American Voices: Do Toning Shoes Really Work?

November 11, 2010 | ISSUE 46•45

A study by the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse suggests that toning shoes—special exercise shoes with rounded bottoms—provide no benefit over regular shoes. What do you think?

Bruce Johnston Substance Abuse Counselor "Yeah, if you really want a workout you need the shoes with the concave bottoms that stick to the floor like suction cups with every step."

Paul White Investor "As an early investor, I'd beg to differ."

Carmella Edwards Night Manager "Oh, I didn't even realize they promised health benefits. I just love the way those rounded bottoms look on my heels."

11.10.10 | ISSUE 46•45

The city of San Francisco banned the McDonald's Happy Meal because it was not living up to the city's basic nutritional standards.

11.09.10 | ISSUE 46•45

The British medical journal The Lancet placed alcohol at the top of its list of socially harmful drugs, above even crack and heroin.

11.08.10 | ISSUE 46•45

Speaking to a group of industry insiders, James Cameron said that postproduction 3-D should only be applied to classic films like Jaws or Close Encounters Of The Third Kind.

11.05.10 | ISSUE 46•44

Citing manufacturing difficulties, Apple announced that its long-awaited all-white iPhone would not be available until the spring.

11.04.10 | ISSUE 46•44

As of Nov. 1, investors can place money on the chances that it will rain. What do you think?