FitFlop

Fit Flop Women's Fit Flop

Product Description

Get a workout while you walk! Every step you take in your FitFlops™ improves your core muscle strength, absorbs shock on your joints and back and adds strength and tone to muscles in your feet, legs, buttocks, stomach and back. Improve muscle activity, circulation, balance and posture with the fitness craze fresh from the UK. Made in USA.

Product Details

• ASIN: B000ZHBUQG
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (11 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #131,010 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)

Customer Reviews

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17 of 19 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Comfortable, yes...Workout? NO., May 12, 2008

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K. L. Zedeker "shopaholic" (Louisville,KY USA) - See all my reviews
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FitFlops are all the rage everywhere as the latest fat-burning shoe. After reading numerous positive reviews on the internet, I decided to invest in a pair. About me: I am in my early 30's, do not exercise regularly and am a size 4, average fitness. I do not suffer from any leg, feet or back ailments and did not buy these shoes to alleviate any pain. I simply bought into the claims that the shoe will and I quote: "reduce cellulite and slim/tone thighs" and "tone muscles in the feet, legs, buttocks, stomach and back". The shoes even come with a warning tag that states "we recommend that the FitFlop be used progressively to avoid excessive muscle soreness".

First, the shoes run big. I normally wear a 6 and ordered these in a 5. They are still a little loose and definitely wide. If you have narrow feet, you will definitely notice this. Other reviewers have stated that the leather thong will rub between the toes and cause pain/blisters. Since the shoes are fairly big on me, I have not had this problem. The leather thong is a bit "rough", so I do see where this could cause pain in individuals with wider or thicker feet.

I rated the shoes 2 stars because 1) they are comfortable. The sole is very thick and cushy and 2) they are cute. I would have given them 3 stars if the price was a heck of a lot lower. These shoes are not, I repeat not worth $50. They are constructed out of a rubber bottom, a somewhat cheap-feeling foam-like sole and leather thong with elastic sides. I would say $20-$30 is an appropriate price.

I would have given the shoes 4 stars had they performed to my expectations. I have had the shoes for 5 days now. I have worn them daily around the house and when out on errands (I ignored the "warning" about progressive use) and have experienced no soreness or any other hint that these shoes are working my leg muscles. There was no adjustment period for me in getting used to these shoes. In fact, they feel like I am just wearing a thick flip-flop. I felt no sense of instability or losing my balance as others have claimed. After 5 days, I am not expecting visible results or to feel like I had been on a treadmill, but I was expecting--or should I say hoping-- for just a hint of soreness. I will continue to wear these around the house as I have been doing, as they are comfortable, but I do not anticipate any type of workout from the shoe (I promise to edit my review if I am wrong).

All in all, I feel that I have ended up with a rather overpriced flip-flop. Others have claimed that these relieve back pain, sore feet, joint problems etc. That is great for them and the shoe may very well do so. But... if you are like me, just looking for something to help tone your leg muscles, I would not expect this product to do that. At the very least I would wait until the price drops significantly.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Kudos to the ad campaign but sadly these do not fit all feet!, June 14, 2008

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M. Hardee "MHardee" (South Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fit Flop Women's Fit Flop (Apparel)

The advertising department for these shoes should be given kudos - these FitFlops sound miraculous! But reality says otherwise...these shoes have numerous design flaws. First, if you have slightly higher than normal arches, these flops will not fit your foot correctly. The reason for this is that the T-strap across the arch is made of a non-stretchy, almost grosgrain ribbon-type of heavy, woven material, and does NOT stretch to conform to higher-arched feet. Because of this, my feet kept shifting backwards in the shoe and I had trouble keeping the shoe on my foot, much less able to walk normally in them. Plus, if your feet even slightly over- or under-pronate, your feet will shift to the inside (or outside) of the shoe and you will find yourself walking on the edge of the shoe - I was constantly trying to shift my foot back to center. The strap does nothing to hold the foot in correctly - the shoe needs more support to hold to and conform with the foot. Further, the leather strap between the toes is either shoddily made or poorly designed - the edge of the leather is rough and rubbed blisters on my second toes within the first five minutes. While the shoes are very cushiony and I can see where they would help in burning calories, I spent the entire 1-mile walk stopping to shift my foot back into the shoe in its correct position, tugging on the T-strap to the correct position on the top of my arch, or putting bandaids on my new blisters. It's my opinion that exercise shoes and shoes touted as "comfortable" should not require a breaking-in period of any sort. I recommend making sure the company you buy from has a good return policy.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Love these flips, May 18, 2008

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H. Jones "clay artist" (Denver, CO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Fit Flop Women's Fit Flop (Apparel)

Have to say that these are the most comfortable fip-flops I've ever worn. I don't know yet if they are doing what the manufacturer claims but so far they are comfortable enough that I wear them very frequently. The only issue I have is that the strap going across the top of the foot is somewhat loose, but even that doesn't detract from the comfort. A little pricey for flip-flops but since regular ones are too thin to be comfortable for me anyway, I'd pay extra just for the thicker sole.

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