We all love finding ways to get more out of our workouts, but one thing we might love more is finding ways to turn our everyday activities into calorie roasters. That's why so many of us get really excited about shoes that give our legs and booties more of a workout. There's the FitFlop, the MBT Anti-Shoe, and now, Reebok has come out with the EasyTone, a shoe that they say "lets you take the gym with you."

The website claims 28 percent more action in the gluteus maximus muscle, 11 percent more activation of the hamstring, and 11 percent more calf activation, and all you have to do is walk. Built-in "balance pods" create instability with every step you take, so your muscles have to work harder -- kind of like walking through the sand on a beach.

The shoe runs $109.99 and comes in a variety of colors -- white, black, lilac, blue and red -- and, well, they're okay-looking. I wouldn't choose them as a fashion sneaker (is that an oxymoron?), but they don't look as orthopedic as some of the other sneakers that claim to have the same benefits.

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I've mentioned before my issues with lacing up my sneaks. Both feet have to be perfectly evenly snug, and heaven forbid one comes untied mid-workout -- it's a huge distraction. And, I hate having one end of a lace, or a bow, brushing against my ankle.

As it turns out, I'm not the only shoelace nut on the planet. The latest issue of Runner's World has an entire article dedicated to teaching us how to tie our shoelaces correctly. You probably thought there was only one way to tie them, but you are wrong. And it's a 50/50 bet that your shoelaces are, too.

Essentially, you want to tie a reef knot, not a granny knot. A granny will come undone quickly and easily, while a reef knot is actually tightened as your foot pushes against it while you run. I'm not about to go into a full explanation of how to do these knots -- check out the article for that. But, at least now you know it's something to be aware of.

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Looking for a way to be sporty and fashionable this St. Patrick's Day? Go Irish and stylish right down to your toes with some special St. Patrick's Day sneakers. With all the green and shamrocks and whatnot, they might just end up being your luckiest shoes yet! I mean, why buy shoes you'll only wear for the holiday when you can get a new pair of running shoes at the same time?

Courtesy of Inventor Spot, the gallery below shows you several shoes that will show off your athletic prowess, even if your main sport is the Green Beer Chugging. Or, maybe, especially if that's your best sport ...

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About 20 years ago, Nike introduced the Air Max Light shoe, which was fairly popular for a while until it was overshadowed by a newer version, the Air Max 90.

Well there are now more than 25 versions of the Air Max, all of them available in various colors for men and women. But, Nike is going back to its Air Max roots with the Nike Air Max Light Retro Running Classic shoes.

A couple of versions, like the ones pictured, are available exclusively through JD Sports. However, there are plenty of other versions from which to choose. Check out the gallery and see which ones you want to collect next!

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Are you looking for a basketball shoe that has proven itself as a quality shoe over the years, but do you also want it to be environmentally friendly? Look no further than the latest incarnation of the Air Jordan: the AJXX3.

Michael Jordan wore the number 23 in the glory days with the Chicago Bulls, and with this shoe being the 23rd version of the basketball classic, Jordan decided to do something a little different. This will be the first shoe in Nike's history to reduce waste and use eco-friendly materials, like using an original system of interlocking panels instead of the toxic adhesives that are traditionally used in making sneakers.

Nike hopes that, now that they've developed the technology to make shoes a little greener, other shoe companies will follow their lead. And if you have $185 handy and are itching to have the hottest shoes on the court, you'll soon be able to hustle on out and snag yourself a pair.

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