FitFlops: Phony or Phenomenal?

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!

aaaaasavixeaaaaaamwnug FitFlops: Phony or Phenomenal? 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).
In Sum:
v274836 crop4 222x300 FitFlops: Phony or Phenomenal? 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… 
WIN IT! One winner will receive a pair of Silver/Black FitFlop Walkstars in size US 6* (sorry, gals, I only have that size available). To enter, leave a comment on this post prior to Monday, October 20 at midnight (don’t forget to follow the rules). * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address. 
* A quick word about sizing: FitFlops are “designed to fit a standard-width UK foot” and this posed a bit of a problem for me. I typically wear a 6.5. I found that the 6′s were too small, but the 7′s were a bit too big. Hmmm…
*UPDATE* The winner is #130 Patti Sherman. Congratulations!
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Comments

  1. Angie says:

    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

  2. melinda says:

    Worth a try. . . MKW

  3. Annie says:

    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.
    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 :) It’d be great for her back! And I’d score big props :)

  4. Linda says:

    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.

  5. hetal g says:

    Should fit me perfect I suppose!
    herry123_us@live.com

  6. Polly says:

    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.

  7. Lisa says:

    Just my size! Thanks for offering!

  8. Karla Franklin says:

    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.

  9. LAURA PATTERSON says:

    I’ve wanted these for quite some time now and the silver ones are so cute! And, they are my size!

  10. Janice Whitaker says:

    Looks comfy!!

  11. Rozz says:

    Love the concept and perfect size for my feet which could use some TLC.

  12. Jackie B. says:

    Wow! I feel almost like Cinderella! These would be just my size! Now if only I could win them! ;)

  13. Patricia Hill says:

    Although I could not wear them, my feet are too big-my teenage granddaughter could wear them and she loves silver.

  14. susan varney says:

    this is a nice giveaway

  15. PsychMamma says:

    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/

  16. Melissa B. says:

    I am sceptical, but I’d love to try them.

  17. C. Clemens says:

    my niece wears size 6 she has tiny feet.

  18. KIM D says:

    Just thrilled these Fitflops are being offered in such a perfect color combinationa and size that will fit me!

  19. janeh says:

    just the right size……would be fun to try…and also would be great to have the perfect legs pictured………

  20. Viv says:

    I’ve never heard of these & would love to try them!

  21. Patti says:

    I’m skeptical too, and unfortunately have big(ger) feet! My sister however would fit perfectly into these and what a great gift!

  22. Angie P says:

    I’ve been wanting to try these out. I have friends who have them and like them a lot.

  23. jffryclough says:

    nice sandals and i know who will get them..

  24. charline stanley says:

    I have heard alot about these, would love to give the a try.

  25. Allie B. says:

    Looks comfortable..and perfect size for me!

  26. shannon Baas says:

    cool shoes.

  27. Amanda says:

    I was wondering about that, I wear a 7 and got my fit flops in a 7 and they were too big

  28. Tonya Froemel says:

    love to win this

  29. Erica C. says:

    hooray for being a size 6!

  30. kendra says:

    o thank you for this giveaway ! awesome

  31. Sierra Martin says:

    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!

  32. TINA says:

    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.

  33. Leslie F. says:

    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.

  34. Anne says:

    I know just the person I could give these to (unfortunately, they’re too small for me)

  35. Kelly Ann T. says:

    I would love these and they are my size. What a treat a new pair of shoes would be. Thank you

  36. Leigh says:

    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.

  37. Theresa Jenkins says:

    this grandma could use a little fit to my flop.thanks for the chance to win.

  38. janet lindsey says:

    these would be great for my little cousin.

  39. Kerry says:

    I wear a size 6 and i’ve been wanting to try these since I saw them on TV. Thanks!

  40. Carol Lawrence says:

    I would love to win the shoes,my size too.

  41. Patty says:

    These are really cool. I would love to win these.

  42. Dorothy Davidson says:

    Size 6, close enough, nice prize.

