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Do Little Girls Really Need Butt-Toning Shoes?

No, conclude two bloggers

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted May 12, 2011 1:43 PM CDT

(Newser) – Great news, moms! Shape-Ups, the Skechers shoes that, as Jessica Wakeman writes on the Frisky, "claim to tone your ass," are now available for your little girl. The commercial for the baby butt-toning sneakers includes, of course, a reference to "looking good"... More »

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