FitFlops - Anyone given these a try?

[Fanny Adams 7]

I spotted this article on a side bar on my online news this morning: Fancy footworkFitFlop fitness craze. Their website is here: The FitFlop Anyone tried them? Is it all hype or does it make a difference?

[georgia girl 35]

This is the first I have heard about them. Sounds interesting though....

[WyominGirl 1]

I have only seen the tennis shoe type (MBTs?) in real life. I'm interested to know what people think too!

[smsmithart 4]

my mom has them il ask if she liks them

[*slim* 2]

I have only seen them at Macy's, and they were always out of them. I don't know if that means that they are great, or if other people are just following the craze. I have wanted to try them though.

[karen_karen 0]

i saw them on 20/20 or something like that and people liked them but i dont think they really worked.

[L12 13]

I have only seen the tennis shoe type (MBTs?) in real life. I'm interested to know what people think too!

I have a pair of MBT tennis shoes and really like them. However, I only got them because of foot pain and problems, not for any fitness benefits. I have not noticed any changes in muscle tone and have definitely not lost any weight, but they are comfortable for my feet--though not a cure. I have been plague by plantar fasciitis, and have had cortisone shots, taping, and custom orthotics despite the shoes. Hopefully I can get it taken care of, and the shoes will help with "maintenance." I would like to get a pair of their sandals too since they are pretty comfy (but expensive, about $250 a pair). Great shoes, but I really can't recommend them for providing fitness or weight assistance.

[LonghornGirl 0]

my mother in law had them but she is fairly thin and prob didn't get them for the excercise (?) benefits. i'll ask her what she thought of them though. i do recall her saying they were like $170 at lady foot locker but that was months ago.

[MistyD65 1]

I've had a pair of FitFlops for a while. I saw them advertised on the Bath and Body Works website and tracked some down at Macy's. I don't know that they've really done anything for me, fitness-wise, but they are pretty comfortable for flip-flops. They run about $50.

[sash 0]

I Loooooove my Fitflops!

I mean I love them.

I have planter fascitis (sp?) and they have made it possible for me to walk.

Period.

Before getting my Fitflops I had so much pain in my heel I couldn't walk very far without being in excruciating pain.

They have been a life saver.

They are pricey but worth every penny!

:laugh: