I'm not big into fitness gimmicks and magic tricks - products that promise results with just the simple pop of a pill or a 5-minute investment.
The fact of the matter is I don't really need anyone to tell me "what works" when it comes to getting fit, losing weight, and being healthy. I already know that the solution is regular exercise and nutritious eating. Period. No DVDs, weight machines, fitness apparatuses, diet cookbooks, or gym memberships needed!
That said, it is kinda fun to get a little extra assistance from a product. Take, for example, The FitFlop. According to the website, "FitFlop midsoles incorporate patent-pending micro-wobbleboard technology, to give you a workout while you walk."
Supposedly, these wonder shoes help tone and trim your legs, thighs, and buttocks - just by walking in them! The testimonies of dedicated FF wearers are numerous and quite positive. Some wearers proclaim that their muscles ached after just 30 minutes of wearing these babies. I wore my sandals around town this summer - for much longer than 30 minutes - with no aching muscles. Maybe I just have strong leg muscles...or maybe the FitFlops can't do exactly what they promise.
That said...
- FitFlops are much more attractive than other fitness-inspired shoes I've seen on the market. The FitFlops actually look pretty normal and - dare I say it? - cute.
- FitFlops are comfortable with a spongy base and wide straps.
- FitFlops retail for about $50 (which isn't much more than your average sandal).
In Sum:
Do I think your legs will look like the ones pictured after wearing FitFlops? Nope - not without exercise. Sorry to break it to you. Do I think that the sandals might add a little extra umph to your step (especially compared to a regular flat-as-a-pancake flip-flop)? Yes, I do. Do I think such an investment is worth it? I'll let you decide that for yourself... WIN IT! One winner will receive a pair of Silver/Black FitFlop Walkstars
in size US 6* (sorry, gals, I only have that size available). To enter, leave a comment on this post prior to
Monday, October 20 at midnight (don’t forget to follow
the rules). * Winner must provide a U.S. mailing address.
* A quick word about sizing: FitFlops are "designed to fit a standard-width UK foot" and this posed a bit of a problem for me. I typically wear a 6.5. I found that the 6's were too small, but the 7's were a bit too big. Hmmm...
*UPDATE* The winner is #130 Patti Sherman. Congratulations!
I love fitflops, but even I have to admit that they're phony. They're very comfy, but they don't tone a thing! I still bought another pair this summer :)
Please enter me!
count me in plssss! ty
I would love to try these - I need to tone up my legs.
I can't believe these shoes you are offering is my size. I hope I win. They are so pretty.
I'd love to give them a try! Thanks for the giveaway!
Would love to walk in a pair of my own!
I would love to win this! They look great!
awesome...and just my size. I hope I win.
would love to try them
Would love to try em
PLEASE COUNT ME IN ON THIS AWESOME GIVEAWAY :)
A flop in my size! I would love to try these as I've heard so much about them. Thank you!
Cool, they are even my size. Oh, I would love to win these.
I have never even heard of these nifty little things. I would love to give them a run. Just my size ;)
These are my size and I would love to try them.
Just my size. They look comfy!
I have been wanting to try these. I have heard mixed reviews about them in my research. These are just my size.
Would love to try them out!
Thanks,
Jen
This is the second time I've heard of these... hope I win this so I can try them. And just my size too!
These would be great for my sister.
I tried to find these this summer without luck! They are said to be great!
Thank you for the opportunity to win!
I love these shoes, they are at the top of my Christmas list this year!
these have been on my wish list for a while!
Just my size. I would love to try these. Thanks
i'd like to give them a try
I keep reading about these things! I'd love to have a pair of my own, and they're just my size! ;)
Look at that, its just my size... Must be fate!!!
Just my size!!
Nice prize! I would love to win! Thanks so much for the giveaway!
nice
So I've heard so much about these and of course am really intrigued. I think of the seven benefits I'm most interested in challenging those hard to reach muscles. I'd try them! : )
I would love to try a pair of these!
Please enter me :)
Please enter me. Thank you for the great giveaway!
enter me
Size 6 is my perfect size--the FitFlops look so cool!
perfect size for my feet which could use some extra loving care
I wanna FitFlop, wanna notmop, wanna FitFlop. Size 6 is me, oh golly gee, could this be?
I have heard alot about these, would love to give the a try.
Looks very comfy, and in my size too! Thank you!
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These are cute and should fit my oldest daughter.
Deidre
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I love FitFlops. I have a pair in brown right now and they're so comfy!
Would love to try them. Thanks for the contest.
Would love to win. Love them. Please enter me, thank you
these are so cute
I want to try these shoes!
I'd love to try these they look like fun!
I wear a size 8!
I actually LOVE my FitFlops (and I wear a size 6).
Yea, my daughter wears a size 6. I'd love to give these to her.
Count me in please
These would make a great b-day present for my mom. Thanks for the giveaway!
I'd love to try these, they're just my size! They're a bit out of my price range right now but I think they're really cute.
Great prize, enter me please.
These would be great! I am certain I will have gorgeous legs in 5 minutes of wearing them! :-)
Seriously, these sound like something I would love to try...and they are just my size! Thank you for this opportunity.
I’ve heard about these-I'd love to try them
My daughter wears a size 6 shoe and I would love to win them to give to her. Thanks.
These are the right size for my daughter and I know she'd wear them as she walks a lot and is concerned that she needs just a little extra help in the exercise department these days.
Lucky for me, I have small feet - I would love to try these!
I've recently lost alot of weight and at 48 my body doesn't bounce back into shape like it once did. I could use a pair of FitWalks to tone my calves. Besides, flip flops are about the only shoes I ever wear. They are SOoooo comfortable.
These look comfy! Thanks!
I hear this type of shoe is wonderful for reception dancing. I've got a wedding coming up!
