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FitFlops: Phony or Phenomenal?
By metropolitanmama | October 12, 2008
I’m not big into fitness gimmicks and magic tricks - products that promise results with just the simple pop of a pill or a 5-minute investment.
The fact of the matter is I don’t really need anyone to tell me “what works” when it comes to getting fit, losing weight, and being healthy. I already know that the solution is regular exercise and nutritious eating. Period. No DVDs, weight machines, fitness apparatuses, diet cookbooks, or gym memberships needed!
That said, it is kinda fun to get a little extra assistance from a product. Take, for example, The FitFlop. According to the website, “FitFlop midsoles incorporate patent-pending micro-wobbleboard technology, to give you a workout while you walk.”
Supposedly, these wonder shoes help tone and trim your legs, thighs, and buttocks - just by walking in them! The testimonies of dedicated FF wearers are numerous and quite positive. Some wearers proclaim that their muscles ached after just 30 minutes of wearing these babies. I wore my sandals around town this summer - for much longer than 30 minutes - with no aching muscles. Maybe I just have strong leg muscles…or maybe the FitFlops can’t do exactly what they promise.
That said…
- FitFlops are much more attractive than other fitness-inspired shoes I’ve seen on the market. The FitFlops actually look pretty normal and - dare I say it? - cute.
- FitFlops are comfortable with a spongy base and wide straps.
- FitFlops retail for about $50 (which isn’t much more than your average sandal).
Do I think your legs will look like the ones pictured after wearing FitFlops? Nope - not without exercise. Sorry to break it to you. Do I think that the sandals might add a little extra umph to your step (especially compared to a regular flat-as-a-pancake flip-flop)? Yes, I do. Do I think such an investment is worth it? I’ll let you decide that for yourself… 
Topics: FitMama, contests, fashion, product review |
October 12th, 2008 at 6:05 pm
That would be cool but 3 1/2 sizes too small LOL I would love to try them sometime though. Any kind of flip flops rock my world ha ha
October 12th, 2008 at 6:46 pm
Worth a try. . . MKW
October 12th, 2008 at 8:09 pm
I’ve heard about these before, and wondered what a real woman thought. I’m so glad you tried them out and let us know.
It’d be great for her back! And I’d score big props 
I’d love to have a pair, but, honestly, I won’t be dishing out 50 buckaroos… BUT! I’d love to give my sister-in-law a that little spring in her step
October 12th, 2008 at 9:23 pm
Some wearers proclaim that their muscles ached after just 30 minutes of wearing these babies. I wore my sandals around town this summer - for much longer than 30 minutes - with no aching muscles.
October 13th, 2008 at 5:07 am
Should fit me perfect I suppose!
herry123_us@live.com
October 13th, 2008 at 5:27 am
I bought a pair 7s this summer and they are too big for me - I’d love to trade them for a pair of 6s. Then I can have a giveaway on my own blog!
I find them quite comfortable and spongy, but didn’t really notice any sore muscles…. The workout came from trying to keep them on my foot due to the weird sizing.
October 13th, 2008 at 5:57 am
Just my size! Thanks for offering!
October 13th, 2008 at 6:52 am
These are so cute and are actually my size! I need all the motivation I can get to get excited about exercising and these shoes just might do the trick.
October 13th, 2008 at 7:04 am
I’ve wanted these for quite some time now and the silver ones are so cute! And, they are my size!
October 13th, 2008 at 7:19 am
Looks comfy!!
October 13th, 2008 at 7:30 am
Love the concept and perfect size for my feet which could use some TLC.
October 13th, 2008 at 8:56 am
Wow! I feel almost like Cinderella! These would be just my size! Now if only I could win them!
October 13th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Although I could not wear them, my feet are too big-my teenage granddaughter could wear them and she loves silver.
October 13th, 2008 at 9:14 am
this is a nice giveaway
October 13th, 2008 at 9:23 am
Darn my huge feet! Size 6 won’t work for me, but they look like an interesting idea that I’d be willing to try.
P.S. I tagged you if you’re interested at:
http://psychmamma.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/the-sixth-of-the-sixth/
October 13th, 2008 at 10:37 am
I am sceptical, but I’d love to try them.
