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New Harmony Legitimate Harmony footwear ended up the toning footwear that set a fresh common for style whenever they ended up released in late 2011. They utilized an entirely distinctive approach to style and design; just one which piled within the style and took absent all that thick EVA foam rubber which other footwear of this ilk favored. This built them seem much like a standard jogging sneakers and very little like toning footwear which were flooding the industry in the time.

New Harmony Legitimate Harmony wasn't the company's very first enterprise in to the entire world of toning. The footwear ended up produced within the back with the Rock & Tone range, which had proved so popular whenever they ended up produced in early 2011. The Rock & Tone (MW and WW1645) took their style and design cues from the popular jogging footwear that the brand was entire world renowned for. However Legitimate Harmony trainers took this a step further and improved on looks considerably. This was undoubtedly the main selling point, as they ended up attractive to women who preferred not to announce to the globe that they ended up trying to tone while walking. Getting some extra help to get the lower body in shape should not mean making a compromise on fashion after all, yet New Harmony was the very first manufacture to recognize this. Ugly toner footwear became a thing with the past with the release of this brands range of toning and wellness footwear.

New Harmony Legitimate Harmony footwear ended up put to the test in the research labs at NB HQ and demonstrated that they could increase muscle activity in the lower body (when produced, NB claimed up 29% lower body muscle activation). They also ended up shown to increase calorie burning by up to 10%. It was a good improvement on New Balance's Rock & Tone trainers, which claimed to tone up to 27% more and boost calorie consumption by 8%.

Since then the company has dropped these statistics and have concentrated within the footwear being a good addition to any healthy and active lifestyle. Legitimate Harmony are now the backbone with the wellness range of footwear from New Harmony, and have been favored over the Rock and Tone. They fill the gap between casual sneaker and jogging footwear, and offer a little extra help to get the lower body into shape, provided that the wearer gets out and gets active in them that is!

New Harmony Legitimate Harmony feature a technical style and design, and utilized a distinctive method of getting the lower body muscles working harder. Rather than opting for the usual toning technology to activate muscles in the lower body such as the rocker sole or instability pod style and design, NB favored a more understated style and design.

The footwear feature a three component midsole which is the key to the wellness benefits.The outsole is not rounded, but still helps to introduce small instabilities into each step. This is due to the leaf spring system in the heel and in three quarters with the midsole.The style and design helps to introduce small instabilities which the body then corrects subconsciously, or so the theory goes. These small instabilities causes small changes in the muscles to correct any imbalance, and this means greater muscle activation throughout the stride. The Legitimate Harmony range also features a soft midsole which offers excellent cushioning to absorb shocks, and this makes walking really comfortable. This footwear are also designed to allow a natural flex in the forefoot, and promote a good heel to toe roll. This makes them feel much more natural to walk in than most toning footwear or wellness footwear.

It is the comfort and the cool designs which have been the main selling points for these wellness footwear, and naturally the chance to improve the shape with the lower body when walking has certainly helped! The comfort comes from the high level of cushioning from the "balance board technology" inspired style and design, and the seamless Phantom Liner removes potential sources of irritation making them highly comfortable within the feet. Any lover of New Harmony jogging footwear will certainly appreciate how good the brand is at making comfortable footwear. The style and design has also shaved important ounces off the weight compared to other toning footwear within the industry; and being lightweight and flexible means they are more comfortable on long walks.

Further weight reduction has been achieved by using Acteva Ultra Lite foam in the midsole which is 32% lighter than the common EVA foam rubber favored by other brands. A mesh upper helps to keep the weight down too, and it is highly breathable. This helps with moisture management and allows sweat and heat to escape from the footwear more easily to keep the feet cool and dry.

The Legitimate Harmony range of footwear function perfectly well as common sneakers giving them great wearability, and whether worn casually or for exercise they can help the wearer to improve lower body shape as part of an active and healthy outdoor lifestyle, and faster than in common footwear according the NB research.

The New Harmony Legitimate stability range was originally produced in two models; the WW1100 and the WW850. Both of these footwear have cool designs and great styling, and few would argue that the Legitimate Harmony range is anything but highly attractive (in sneaker terms at least) and certainly when compared to some with the alternatives within the industry. However as with any exercise sneaker model, you can't expect them to stay the same for more than a year before updates are made

While the original models are still available with some retailers, they have now been replaced by all new models with updated technology. The Old style Legitimate Harmony range has now become the WW850, the WW800 and the WW875. All feature new technology and designs aimed at improving comfort further still from the originals.

Check out the New Harmony Legitimate Harmony styles for 2012 detailed below. If you liked the originals, you should love the latest models. But if you prefer to stick with what you love, buy now while the old models are still available.

So how has the Legitimate Harmony WW850 been updated to make it better (or distinctive) for 2012?

