The FitFlops range of shoes is proving to be very popular with women everywhere. They are toning shoes – which means that when you walk around in them that they will tone your legs and trim your backside. It’s easy to understand how these would appeal to time starved women – and you’ll find plenty of reviews for them on the internet and in the press.
One one point which may not be made clear in reviews on the subject of FitFlops – but which will probably be mentioned very early in the conversation if you talk to a FitFlop wearer – is the fact that FitFlops are wonderfully comfortable. Most reviews, unsurprisingly perhaps, have a strong focus on the potential toning benefits which wearers may, or may not, be able to gain as a result of wearing FitFlops. It’s hardly surprising – a shoe that gives you a lower body workout just by walking about in it is a pretty big deal.
This is done by means of a specially designed sole which produces a small amount of imbalance. The muscles of the legs and butt attempt to regain the body’s natural balance, which means that they perform a little additional work.
However, the toning sole which provides those, almost magical, toning benefits, also provides extra support for the foot – particularly in the area of the arch. It also increases the contact area between the sole of the foot and the sole of the shoe. This helps to spread the weight of your body more evenly across the sole of the foot – and makes FitFlops very comfortable to wear.
If you do chat with a FitFlop wearer then don’t be surprised to learn that they have more than one pair of FitFlops. Some people will own several pairs. It’s the toning benefits that tend to prompt the initial purchse. The additional pairs tend to be purchased based on the comfort of these shoes. Be warned, FitFlops can actually be somewhat addictive.
It’s interesting to note that the most recent addition to the FitFlop clogs range, the Gogh Pro clog – is specifically targeted at shift workers and hospital workers. In other words, anyone who spends a lot of time on their feet at work. They have the exact same design of toning sole as the other shoes in the FitFlops range – but it is non-slip and non-marking. 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 just been released in the UK and should, hopefully, find their way to the USA before too much longer.
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