October 13th, 2008 at 11:39 am
my niece wears size 6 she has tiny feet.
October 13th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Just thrilled these Fitflops are being offered in such a perfect color combinationa and size that will fit me!
October 13th, 2008 at 11:56 am
just the right size……would be fun to try…and also would be great to have the perfect legs pictured………
October 13th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
I’ve never heard of these & would love to try them!
October 13th, 2008 at 12:03 pm
I’m skeptical too, and unfortunately have big(ger) feet! My sister however would fit perfectly into these and what a great gift!
October 13th, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I’ve been wanting to try these out. I have friends who have them and like them a lot.
October 13th, 2008 at 1:27 pm
nice sandals and i know who will get them..
October 13th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
I have heard alot about these, would love to give the a try.
October 13th, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Looks comfortable..and perfect size for me!
October 13th, 2008 at 3:33 pm
cool shoes.
October 13th, 2008 at 3:52 pm
I was wondering about that, I wear a 7 and got my fit flops in a 7 and they were too big
October 13th, 2008 at 3:53 pm
love to win this
October 13th, 2008 at 5:01 pm
hooray for being a size 6!
October 13th, 2008 at 5:16 pm
o thank you for this giveaway ! awesome
October 13th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
OMG, I was just saying how awful it was to have size 6 feet when every in the world has size 6 feet! Wait.. that might hinder me here too, oh well!
Hooray for size 6 and getting fit!
October 13th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
These would be perfect for my sister! She has been wanting them. I like them too but they are not my size. I would be happier if she got them anyway.
October 13th, 2008 at 7:09 pm
I have 2 pair of FitFlops and absolutely love them! Unfortunately, I’m a size 7 in them, but my mother-in-law would fit in the 6’s and I know she would love a pair.
October 13th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
I know just the person I could give these to (unfortunately, they’re too small for me)
October 13th, 2008 at 8:38 pm
I would love these and they are my size. What a treat a new pair of shoes would be. Thank you
October 13th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
I would love to get my hands on them and see if they help with the backs of my thighs….we all could use a little help.
October 13th, 2008 at 9:31 pm
this grandma could use a little fit to my flop.thanks for the chance to win.
October 13th, 2008 at 10:57 pm
these would be great for my little cousin.
October 13th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
I wear a size 6 and i’ve been wanting to try these since I saw them on TV. Thanks!
October 14th, 2008 at 2:28 am
I would love to win the shoes,my size too.
October 14th, 2008 at 2:29 am
These are really cool. I would love to win these.
October 14th, 2008 at 2:42 am
Size 6, close enough, nice prize.
October 14th, 2008 at 3:36 am
i want to win
October 14th, 2008 at 4:12 am
These are so cool. I need em.
October 14th, 2008 at 6:31 am
They look so nice! I would love to try some.
October 14th, 2008 at 8:20 am
These shoes look wonderful.
October 14th, 2008 at 9:01 am
I’ve wanted to try these for ages, but they seemed too expensive. These would fit me, and I love the look.
October 14th, 2008 at 9:21 am
well would not fit me but have a teen daughter who would love them and fit into them
October 14th, 2008 at 9:38 am
Nice giveaway, I want to win these!! Thanks !!!
October 14th, 2008 at 10:01 am
want to win this
October 14th, 2008 at 2:24 pm
count me in to win
October 14th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Just my size. Please count me in. Thanks!!
October 14th, 2008 at 4:12 pm
This would be perfect for my daughter as she loves these types of shoes.
October 14th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
These would be great to try, and they are cute too! Thanks!
October 14th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
i would love to try these.
October 14th, 2008 at 5:53 pm
I would love to win!!!
October 14th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
I thought all summer about buying these but wasn’t convinced they’d work. But these are my size so maybe it’s time.
October 14th, 2008 at 6:40 pm
cool product!
October 14th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
Awesome! I saw these on TV and wondered if they really worked. I walk ALLLL over my Uni campus so I could really use that extra “something” in my step!
October 14th, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Just my size! I have been wanting to try these out.. they look awesome!
