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If you're a fan of flip-flops, choose your Summer shoes carefully. I've already gone over the many reasons why flip-flops are bad for your feet: they strain your arches, make your tendons work overtime, and lack ankle support, leading to possible injury. But that doesn't mean you have to ditch the flips entirely. Just look for a more structured sandal with heel cups and sculpted arches that will Read more
I admit, I was never a fan of FitFlops, but now that the brand has enlisted Anna Sui to design a line of cozy boots, I might reconsider. FitFlop — known for designing footwear that's biomechanically engineered to help tone and tighten your leg muscles while you walk in them — has collaborated with the bohemian designer to create these Shakoha Shearling Boots ($290). The line will be Read more
From MBTs to Skechers Shape Ups, there are plenty of toning shoes shaped like sneakers. A few years ago FitFlops, the exercise flip-flop, debuted and the company has been rolling out all sorts of fitness-y shoes ever since. For Fall, you can cover your tootsies and tone your backside, according to FitFlips marketing copy, with the Mukluk ($140). You can walk about on the "muscle-loading FitFlop Read more
FitFlops have been all the rage since they made their debut stateside, but what's a leg-toning gal supposed to do when she has to tuck her sandals away for the Winter? Enter the FitFlop Billow. These little cozy booties not only use the same technology as the beloved FitFlops, but they're super comfortable too. At $125, they don't come cheap, but if you've already fallen in love with their Summer Read more
The latest craze to hit London are these Gladiator Aurelia FitFlops (price TBD). Set to sell exclusively at Kirna Zabete and Net-A-Porter, FitFlops are designed to miraculously trim and tone legs. This hybrid of fashion and fit is sure to turn heads; whether in a good or bad way is still up for debate. The UK loves them, do you? Take all of my Love It or Hate It Polls here! To post your Read more
The fitness fashion fad of muscle sculpting footwear continues. Last Spring, FitFlops ($49.99) were all the rage, but due to unforeseen popularity they were hard to find since many stores couldn't keep them in stock. This thong styled sandal from the UK is designed to make the muscles of your legs and bum work more than usual with each and every step. Essentially, as the makers say, they turn Read more
The month of August is just plain hot. There is no way around it, but there are plenty of ways to stay cool. Here are a variety of things to help you enjoy your final days of summer in style without getting all heated up. Staying hydrated is key in this humid month. Since water is sometimes not enough for that task, this Swigz Dual Chamber Water Bottle by Golds Gym is a great hydrating option. Read more
Muscle-sculpting footwear is all the rage right now. From MBT's to Earth shoes, we are all looking to get a little more out of our shoes than just something to walk in. This summer, you may not want to walk around in chunky and sweaty muscle-sculpting sneaks this summer, so why not flip flips, 'er I mean FitFlops. FitFlips are the latest in muscle-sculpting footwear as they are claimed to tone Read more
