Do you wear some of the new 'toning' sneakers?

15 years ago

I don't-- they seem so clunky to me (and I don't believe that these sneakers can do much of anything other than strain leg tendons).

BUT:

Have you seen that there are lawsuits popping up against some of the manufacturers of these shoes?

I saw one of those daytime TV ads for lawyers who go after class-action lawsuits from everything from babies being delivered improperly and suffering lifetime injuries to women who've used certain kinds of birth control, and I became interested and Googled this.

One woman has sued Sketchers, saying they caused her hip fractures (she didn't fall -- although it's clearly possible that some wearers have, because the sole is unbalanced -- it's just that the shoes actually change the way you have to walk--so much so, I guess, that there are actually videos that show you how you're supposed to walk in them! I have not seen those videos; maybe some of you have?).

New Balance is being sued because some people say they were

"deceived" by advertising claims that the shoes would slim them down.

One on hand, these suits are like the one about the driver who goes through a drive-thorough, puts the cup of hot coffee between his legs as he drives away, and then sues when it spills and burns him.

In other words: People should be a little smarter in certain areas of life.

But on the other: Product manufacturers creating items where it could just be dangerous to take a few steps in their shoes? I don't think everything should have to be government-tested, but what made the manufacturer think this was the next greatest thing? (There's one of the lawyer commercials on the TV as I write this--funny that I haven't seen them on evening TV; it's like they think the daytime audience has a different mentality?)

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pattico_gw
15 years ago
I have some but don't wear them much...they hurt my feet. Just the shoe not the rocking part. I like how that feels when I walk. They just mess with my hammer toe.

patti
suzieque
15 years ago
Law suits - how ridiculous. Suing everybody for everything just makes me nuts.

>> but what made the manufacturer think this was the next greatest thing?

Well, for the manufacturer, they probably WERE the next greatest thing. What a marketing coup. I'm sure they made a fortune on them. Remember being told about the days of the traveling doctors with miracle cures? It's like going back and suing them because their miracle cure didn't work. People - we've got to think for ourselves.

Regarding the sneakers, the only people I've seen wear them are quite heavy people; it's sad to think that they think those sneakers are going to do the trick.
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bryansda
15 years ago
I wear the rocker bottom shoes and sandals. I'm heavy too but didn't get them to lose weight. I got mine because they help my posture, knees and lower back. I have both MBT and Sketcher brands and wear them for different reasons, the MBT's for walking and the Sketcher's for everyday use. I've found after a little time you don't pay much attention to the rolling bottoms. They have worked very well for me.
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15 years ago
I've had two pairs of them and absolutely adore them. I do a lot of walking for exercise and they've been awesome for me. The arch support is really good for my frequent plantar fasciitis flareups. Yes, they do look kind of clunky, but the older I get the more I go for comfort over looks. However, I would never buy them with the expectation they would make me slimmer or get me in shape. I'm amazed at what people will fall for... wait, no I'm not LOL
pekemom
15 years ago
My SIL was given a pair by a co worker who bought a pair but didn't like them. She says she does like them herself.
I don't think I'd buy them, afaid I might twist my ankle
like I almost did with those SAS shoes that have a sole
that's different (or was, this was years ago..)
Honestly though I haven't even tried them...maybe I would
like them....
country_sunshine
15 years ago
I was waiting for the jury to come in on those types of walking shoes before I plunk down $$ for them.... My left foot over pronates when I walk, so I need a particular insert to keep me from doing that... and I am not sure that those Sketchers would work for me.... I walk nearly every day and need a good shoe.... the last pair I had, I got over 1000 miles on before the soles finally cracked and I had to toss them... lol
wildchild
15 years ago
I have never been able to wear walking sneakers of any kind. The only time of sneaker I can wear without pain is a New Balance X trainer style. Used to wear Nike and Reebok cross trainers but they changed.

I once bought a pair of walking sneakers for a trip to Disneyland. Wore them for 3 hours the first evening and the pain started at the ankle, then the knee and finally the hip. I wore sandals for the rest of the weekend because I couldn't even stand in those shoes without pain. It took me a month to fully recover. So I can see how that women could have hip fractures if she has brittle bones. But I think suing is insane. If something hurts then stop using it fool.

I really wear sneakers. I wear sport sandals and flip flops in the summer and boots in the winter.

Sketchers seem to be made for flat feet. I never found a pair that offered any support at all for my high arch.
dances_in_garden
15 years ago
I always look at them, but haven't bought any. Not for losing weight or toning anything, but rather I think they might help with my tight hamstrings, which would then help with my back issues, which might help with the nerve damage.

I tried earth shoes, which help stretch the hamstrings but since it is a constant pull, it actually made things worse. Since the rocker shoes would be a stretch and release as you walk, maybe it would be better?

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Do you wear some of the new 'toning' sneakers?

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