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FitFlop Women's Oasis Thong Sandal | 
| Brand: FitFlop Category: Shoes Department: womens
Buy New: $29.75 - $59.90 as of 7/29/2010 22:36 PDT details

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Rating: reviews Sales Rank: 5
Fabric Type: suede Color: Black Media: Apparel Number Of Items: 1 Clothing Size: * Size: * Shipping Weight (lbs): 2 Dimensions (in): 12 x 8 x 4
MPN: 419899 Model: Oasis EAN: 5696789090179 ASIN: B001LNN1ZG
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| Features:
| | 1" platform; 1-3/4" wedge heel | | | Rubber flex sole | | | Suede upper | | | Thong sandal with exercise sole |
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Product Description How does the FitFlop make you fitter?Every step you take in the FitFlop helps tone and trim your legs, improve your muscle tone, increase muscle activity and circulation, improve your balance and posture, and burn calories. In fact, FitFlops are biochemically engineered to absorb shock, lessen joint strain and recreate the gait of barefoot walking-but with a powerful new built-in microwobbleboard workout-enhancing effect.
Amazon.com Review
Seven Reasons Why Everyone is Wearing FitFlops | - FitFlop midsoles incorporate patent-pending micro-wobbleboard™ technology, to give you a workout while you walk.
Developed by Darren James and Dr David Cook at LSBU, the FitFlop's unique safely-tapered midsole places varying densities of EVA under your feet each time you step, to challenge the support and balance muscles of the foot and leg. - They challenge hard to reach muscles more.
FitFlops are engineered with a multi-density midsole that stimulates your muscles more while you're wearing them. In independent University testing, FitFlops have been shown to trigger increase gluteal muscle response, increased hamstring response, increase rectus femoris (thigh) response and increased calf muscle response. - Every step you take in your FitFlops helps tone and trim your legs.
Studies at Salford University by Dr. Philip Graham-Smith and Richard Jones have shown that the FitFlop midsole extends the amount of time that the slow twitch* muscles are engaged during each step (by approximately 10-12%). So just by wearing a pair of FitFlops you'll get more exercise while doing just exactly what you're normally doing. *slow twitch muscles produce energy by converting fats into energy aerobically - FitFlops work your bum muscles more.
FitFlops have been proven to increase the amount of time that the gluteus maximus muscle is 'activated' during every single step. - FitFlops have been shown to have a significant effect on the toning muscles of your thighs.
The rectus femoris muscle (one of the large muscles in the group of muscles in your thigh) is activated for a longer period of time while walking in FitFlops than while normally shod or barefoot. - Walking in FitFlops is like walking barefoot, but a little bit better.
According to a study done at the University of Salford in Manchester, UK, the FitFlop wearer's gait is very similar to that of a barefoot walker, but the added cushion provided by the EVA midsole helps reduce joint strain and absorb shock. In fact, several FitFlop wearers have already reported relief from back pain after a few days of wearing them. - FitFlops make it easier to stay in shape. Just throw them on while you're running errands, walking to work, or working around your house. Most first-time FitFlop wearers report feeling their muscles working more, while 'fitter' wearers feedback has been more toward great comfort and cushion. One woman reported feeling like she'd had a 'bum-blasting' workout after a half an hour of FitFlop-shod walking.
| Microwobbleboard™ tecnology in the FitFlop midsole activates your leg muscles more while you walk in them. | -
Microwobbleboard™ tecnology in the FitFlop midsole activates your leg muscles more while you walk in them. -
Foot hugging upper keeps the sole of the foot in contact with the patent pending FitFlop midsole. -
Firm toe area promotes active push-off to maintain walking speed. -
Multi-density midsole extends the time the leg muscles are engaged during each step. -
Dense EVA heel strike point provides heel cushioning. -
Non-slip outsole creates grip to maintain stability. |
Amazon.com Product Description Step into a healthy Oasis with this FitFlop. The soft suede thong offers casual good looks and is easy to slip on, while its special technology makes it easier for you to keep fit. Featuring a sole composed of three distinct densities of EVA foam that together create a slightly destabilizing effect, your muscles are engaged each time you step, increasing leg, calf and gluteal muscle activity for better tone; improving your posture; and reducing the amount of stress on your lower back and feet. So you're secretly working out—while cleaning the house, running errands, or strolling through your favorite stores with friends—without disrupting your busy lifestyle.
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| Customer Reviews:
superior comfort ! July 9, 2010 momom04 (momom04) i had tried just about every orthotic or well rated flip flop like teva mush, orthaheel,crocs,chaco and several others and i still came out having plantar fasciitis pain or heel pain. i have pretty flat feet so finding shoes in general is always hard but to find comfortable and supportive flip flops seemed near impossible. then i tried these on at local store and they were wonderful !!!! no pain !!! ordered 3 pairs and have been wearing them everyday for 3+ weeks now and no foot pain at all ! these are the 1st pair of flip flops that i can wear everywhere to the zoo, shopping, chicago and have superior comfort with every step. you will not be disappointed !
Possibly not for someone with a high instep June 10, 2010 L. Cook (Bullhead City, AZ USA) I just got these today. Like other reviewers, I agree that are incredibly comfortable. The only problem I'm having is that I can't get my foot shoved into them all the way. I don't have a terribly high instep (other sandals of this style fit fine), but these, at the moment don't allow me to get my foot into them to where the 'thong' fits right between my toes. Right now, the thong is about halfway up the side of my toes. Feels rather odd when walking -- as if I'm going to back out of them. We'll "test" them out for a few days and hopefully they'll stretch out a bit -- otherwise, I'll be returning them.
Comfy - sort of May 6, 2010 kcbeverly (Kansas City) The bottom of the shoe is very comfortable; cushy and easy to walk in. I have found the top side stiff & not very giving, so I don't like to wear them for long periods of time. I am afraid that I might rub sores into the tops of my feet. I don't know that this will be true for for all of the styles, but true for the FitFlop Oasis thong sandal.
The best sandals I have ever worn! January 24, 2010 Mom of Three, Teacher to Be (South Bend, IN) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I responded to Karen Watkins' post earlier, but also wanted to agree that these sandals are worth every penny. I wish I had known before today that FitFlops were also available in boots. Quite possibly the best money I ever spent on shoes for my feet, I am looking to buy my next pair and a pair for my mom's birthday too. Tragically, I woke up this morning to discover my puppy chewed up my pair! I feel my feet are supported and cushioned beyond belief for flip-flop style sandals. Even with flat and over-pronation, I never have any foot, leg, or back pain even when I've walked for hours and hours around the state fair or zoo. I've taught in them all day long...and I didn't feel fatigued at the end of the day when I wore my FitFlops! I wish my girls would wear them too!
they are great December 11, 2009 Naomi Scales (Sheridan, Wy.) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I love them they are very easy to walk in. My feet never get tires like in other flip flops.
N. Scales from Wy.
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