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Exercise Footwear
Tonewalker wholesale £21, RRP £49
Chung Shi wholesale £64.50 to £77.50,
Tonewalker sandals claim to ‘tone’ your legs
RRP £129 to £155
and reduce the
appearance of
Chung Shis are all about multi
www.ljmsports.co.uk
cellulite as you
tasking: making your muscles
walk – giving
work whilst you are walking or
you up to five
standing. They promise
times the exer-
to work legs 50% more
cise value than
than a normal trainer.
in normal shoes.
The impact on the
They do this by
ankle joint is reduced
using their pivot tech-
by 27%, and on the
nology and V-shaped
knee joint by 24%,
platform sole, which forces
lessening damage to
the wearer to correct their
the joints. (research carried out by
balance. The theory is back, leg
the University of Calgary).
and stomach muscles work harder,
According to the manufacturer, these
as they continuously have to re-adjust
www.lovethoseshoes.com
trainers will tone your buttocks, stomach,
to maintain a neutral position.
thigh and calf muscles and aid weight loss; also help reduce cellulite and
Every step in these sandals creates a deep vein pumping action which
varicose veins, and give glowing healthy skin by increasing circulation as
kick starts sluggish circulation, say the manufacturer. This has a direct
you walk.
effect on how well your lymphatic system drains away toxins and thus the
Our verdict: Chung Shis amplify walks: every step is maximized and
dispersal of the clumping fat cells that can form cellulite.
normal ambling about awakens previously slumbering muscles. After two
Our verdict: You need to work hard to stay balanced in these shoes. But,
weeks wearing the new All weather walking boot on my regular walks
they did work - after ten days our tester’s legs felt firmer and smoother.
across the North Downs, my thighs felt more toned. After a 5-mile hike, my
Worth the effort.
feet still felt comfortable, with no rubbing and no blisters.
Romika Romotion £51.49 wholesale, £110 RRP
The new Romotion range presents patented technology function and provides a soft
based upon a dynamic foot bed. This is integrated within the footbed.
mid foot area of the outsole which actively supports a natural Our verdict: We loved this
way of walking and can help improve general foot problems shoe. It not only looks attrac-
including flat feet, arthritis and relief for the achilles tendon. tive, but feels great, even after
The joint feather/spring in the sole offers the optimal you’ve been on your feet all
pressure distribution for the arch of each step, enabling day. It also provided our tester
dynamic foot flexing over the front foot with less pressure. with relief from plantar foot pain
The special ergonomically formed heel enables the foot to and lower back pain.
move in all directions and at the same time allowing the The new Romika Romotion range is
musculature at the leap joint to be activated stabilising the stocked by footwear retailer Shuropody, with two styles in
foot naturally. The removable insole has an absorbing five colours, in 11 UK stores.
www.romika.co.uk
Beech Sandals wholesale £12, RRP £29 Sole Platinum Sandals £49
By using the basic yoga principle of separating the toes, Beech work to One of the banes of
stretch the tarsal bones in the feet, improving balance, encouraging body podiatrists, flip flops are
alignment and stretching leg muscles. believed to cause
Approved by many health professionals, numerous foot problems.
these sandals simulate the agile Podiatry endorsed,
movements of youthful feet, and SOLE’s Platinum Sandals
help to combat many are different. They mould
unwanted lumps and to your feet, offering
bumps! Available in alignment, cushioning,
pink, black, white, balance and comfort,
red and black. allowing you to wear
Our verdict: After them all day without
walking in these pain or fatigue. They are
sandals for two particularly good for
hours a day people with foot conditions
for two such as plantar fasciitis, and
weeks, our are great for recovery footwear,
tester offering pain relief and minimising
noticed post-exercise strain and injury.
greater toe and Our verdict: The cushioning supported my feet and
ankle flexibility and ankles and my feet did not succumb to the fatigue that normally
her posture improved. follows walking anything but short distances in ordinary flip-flops.
www.lovethoseshoes.com www.yoursole.co.uk
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