October 15th, 2008 at 2:14 pm
My poor old legs could sure use these.
October 15th, 2008 at 6:22 pm
count me in :o)
October 15th, 2008 at 7:23 pm
I would love to try them.
October 16th, 2008 at 5:01 am
Just the right size. I sure would love to try them.
October 16th, 2008 at 7:24 am
These look great, I’d love to try them!
October 16th, 2008 at 8:51 am
They would fit me I wanted to get them but hubby seen a $50 price tag and I got vetoed!
October 16th, 2008 at 9:24 am
I have a client that wears these around the house and loves them. She looks great! That’s enough for me to want to try them.
October 16th, 2008 at 9:36 am
Oh they look so cute and my size and look so comfotable.
October 16th, 2008 at 10:14 am
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
October 16th, 2008 at 10:58 am
Well I wear a 6 so it’s perfect!
October 16th, 2008 at 11:49 am
Great Prize
October 16th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
these look neat!
October 16th, 2008 at 3:01 pm
I have been wanting to try these! I am on my feet all the time and they look super comfortable. Thanks!
October 16th, 2008 at 3:55 pm
I’ve seen these advertised and am very curious about them! I would love to try them and see if their claims work for me (I’ll NEVER look like that picture, though — not even surgery could do that for my short, fat little legs!!) Every little bit of muscle-toning helps.
October 16th, 2008 at 4:13 pm
I live is So cal and flipflops are the foot wear of choice 95% of the time
October 16th, 2008 at 6:42 pm
Just my size!
October 16th, 2008 at 9:13 pm
I live in sandals and flip flops, which causes problems when you have to put your foot into regular shoes as I feel my feet are being cooped up. So wearing sandals or flipflops have really no support. So would love to try these.
Thank you again for another contest and a chance to win a great prize. Also without you and the hard work the contest would not be possible so a hats off to all your hard work.
Thank you.
camper223@live.com
October 16th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
These look more comfortable than most
October 17th, 2008 at 5:30 am
I hope this works!
October 17th, 2008 at 9:12 am
I only wear flip flops, so this would be great! Thanks!
October 17th, 2008 at 9:44 am
my mom has fit flops and loves them, i’d love to have a pair of my own
October 17th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
I am dieting…………. and reluctantly exercising too. Would love to show off some great legs SOON!!!!!! Please pick me!!
October 17th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Great shoes and in my size!!
October 18th, 2008 at 4:42 am
I hear this type of shoe is wonderful for reception dancing. I’ve got a wedding coming up!
October 18th, 2008 at 9:29 am
These look comfy! Thanks!
October 18th, 2008 at 11:05 am
I’ve recently lost alot of weight and at 48 my body doesn’t bounce back into shape like it once did. I could use a pair of FitWalks to tone my calves. Besides, flip flops are about the only shoes I ever wear. They are SOoooo comfortable.
October 18th, 2008 at 2:48 pm
Lucky for me, I have small feet - I would love to try these!
October 18th, 2008 at 4:36 pm
These are the right size for my daughter and I know she’d wear them as she walks a lot and is concerned that she needs just a little extra help in the exercise department these days.
October 18th, 2008 at 7:22 pm
My daughter wears a size 6 shoe and I would love to win them to give to her. Thanks.
October 18th, 2008 at 7:35 pm
I’ve heard about these-I’d love to try them
October 18th, 2008 at 8:22 pm
These would be great! I am certain I will have gorgeous legs in 5 minutes of wearing them!
Seriously, these sound like something I would love to try…and they are just my size! Thank you for this opportunity.
October 18th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
Great prize, enter me please.
October 18th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
I’d love to try these, they’re just my size! They’re a bit out of my price range right now but I think they’re really cute.
October 18th, 2008 at 11:25 pm
These would make a great b-day present for my mom. Thanks for the giveaway!
October 19th, 2008 at 3:58 am
Count me in please
October 19th, 2008 at 6:45 am
Yea, my daughter wears a size 6. I’d love to give these to her.
October 19th, 2008 at 7:42 am
I actually LOVE my FitFlops (and I wear a size 6).
October 19th, 2008 at 9:18 am
I’d love to try these they look like fun!
