Walk Yourself Skinny in a Pair of Exercise Shoes

Nik Minor
What would you give to have supermodel legs? Now what would you give to get those legs without ever having to step foot in a gym? If you are like most people: just about anything. For the woman on the go, weight loss just got a little easier. Considering that it is pretty easy to lose weight in the first place, (did someone say self-control and motivation?) this new bit of technology is that much more impressive. Just when obesity levels rise to an all-time high, science steps in to save the day. No, this isn't a pill. It's footwear. Exercise footwear. What can be easier than putting on a pair of shoes?

Why walk, when you can wear?

Forget exercise. Exercise shoes are everywhere. These little gems can eliminate cellulite, improve posture and form killer calves.

Fitflop sandals

Fitflop.com touts their exercise shoes as being "the world's most efficient dual-use fashion/fitness product." Using patent-pending micro-wobbleboard technology, fitflop sandals incorporate varying levels of density to absorb impact and stimulate hard to reach muscles, including those in your legs and butt. With every step, you engage your muscles, leading to toner legs. Testimonials abound at fitflop.com. Women all over the world rave about the wonders of the fitflop exercise shoe. Many reported that spending a few hours in a pair of fitflops left them feeling as though they had worked out for hours. The fitflop benefits don't stop there. Others reported feeling reduced back and foot pain. Find fitflop exercise shoes at Macy's for under $50.

MBT's

Masai barefoot technology created another type of exercise shoe. A few steps in a pair of MBTs can lead to a number of positive results. The in-shoe pressure distribution in MBT exercise shoes creates instability beneath each foot which stimulates more muscles to work much more effectively. MBT exercise shoes are reported to reduce body pain, improve posture, tone, strengthen the body and help with other physiological problems.

Earth shoes

Earth shoes offers another exercise shoe that promises healthier and happier living. Earthshoes.com boasts negative heel technology as being the key ingredient in shoes designed to align the body. Other benefits of these exercise shoes include better posture, effortless breathing and elimination of back pain.

If you're skeptical, you're not alone. A shoe this great definitely sounds too good to be true. Personally, I prefer nutrition and exercise, but I guess I'm just old fashioned. If you just cant seem to find the time to get to your gym though, these shoes might just be a great way to stay in shape (and alleviate some guilt). Why not splurge on a pair of exercise shoes? If they don't work out, you can always sell them on ebay.

Published by Nik Minor

Nik is a freelance writer, editor, law student, and small business owner.  View profile

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  • Marie1/29/2011

    I came across earth shoes by accident i suffer with back pain tendonitis of the hip and arthritis then my doctor tells me i have pes planus flat feet late onset. I have wide flat uk size 5.5 feet and was tired of pain in my arches and generally feeling awful i ordered my 1st pair of earth boots 2 years ago and would now never be without a pair so comfortable helps with the back and hip pain and as a side effect i constantly get comments about my butt and realised that although the toning weight loss etc was not my reason for buying them due to my conditions i dont walk a lot but when i do i tend to wear these and my butt thighs and midriff do look a lot better i eat well anyway but this side effect is 1 i am very happy for.

  • Anne10/15/2009

    Hi, I am just wondering if anyone knows if there are tennis shoes msde the same way?

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  • Dear Dianne,4/29/2009

    For the last five years we have successfully advised, consulted & fitted thousands of exceedingly satisfied customers worldwide for RYN and other natural foot strike technologies.

    We very much value your passion for RYN and we share that; however you have no right to slander our business in the manner you have chosen.

    Although we endeavor to constantly improve our online product presentation, online fitting and service operations, admittedly we will never quite be able to offer the equal services of a professional local brick & mortar store. Dealing with the imperfection of thousands of miles and the massive demand for RYN Footwear it so happened that in your case unfortunately your order was unfulfilled. As you know you have been refunded in full and have received a store credit for your inconvenience.

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  • Dianne3/16/2009

    I would love to try out a pair of RYN shoes. I would love to so much that I ordered a pair online from Feet First Fitness.com - the first sponsored link when I googled "RYN". I paid $240 to them online on 2/18/09, and never received any acknowledgement of the order, although the money was immediately charged to my Visa card. I wrote them on 2/24 and asked them for a tracking number. They replied the next day that although their website had indicated the shoes were available in my size, they were in fact not available, and they would be issuing a refund. Waited several days; no refund. I called and emailed - they responded on 3/03 that the refund had been issued but it would take a few days. Waited 7 more days; no refund. I emailed and called, and now they no longer respond at all. I have reported the fraudulent transaction to Visa, and strongly urge anyone considering buying RYN shoes to stay away from these scammers. You will never see the shoes or your money again.

  • RYN Footwear Spa9/29/2008

    We are now selling RYN Footwear online at http://www.FeetFirstFitness.com and at Feet First in Boca Raton, Florida. The demand for RYN shoes & RYN sandals is so high here that many styles were already sold out before our first shipment had even arrived.

  • yvonne henry 5/16/2008

    i have had the mbt for about two weeks and they hurt i went back to the store and they said because i had a nerrow foot that i could only get one type they put some inter soles in them an told me how to lace them up in a different way i wore them at work today and after a few hours my feet hurt so bad i had to change them . please let me know if ony one else has had tihs problem

  • Aref Al-Salami3/4/2008

    Thanks shanika ! You Are right I work ll time until when I am studing i have to walk around the room!

  • Lucida Stevens12/14/2007

    The fitflops look great...too bad it's December in Minnesota! I think I'll check out one of those stores this spring. I'll be in London anyway...it can be my 'not-completely-necessary' purchase for the trip. It always happens anyway...might as well have a plan! Maybe they'll have more styles by then. hmmmmmmm

  • Mommy2Lots (M2L)11/6/2007

    Great article Shanika. I don't need to lose any weight, but I'd buy them for the other benefits. Besides, if I can get one more benefit out of my daily walks - why not? I don't know which to try first - or should I just get them all. decisions, decisions...

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