NEW YEAR, NEW YOU! Giveaway - Win a pair of Ryn Footwear Shoes with Rocker Technology! Ends 01/18!

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This giveaway is now CLOSED. Thanks so much to our wonderful sponsor Ryn Footwear! We look forward to working with you again! The winner is NoNoSugarMomma. Remember: There are great giveaways active on the upper right hand side of the page!

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Today's Butterfly sponsored by:

As I am sure many of our regular readers remember, we worked with Ryn last year in our 'Slip Into Summer' Special Feature, for a complete recap you can read that review HERE.

For new readers, I just thought I should drop some science behind the brand, this graphic sums it up perfectly:

What is Does

Ryn Trail Sympatex Red

Oiled nubuck Sympatex protective upper with Ryn Encapsulated Air Tunnel Stabilized for a stable ride. Provides the cushioning you want, and the stability you need.

Ryn Rocker Sole Technology: As the foot strikes 1.heel, 2.mid-foot and 3.toe-off on Ryn's seven layer sandwich structure, its EVA embedded graphite shank see-saws on the Ryn AIR TUNNEL, thus recreating the stable natural foot strike environment humans were evolved to follow. As a direct result of this guided motion, Ryn footwear: reduces stress on back, hips, knees and ankles; strengthens and tones the core, gluts, thighs, calves and back muscles; aligns the body; stimulates the arch and enhances blood circulation; stabilizes and guides the foot strike and promotes energy return.

Sympatex: New German Made world-leading membrane that: 1. Allows external protection from the cold and wet (100% waterproof, 100% wind proof), 2. Has 100% breath-ability properties (layering) that whisk away internal moisture from feet, 3. Keep feet dry and maintains an optimum foot temperature in line with weather conditions and activity.

Fits true to size. Width adjustable through speed lacing system.

My Take

Pros:

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - There really is something to 'practice makes perfect'. Having had experience with the rocker technology and better still with a pair from Ryn, I am much more comfortable and confident walking in my shoes!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - In addition to improved posture, I have dropped a dress size in a couple of months, without significantly changing my lifestyle. These shoes have played a great part in the process, from the confidence that comes along with improved posture, coupled with these being all weather shoes, allowed me to get my fitness walking done with ease, even when the weather in New York City wasn't quite sunny and bright.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - You can actually feel AND see the toning results when worn regularly!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - And OK I wouldn't be a true Aries without pointing out that I dig the Red Color!

Cons

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - I don't think it's a true con at all, but ALL rocker shoes regardless of the manufacturer do take getting used to. And I will admit, even after a significant amount of time, I still have to 'concentrate' when taking the stairs with these. (I'm on the Fifth Floor with no elevator, so I definitely get my 'tightening and toning' on!)

Ryn shoes are the best investment you can make for yourself! Are they pricey? Yes. Are they worth it? Yes. I consider dropping a dress size, improving my posture and feeling all around more confident with every step I take, perks that I can't really put a price on. When you can literally get a gym in a shoe, how do you put a price on that? While I cannot guarantee you the same results I experienced, incorporating fitness shoes into a well balanced diet, and increased activity will help you advance your goals!

Ryn can be purchased at rynfootwearusa.com and at feetfirstfitness.com

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - WIN IT! - Ascending Butterfly and our friends at RYN want you to win a pair for yourself! Because we have both male and female readers, One winner will win the pair of their choice! Don't you just ♥ RYN? I know I do!

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - How to Win:  Here are the Easy 1,2,3 Steps to Winning!

(1) You must be a PUBLIC follower of Ascending Butterfly to be eligible for this and all giveaways. Indicate in your entry that you follow (if your 'comment name/user id' differs from your profile id, please let me know what name you follow under) and

(2) MANDATORY entry- Visit our friends at RYN and give us the name of another great shoe that they sell that catches your eye, preferably the shoe you'd pick if you won! REMEMBER: You CANNOT mention the Ryn Trail Sympatex Red  or the entry will be disqualified.

(3) You must also leave your email address somewhere in your comment. (You can format it this way for security, example: ascendingbutterfly AT mail host DOT com). (If your email is clearly visible in your profile, you can just say so, that's OK!) Please follow the easy 1, 2, 3 steps to winning! This giveaway is open to USA residents who are 18 years of age or older. No PO Boxes. We are  no longer sending courtesy reminders when entries do not qualify, make sure you are following publicly and your entry comment complies with giveaway win it instructions or it will be deleted.

Ƹ̵̡Ӝ̵̨̄Ʒ - Please follow directions or you will be disqualified! All comments are moderated, they may not appear on the site right away (comments like "I want this" or "I want to win" will not be entered). You have from Monday, January 10, 2010 until Tuesday, January, 18, 2010 at 03:00 PM (EST) to comment and be entered for a chance to win. You will have 48 hours to confirm if we do not hear from you we will be forced to move on to an alternate. (We only notify winners DIRECTLY via email, so if your profile or your comment does not have an email your entry will not be processed)

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FTC Disclosure Info for this Giveaway: This is not a paid insertion. This is a non-compensated post and all opinions regarding the product and the sponsor are my own experiences. I was provided product to facilitate the review and giveaway. Sponsor is fulfilling directly to prize winner(s), this in no way influenced my opinion of the products. Once a winner is selected and their information has been forwarded to the sponsor, the responsibility of prize fulfillment, rests with the sponsor.

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