FitFlop

FitFlop Women's Pietra Flip Flop

• leather
• Rubber sole
• Heel measures approximately 1 1/2"

Product Description

Amazon.com Product Description

Stay in style with Pietra from FitFlop. The thong-style upper is composed of metallic leather with shiny jewel accents for a look that's playful and a touch glam, all sitting atop FitFlop's unique sole.

From the Manufacturer

Created in the UK, over a two-year collaboration between former Bliss spa-entrepreneur Marcia Kilgore, Biomechanist Dr. David Cook and a team of untiring footwear engineers, FitFlops were initially designed to help modern women squeeze a little more exercise into their increasingly hectic schedules."I thought, how amazing if I could invent something that would help fight the onset of cellulite while I'm walking to the office," says Kilgore. "I work. I have kids. I have a husband. And the likelihood of me seeing the inside of a gym in the next ten years is slim to none. That said, I'd obviously prefer to go with slim." Kilgore found Dr. Cook at The Centre for Human Performance at London's LSBU, where he envisioned injecting the patent-pending 'microwobbleboard' technology into the midsole of the function-forward flip flop. Slightly destabilizing, FitFlops feature three distinct densities of EVA foam in a single-fused underfoot piece, to challenge your muscles more every time you step - to deliver a workout while you walk.

Product Details

• Item Weight: 2 pounds
• Shipping Weight: 8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: Currently, item can be shipped only within the U.S. and to APO/FPO addresses. For APO/FPO shipments, please check with the manufacturer regarding warranty and support issues.
• ASIN: B002SG8EF2
• Item model number: Pietra
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (192 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #86 in Shoes (See Top 100 in Shoes)
  • #1 in Shoes > Women's > Athletic & Outdoor > Beach Flip Flops & Athletic Slides
  • #2 in Shoes > Women's > Sandals

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

40 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars They're cute and comfy, April 19, 2010

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I. Xu - See all my reviews
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This review is from: FitFlop Women's Pietra Flip Flop (Apparel)

I ordered these because I thought they were the cutest pair of FitFlops that I could find. I'm an extremely consistent size 7.5, so when I found out that these only came in whole number sizes, I was a bit hesitant. Usually, people recommend choosing the larger size, but I noticed that the page said that the manufacturer suggested the smaller of the two sizes, so I ordered a size 7. They just arrived today and they fit me absolutely perfectly. They are probably narrow; I can't really tell because my feet are not very wide.

They are also really cute, which is what I like most. As for toning abilities, I have no idea if that's working, but at least they are very comfy, especially for a flip-flop type sandal.

28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Practically Perfect in Every Way, July 4, 2010

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Penny Duncan "Penny Pix" (Atlanta, GA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: FitFlop Women's Pietra Flip Flop (Apparel)

I ordered these beautiful Fitflops for my Rick Steve's tour of Italy. The tour involved a lot of walking. I have really bad feet; i.e. fallen arches, Plantar Fasciitis, and Chronic Venous Insuffiencency, which causes pain and swelling in my feet, ankles and legs.
Pros:

1. These stay on without scrunching my toes! The design is such that the top comes up far enough for gravity to work on your side. I had NO trouble keeping them on.

2. Cushions every step. I immediately felt the difference from the moment I put them on. Very little to no impact upon my knees when walking great distances. My knees never - ever hurt with these shoes.

3. Beautiful - I have received several compliments on the style. They are quite fashionable and go well with dresses, skirts, slacks, jeans and shorts.

4. No plantar fasciitis pain - at all. This was so wonderful that I had to pinch myself. I have owned, Merrill, Born, and Clarks and these simple little things out-shined them all combined.

5.Unfortunately, my feet and ankles did swell excessively during the trip, but the sandals always fit! The design allowed for the top of my feet to swell without adding any pressure or making it hard to put them on. My ankles were the same way. Even with feet and ankles the size of footballs, they were STILL comfortable.

It is not as though I had no pain during the heavy walking days of the tour, but anyone would have no matter what they put on their feet. I am a photographer and I normally take an extra pair of shoes with my on event shoots because my feet start to kill me. I did a 3 hour shoot and never thought of my feet once! Fabulous!

Cons:
1. I have average width feet and these are slender and attractive in the toe area compared to the athletic styles. The downside is that they are just barely too narrow in the big toe area. After wearing them for two solid weeks, I developed small blisters and large calluses on the sides of my big toes.

2. These are not fit for all terrain use. In Florence the streets are old cobblestone and very uneven. The height of these and lack of ankle straps combined with the cobblestone equaled a fall when I hit uneven patches with both feet.

I've been wearing these exclusively! You would have to pry them out of my cold dead hands to get them away from me.

14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars almost too good, June 25, 2010

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B. Stanley - See all my reviews
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This review is from: FitFlop Women's Pietra Flip Flop (Apparel)

I was excited to find this product in a style I thought would work for a variety of situations. Many people have complemented me on these sandals, not knowing they are fitflops.
The first week I was so sore I had to take a few days off from wearing the fitflops. I jog 3-4 miles a few times a week, but do very little weight training. I'm in decent shape, but was no match for the fitflops at first. At first they feel so comfortable you don't think they'll do much. However, those first few days I became as sore as if I had done lounges or squats for the first time in my life. It was exciting and challenging.
They won't replace cardio, but are great for toning. I'm very happy with my purchase and will probably buy another pair sometime soon. They have really helped define my leg muscles and lift my butt. Also, I used to have a fair amount of swelling in my feet from day to day activity and the fitflops have significantly reduced swelling in my feet. It might be the arch support.
I was skeptical, but am now a big fan of fitflops.

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