I'm a cashier at a local restaurant and our work uniform requires us to wear sneakers.  Usually I wouldn't pay this much for a pair of shoes, but since I knew I'd be wearing them five times a week to work and any time I went to the gym I decided it would be worth the cash in the end.  I am very pleased with the style of the shoe.  You can't tell just by looking at them that they are a toning shoe.  The shoes are very comfortable and are sized accurately.  I don't know how well they're doing at toning but overall I'm pleased with the product.  Would recommend if you regularly wear sneakers or go to the gym frequently.