35 of 36 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
more for your $, February 16, 2010
This review is from: AVIA Women's A9995 Avi-Motion iShape Toning Shoe (Apparel)
I had been looking at the "other" brands shape-up shoe & trying to decide if I wanted to spend that much $ on it. I went to a local store that carried both brands & tried them both on. The AVIA felt & looked better, and with a store coupon, was almost 1/2 the price of the other brand. These are very light-weight, too. As soon as I got back to my car, I put these shoes on. At my next stop, while walking from my car to the store, I immediately felt my calf muscles stretching. I wear them everyday.
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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
WOW, really works and comfortable too, May 18, 2010
This review is from: AVIA Women's A9995 Avi-Motion iShape Toning Shoe (Apparel)
I must admit, I was a skeptic when I first heard about these--toning while you're walking, don't all shoes do that? Isn't that part of the purpose of walking?
As a 25+mile a week runner, my skeptism grew, however, after recently recovering from a broken ankle, I was desperate to make the most of my doctor-perscribed short workouts, so I went on a limb and tried these. After a week of daily use (45 minutes tops), I could not only feel the difference but SAW the difference. My female co-workers kept commenting on how shapely my legs were looking and were asking which workout class I was going too.
It's been almost two months now and I'll tell you what: my thighs are slimmer, stronger and have some really nice muscle definition! As a distance runner I occasionally have knee or hip pain, however, walking in these--no pain whatsoever, in fact, I would argue that walking in these a few days a week has helped lessen the pain in my knees and hips.
Now I haven't tried the Sketchers or the Ryka versions of these Toning Shoes, but I would swear by these!
Two things to note:
The first time or two that you wear these, just know that they are a little different to walk in, not difficult just different
These are meant to walk in, jogging/running is awkward and somewhat uncomfortable; as they are not meant for running, I'm completely at peace with this!
They also come with a little computer DVD.
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love these shoes, January 29, 2010
This review is from: AVIA Women's A9995 Avi-Motion iShape Toning Shoe (Apparel)
I went to a local store here and tried these on then the sketcher shape ups. I did not like the shape ups, they felt too snug and felt like they ran small in size. Not to mention the sketchers are ugly compared to the avia avi motions. The avia are roomy and true to size and felt better on my feet.Plus they look like a normal shoe. Plus big savings for the same benefits. You cant go wrong with these. I wear mine all the time especially when i walk our dog for about 2 to 3 miles every other day.
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