If you’re a fan of New Balance, you are going to love their new line of Wellness Shoes! The New Balance Rock & Tone makes it easy to fit a workout into your daily routine. As you walk, the cushiony, lightweight rounded outsole works muscles harder for enhanced toning and calorie-burning benefits. You’ll work your legs from your calves to your glutes! You can find these healthy benefits in two distinct styles. The Flip Flop thong sandal has a nubuck leather upper with a breathable, mesh lining and an EVA footbed that conforms to the shape of your foot. If you like a more traditional shoe, the 1442 Sneaker is a great choice with a synthetic leather and mesh upper, ultra-light midsole and removable insole.

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.

There’s more to these shoes than meet the eye! In addition to being comfortable, they offer wellness benefits you don’t find in other shoes. Dr. Phillip Vasyli, a leading Australian podiatrist, designed Orthaheel shoes to provide relief from plantar fasciitis (heel and arch pain) while improving your body alignment, posture and walk. Improper foot alignment can cause wear and tear on your knees, hips and lower back. Special built-in orthotic footbeds have contoured arch support and deep heel cups to help reclaim your foot’s natural alignment, which enables feet, ankles and legs to function effectively.

 Best-selling Orthaheel shoes are a favorite with FootSmart customers! You’ll find a variety of styles, from sneakers to slippers and sandals that are perfect during the upcoming warmer months. Our two best-selling shoes last year, the Tide and Wave thongs, both have mesh straps and are available in a variety of colors, while the Action Walker is an athletic shoe with a soft leather and mesh upper that conforms to your foot and a mesh liner to wick away moisture.

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Every season, I am asked by customers, coworkers and friends to pick my favorite shoes. With so many comfortable choices at FootSmart, it’s always a tough decision to narrow down the list to just a few. I think it’s much easier for me to share some of my go-to styles for Spring. Slip-ons and thongs are always an excellent option: they are easy to put on and a cool choice as the weather warms up. You’ve probably been reading or hearing a lot about wellness shoes and sandals that feature posture or leg toning benefits. What a great idea… shoes that actually make it easer to achieve a healthier body! You’ll find my favorite styles from comfort brands like Hush Puppies, Propét, FitFlop, Easy Spirit, SoftSpots and more.

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Q: I fell in love with my FitFlop sandals over the summer. I felt like I was getting in shape and toning my legs every time I took a step. Is there a similar wellness shoe for fall?

A: Absolutely! There are plenty of ways you can tone your legs and look good doing it. You can get the same smart benefits of walking in FitFlop but with the fashion of a great-looking fall shoe with the FitFlop Gogh Clog. Developed by biomechanists, FitFlop shoes have been scientifically proven to boost leg and calf muscle activity as you walk, helping to improve your core muscle strength and encouraging better posture, too. New at FootSmart, Skechers Shape-Ups Metabolize toning sneakers make you feel like you’re walking on incredibly soft ground, but all the while you walk, you’re strengthening, firming, toning and increasing your cardiovascular health while burning calories. Using Negative Heel Technology®, Earth Exer-clog positions heels lower than toes to help strengthen and tone muscles and encourage better posture. Plus, this clog comes in rich fall shades and fashionable patent leather. You know how you feel like your legs are getting a workout when walking on the beach? Reebok EasyTone Go-Outside Toning Shoes create the feeling of walking on sand, forcing your leg muscles to work a little harder with each step without any discomfort. This shoe is three times softer than a traditional foam-based shoe, allowing you to burn up to three times the energy. So slip into these fun wellness shoes and tone up with every step you take!

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