Foot Care Relief

Many of us are constantly searching for an easy way that we can stay in shape. Whilst eating sensibly and regularly getting exercise works for most people some of us simply don’t have the time or means to keep it up. Thankfully a number of sports shoe manufacturers have launched trainer and flip flop ranges that they claim will help improve posture and tone your calf, thigh and buttock muscles. It sounds like a dream come true but do these shoes really work miracles and more importantly do they look good?

Fitflops launched their Fitflop sandals in to the UK footwear marketplace first with great success. The Fit Flop sandals have a chunky base to them that contains something called a Microwobbleboard. This basically means that the sole of the Fitflop has a variable density. The heel is high density to reduce impact, the toe is mid density while the middle is low density. This creates an unstable effect that causes your feet and legs to work more and become stable. The same principle is used in the newer range of Fit flop boots that are similar to sheepskin boots. This means you can benefit from the effects of the Microwobbleboard when the weather isn’t suitable for wearing your Fitflop sandals. Fitflops are great for people who enjoy wearing flip flops on a regular basis and the range of styles available is beginning to increase making them a healthy alternative.

Legendary footwear giant Reebok are the latest brand to launch their range of Easytone trainers. These trainers contain balance pods that cause instability when you move. These balance pods force your muscles to try and balance yourself, which helps to increase the muscle tone in the legs and bottom. At the moment Reebok Easytone footwear is only available in the ladies range, which is apparent in all of Reebok’s marketing material. If you are a fan of Reebok trainers you will be pleased to know that the Easytone range incorporates many of the looks and styles associated with the brand making them a very fashionable looking everyday trainer.

Skechers are another shoe brand that have developed their own range of toning footwear called Shape Ups. Skechers Shape Ups have the largest range of styles available on the market encorporating trainers, shoes, boots and sandals. They even have a substantial mens collection. All Skechers shape ups contain a kinetic wedge insert that creates a dynamic rolling effect that mimics walking on sand. This causes your heel to sink into the heel of the shoe providing a cushioned support that then forces the rest of your foot to compensate and roll forward. The effect is one that causes your muscles to work to support your body more and therefore helps to develop a more toned and strengthened leg. It has also been shown that these shoes help to reduce pressure on joints and muscles to help relieve pain.

Most of these sport shoe brands have targeted women with their marketing by letting them know the shoes can help to improve their figures. Most of the shoe companies have carried out independent tests and case studies to show the advantages to wearing their footwear and all of them do help to improve posture and balance. However they aren’t a replacement for healthy eating and exercise but they would make a good accompaniment.

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