Springboost Performance Enhancing Toning Shoes

Springboost toning shoes came to the market back in 2005 and were the amongst first shoes to offer sportsmen and women the chance to get the lower body working harder, the blood pumping faster, and to take performance to the max. The shoes are designed to make small corrections to the posture to help get the body moving efficiently, and will help to improve agility, get you running faster and jumping higher. They improve overall body condition, and make for a much more intensive training session and rewarding performance.

Whilst the shoes have attracted a following in the five years on the market, one of their features has drawn particular attention recently, and that is their toning benefits. Toning shoes have become all the rage, and shoes which help to get the lower body in shape, whether exercising or just pottering around the house, have become the norm for many women and men.

Toning shoes correct the posture and improve blood circulation, and offer a wide range of wellness benefits. Brands such as Shape Ups are now producing more and more athletic models, and New Balance certainly have the edge on styling, with their True Balance and Rock & Tone shoes looking just like their popular running shoes. However when it comes to shoes which look, and perform like trainers, Springboost has been there, done it, and got the T-shirt.

Throughout the toning shoe craze, Springboost has stuck to what it is best at, and that is making athletic shoes to enhance sporting performance, whilst helping to get the lower body in better shape. You will not find the best designs, nor will you get glitz and glamour, however you will get a great price, and the shoes will be up to whatever exercise you fancy taking. You will not require a separate shoe for walking and running, as the design is well suited to cross- sports use, although there are models which are tailored to specific sports disciplines to help get the maximum performance.

The Springboost benefits start the second you put the shoes on your feet, with instant posture correction even when standing. The heel is lower than in the forefoot, forcing the body upright getting the spine straight, the shoulders back, and easing the strain on the back muscles.

This undoubtedly has a positive effect on the whole body for improved wellness, but also has implications for sports. With the body perfectly positioned and moving efficiently, the muscles, bones and ligaments can all work as nature intended. A correct body position means fewer injuries, and with the muscles working efficiently, you can keep going for longer. The shoes will get the muscles throughout the legs more involved when walking or running by activating more muscle fibres in the core muscle groups, and will improve flexibility in the feet to better deal with the forces generated from high impact sports.

By lowering the heel, the primary effect is increased dorsiflexion in the feet. Dorsiflexion is the movement of the foot from heel to toe, and with the heel lower, the feet are required to go through an accentuated roll to the toes. The ligaments and muscles get stretched, flexibility improves, and more muscle activity is generated for better and faster toning. Of course this is nothing new, as humans have been walking barefoot for many millennia, however the improved dorsiflexion gets the body back to a much more natural way, and beneficial way of moving.

Springboost shoes have called their innovation Dorsi Technology, which features three main components to improve performance, and get the body moving efficiently.

Dorsiflexion enhancement

By increasing dorsiflexion with a negative heel, the muscles and ligaments in the feet are worked harder, improving conditioning. The shoes help to pre-stretch the muscles for more explosive power, similar to taking a backswing on a golf shot. The feet are correctly positioned for efficient movement, and the bones are brought back into neutral alignment, and the perfect position to take the shot, throw, pass, or just take the next stride. The increased range of movement helps to put more power into the stride to increase running speed, and the pre-stretching of the muscles helps to get more power into the feet to jump higher.

Energy Plate™

The Energy Plate™ is a contoured TPU device located under the metatarsals to further increase the flexing of the foot, and to create a natural flexing of the toes. The device is anatomically moulded for comfort, and further increases the work the feet are required to do when moving, whilst offering a firm base for a powerful push off to increase running speed and get you jumping higher. The Energy Plate has been designed for different sports, and with small tweaks to helps to ensure the maximum performance.

U-Control Insole™

The U-Control Insole is a great innovation, and one of the simplest. Whilst one shoe fits all, Springboost come with a range of insoles to offer a perfectly tailored fit. The insoles change the degree of dorsiflexion to give a gentle workout or the full dorsiflexing heel to toe roll. This customisation allows wearers to choose the degree which feels the most comfortable, and to choose when to have a full toning session.  Many people may feel uncomfortable with the maximum degree of dorsiflexion, or may find it a little too much for continuous wear. The removable insoles allow the shoes to be customised to get the optimum benefit for each individual, and the maximum comfort. 

• Gets more leg muscle fibres working with each step
• Increases the range of motion in the feet to help tone and condition
• Improve the posture and stabilises core muscle groups
• Increases power in the stride for a strong push off
• Improves running speed
• Improves the efficiency of the walking gait
• Boosts the blood circulation
• Increases ankle stability
• Tones the muscles faster than standard shoes

Springboost have most appeal to sportsmen and women who are looking to get the extra edge in training, and who want to gain an extra competitive edge. They will get the body working harder for more rewarding exercise, and are great wellness trainers for multi-sport wear.

If you are looking for an out and out toning shoe there are more accomplished brands to choose from, however if you want to get the best from your body during sport there are few brands which offer the versatility which the Springboost design gives.

Whilst primarily a sports shoe company, the range now includes rugged off road and water sports sandals, with more feminine shoe styles added to the range. Don’t expect such a diverse choice of styles as with other toning shoes – There are enough models to offer a reasonable choice, without baffling you hundreds of styles when it comes to buying a pair, and Springboost shoes are amongst the cheapest good quality tone shoes on the market.