Well, time doesn't stand still where technology is concerned, and 12 months is plenty of time to develop new and improved designs to further improve comfort. The WW855 now features a C-CAP midsole has been added to improve cushioning, but also to improve durability to make the footwear last longer. In any sneaker, the midsole breaks down much faster than the uppers, and this is the reason why it is recommended to change sneakers every 500 miles or so. This increase in durability means better cushioning and greater value for money and should translate into a longer lifespan.

The leaf spring system in the heel is retained, but N-Durance rubber has been added to keep the outsole performing for longer too. In short the Legitimate Harmony 855 is longer lasting, and tweaks to the styling make it more attractive (well I think so!)

The WW855 weighs in at 268 grams (9.5 oz)

The Legitimate Harmony WW800 is of a similar ilk to the WW855, with the style and design the only thing to really differentiate this shoe from the 855 Legitimate Harmony model. This shoe weighs in at 268 grams (9.5 oz) too.

Although this Legitimate Harmony model has all the same features, the use of fabric strips in the uppers differs slightly. This is mainly for style, but the fabric strips also reinforce the shoe. This model should feel more flexible, with the 855 offering a little extra support.

The Legitimate Harmony WW875 is styled more for casual wear, and features synthetic suede panels in the front and the sides which adds to the style but also improves durability. Synthetic suede is harder wearing than mesh, although within the downside it is not quite so breathable.The Legitimate Harmony WW875 also shaves a little off the weight with the footwear. This model weighs in at 264 grams (9.3 oz). OK, so you are not really going to notice the difference in weight of just 0.2 ounces, but every little helps.

So, for casual wear this would be the better choice, and for exercise the mesh should make for cooler feet, so the WW800 and WW855 would get my vote for exercising and long walks. However, the differences are only very slight so you are probably best choosing by style and color choice.

If you are more of a walker than a jogger or runner, the Legitimate Harmony range should be right up your street. However if you run rather than walk, I'd say you should avoid these footwear.

This style of shoe is ideal for walking, but jogging generates greater forces, especially in the heel. This style of shoe is not designed for jogging or jogging, and those small instabilities are not ideal when you are moving at speed. If you want to run, you should buy a pair of specialist jogging footwear or if you want to still increase toning, then choose toning footwear specifically for jogging: the Shape Ups Resistance Runner and the Reebok Runtone may be a better choice.

• More muscle activation
• Great designs to choose from and wide choice of color schemes
• Good for casual wear, everyday walking and comfortable feet at work
• Highly comfortable style and design thanks to the Phantom liner and well cushioned midsole
• Lightweight style and design and highly breathable
• Increased durability in the latest models
• Good outsole grip
• Well priced compared to many models of this type of shoe

• These footwear will not make any difference to your body shape if you do not get out and clock up the miles walking.Remember that toning footwear alone will not give you a shapely and firm lower half, and you will need to exercise regularly in them to notice any difference in body shape.
• Unlike Skechers Shape Ups, MBT footwear, Avia Avi-motion, Ryka reform and Chung Shi footwear, Legitimate Harmony will do very little to correct the posture.
• The groove in the outsole is a pig to clean should you step in something soft, squidgy, smelly and unpleasant

All in all, the New Harmony Legitimate Harmony range gets my vote if you want to increase toning while exercising. They are great sneakers for everyday wear, and every little helps when it comes to getting the lower body in shape. They are highly breathable, lightweight and really comfortable to wear and the midsole style and design offers excellent cushioning.

If you have put off buying toning footwear due to the styles on offer, these could well be the footwear for you. As with all wellness and toning footwear you should bear in mind that simply changing footwear will not see the pounds fall off and your legs turn into svelte perfection. That will only ever come with exercise. However, if you want to lose weight and get in shape, the Legitimate Harmony range is a great choice to help tip the playing field in your favor. Many women have sworn by the Legitimate Harmony range for the help that the footwear have offered with getting the lower body in shape, and the feedback within the footwear is still good after 18 months within the industry (in the time of writing).

Fortunately it is not just women who can benefit from the Legitimate Harmony range. Despite being released as women only footwear, the range has been expanded to give men the benefits. I can testify that they are highly comfortable now I have had the chance to try them on for size. I cant speak for the women's model, but the men's range is incredibly comfortable. The men's and women's range are constructed from gender specific lasts, so they are tailored to the differences in anatomy between men's and women's feet. As such, the women's models should be just as comfortable. From the reviews with the footwear that I read, and the customer feedback that I researched when compiling this hub it appears that this certainly the case.

However for the men, it is just the older models which are available - it appears that the wellness range may be phased out in the mens line. If you have tried these footwear and love them, it may be best to buy up a few pairs now while you can still get them.