The range of shoes from FitFlop is proving to be extremely popular with women all over the world. They are toning shoes – when you walk around in them they will help you to get a toning lower body workout for your legs and backside. For time starved women everywhere these shoes must seem like the answer to their prayers – and they get plenty of publicity both online and in the traditional printed media.
One thing that you may not see so often in online reviews regarding FitFlops – but which will almost certainly be mentioned very early in the conversation if you speak to someone who actually wears them – is the fact that FitFlops are amazingly comfortable. Reviews tend to focus on the toning benefits of wearing FitFlops. And no wonder – a free lower body workout simply by pulling on a different pair of shoes before you leave the house in the morning is a bit of a big deal.
This is achieved by the use of a specially shaped and designed sole which generates a small element of instability. The lower body muscles do their best to maintain the natural balance of the body and the result of this is that they do a little extra work.
However, the special sole which provides those wonderful toning effects also gives extra support for the wearer’s feet – especially in the arch area. It also maximises the contact area between the sole of the foot and the sole of the shoe. That reduces the average pressure which the weight of your body exerts on the feet – and that’s what makes them so comfortable.
If you do have the chance to talk to a FitFlop owner, don’t be too surprised if you find out that they have more than one pair. Some people will own several pairs. The first pair are typically bought in order to get a free lower body workout. It’s the comfort factor that encourages them to buy further pairs. Be careful – it’s easy to get into a FitFlop habit.
It’s interesting to note that the newest addition to the FitFlop clogs range, the Gogh Pro clog – is specifically targeted at shift workers and hospital workers. In other words, anyone who usually spends a large part of their working day on their feet. The use the same toning sole design as all of the other FitFlop shoes – but it is non-marking and non-slip. They also feature a pivoting ankle strap for a secure, yet comfortable, fit with the ease and convenience of a slip-on shoe.
These have only recently hit the market in the UK and should be available in America shortly.
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