Best Athletic Shoes

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These 7 pairs of next-generation fitness shoes will rock your socks off
By Emily G. W. Chau fitbie
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NGR (No Gym Required) Shoes

ngrfit.com, $99.99

Unlike most toning shoes, which have rounded bottoms or balance pods, these sneakers are built with weighted soles. Since you’re schlepping up to 2 pounds more per shoe, you’ll burn more calories when walking in them. These shoes are about as safe as strapping on a pair of ankle weights, says Jacqueline Sutera, DPM, a spokesperson for the American Podiatric Medical Association. Which is to say, they’re safe for walking in occasionally, but shouldn’t be used for dancing or moving side-to-side. The extra weight can increase risk of a twisted ankle if you’re moving laterally.

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