Comments on: FitFlop: leg toning & style-setting footwear http://www.vivawoman.net/2009/07/05/fitflop-leg-toning-style-setting-footwear/ Natural Beauty Inside Out Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:25:50 +0000 hourly 1 By: Fitflop Electra consumer product review | Viva Woman http://www.vivawoman.net/2009/07/05/fitflop-leg-toning-style-setting-footwear/comment-page-1/#comment-274543 Fitflop Electra consumer product review | Viva Woman Sun, 27 Sep 2009 02:39:48 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=7542#comment-274543 [...] been almost three months since I started wearing Fitflop and it’s about time I gave my review on the footwear. On the whole, I like my Electra but no, [...] [...] been almost three months since I started wearing Fitflop and it’s about time I gave my review on the footwear. On the whole, I like my Electra but no, [...]

]]> By: sesame http://www.vivawoman.net/2009/07/05/fitflop-leg-toning-style-setting-footwear/comment-page-1/#comment-270742 sesame Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:43:23 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=7542#comment-270742 Ah...I agree that flip flops as a whole are not good for our feet when used for long hours. But I feel that Fitflops are different because they provide shock absorption - I feel it is even better than Birkies. Unless you're wearing the wrong size, you don't have to use your toes to grip on to the sandals. There are also no friction from the strap. Actually, it feels more like a sandal to me, but designed in flip flop style. Ah…I agree that flip flops as a whole are not good for our feet when used for long hours. But I feel that Fitflops are different because they provide shock absorption – I feel it is even better than Birkies. Unless you’re wearing the wrong size, you don’t have to use your toes to grip on to the sandals. There are also no friction from the strap.

Actually, it feels more like a sandal to me, but designed in flip flop style.

]]> By: loveless http://www.vivawoman.net/2009/07/05/fitflop-leg-toning-style-setting-footwear/comment-page-1/#comment-270740 loveless Thu, 06 Aug 2009 03:24:43 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=7542#comment-270740 i tried it on once at isetan... it fits great and really feels comfortable. the straps do not rub either. a summary quote from the article last thurs: - when one's toes grip the slippers to prevent them from falling off, stress is transferred to the knees, hips and lower back. - claw toes may develop from gripping slipper straps - one's sole tends to collapse on the inside of the heel, causing the foot to roll inwards - lack of shock absorption can lead to heel pain - friction from the strap rubbing against the first & second toes may cause a wound which can become infected - a danger diabetics face. they did mention fitflops, but only for the toning and cellulite reduction. there was a mention of this Orthaheel slippers but the podiatrist wouldn't recommend them for long-distances. overall the verdict on flip-flops is a no, i notice that most of the dangers don't seem to apply to what little i know of fitflop, as it seems well-fitted with comfty design & support. looking forward to your review. i tried it on once at isetan… it fits great and really feels comfortable. the straps do not rub either.

a summary quote from the article last thurs:

- when one’s toes grip the slippers to prevent them from falling off, stress is transferred to the knees, hips and lower back.
- claw toes may develop from gripping slipper straps
- one’s sole tends to collapse on the inside of the heel, causing the foot to roll inwards
- lack of shock absorption can lead to heel pain
- friction from the strap rubbing against the first & second toes may cause a wound which can become infected – a danger diabetics face.

they did mention fitflops, but only for the toning and cellulite reduction. there was a mention of this Orthaheel slippers but the podiatrist wouldn’t recommend them for long-distances. overall the verdict on flip-flops is a no,
i notice that most of the dangers don’t seem to apply to what little i know of fitflop, as it seems well-fitted with comfty design & support.
looking forward to your review.

]]> By: sesame http://www.vivawoman.net/2009/07/05/fitflop-leg-toning-style-setting-footwear/comment-page-1/#comment-270702 sesame Wed, 05 Aug 2009 08:03:00 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=7542#comment-270702 I was just thinking when I should be writing my review. I haven't been wearing it so consistently except during the weekends. So far, I like it as in it's very comfortable. However, I haven't noticed any toning effects. What's the dangers associated with wearing flip flops? I missed last week's edition. I can only say that if you're going for it to trim or tone your butt and thighs, I'm not going to recommend it. Whatever difference is probably minimal. But if you like the design and you want something comfortable, this is great. I am actually contemplating getting another design myself. I was just thinking when I should be writing my review. I haven’t been wearing it so consistently except during the weekends. So far, I like it as in it’s very comfortable. However, I haven’t noticed any toning effects.

What’s the dangers associated with wearing flip flops? I missed last week’s edition.

I can only say that if you’re going for it to trim or tone your butt and thighs, I’m not going to recommend it. Whatever difference is probably minimal. But if you like the design and you want something comfortable, this is great. I am actually contemplating getting another design myself.

]]> By: loveless http://www.vivawoman.net/2009/07/05/fitflop-leg-toning-style-setting-footwear/comment-page-1/#comment-270694 loveless Wed, 05 Aug 2009 07:11:35 +0000 http://www.vivawoman.net/?p=7542#comment-270694 hi it's been a month since you posted about the fitflops, what are your thoughts on them so far? saw an article about the dangers of wearing flip flops last week on mind your health, and was re-considering whether i should get the fitflops i was eyeing. thought that i should hear about your comments first. hi it’s been a month since you posted about the fitflops, what are your thoughts on them so far? saw an article about the dangers of wearing flip flops last week on mind your health, and was re-considering whether i should get the fitflops i was eyeing. thought that i should hear about your comments first.

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