  43. Mike Weisberg says:

    i want to win

  44. rebecca snodgrass says:

    These are so cool. I need em.

  45. Monique Rizzo says:

    They look so nice! I would love to try some.

  46. Kathy Scott says:

    These shoes look wonderful.

  47. Wendy says:

    I’ve wanted to try these for ages, but they seemed too expensive. These would fit me, and I love the look.

  48. Sandy says:

    well would not fit me but have a teen daughter who would love them and fit into them

  49. Jason says:

    Nice giveaway, I want to win these!! Thanks !!!

  50. veronica sandberg says:

    want to win this

  51. valerie mabrey says:

    count me in to win

  52. Christine Groce says:

    Just my size. Please count me in. Thanks!!

  53. Pat Connors says:

    This would be perfect for my daughter as she loves these types of shoes.

  54. Cheryl W says:

    These would be great to try, and they are cute too! Thanks!

  55. Vicky Boackle says:

    i would love to try these.

  56. Teresa Satterfield says:

    I would love to win!!!

  57. Gale says:

    I thought all summer about buying these but wasn’t convinced they’d work. But these are my size so maybe it’s time.

  58. cool product! :)

  59. Aimee says:

    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!

  60. Courtney S says:

    Just my size! I have been wanting to try these out.. they look awesome!

  61. Julia Magrath says:

    My poor old legs could sure use these.

  62. Lisa L. says:

    count me in :o)

  63. Kari Dennis says:

    I would love to try them.

  64. Sharon R says:

    Just the right size. I sure would love to try them.

  65. Kari Follett says:

    These look great, I’d love to try them!

  66. Monica says:

    They would fit me I wanted to get them but hubby seen a $50 price tag and I got vetoed!

  67. Sarah says:

    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. :)

  68. michelle maddock says:

    Oh they look so cute and my size and look so comfotable.

  69. tim brown says:

    THANK YOU GOD BLESS

  70. evelyn says:

    Well I wear a 6 so it’s perfect!

  71. Karen Gonyea says:

    Great Prize :)

  72. April G says:

    these look neat!

  73. jennifer says:

    I have been wanting to try these! I am on my feet all the time and they look super comfortable. Thanks!

  74. Jill Miller says:

    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. :)

  75. Vicki Andrew says:

    I live is So cal and flipflops are the foot wear of choice 95% of the time

  76. Tina Rath says:

    Just my size!

  77. Tammy Kennedy says:

    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

  78. Richard Hicks says:

    These look more comfortable than most

  79. LMay says:

    I hope this works!

  80. alison says:

    I only wear flip flops, so this would be great! Thanks!

  81. Lori says:

    my mom has fit flops and loves them, i’d love to have a pair of my own :)

  82. emily says:

    I am dieting…………. and reluctantly exercising too. Would love to show off some great legs SOON!!!!!! Please pick me!!

  83. Jennifer Jozwiak says:

    Great shoes and in my size!!

  84. Colleen says:

    I hear this type of shoe is wonderful for reception dancing. I’ve got a wedding coming up!

  85. Jill L says:

    These look comfy! Thanks!

  86. Tracey Byram says:

    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.

  87. Kerry says:

    Lucky for me, I have small feet – I would love to try these!

  88. Gaye McGill says:

    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.

  89. Nancy says:

    My daughter wears a size 6 shoe and I would love to win them to give to her. Thanks.

  90. Vicki Wurgler says:

    I’ve heard about these-I’d love to try them

  91. Jaque says:

    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.

  92. Bobv says:

    Great prize, enter me please.

  93. Jessica says:

    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.

  94. Kelly G. says:

    These would make a great b-day present for my mom. Thanks for the giveaway!

  95. Donna K says:

    Count me in please

  96. Clenna in NH says:

    Yea, my daughter wears a size 6. I’d love to give these to her.

  97. Heather says:

    I actually LOVE my FitFlops (and I wear a size 6).

