Q: I’ve been hearing a lot about these new shoes, Skechers Tone-Ups. What’s all the talk about, and do they really help you tone up more than other shoes?

A: You’ve been hearing a lot about new Skechers Tone-Ups and a new category of shoes called Wellness Shoes. In fact, these are quickly becoming one of the hottest sandals around. The reason? These cool, summer sandals, from the makers of the popular Skechers Shape-Ups, are a great way to tone your legs, get more exercise and lose weight while you walk—an improvement in your overall health.

Have you ever taken a long walk on a sandy beach? Skechers Tone-Ups have a multi-density EVA foam midsole that feels much like walking on a “giving” surface… like soft sand! Heels sink slightly as you step, roll forward as your weight shifts to the center and push off with your toes. This movement helps strengthen legs, buttocks, back and abdominal muscles, all while stabilizing your steps. The soft surface absorbs impact, takes the pressure off your body and feels gentle on your joints, and also results in a strengthened lower body and improved posture. We have a great selection of these exciting new shoes in thong and slide styles, in colors that will complement your Spring and Summer wardrobe.

Sometimes you just fall in love with a pair of shoes. That’s what happened to me the first time I slipped on my first pair of FitFlops. They look great and actually tone my legs as I move about my day. Developed by biomechanists at London’s Southbank University, there’s some serious science behind these shoes. FitFlop has been scientifically proven in independent studies to boost overall leg and calf muscle activity as you walk. You don’t even know you’re exercising every time you walk!

FitFlop just launched a new winter line that includes warm and cozy features like shearling linings. We now carry their newest, most fashionable styles, such as the shearling FitFlop Inuk Boots, the superlight, puffy FitFlop Snugger Boots and the water-repellant wool FitFlop Gogh II Clogs. Perfect for cooler weather, these styles tone and trim your legs while keeping you warm and comfortable as you’re on-the-go. Check out the revolutionary technology and the great cool-weather style of FitFlop. You’ll instantly fall in love with your new shoes!

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Q: I’ve heard so much about FitFlop. I know they look great, but are they really going to strengthen and tone my legs?

A: Definitely. In addition to all the scientific studies that talk about how much harder your muscles work in FitFlop shoes than in regular footwear, you’ll really believe they work when you read the testimonials. On FootSmart.com alone there are hundreds of reviews from FitFlop wearers who can’t say enough about the workout they get just by walking in these amazing shoes. In my own experience, I know the end of the first day I wore them, I was a little achy – the good kind of achy you feel after you exercise. I don’t think it’s an excuse for skipping the gym, but if you want your shoes to help you get a bit of a workout (and feel and look great at the same time), check out the whole FitFlop line.