What do you think of those toning shoes?

they should work exactly as well as non-toning shoes

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

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.

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!!

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.

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!

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.