A new study, released by the American Council on Exercise (ACE), shows that toning shoes including Skechers Shape-Ups, MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology), and Reebok EasyTone don't help you exercise more intensely, burn more calories, or improve your muscle strength and tone.

What are shape up shoes good for?

Shape-up shoes are a new trend in the fitness world. They are designed to challenge your balance while walking; therefore, increasing muscle tone to your calf, hamstring, core, and gluteus muscles.

Are Skechers Shape-ups anymore?

Skechers recruited celebrities to tout the shoe's claims. ... Skechers is still selling Shape-ups and Tone-ups on its site, but there's no mention of buttock-toning abilities. Skechers isn't the only shoe company to pay the price of false booty-shaping claims.