Earlier this summer, Jonathon wrote about a popular post about FitFlops, sandals that (allegedly) give your legs and butt a workout while you walk. Whether FitFlops work or not, I can't say, but over at Styledash they're writing about another kind of better-butt footwear -- the Earth shoe.

Earth shoes were inspired by the standing mountain yoga pose and have what's called a "negative heel." What that means is that the ball of your foot sits higher than your heel, directly the opposite of almost every kind of shoe out there (including those stilettos). The effect is similar to walking uphill, and we all know what hillwalking can do for our thighs and glutes!

I've got to admit that I'm sorely tempted to look for a pair of Earth shoes. They look comfortable and like something I could wear with my typical uniform of t-shirt and jeans. Have you tried them? Tell us how they work!