As a 77-year-old with a lower back and pelvic problem, caused mainly by advancing years, there is no treatment or appliance that will solve the severe problem that I encounter in simply walking about or even standing up for more than short periods, especially since I also have a metal replacement knee joint.

However, when I was given the opportunity to try the Chung Shi shoes I was glad to accept, though, I must confess,  without high expectations.

Now, having worn them practically all day and every day since then, I'm happy to say that they do help me as much as one could reasonably expect. The process of my being forced to 'heel-toe' (even though my back and hips want me to adopt an unsightly limp !), has certainly improved my walking style.

Several people, including my wife, who should know, have said that they notice that I'm walking far better and I certainly feel more comfortable, even though the pain/discomfort of my midfriff problems never goes away. It would be wrong of me to suggest that the shoes have improved my physical condition because, at my age, nothing will do that.

One thing I can say for certain, though,  is that I wear them all the time and actually miss the Chung Shi shoes when I'm required to wear 'smarter' shoes. Quite honestly I would not like to be without them now. Apart from the 'heel toe' factor I feel that the deep soles and heels have a shock absorbing quality while, also, this correct way of walking could well be strengthening my thigh and calf muscles in the longer time.

Finally, the camber on the soles of the shoes have not caused me any difficulty in terms of balance 

though I do have to be careful to walk more slowly to concentrate on the 'heel toe' factor.

By Dennis Shaw, Midlands Sports Journalist.

Chung Shi Shoes offer 50% more muscle activation and improve the posture

The rise in popularity of toning shoes has seen the big brand names earn millions as women the world over seek a better body with less effort. However whilst the giants fight it out for a few extra percentage points of toning shoes market share, there are some shoes on the market which can give a much greater boost to muscle toning, whilst offering considerable health benefits to the body. Chung Shi Shoes increase toning by up to 50%, whilst improving the posture to boost the health of the whole body.

Chung Shi shoes are more than just toning shoes, and offer a comprehensive range of benefits for a better and healthier lifestyle. Chung Shi shoes are a class 1 EU medical product, with recommendations by countless doctors for the benefits they offer the body through enhanced posture. Chung Shi are closer to orthopaedic shoes than toning shoes, and also feature a removable sockliner to allow orthotic inserts to be used for even greater cushioning and posture enhancement. However even without the use of additional posture enhancing products the shoes offer the widest range of benefits to the body from improving blood circulation to help reduce varicose vein formation through to helping sufferers of many debilitating health problems to gain important pain relief.

Chung Shi shoes feature an angled sole, quite different to other toning shoeson the market. The shoes force the body back onto the heels, correcting the slouching posture promoted by standard shoes. Weight distribution is shifted, the spine is straightened, the shoulders are encouraged back into a natural position and can move efficiently just as nature intended. The bones become perfectly aligned, and the joints are freed from the pain from shockwaves when walking, with the muscles throughout the body allowed to work efficiently. When walking, the foot is made to go through a full cycle, increasing the activation of muscles in the lower body, boosting muscle toning to the calves, hamstrings, abdomen and buttocks, increasing the toning value of walking by up to 50%, a full 20% more than the toning shoes and toning sandals which are currently enjoying such a surge in popularity.

The shoes help to boost the metabolism, increase oxygen consumption and increase the rate of calorie burning, helping to speed up weight loss and reduce cellulite. With the posture corrected, back pain due to poor posture can be eliminated, the floor of the pelvic muscle is strengthened and overall strength and stamina is increased, as well as many other ancillary benefits.

Chung Shi shoes are sold in two ranges, the Chung Shi Balance Step, and the Chung Shi Comfort Step, offering the maximum boost to toning with the Balance Step due to a 20º heel to forefoot angle, or for those who want posture correction without so much toning, the Comfort Step has a 15º angle to ensure that the muscles do not tire quite so easily for greater all day comfort. Within each range there is an extensive choice of models catering to all occasions and all attire for maximum versatility. Whilst many toning shoes stop short of offering models for anything other than flat surface walking, Chung Shi even feature hiking sandals in the range, in the Chung Shi Diego and Chung Shi Trekking sandal. Whilst the most popular styles are the trainer models, for posture correction and a health boot at all times, the range is available in a wide choice of styles suitable for the workplace as well. Moccasins, trainers, sandals, oxford shoes, and even work safety shoes are available within the range.