I wear a size 8!
October 19th, 2008 at 11:09 am
I want to try these shoes!
October 19th, 2008 at 11:24 am
these are so cute
October 19th, 2008 at 12:11 pm
Would love to win. Love them. Please enter me, thank you
October 19th, 2008 at 1:01 pm
Would love to try them. Thanks for the contest.
October 19th, 2008 at 1:17 pm
I love FitFlops. I have a pair in brown right now and they’re so comfy!
October 19th, 2008 at 1:56 pm
These are cute and should fit my oldest daughter.
Deidre
deidre_durance@hotmail.com
October 19th, 2008 at 2:26 pm
Looks very comfy, and in my size too! Thank you!
lilacflowers180 AT yahoo DOT com
October 19th, 2008 at 5:23 pm
I have heard alot about these, would love to give the a try.
October 19th, 2008 at 6:18 pm
I wanna FitFlop, wanna notmop, wanna FitFlop. Size 6 is me, oh golly gee, could this be?
October 19th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
perfect size for my feet which could use some extra loving care
October 19th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
Size 6 is my perfect size–the FitFlops look so cool!
October 19th, 2008 at 7:18 pm
enter me
October 19th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Please enter me. Thank you for the great giveaway!
October 19th, 2008 at 9:38 pm
Please enter me
October 19th, 2008 at 9:57 pm
I would love to try a pair of these!
October 19th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
So I’ve heard so much about these and of course am really intrigued. I think of the seven benefits I’m most interested in challenging those hard to reach muscles. I’d try them! : )
October 19th, 2008 at 10:10 pm
nice
October 19th, 2008 at 10:17 pm
Nice prize! I would love to win! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
October 19th, 2008 at 10:56 pm
Just my size!!
October 20th, 2008 at 7:21 am
Look at that, its just my size… Must be fate!!!
October 20th, 2008 at 8:14 am
I keep reading about these things! I’d love to have a pair of my own, and they’re just my size!
October 20th, 2008 at 8:36 am
i’d like to give them a try
October 20th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Just my size. I would love to try these. Thanks
October 20th, 2008 at 9:32 am
these have been on my wish list for a while!
October 20th, 2008 at 10:01 am
I love these shoes, they are at the top of my Christmas list this year!
October 20th, 2008 at 10:08 am
Thank you for the opportunity to win!
October 20th, 2008 at 10:11 am
I tried to find these this summer without luck! They are said to be great!
October 20th, 2008 at 10:19 am
These would be great for my sister.
October 20th, 2008 at 10:24 am
This is the second time I’ve heard of these… hope I win this so I can try them. And just my size too!
October 20th, 2008 at 11:01 am
Would love to try them out!
Thanks,
Jen
October 20th, 2008 at 12:42 pm
I have been wanting to try these. I have heard mixed reviews about them in my research. These are just my size.
October 20th, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Just my size. They look comfy!
October 20th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
These are my size and I would love to try them.
October 20th, 2008 at 1:11 pm
I have never even heard of these nifty little things. I would love to give them a run. Just my size
October 20th, 2008 at 1:50 pm
Cool, they are even my size. Oh, I would love to win these.
October 20th, 2008 at 1:51 pm
A flop in my size! I would love to try these as I’ve heard so much about them. Thank you!
October 20th, 2008 at 3:22 pm
PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY
October 20th, 2008 at 3:42 pm
Would love to try em
October 20th, 2008 at 3:45 pm
would love to try them
October 20th, 2008 at 4:24 pm
awesome…and just my size. I hope I win.
October 20th, 2008 at 4:32 pm
I would love to win this! They look great!
October 20th, 2008 at 4:48 pm
Would love to walk in a pair of my own!
October 20th, 2008 at 5:03 pm
I’d love to give them a try! Thanks for the giveaway!
October 20th, 2008 at 7:48 pm
I can’t believe these shoes you are offering is my size. I hope I win. They are so pretty.
October 20th, 2008 at 8:47 pm
I would love to try these - I need to tone up my legs.
October 20th, 2008 at 8:52 pm
count me in plssss! ty
October 21st, 2008 at 12:00 am
Please enter me!