I have to admit that I’m a bit of a sucker for easy weight loss and toning methods. I don’t like exercise so if I can find something that’ll help me exercise easily, I’m all for trying it! :) So when the famous FitFlops hit our stores, I was really keen on trying them out until I saw their price tag! They were a whopping RM268 and up! Anyway, several months later, I succumbed thanks to some Isetan vouchers and came away poorer but the proud owner of this famous pair of flip flops, touted by Oprah as the absolute must-have for Summer 2008! How does it fare and does the Fitflops really result in leaner, toner legs? Read on below for my review of the Fitflop!

The Microwobbleboard Secret in Fit Flops

I bought the Oasis Fitflop which is a slightly more luxurious range with suede straps and microfiber lining for extra comfort. I found it made quite a bit of difference in terms of comfort compared to the Walkstar which comes with thinner straps.

The secret of Fitflops leg toning properties is their microwobbleboard technology which is designed to increase leg, calf and gluteal muscle activity. This hopefully means a tighter butt and toned legs over time!

Fitflops Are Comfortable To Walk In

Fans of the Fitflops have claimed that wearing them in the house have claimed to have lost up to 4 inches off their legs including reduced cellulite in their thighs! I don’t wear my Fitflops on a regular enough basis so I can’t vouch for that however, I find them a very comfortable pair of slippers to wear. It has good arch support which makes it comfortable to walk in for any distance.

The thong between the toes takes some getting used to and may feel a little uncomfortable initially. I actually developed a blister in between my toes when I wore them for the entire day, walking up and down Orchard Road in Singapore. Despite the blister, they were still mighty comfortable considering that I had walked miles in them along the entire Orchard Road from morning till night!

I think my legs were overworked though as my shins hurt a little. It turns out that Fitflops actually comes with a bright yellow warning for users to break it in progressively to avoid muscle soreness! Oops! That was probably the reason behind my hurting shins!

So, are the Fitflops a good buy? Well, I do love them a lot although I don’t think I walk in them enough to tone and firm my legs. If you’re prepared to shell out the price for them, they do make very comfortable flip flops with good support. Plus they look good and summery! :)