  98. Heather S says:

    I’d love to try these they look like fun!
    I wear a size 8!

  99. julieh says:

    I want to try these shoes!

  100. Michelle Arbo says:

    these are so cute

  101. Debbie Criss says:

    Would love to win. Love them. Please enter me, thank you

  102. Janet says:

    Would love to try them. Thanks for the contest.

  103. Elizabeth M. says:

    I love FitFlops. I have a pair in brown right now and they’re so comfy!

  104. Deidre says:

    These are cute and should fit my oldest daughter.

    Deidre
    deidre_durance@hotmail.com

  105. Alissa says:

    Looks very comfy, and in my size too! Thank you!

    lilacflowers180 AT yahoo DOT com

  106. hazel hunt says:

    I have heard alot about these, would love to give the a try.

  107. Hollie says:

    I wanna FitFlop, wanna notmop, wanna FitFlop. Size 6 is me, oh golly gee, could this be?

  108. Frances Watson says:

    perfect size for my feet which could use some extra loving care

  109. Marcia S says:

    Size 6 is my perfect size–the FitFlops look so cool!

  110. Jennfier Hedden says:

    enter me

  111. Hesper Fry says:

    Please enter me. Thank you for the great giveaway!

  112. Gianna says:

    Please enter me :)

  113. Barbara Hunt says:

    I would love to try a pair of these!

  114. Caryn Bailey says:

    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! : )

  115. Pam Tufts says:

    nice

  116. Jeanine P says:

    Nice prize! I would love to win! Thanks so much for the giveaway!

  117. irene diaz says:

    Just my size!!

  118. Rebecca Peters says:

    Look at that, its just my size… Must be fate!!!

  119. Melissa Hong says:

    I keep reading about these things! I’d love to have a pair of my own, and they’re just my size! ;)

  120. Laura G says:

    i’d like to give them a try

  121. Darlene Wetzel says:

    Just my size. I would love to try these. Thanks

  122. sarah b says:

    these have been on my wish list for a while!

  123. Catherine KingChuparkoff says:

    I love these shoes, they are at the top of my Christmas list this year!

  124. Suanne Giddings says:

    Thank you for the opportunity to win!

  125. Carolyn says:

    I tried to find these this summer without luck! They are said to be great!

  126. John Deal says:

    These would be great for my sister.

  127. Deb says:

    This is the second time I’ve heard of these… hope I win this so I can try them. And just my size too!

  128. Jen smith says:

    Would love to try them out!
    Thanks,
    Jen

  129. Cindy says:

    I have been wanting to try these. I have heard mixed reviews about them in my research. These are just my size.

  130. Patti Sherman says:

    Just my size. They look comfy!

  131. Terri L says:

    These are my size and I would love to try them.

  132. April says:

    I have never even heard of these nifty little things. I would love to give them a run. Just my size ;)

  133. Tiffany Lane says:

    Cool, they are even my size. Oh, I would love to win these.

  134. Susan Hall says:

    A flop in my size! I would love to try these as I’ve heard so much about them. Thank you!

  135. kathy pease says:

    PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY :)

  136. Autumn says:

    Would love to try em

  137. Autumn says:

    would love to try them

  138. Michele H says:

    awesome…and just my size. I hope I win.

  139. Annette M says:

    I would love to win this! They look great!

  140. Rebecca S says:

    Would love to walk in a pair of my own!

  141. Dawn Yates says:

    I’d love to give them a try! Thanks for the giveaway!

  142. Yvonne says:

    I can’t believe these shoes you are offering is my size. I hope I win. They are so pretty.

  143. MaryBeth I says:

    I would love to try these – I need to tone up my legs.

  144. George Casson says:

    count me in plssss! ty

  145. Lily Kwan says:

    Please enter me!

  146. fitflops fan says:

    I love fitflops, but even I have to admit that they’re phony. They’re very comfy, but they don’t tone a thing! I still bought another pair this summer :)

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