Does anyone wear those shape up shoes anymore?

[tootsiesmom]

I'm curious because I wear New Balance Rock-n-Tone's. However, I've noticed that they may work my butt too much. I have a lot of muscle pain and fatigue in my glutes and I only walk 1 1/4 miles a day (3.5 mph). I have to take a few days off per week because of the muscle pain. Anyone else experience this?

Honestly, the only reason I bought these shoes is because after I had Caleb I had horrible flared bunions because I didn't realize my feet grew a whole size. These were the only shoes that felt good, the rest really bothered my feet because they were too hard around my big toe.

[Ender's Mom]

It's been scientifically proven that those shoes are crap.

#1 they don't help you lose weight

#2 they can be detrimental to your natural walk and cause injury/pain

Buy some normal shoes.

[MicksMom]

I wear my Fit Flops almost every day. Not because of their claim to tone your legs, etc, but because they are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn.

[Labs4life]

Nope. They are in the closet next to the pet rock, chia pet and snuggies. Eventually I will open a second hand fad store.

[Rushpuppy]

I wear my Fit Flops almost every day. Not because of their claim to tone your legs, etc, but because they are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn.

This. Comfort is my #1 priority.

[tootsiesmom]

Yes, like I said they were the only shoes that I could wear that helped my feet...but my butt muscles are hurting now. I wore my regular shoes today and my butt doesn't hurt as much but my feet hurt more.

[Jefferson'n'Ted]

Go to a good running shoe store. Not one of those mall type wannabes. Have them fit you for a shoe. It makes a world of difference.

[Golfgirlrobin]

Go to a good running shoe store. Not one of those mall type wannabes. Have them fit you for a shoe. It makes a world of difference.

I completely agree. For very little more money than a place like Foot Locker, they will really talk to you about your feet, the fit, how your weight falls when you walk. I always bring in my most current pair of tennis shoe type shoes so they can look at the bottoms and insides and check the wear pattern.

[tootsiesmom]

I never go to the mall stores, actually, I never go to the mall LOL. I went to a really reputable store and we were just trying to find solutions to ease the flare up pain of these bunions. They are better now but still flare. What I need is a shoe with really soft fabric in that area. All jogging/walking shoes have hard leather/material around that area. Trying to prevent my toes getting worse.

[eastcoastmom]

If you have any foot condition, you should see an ortho, or podiatrist. Whatever shoe you are fitted with may need an orthotic.