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So tell me about fitflops

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ChablisLover · 31/05/2011 18:16

so I saw a pair of fit flops supertones - the trainers ones.

They had £20 off so were £65.

Do they work? Are they any good?

My dear mother said they were ugly.

All opinions welcomed
Thanks

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Buda · 31/05/2011 18:19

I have fitflops and wear them around the house mostly except when I forget I have them on. I bought them to see if they would give a bit more support than normal flat flipflops which I live in indoors here in summer. Year before last I got really sore calves and heels. They do give much better support and I had no pain last year.

Not sure if they tone legs and bum though.

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ggirl · 31/05/2011 18:20

forget about the tonig crapola
they are mega comfy if you have any problems with your feet/back etc

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doglover · 31/05/2011 19:03

I have problems with my feet (plantar fasciitis) and they've been a Godsend! I have 3 pairs of sandals (2 toepost), 2 pairs of Supertone short boots and have just ordered a tall pair. I can thoroughly recommend them!

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Ooopsadaisy · 31/05/2011 19:10

doglover - yes! me too! Plantar fasciitis (I'm copying your spelling!)

I know I got this condition from wearing terrible flip-flops for years and years and years and walking miles in them. I have literally knackered my feet.

I was given a pair of fitflops by a friend who found them uncomfortable as she suggested that they might help me wear my chosen footwear while saving me the pain. I love her!

I couldn't give a rat's arse if they tone me or not - they are soooo comfy. Bloody ugly things though.

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doglover · 31/05/2011 19:54

Not sure about spelling - must check! OK, they're not haute couture but it's not an exaggeration to say that they've allowed me to lead a normal life. Prior to 'discovering' the brand, I was hobbling around in severe pain and now can walk and exercise in total comfort.

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polyhymnia · 31/05/2011 23:18

I'm another FF fan - on grounds of comfort. I lived in the boots through winter (I do have them in 3 different colours and styles).

I have the Supertones in navy and find them incredibly comfortable and supportive, like the boots. I certainly wouldn't wear them on every occasion - even for casual ones, have other options such as silver ballerinas and Boden plimsolls - but, if I know I'm going to do lots of walking, they are my first choice. Would prefer they were less 'clumpy' but not too bad with the right clothes and certainly give much more support than less clumpy plimsoll styles such as Boden.

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piellabakewell · 01/06/2011 01:15

I have three pairs of FitFlops and I love them :)

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bettysbeauty · 01/06/2011 16:10

I've got a pair of tone up sketchers and I don't know if they help burn extra calories but I certainly can walk miles in them, very comfy. Avon are them now too.

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HelenBaaBaaBlackSheep · 01/06/2011 16:40

I don't think they work and they are very ugly but they are also super-comfy if you do quite a bit of walking

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PinotGrigiosKittens · 01/06/2011 16:41

Beware cheapo crappy imitations. Buy them but they are addictove and you'll soon have flipflop types, boots, clogs and trainers. And you'll begrudge wearing "normal" shoes IME!

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PinotGrigiosKittens · 01/06/2011 16:41

addictive sorry

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minipen · 01/06/2011 16:53

where are they with £20 off? I love them, so comfy makes such a difference to my back pain.

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Mumelie · 01/06/2011 16:58

I love Fitflops and have also been able to lead a now normal walking life with no knee pain since buying some. I have 2 pairs of the trainers, 1 pair boots and just purchased the new Floretta sandals which are lovely.
However I have had heel pain in one foot since the first day I started wearing them (more bearable with other pain I had so is ok) and dont think anything has toned up Wink

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ChablisLover · 02/06/2011 09:26

they were in a local shoe shop - not online
Sorry

Still thinking about them - may go tomorrow and buy them

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slowshow · 02/06/2011 09:44

Beware if you have high insteps. I do, and couldn't get my feet all the way in!

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daffyd · 02/06/2011 23:02

I have some pewter supertone trainers, they are a bit clumpy so took some getting used to.great as i have pain in ball of foot and flatfooted so converse type sneakers with no arch support not great.Actually have worn them with skinny jeans and bootcuts and they look great! Would highly recommend them

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polyhymnia · 02/06/2011 23:18

Absolutely agree - the support from these Supertones compared to Converse or other plimsoll type shoes is in a different league, so, when that's your priority, they are a great choice.

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faustina · 03/06/2011 06:54

If you look on the fitflop facebook page, they have a link to an article in the times, which includes some info about the new styles they're bringing out in the autumn - there is a converse-type sneaker which looks quite nice, and a biker boot, and i think it says they will be doing loafers too. If cost isn't a decider for you, it might be worth waiting?

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PinotGrigiosKittens · 04/06/2011 12:27

faustina I've searched and can't find that Times link. Help!

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TheMostBeautifulPoster · 04/06/2011 12:46

oh dont
i hate them
im on team MOM

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faustina · 04/06/2011 17:03

sorry pinot - my fault! not on facebook at all. it was here - click on read article in full:


www.fitflop.com/forum/news/scat/news/

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faustina · 04/06/2011 17:04

oops - first click on the ink to the Times article

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PinotGrigiosKittens · 04/06/2011 17:06

Thank you! I'm wearing my new snakeskin fitflops today - keep gazing at my feet thinking (a) Oh they're pretty and (b) Must do a pedicure Confused

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Deaddei · 04/06/2011 19:02

I love them.I am a convert, having found some in my size (9) which were Gorky.
Wore them round London today and they are so comfy.
Mind you I have just bought some Josef SEibel sandals in Covent Garden Blush. must be getting old.

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Deaddei · 04/06/2011 19:03

Gorky should read girly.
Bloody predictive iPad.

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