If you are looking first and foremost for a shoe which corrects the posture and improves overall body health, Chung Shi shoes are the best that money can buy. If you want to just tone the lower body, no other toning shoes offer such a large boost to muscle tone, however many toning addicts may be put off by the price tag. The full range of benefits do not come cheap, however when you take into consideration the saving in medical bills, pain relief medication, and comfort in later life, no matter what the cost, it is a very small price to pay.

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As someone who is a licensed pedorthist and owner of a store that does sell Chung Shi, I get asked a lot about wearing Chung Shi shoes.

Here’s an explanation about  Chung Shi shoes and why you should were them. Traditional shoes require people to lean forward a bit when they walk because traditional shoes are flat. This leaning forward pushes a person out of their natural position and forces small balancing muscles in the feet to do most of the work to support you while you walk. Chung Shi shoes, on the other hand, are specially designed to force you to walk in such a way that your spine is aligned. With a properly aligned spine, you can engage larger muscles to aid in your walking – this gives you a better calorie burn when you walk, in addition to having better posture.

Chung Shi shoes were introduced after MBT. They offer the same results (arguably better) as the MBT but utilize a slightly different approach. The Chung Shi employs a negative heal and two special polyurethane rocker bars on the bottom of the shoe. The slight negative heel helps keep the spine more aligned while the rocker bars will push the force away from the heal as it strikes the ground. The second rocker focuses most of the body weight onto the arch of the foot. The result is that you end up putting significantly less pressure on the heal of your foot and more weight under the heal. Chung shit shoes are very stable to walk around in and offer superior comfort while helping you burn more calories.

These shoes can help you burn significantly more calories as you walk. People who suffer from any sort of heel or foot pain are encouraged to wear Chungshi shoes because these shoes, by virtue of their design, can help relieve such pain. So by wearing these shoes you help keep your posture straight which might help with back problems, you ensure there is less pressure under your heels, which helps sooth and treat foot pain, and you burn more calories.  Joy and Peace.

 

 

A while ago I was given a very snazzy pair of Chung Shi Shoes and initial impressions can be found (they caused much hilarity!)

However, initial malarkey aside, these shoes deserve quite a write-up. Already endorsed by the likes of Dr Hilary Jones and various other celebs I was genuinely curious about them.

The very first thing that struck me, thank goodness, was the quality. They look like they could last forever and with   a price tag starting at £129 - I was hoping they would!

Price is relative and I've learnt this along the way with these shoes. With what is termed a "Pilates system" the shoes have what feels like a sodding huge bar running from one side to the other, all neatly camouflaged directly under your arch. This means that should you lean forward on the toes of the shoes, the heel raises some 15 degrees off the ground and vice versa should you lean back on the heel. All very disconcerting at first! The theory behind this is that it encourages you to stand or walk with an upright posture and as you roll from heel to toe, it lengthens your body, stretching neglected muscles groups and working on your core stability. The facts and figures behind this – bear with me, they're impressive – is that   your upper leg muscles work some 57% harder and   lower leg muscles work 200% harder. This then has a knock-on effect by   increasing your circulation, increasing your metabolism – hey, that helps with weight loss. Now it starts to make sense.

All very grand but   what I liked was the idea of working out whilst doing the shopping!

So off out I went, day after day and by goodness could I feel the shoes working. I was a little concerned as last year I ended up on crutches after a nasty Plantar Fasciitis attack and both my knees are royally buggered with osteo-arthritis. I am therefore incredibly leg and foot sensitive and loathe to cause myself further injury. However I need not have worried. Whilst   I could feel my calves and lower tummy getting a resounding work-out (especially going uphill) neither my foot or knees flared in protest.

Over time my body has become used to the shoes and I can now wear them for longer. I have become accustomed to the strange sensation of a bar across the centre of my foot and am pleased to be able to say that not once did it cause any discomfort – it was simply unusual.

If you want to give yourself a gentle workout whilst you’re shopping or going about your day to day leisure activities in a pair of really super quality and frankly pretty good looking shoes, I'd be off out the door getting yourself a pair of Chung Shi.   Oh and that price? They're worth it!  Alex