Great shoes and in my size!!
I am dieting............. and reluctantly exercising too. Would love to show off some great legs SOON!!!!!! Please pick me!!
my mom has fit flops and loves them, i'd love to have a pair of my own :)
I only wear flip flops, so this would be great! Thanks!
I hope this works!
These look more comfortable than most
I live in sandals and flip flops, which causes problems when you have to put your foot into regular shoes as I feel my feet are being cooped up. So wearing sandals or flipflops have really no support. So would love to try these.
Thank you again for another contest and a chance to win a great prize. Also without you and the hard work the contest would not be possible so a hats off to all your hard work.
Thank you.
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Just my size!
I live is So cal and flipflops are the foot wear of choice 95% of the time
I've seen these advertised and am very curious about them! I would love to try them and see if their claims work for me (I'll NEVER look like that picture, though -- not even surgery could do that for my short, fat little legs!!) Every little bit of muscle-toning helps. :)
I have been wanting to try these! I am on my feet all the time and they look super comfortable. Thanks!
these look neat!
Great Prize :)
Well I wear a 6 so it's perfect!
THANK YOU GOD BLESS
Oh they look so cute and my size and look so comfotable.
I have a client that wears these around the house and loves them. She looks great! That's enough for me to want to try them. :)
They would fit me I wanted to get them but hubby seen a $50 price tag and I got vetoed!
These look great, I'd love to try them!
Just the right size. I sure would love to try them.
I would love to try them.
count me in :o)
My poor old legs could sure use these.
Just my size! I have been wanting to try these out.. they look awesome!
Awesome! I saw these on TV and wondered if they really worked. I walk ALLLL over my Uni campus so I could really use that extra "something" in my step!
cool product! :)
I thought all summer about buying these but wasn't convinced they'd work. But these are my size so maybe it's time.
I would love to win!!!
i would love to try these.
These would be great to try, and they are cute too! Thanks!
This would be perfect for my daughter as she loves these types of shoes.
Just my size. Please count me in. Thanks!!
count me in to win
want to win this
Nice giveaway, I want to win these!! Thanks !!!
well would not fit me but have a teen daughter who would love them and fit into them
I've wanted to try these for ages, but they seemed too expensive. These would fit me, and I love the look.
These shoes look wonderful.
They look so nice! I would love to try some.
These are so cool. I need em.
i want to win
Size 6, close enough, nice prize.
These are really cool. I would love to win these.
I would love to win the shoes,my size too.
I wear a size 6 and i've been wanting to try these since I saw them on TV. Thanks!
these would be great for my little cousin.
this grandma could use a little fit to my flop.thanks for the chance to win.
I would love to get my hands on them and see if they help with the backs of my thighs....we all could use a little help.
I would love these and they are my size. What a treat a new pair of shoes would be. Thank you
I know just the person I could give these to (unfortunately, they're too small for me)
I have 2 pair of FitFlops and absolutely love them! Unfortunately, I'm a size 7 in them, but my mother-in-law would fit in the 6's and I know she would love a pair.
These would be perfect for my sister! She has been wanting them. I like them too but they are not my size. I would be happier if she got them anyway.
OMG, I was just saying how awful it was to have size 6 feet when every in the world has size 6 feet! Wait.. that might hinder me here too, oh well!
Hooray for size 6 and getting fit!
o thank you for this giveaway ! awesome
hooray for being a size 6!
love to win this
I was wondering about that, I wear a 7 and got my fit flops in a 7 and they were too big
cool shoes.
Looks comfortable..and perfect size for me!
I have heard alot about these, would love to give the a try.
nice sandals and i know who will get them..
I've been wanting to try these out. I have friends who have them and like them a lot.
I'm skeptical too, and unfortunately have big(ger) feet! My sister however would fit perfectly into these and what a great gift!
I've never heard of these & would love to try them!
just the right size......would be fun to try...and also would be great to have the perfect legs pictured.........
Just thrilled these Fitflops are being offered in such a perfect color combinationa and size that will fit me!
my niece wears size 6 she has tiny feet.
I am sceptical, but I'd love to try them.
Darn my huge feet! Size 6 won't work for me, but they look like an interesting idea that I'd be willing to try.
P.S. I tagged you if you're interested at:
http://psychmamma.wordpress.com/2008/10/12/the-sixth-of-the-sixth/
this is a nice giveaway
Although I could not wear them, my feet are too big-my teenage granddaughter could wear them and she loves silver.
Wow! I feel almost like Cinderella! These would be just my size! Now if only I could win them! ;)
Love the concept and perfect size for my feet which could use some TLC.
Looks comfy!!
I've wanted these for quite some time now and the silver ones are so cute! And, they are my size!
These are so cute and are actually my size! I need all the motivation I can get to get excited about exercising and these shoes just might do the trick.
Just my size! Thanks for offering!
I bought a pair 7s this summer and they are too big for me - I'd love to trade them for a pair of 6s. Then I can have a giveaway on my own blog!
I find them quite comfortable and spongy, but didn't really notice any sore muscles.... The workout came from trying to keep them on my foot due to the weird sizing.
Should fit me perfect I suppose!
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Some wearers proclaim that their muscles ached after just 30 minutes of wearing these babies. I wore my sandals around town this summer - for much longer than 30 minutes - with no aching muscles.
I've heard about these before, and wondered what a real woman thought. I'm so glad you tried them out and let us know.
I'd love to have a pair, but, honestly, I won't be dishing out 50 buckaroos... BUT! I'd love to give my sister-in-law a that little spring in her step :) It'd be great for her back! And I'd score big props :)
Worth a try. . . MKW
That would be cool but 3 1/2 sizes too small LOL I would love to try them sometime though. Any kind of flip flops rock my world ha ha