FitFlop Women's Walkstar Classic Thong Sandal | 
| Brand: FitFlop Category: Shoes Department: womens
Buy New: $34.96 - $49.99 as of 3/10/2010 08:02 PST details
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Rating: 146 reviews Sales Rank: 187
Fabric Type: Leather and fabric Color: Lime Media: Apparel Number Of Items: 1 Clothing Size: 5 B(M) US Size: 5 B(M) US Shipping Weight (lbs): 2 Dimensions (in): 12 x 8 x 4
MPN: 320828 UPC: 883945000713 EAN: 0883945000713 ASIN: B001LNN1WE
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| Features:
| • | Polyester | | • | Imported | | • | Rubber flex sole |
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Product Description A workout in a shoe! The FitFlop sandal tones your calves, thighs and glutes with a specially designed midsole that functions like a mini wobbleboard to engage your muscles as you walk.
Amazon.com Review
Seven Reasons Why Everyone is Wearing FitFlops | - FitFlop midsoles incorporate patent-pending micro-wobbleboard™ technology, to give you a workout while you walk.
Developed by Darren James and Dr David Cook at LSBU, the FitFlop's unique safely-tapered midsole places varying densities of EVA under your feet each time you step, to challenge the support and balance muscles of the foot and leg. - They challenge hard to reach muscles more.
FitFlops are engineered with a multi-density midsole that stimulates your muscles more while you're wearing them. In independent University testing, FitFlops have been shown to trigger increase gluteal muscle response, increased hamstring response, increase rectus femoris (thigh) response and increased calf muscle response. - Every step you take in your FitFlops helps tone and trim your legs.
Studies at Salford University by Dr. Philip Graham-Smith and Richard Jones have shown that the FitFlop midsole extends the amount of time that the slow twitch* muscles are engaged during each step (by approximately 10-12%). So just by wearing a pair of FitFlops you'll get more exercise while doing just exactly what you're normally doing. *slow twitch muscles produce energy by converting fats into energy aerobically - FitFlops work your bum muscles more.
FitFlops have been proven to increase the amount of time that the gluteus maximus muscle is 'activated' during every single step. - FitFlops have been shown to have a significant effect on the toning muscles of your thighs.
The rectus femoris muscle (one of the large muscles in the group of muscles in your thigh) is activated for a longer period of time while walking in FitFlops than while normally shod or barefoot. - Walking in FitFlops is like walking barefoot, but a little bit better.
According to a study done at the University of Salford in Manchester, UK, the FitFlop wearer's gait is very similar to that of a barefoot walker, but the added cushion provided by the EVA midsole helps reduce joint strain and absorb shock. In fact, several FitFlop wearers have already reported relief from back pain after a few days of wearing them. - FitFlops make it easier to stay in shape. Just throw them on while you're running errands, walking to work, or working around your house. Most first-time FitFlop wearers report feeling their muscles working more, while 'fitter' wearers feedback has been more toward great comfort and cushion. One woman reported feeling like she'd had a 'bum-blasting' workout after a half an hour of FitFlop-shod walking.
| Microwobbleboard™ tecnology in the FitFlop midsole activates your leg muscles more while you walk in them. | -
Microwobbleboard™ tecnology in the FitFlop midsole activates your leg muscles more while you walk in them. -
Foot hugging upper keeps the sole of the foot in contact with the patent pending FitFlop midsole. -
Firm toe area promotes active push-off to maintain walking speed. -
Multi-density midsole extends the time the leg muscles are engaged during each step. -
Dense EVA heel strike point provides heel cushioning. -
Non-slip outsole creates grip to maintain stability. |
Amazon.com Product Description Be a Walkstar with retro flair in this FitFlop. The thong upper comprises sporty canvas straps for a look that's breezy and fun, while its special technology makes it easier to for you to keep fit. Featuring a sole composed of three distinct densities of EVA foam that together create a slightly destabilizing effect, your muscles are engaged each time you step, increasing leg, calf and gluteal muscle activity for better tone; improving your posture; and reducing the amount of stress on your lower back and feet. So you're secretly working out—while cleaning the house, running errands, or strolling through your favorite stores with friends—without disrupting your busy lifestyle.
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Questionable Fit February 25, 2010 Megan Robertson (North Carolina USA) I own an extraordinarily comfortable pair of Keen flip-flops, and I wanted to replace them after wearing the shoes for nearly three years. I'm an athletic person, and I was hoping that these shoes would be a nice, easy way to tone my body when not doing serious exercise. I wouldn't know whether or not these actually help tone you up because they didn't fit. This is coming from someone that doesn't have a high instep, but these shoes killed the top of my foot. I'm not quite positive if I will return them for a larger size to accommodate the foot pain because my foot was almost too small for the foot-bed. Perhaps I may keep them, but my Keen sandals make these look like a joke. I'm sure they're a wonderful shoe for some, but I was greatly disappointed and would not recommend ordering them online due to sizing issues.
Itchy feet February 4, 2010 Sophia Lee When I put these shoes on, it makes my feet itch and burn. They're okay if there's no direct contact to skin. But who wants to wear socks with sandals? Big waste of money.
great product! January 25, 2010 Anie Lima (Brazil) I didn't have time to say that works as they described, but if I stay all day, at night, it's like I have practiced gym. It's very smooth. For now, it is a great product. Maybe a little expensive.
Very comfortable & Cute! December 19, 2009 Cheryl in Texas This is my second pair of fit flops. I wear them with shorts, capris and jeans. They are very comfortable and look really cute! I highly recommend them!!!
problems with fit.... November 21, 2009 M. Buchanan (PA, USA) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Well, I really wanted to like this shoe but I had problems with the fit. I wear a size 10 and when I tried the shoe on, the length and instep seemed fine. However, when I walked in the shoe, I couldn't keep my feet from sliding off the back end. The fit instructions included with the shoe said that if that happened I needed to size up, but I can't imagine being able to wear an 11 as the length on the 10 seemed just right. I don't have a high instep, so I don't know why this didn't work for me. Maybe if they offered half sizes, a 10.5 would work but as many others have pointed out, only whole sizes are available. At this price for a flip flop, half sizes should be available!! I also thought the material between the toe was hard, stiff and uncomfortable. Very disappointed as I LOVE the fitflop Gogh II and the size ten in that shoe fits perfectly.
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