Fit Flops NOT flip flops

What kind of shoes are you wearing this summer?  Flip flops, sandals, sneakers or high fashion heels or wedges?  Let me tell you about a few new shoes on the market with claims to burn calories or tone your legs and butt.

Fit Flops - Give your legs a workout while you walk.

I have these and they are so comfy, not sure if they will burn more calories, but they will give you a whole lot more support than “regular” flip flops. I took a 2 mile walk with a client in South Carolina this week and these Fit Flops were awesome.  Unlike other flip flops, the strap on these shoes rides higher on my instep and held to my foot .    For me this is a great option for a summer shoe, better support than most and very comfortable! More reviews are available online.

Fit Flops sell online for about $50.00. You can buy these locally at  Naples Creek Shoes & Leather - 10 Schoen Pl, Pittsford, NY 14534-2026 (585) 586-9070

I am a believer in “You get what you pay for,”  but Kmart is selling a less expensive version of the Fit Flop, TheraSandal at $20.00 a pair. I have a pair of these as well, they are comfy underfoot, but the strap on my instep is not as nice as the Fit Flop strap.  Still these are probably better for you than the thin flip flops.

Sketchers is also offering a shoe with similar claims - Women’s Tone Ups - Bay Watch $39+. Sketchers also has a sneaker style shoe - Women’s Shape Ups - Strength $110. I have not tried either of these but am considering a sneaker style to try. Reebok - Easy Tone shoes $109 -  are another sneaker claiming greater muscle use.

Here is another idea,  Shape Up Shoes - I haven’t tried these, but they look pretty interesting. I am  not sure I would wear them out and about, but possibly around the house.