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The FitFlop may look a lot like ordinary sandals, shoes and boots but as they are completely stuffed with technology to provide you with a workout while you walk, they have a higher price point than standard footwear. As a result of this higher price tag, Cloggs.co.uk customers often have lots of questions that they would like answered before they make a purchase. To help aid your decision making process we have brought together all of the most Frequently Asked Questions in one convenient place.
A. The FitFlop has an innovative midsole that almost works like a wobble board – they destabilize your feet, forcing your leg and bum muscles to work harder when you walk. This helps to improve your posture, tone your legs and bum and burn more calories than you would do when you walk in normal shoes. Thousands of FitFlop customers have also stated that the improved posture that the shoes force also provides relief from ailments like chronic back pain and sciatica.
A. This is the patent-pending technology installed inside the sole of the FitFlop. It is basically three densities of EVA (the heel being thick to absorb shock, the toe area is mid density and the midsole is soft centre). This all aims to create a slightly unstable surface on which to walk. Although you will never notice this, it actually tricks your brain into thinking that your shoes will make you fall over. The brain then corrects your posture and makes your leg and bum muscles work much harder throughout every step, thus giving you a workout while you walk.
A. It is only recommended that you wear FitFlop whilst you walk (hence the companies slogan "Workout While You Walk"). They are biomechanically engineered to make your muscles harder when you walk, not during physical exercise like jogging or sprint cycling. There are other more protective and suitable shoes that you can purchase for such sports activities. That's not to say that The FitFlop may design some form of exercise shoes in the future though. Cloggs will be sure to be the place to get them, so watch this space!
A. Just like any pair of shoes that you own, how long FitFlop footwear last depends upon how often you wear them, what kind of weather you wear them in and just how you take care of them. We strongly advise against putting any form of footwear in the washing machine, instead to make them last longer carefully hand clean them to make them last longer. It is recommended that you buy a new pair at the start of every year to ensure you benefit from the maximum efficiency of the Microwobbleboard™ technology. You could even upgrade to a pair of FitFlop Boots.
A. For the first two to three days wearing FitFlop sandals may feel slightly strange – after all you will be walking on a slightly unstable surface to make your leg and bum muscles work harder with every step you take. However you will soon get used to it and whether you have chosen sandals, shoes, mules or boots they will be incredibly comfortable. In fact, many people report that they are totally hooked on the sensation of wearing The FitFlop and the forget the fact that they are getting exercise whilst they walk. You will not want to take your FitFlop footwear off your feet.
Cloggs.co.uk are very proud to be authorised retailers of the famous FitFlop brand. As we are official stockists we always have an extensive product range of The FitFlop available – everything from Walkstar 3 to FitFlop Boots . However, the products are always incredibly popular, so you need to order as soon as possible to make sure you get the style you want in the right size.
Buy The FitFlop from Cloggs.co.uk and you can start getting a workout while you walk. These shoes with the gym built in have innovative Microwobbleboard™ technology inbuilt into the sole to destabilise your feet and make the muscles work harder without you even realising. Buy FitFlop today and you can tone your legs and bum whilst walking.
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