Rock and Roll Footwear

This month's issue of Self magazine featured a pair of "rolling" shoes; tennis shoes with completely arched bottoms that are meant to give you a thorough full-body workout when you walk. I skimmed over the article, picturing the L.A. type firming and toning as they walked the city in these new-age shoes. Imagine my surprise when I arrived at Hilldale this morning to see those very shoes, prominently displayed in the window front of Morgan Shoes. Created by MBT, physiological footwear, the footwear is designed to simulate walking barefoot on a sandy beach, a sensation the company claims is "a very comfortable feeling, that also challenges the whole body". MBT claims that wearing the footwear can have a multitude of benefits including posture improvement, increased muscle tone and the release of back and joint pressure, all while burning calories with each step.

After trying a pair on and taking a few laps around the store, I began to understand where the company was coming from. The arched soles of the shoe force you to use muscles you would not when walking in the average flat. However, they remain comfortable, because they are essentially tennis shoes with great support. The company offers the shoes in many styles, including sandals, and is constantly updating their collection with new options and colors. Stop in and try out a pair at Morgan's Shoes and see for yourself what the sensation is all about.