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Old 04-07-2008, 12:59 PM #1
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I've seen similar things before -- this one seems to be a British craze that's now making it's way into the US. Here's the link to the manufacturer's site below -- if you type in your zip code you might see places near you that have them so you can try them out before you buy. Obviously mail order is often the cheapest because you might save tax but at least you can try them on if you want! Also, if you do buy online, remember to check out www.retailmenot.com to see if there are any coupons for the store in question!

http://www.thefitflop.com/

You rock. I did just as you suggested and found out that the Macy's 5 minutes from my house has them. I will have to go check them out.
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You rock. I did just as you suggested and found out that the Macy's 5 minutes from my house has them. I will have to go check them out.
Holly, let us know how they feel!
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Holly, let us know how they feel!
Yeah! Go get them now and take your cell along, we want a minute-by-minute report!
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AND PICTURES!!
Just kidding They do look very cool. I love flip flops now. Hated them for years, but now I'm a convert. Let us know how you like them because I might just have to invest in a pair!
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Just checked my beloved ebates site and saw that you can get 2% cashback from Victoria's Secret (one of the places you can order these). And, if you sign up through a referral you'll get $5.00 cash back after your first purchase. The person doing the referring gets cash back too Woo hoo! I'll put my url in my profile so you can save and in the future, give your friends your own referral # so both you and your friends can benefit. A friend turned me on to ebates a few months ago and I've already gotten a check for $25.00. Yes, it's cash, not credit!

ETA -- I just posted about ebates in The Stumble Inn with the idea of starting a "train" so everyone can benefit.

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Holly, these look cool. Let us know how they work.

I wonder it they would help spasticity or make it worse? If it helps it, I'm on my way to Macy's.

As for wearing flip flops, that's all I wear from March to November. I have an assortment of flip flops. On good gait days, I can wear my flip flop wedges with the pretty jewel like things on them.
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These also looked great to me! They looked like they would be very comfortable, and once you get used to the strap between your toes, you never have trouble with that again! I have several pairs of sandals with the toe strap, and I love all of them!
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Holly, these look cool. Let us know how they work.

I wonder it they would help spasticity or make it worse? If it helps it, I'm on my way to Macy's.

As for wearing flip flops, that's all I wear from March to November. I have an assortment of flip flops. On good gait days, I can wear my flip flop wedges with the pretty jewel like things on them.
I was wondering the exact same thing. Remember Dr Scholls. They bothered my calves when I was just a young teenager (maybe had ms then??? it's possible)

I also live in flip flops, weather permitting, even the $2. My calves are really muscular just from the workout the spasms give em but I would love to tone my abs just by walking. And they are kinda cute!
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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?
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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.
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