Work it, girl
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Whether you enjoy a good workout - or prefer your footwear to do the work for you, we\'ve found the best shoes to help you keep toned and fit all summer long. And you can wear these styles every day, not just to the gym
By Alyson Walsh
Flip it
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Fitflop
Work out as you walk with a pair of patent leather Fitflops. The specially designed ‘micro-wobbleboard\' sole exercises calves, thighs, bums and feet. So much easier than a trip to the gym - don\'t you think?
Walkstar 111 Fitflop, £44, 3-9, www.fitflop.com
Back to nature
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MBT sandal
MBT (Masai Barefoot Technology) \'anti shoes\' have been around for a while - but to be honest, it\'s taken us this long to find a stylish pair! And just to remind you: MBTs are inspired by the perfect posture of Masai tribesmen, the curved sole recreating the motion of walking barefoot on soft ground. It\'s claimed that they improve posture, blood circulation, muscle tone, and more
Habari leather sandal, £150, 37-41, John Lewis (0845 6049 049)
We are sailing
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Sebago course shoe
Yachting around the Med this summer? Then make sure feet stay fresh and dry with a pair of Sebago\'s best-selling shoes. The fast-dry synthetic uppers, antimicrobial footbed and grip soles make them perfect for sailing but we think they look good enough to wear on dry land too.
Cascade Course shoe, £70, 5-10, Sebago (020 7860 0100)
Sister Act
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Nike Sister One shoe
Time to ditch the clumpy old trainers and invest in a more streamlined gym shoe. The Nike Zoom Sister is chic and summery with a flexible sole designed to mimic tendons in the foot.
Zoom Sister One gym shoe, £70, 3-9.5, www.nikestore.com
Double Good
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North Face\'s Padda shoe
Ever clambered barefoot over a rocky beach and sworn (literally) that next year you\'ll invest in a pair of proper shoes? Well, no more excuses. This amphibious shoe works on land and in the water - a porous mesh upper allows water to pass straight through, whilst the sticky HydroTrak sole prevents slippage. Perfect for trekking, rockpooling and watersports.
Padda amphibious shoe, £65, 5-11, www.thenorthface.com/eu
Walk to work
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New Balance 410 trainer
Take the stress out of the daily commute and get fit at the same time by swapping court shoes for retro nylon trainers. Light, bright and easy, simply pop into a bag when you get to your desk.
Nylon 410 trainer, £50, www.newbalance.co.uk (0800 389 1055)
Think on your feet
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Terra Plana Lucy shoe
Based on the simple principle that being barefoot is good for the feet - anyone spot a trend here? - these super-flexible shoes help strengthen the muscles, improve posture and are ethically produced from recycled fabrics. Guaranteed to make you feel good.
Vivo Barefoot Lucy shoe, £65, 3-9, www.terraplana.com
No more nineties
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MBT Tataga shoe
Phew! No need to look like something out of Spice World, with the new generation MBTs. Say goodbye to chunky idiosyncratic platforms and hello to sleek, old school- style trainers.
Tataga casual shoe, £150, 37-41, John Lewis (0845 604 9049)
Grand slam
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Asics tennis shoe
Zip around the court like Serena Williams in a pair of super-comfy, shock absorbing shoes. And remember now, no grunting!
Tennis shoes, £80, 4.5 -9, www.asics.co.uk
The female explorer
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North Face hiking boot
Whether you\'re off on a camping trip or climbing a mountain, a pair of lightweight hiking boots will take you anywhere. Go for Gore Tex to ensure feet stay cool, dry and comfortable - and pack a pair of flip flops to relax in.
Vindicator Mid GTX boot, £95, 5-11, www.thenorthface.com
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