Product Description

Tone up with every step you take in the EasyTone walking shoe from Reebok. Balance pods are built-in under the heel and forefoot of the shoes. The balance pods are designed to create natural instability with every step, engaging hamstring, calve and glute muscles and encouraging toning.Mesh upper with seamless SmoothFit construction for an irritation-free fitDMX Max technology moves air from heel-to-toe with every step for extra cushioningNon-marking rubber outsole

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #18 in Shoes
• Color: Silver/White/Aqua/Green/Shark
• Brand: Reebok
• Model: J03946
• Fabric type: Mesh and synthetic

Features

• SmoothFit technology hides seams for irritation-free fit

Amazon.com Product Description
This shoe is tailor-made for walking, with a slanted heel to propel your foot forward. Combine that with the latest technologies for comfort and muscle-toning benefits: EasyTone uses balance pods in the sole to create natural instability, much like walking on a sandy beach. They encourage toning through increased muscle activation in three key areas of the leg: the gluteus maximus, hamstrings, and calves.

From the Manufacturer
Reebok was founded for one of the best reasons possible: athletes wanted to run faster. So in the 1890s, Joseph William Foster made some of the first known running shoes with spikes in them. By 1895, he was in business making shoes by hand for top runners; and before long his fledgling company, J.W. Foster and Sons, developed an international clientele of distinguished athletes.

Customer Reviews

Stable shoe with toning properties
I'm not a fan of the way this shoe looks - its like something my grandmother would wear. However, the shoe itself is very well constructed. I broke my ankle a few years ago so I need a lot of support. This shoe definitely offers much support. The shoe is true to size for a running shoe (you should always order your running shoes a half size larger than your normal shoe size) and very snug on my foot. My feet are a "regular" width and I find this shoe very snug so it may not be comfortable for those with wide feet.

There are 2 pods on the bottom of the shoe that mimic natural instability. The instability is unnoticeable after your first use. What I like about this shoe is that it feels sturdy and like a normal walking shoe unlike the 3-letter crazy expensive pair that I own. Plus its not heavy like that other pair.


As for the toning properties... I walked for 40 minutes at 4.0 on a treadmill and after the second day on the treadmill the back of my legs were a bit sore. On the third day after using the treadmill my legs were extremely sore. So yes, this shoe works. I'm young and in good shape but I think these shoes add an extra boost to your step so that you muscles are working just a tad harder. I wouldn't call it the miracle shoe but if you are always on your feet or take regular long walks then this shoe will add an extra element of "work-out" to your day.

Not an MBT
After much searching for a cheaper MBT, I settled for the Reebok as I liked it's more streamlined look. However, they do not look as good as in the picture, and they are heavy and stiff. I spent an entire day power walking in these and felt nothing but uncomfortable(like from wearing an ill-fitting shoe). I had a blister from the tongue on one shoe and felt like I'd gotten a crappy sneaker rather than a fitness shoe. I have tried on the sketchers shape up shoes and felt like they were working just walking around the shoe store. I will be sending these Reeboks back and investing in a pair of Sketchers.

everything does help
I am firmer below the waist since wearing these sneakers everyday as part of my jogging routine. For one hour a day the past six months, I've seen a heck lot firmer, at least my thighs, buttocks and calves are pretty well toned.
For me these did the trick,now if I could find something for my middle I'd be set to go.
They're comfortable and okay looking.