Toning Footwear: Fact or Fiction?

My daughter got herself a pair of these sneakers and so did my mom. It didn't whip them into shape but it did help them with their backs. They had a better posture and they complained less of back pain! Would I try them well only if they lowered the prized than maybe! I just don't believe on over the night miracles anymore!

thanks for sharing everyone. After reading y'all comments I have decided to buy some after all. I am hoping for the better posture and less back pain results.

I had been thinking of buying a pair of Reebok's version. They seem to be slightly nicer looking than the Sketchers, which someone already commented on as looking "orthopedic". I don't know now. I like the idea that it improves posture, but I will not be able to use them all day like others who do so at work. How much do they improve your posture and backpain with limited use?? (1 hour/day) Anyone use them like this and still get those results?

I have a hard time finding comfortable shoes due to my feet being very sensitive, I can honestly say if nothing else, they are very comfortable. Due to the thicker soles, you have that much of a cushion which seems to reduce the lower back pain and actually achy feet. As far as tone and fit, well, if it is, that's a bonus. Mine actually came from Kmart for $19.99 and I can say I would buy these again due to comfort alone. It seems like the tennis shoes that are in the market today don't have very much cushion at all on the inside, so if comfort is important to you, I'd recommend them, if weight loss and toning is what you are looking for, I don't think they make a noticeable difference.

I really wanted to try the Reebok toning shoes but after reading these reviews I think I will have to pass :(

I have 2 pair of Sketchers Tone Ups - I wear one pair for work as a Medical Assistant where I am on my feet all day. The other pair I bought to wear when I'm off. I love them. They may not actually tone, but I don't have knee pain anymore, I stand straighter, and they are super comfortable. I have been able to start walking a mile every day for exercise after being on my feet all day. I am very satisfied with these shoes.

If you want to to buy a pair of shoes that will actually TONE your legs... not just help with posture, balance, etc... try Trim Treads.. you wear them for 30 minutes a day and the way they're made and how you would walk on them would mimic calf raises. You have to look at them to understand... they don't look like your normal toning shoes. Go to trimtreads.com. I have not tried them, but they're only one I would buy (and will buy when I get the extra money)

I recently purchased a pair at Pay Less. I absolutely love them! Do they tighten and tone? Not sure. What I do know is they are very comfortable and they are the first pair of shoes in over 7 years I have purchase that do not hurt my feet. They also help me with my posture I have noticed and even my husband and friends have notice I walk straighter. $35 well spent

this was VERY interesting to read because I have been considering buying a pair of those shoes for some time. I'm definitely NOT going to buy them - I'm going to stick to my regular old running shoes!!

I've had Fit Flops for several years now...they have not done anything to tone my legs, but they are very comfortable. I have bad posture and my back will hurt when i walk around for a long period of time. My Fit Flops really do keep my back from hurting better than any other pair of shoes I've had.

frogqueen75 thanks for your comment. Maybe I should have clarified my comment. I have three herinated discs in my back, 3 in my neck & knee problems from a car accident, surgery is not a option to alleviate these issues. As a result of my injuries I developed bone suprs due to improper walking ,confirmed by my orthapedic Doctor- which was a issue since the accident. Since I started wearing Skechers Shape ups & Sleek fit Shape ups I walk straighter, have No pain anywhere and my spurs are not bothering me - even when I wear flip flops after a shower or pool use. For me the Skechers Shape Ups - Sleek Fit are a improvement to my life, as I am not dependant on pain meds. to get through the day/

They are just another gimmick. These shoes do nothing increase your risk of twising your ankle.

I know they are apealing and tempting to try but i think people MANY people can confuse the thought of toning and weight loss and will be disappointed with not losing two hundred pounds(i exagerate) by buying new shoes.

I really wanted to try the Sketchers tone-ups so I waited for them to go on sale at Kohl's then used my 30% off coupon which made them somewhat affordable. I can't say that they helped firm up anything but they are the most comfortable sneaker I have ever owned. I have very sensitive feet that are always blistering or aching with any significant walking. I always carry blister bandaids (they work FANTASTIC) and everyone, including my husband, is always razzing me about my 'achey feet'. These sneakers made it possible to walk my dog long distances as if I were walking on cushions! For that reason alone, I love them!

Hey if someone works-out more just because they bought these shoes, they they are helping. Myself on the other hand, didn't fall for the shoes do toning. I believe just getting out there and exercising does the toning. But if it makes someone feel better to have them, then why not.