Has anyone tried running in the reebok toning shoes...

PRprincess

i had no problem with mine, but i had worn them down significantly with daily wear before i ever even attempted to run.

I have a pair and and I use them for daily use. I love them. I don't run or workout in them tho.

JennW130

I had a pair of those. I actually got money back from the lawsuit against them, because they don't do what they claim. They really hurt my feet when I would do anything in them.

JennW130

Lots of people tried them, that's why Reebok got sued and had to fork out $25,000.000......

and I was one of those people who got *some* of my money back

Skinny_minny_mo

i ran a 10km in them

wasnt the best idea but i didnt have any other trainers so just went with it!

i've also used them for my outiside exercise class and found them really comfy compared to the othere trainers i recently purchased. only used it twice though so will keep you posted

witchy_wife

Walking, yes. Running, absolutely not.

I agree with this. I got some, great for walking but couldn't run in them at all. Hurt my feet and legs (not in a good work out kind of hurt lol). I went back to wearing my tatty old Nikes until I could afford new ones they were that bad.

rebeccavh

Bad idea to run in them. Im sure you've already gotten that message from everyone else's posts. There was actually a class action lawsuit with those shoes.

I had a pair just for wearing at work- and I ended up getting a bruise on the top of my foot from those shoes- I think the tongue hit my foot funny, so I stopped wearing them shortly after I bought them.

xprofighterx

Right first of all yes im a man the thing is im a size 6.5 in a trainer and I tried apair of of these trainers I swear by them ive bought 3 pairs already im an xproboxer and I know all about road workI train run and box in these trainers simply tone if you're having problems it means you have not done alot of road work you won't too ask me anything. i was 18st 2 when I started wearing them now im 14st 9lbs best trainer and good comfort having trouble trying too get hold of simply tone in a black and gold in a size 7 help

ninerbuff

Right first of all yes im a man the thing is im a size 6.5 in a trainer and I tried apair of of these trainers I swear by them ive bought 3 pairs already im an xproboxer and I know all about road workI train run and box in these trainers simply tone if you're having problems it means you have not done alot of road work you won't too ask me anything. i was 18st 2 when I started wearing them now im 14st 9lbs best trainer and good comfort having trouble trying too get hold of simply tone in a black and gold in a size 7 help

Anecdotes aren't evidence. Talk to any orthopedist (professional doctor for muscle/joint/bone injuries) and they'll tell you that shoes like this aren't ideal for running.

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jmoneycgt

Nope.

http://www.ftc.gov/opa/2011/09/reebok.shtm

BigGuy47

Sooner or later Reebok will end up in a lawsuit like Skechers did.

http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/arts-post/post/skechers-lawsuit-a-farewell-to-clunky-shoes/2012/05/17/gIQA8r88VU_blog.html

9jenn9

I wouldn't listen to anyone's recommendation for one particular brand/model that's "the best". The best running shoe varies from person to person. If you want to minimize the risk of injury when running, do yourself a favor and go to a running store (not a general sports store, like Academy). They can analyze your gait and landing and recommend "the best" shoe for you.

Hadabetter

Right first of all yes im a man the thing is im a size 6.5 in a trainer and I tried apair of of these trainers I swear by them ive bought 3 pairs already im an xproboxer and I know all about road workI train run and box in these trainers simply tone if you're having problems it means you have not done alot of road work you won't too ask me anything. i was 18st 2 when I started wearing them now im 14st 9lbs best trainer and good comfort having trouble trying too get hold of simply tone in a black and gold in a size 7 help

Anecdotes aren't evidence. Talk to any orthopedist (professional doctor for muscle/joint/bone injuries) and they'll tell you that shoes like this aren't ideal for running.

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IDEA Fitness member
Kickboxing Certified Instructor
Been in fitness industry for 30 years and have studied kinesiology and nutrition

And there have been studies that show no fitness benefits from wearing them. However, if you like the way they look and feel, go for it, but understand that you're not going to get "toned" by wearing them, and may actually be at risk for injury.

ZombieEarhart

I bought a pair of the reebok toning shoes, the kind that tone ur legs. Its not the arch kind like sketchers. they have balancing pads on the bottom. I was just wondering if anyone has ever ran in them cause i would like to wear them to the gym tonight but dont want to not be able to run. Any imput is great Thanx

ALSO ADD ME PLEASE!!!!!!!!!

No, but I did buy some Shape Ups a few years ago. Incidentally, I just got a check for my portion of the class action lawsuit against Sketchers.

Doodlewhopper

Get Reebok ZigTech shoes. My girlfriend and I both got a pair and they are easily the best and most comfortable shoes I've ever worn.

Turn in your man card. LOL

__Di__

I wear those all day for work, but I would not run in them.

I only wear the shoes I was fitted for when I had my running gait analysed when training.

scottgobuck

if you are going to run go to a running store and have them check your gait and get fitted for a good pair of running shoes, its well worth the time and money, if not you will be hurting big time. Running willl tone your legs the right way, I started running 3 years ago and wish I would have had someone give me advice on what to buy and wear

Doodlewhopper

They make my butt look too big....

mrsriz16

There is a bit of a difference between the simply tone and the easy tone shoes from Reebok. the easy tone are filled with air and are designed to create instability. The simply tones are cushioned with foam and are more stable.

littlelauras

I had a pair of those. My feet never hurt so bad. From my toes to my hips, everything was in pain. My toes and feet were constantly numb. I got a pair of regular Reebok running shoes. What a difference it made.

This is what I was going to say! I can't wear them for longer than ten minutes because they make my feet numb!

I thought I must have tied the laces too tight, but even walking around the house with the untied my feet were tingly and numb. Waste of money!