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It's not all that surprising that Reebok settled a law suit over claims used to pimp its toning shoes. The lawsuit, brought by the Federal Trade Commission, comes on the heels of a report released last year by the American Council of Exercise, which found toning shoes to be no better than sneakers. Makers of the EasyTone and RunTone toning shoes, Reebok has agreed to pay $25 million in refunds Read more
It all started with MBT, then Sketchers introduced the Shape-ups, and after that, I feel like I lost count of all the toning shoes being introduced to the fitness world. When the American Council on Exercise (ACE) investigated the fitness claims associated with these types of shoes, they found that "none of the toning shoes showed Read more
Eva Mendes is literally following in the footsteps of Helena Christensen. Earlier this week, Reebok introduced Eva as the new face (and body) of its EasyTone ad campaign. In a joint press release, the actress said, "I feel better when I’m in good shape, and that’s what I like about Reebok EasyTone — it gives me a little extra as I go about my daily activities." Learn more about Eva's Read more
Following celeb trainer Harley Pasternak's lead, we think sneakers are the new stilettos — at least our toes are hoping this trend is true. We tested all kinds of shoes this year, and here are some reviews of cross-trainers, running shoes, and some of those dubious toning shoes. Source: Thinkstock Read more
From Reebok's EasyTones to Shape Ups by Skechers, toning shoes are all the rage these days. The unstable shoes, in either sneaker or flip-flop form, claim to tone your legs more than regular shoes by forcing your legs and core to work harder with each step. With price tags ranging from just under $100 to almost $250, these shoes are big business. The American Council on Exercise (ACE) decided to Read more
A few Summers ago the toning sandal FitFlops hit the shelves here in the USA and sold out almost immediately. The popular shoe claims to help sculpt leg muscles with every step. The FitFlop has inspired many imitators. Last year Skechers introduced Shape-ups, a toning sneaker, and when we asked if you thought they were cool or not, the majority of FitSugar readers responded, "Cool"! Skechers has Read more
From MBTs to Skechers Shape Ups, there are plenty of toning shoes shaped like sneakers. A few years ago FitFlops, the exercise flip-flop, debuted and the company has been rolling out all sorts of fitness-y shoes ever since. For Fall, you can cover your tootsies and tone your backside, according to FitFlips marketing copy, with the Mukluk ($140). You can walk about on the "muscle-loading FitFlop Read more
Just in time for Summer, all those toning sneakers have evolved into seasonal sandals. Essentially, they are slightly unstable flip-flops that force you to work a little bit harder with every step, even though fitness experts question if working harder actually means better. Earlier this month, I received three different brands of toning flip-flops and have been testing them all out as I go about Read more
With the latest (read: third) installment of Soludos for Opening Ceremony newly minted and shoppable, we've officially got surf, sun, and sand on our minds. This time around, the espadrille brand and cool-girl clothier have teamed up to create seven new exclusive styles, and lucky for us, the collaboration just so happens to put an edgy spin on the classic Summer sole by injecting out-of-the-box Read more
Some shoe trends come and go, but Spring's ladylike cap-toe pump trend is here to stay. Proving our point and the two-toned silhouette's styling versatility, A-list celebrities and fashion's It girls have been donning the latest Christian Louboutin, Louis Vuitton, and Yves Saint Laurent renditions to red-carpet affairs, private dinners, and even basketball games. Lately, we've spotted Jessica Read more
