I spotted this article on a side bar on my online news this morning: Fancy footworkFitFlop fitness craze. Their website is here: The FitFlop Anyone tried them? Is it all hype or does it make a difference?

This is the first I have heard about them. Sounds interesting though....

I have only seen the tennis shoe type (MBTs?) in real life. I'm interested to know what people think too!

my mom has them il ask if she liks them

I have only seen them at Macy's, and they were always out of them. I don't know if that means that they are great, or if other people are just following the craze. I have wanted to try them though.

i saw them on 20/20 or something like that and people liked them but i dont think they really worked.

I have only seen the tennis shoe type (MBTs?) in real life. I'm interested to know what people think too!

I have a pair of MBT tennis shoes and really like them. However, I only got them because of foot pain and problems, not for any fitness benefits. I have not noticed any changes in muscle tone and have definitely not lost any weight, but they are comfortable for my feet--though not a cure. I have been plague by plantar fasciitis, and have had cortisone shots, taping, and custom orthotics despite the shoes. Hopefully I can get it taken care of, and the shoes will help with "maintenance." I would like to get a pair of their sandals too since they are pretty comfy (but expensive, about $250 a pair). Great shoes, but I really can't recommend them for providing fitness or weight assistance.

my mother in law had them but she is fairly thin and prob didn't get them for the excercise (?) benefits. i'll ask her what she thought of them though. i do recall her saying they were like $170 at lady foot locker but that was months ago.

I've had a pair of FitFlops for a while. I saw them advertised on the Bath and Body Works website and tracked some down at Macy's. I don't know that they've really done anything for me, fitness-wise, but they are pretty comfortable for flip-flops. They run about $50.

I Loooooove my Fitflops!

I mean I love them.

I have planter fascitis (sp?) and they have made it possible for me to walk.

Period.

Before getting my Fitflops I had so much pain in my heel I couldn't walk very far without being in excruciating pain.

They have been a life saver.

They are pricey but worth every penny!

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