NeuroTalk Support Groups - Fit Flop Sandals

NeuroTalk Support Groups (https://www.neurotalk.org/)

- Multiple Sclerosis (https://www.neurotalk.org/multiple-sclerosis/)

- - Fit Flop Sandals (https://www.neurotalk.org/multiple-sclerosis/43021-fit-flop-sandals.html)

Quote:

Originally Posted by AfterMyNap (Post 255099)

Okay.

So I went on a mission to discover this amazing, revolutionary Fit Flop. Here are my observations after speaking with two of the clerks who wear and love them:

They are about a 1.5-inch heel (I'd fall off or break an ankle).
The soles are a vinyl compound that is very soft under the ball of the foot and quite firm and unforgiving at the heelbed.
The heelbed is flat and does not "cup" the heel.
The straps are not flexible, they are a cotton/canvas web and are meant to hold the shoe tightly against your foot.
They are made in Black, Gray and the cute Red. The red ones are the hottest seller, so if you want 'em, don't waste any time.
The footbed is quite flat, not formed and will only "give" slightly to mold to your foot.
The warning tag explains that you will be working a new muscle group and should start with progressive stages, don't wear them to DisneyWorld the first day.

Both the gals I spoke with have quite narrow feet and report that Fit Flops fit snugly (by design). Both agreed that a bulkier foot would likely be uncomfortably constricted.

They haven't had a chance to sweat in them yet, but both find themselves wanting to pull their foot away from the footbed to let it breathe from time to time.

I learned something new today, Victoria's Secret and Bath & Body Works and Macy's are all part of the same company. My Macy's and Victoria's Secret do not carry them, only Bath & Body Works (in my town).

My fee is $25.00 per view.

Click on the thumbnail for poorly-lighted pics.
Attachment 2692

:You-Rock::Thanx::Good-Post:

Awesome "leg work" Cindy!!! You beat me to it. Today is the day I was going to go exploring Macy's for these. DH is finally off an evening and I can go check them out without the boys in tow.

The one thing that does scare me about these is the heel height. I have narrow feet, so the snug fit will be great for me.

The toe thingy doesn't bother me. It used to, but I got used to wearing flip flops a couple years ago. So, unless something is different for me this year, it shouldn't be a problem.

I am going to try to get out and get a look at these this afternoon. I will report back about whether I took the plunge and bought them.

Quote:

Originally Posted by AfterMyNap (Post 255099)

Okay.

So I went on a mission to discover this amazing, revolutionary Fit Flop. Here are my observations after speaking with two of the clerks who wear and love them:

My fee is $25.00 per view.

Click on the thumbnail for poorly-lighted pics.
Attachment 2692

Your QUARTER is in the mail.:D

I sent the email from VS to my 2 sisters who worship the sun, have b-days in May and are going to Florida to celebrate the youngests 40th birthday.

The soon to be 40 yr old is getting them from our other sister. She said she couldn't get the color she wanted but wouldn't say what that color was or what she got.

I'll have her report after her vaca.

:hug:

Fit Flops in the News!

Well, 20/20 did a little expose last night and their verdict is in.....!!!

The conclusion was that you don't get a workout wearing them. They also said that FFs can actually cause foot PROBLEMS if you walk in them for a long time. I can't remember the name they used for this but apparently, your feet have a tendency to turn inward while walking because of the soft middle part.

50 million sold....:eek::eek::eek:

Don't remember where, read a comsumer warning not to be taken in by flip-flp claims, some can actually hurt you. As a teen wore Dr Scholl's sandals. They sure felt uncomfortable enough too be working, sure was a workout to keep them on, but maybe that's why my legs look good now. (not terrific but ok) But my sister has better legs and she never wore them. HHMMM?

It was probably from the weight of the wooden sole -- those things were heavy!!!

This summer I retrieved my old Birkenstock sandals from my closet. They're pretty ratty looking but they're still SOOO comfortable!!

I guess this shoe talk is better suited for the Stumble Inn but I remembered this thread being here so I wanted to update after I heard the foot pros weigh in.

I saw that last night too! They don't do what they are said to do according to 20/20. It was an interesting segment.

Both DDs have pronation in their feet (where the foot turns in). These would certainly not be good for them. It would cause too much strain on their ankles and thus ankle sprains.

No that one waitress did say that they were comfortable and yet the other lady had to cut the top as she has a high arch. I too have a high arch and would never pay $50 on shoes and have to cut them. I am guessing that so many were sold due to the comfort that the waitress claimed to have felt when she wore them.

All in all, we won't be buying them in this house. We'll stick with out $5 flip flops from Target.:p

Quote:

Originally Posted by tkrik (Post 322013)

Both DDs have pronation in their feet (where the foot turns in). These would certainly not be good for them. It would cause too much strain on their ankles and thus ankle sprains.

That's it! Pronation! Thanks, trik!

I thought the trainer's negative comments were interesting too. The woman's reaction about the thongie thing just not being right for all people made me wary -- too dismissive. I had no idea that the woman who invented these is the founder of Bliss Spa. That unto itself shed a little light on the hype for me.

i just saw something on tv about these claims and they're ALL BOGUS.

don't buy into it. flip flops never did anything to support feet or improve posture etc. IMHO.

I have black patent leather flip flops and rubber, beaded cute ones. I'm in a chair, so plan on slipping the on, but didn't walk in them.