, but eating right and keeping active is always the best bet.

ditzee

I wear both Sketchers shape up and toners. I have had them for three years. I followed the directions to a tee as I have back, knee, and hip pain/ problems. I now wear them all the time. The back , knee and hip pain are gone. I tried on a pair of regular tennis shoes and can't walk in them! They take a while to get used to. Follow the directions they send with the shoes. I found doing this that the shoes did everything they said the will do and gradually worked my way to wearing them 10-12 hours a day to work! Best investment I have made in a long time. I alternate every other day with the shape up and toners. Good Luck

ditzee

I wear both Sketchers shape up and toners. I have had them for three years. I followed the directions to a tee as I have back, knee, and hip pain/ problems. I now wear them all the time. The back , knee and hip pain are gone. I tried on a pair of regular tennis shoes and can't walk in them! They take a while to get used to. Follow the directions they send with the shoes. I found doing this that the shoes did everything they said the will do and gradually worked my way to wearing them 10-12 hours a day to work! Best investment I have made in a long time. I alternate every other day with the shape up and toners. Good Luck

bachooka

If you have bad knees, you have made the worst mistake of your life. Your lower back and knees will never forgive you. I couldn't wear them for long enough to know if they worked or not.

BRISAjustAltered

I LOVE MINE!!!

my cousin gave me a pair of Shape Ups. (she works at a shoe store, and got them free)
I do not feel like they are "shaping" any thing, BUT they have completely eliminated my foot pain from walking and running. I use to not be able to walk or run more then a mile becuase of pain on the bottom of my feet, now I can do up to 7 miles with no pain.

Staffordicus

I had a pair of toning trainers. I fell over in my kitchen, I had to have a plate on my broken fibula and 3 screws in the inside ankle and 2 screws in the outside ankle. I fell over on 17th April 2011 and I am still having physiotherapy and have to use a pair of crutches though I am on my way to being able to use just one crutch. :-) I would urge anyone who is planning on buying a pair of toning trainers to check out the website www.toningshoeinjuries.com, if you have ever had an ankle injury before these are probably not a good idea. Please do the research and make your own mind up, I think the shoes should be used with the same caution as any exercise equipment, they should also come with the same warning and you should definately consult your doctor before using them. Hope this helps as I wouldn't want anyone to go through what I have been through. Good luck!