Science of FitFlop

The Science Behind The FitFlop

You may think that FitFlop are just standard flip flops, shoes and boots with an interesting design to make them look funky and fashionable, but they are actually crammed with technology to give you a workout while you walk. Here is an insight into the science behind FitFlop - footwear with the gym built in!

FitFlop Microwobbleboard™ Technology

FitFlop designers have collaborated with doctors to develop patent-pending Microwobbleboard™ technology. This is installed in the sole, which cleverly contains three densities of EVA below the surface. The heel is thick and firm of a high density to absorb shock, the toe area is mid-density and the midsole is made of a soft centre. It is this middle section that creates a slightly unstable surface on which to walk on, rather like the concept of a wobble board. This actually tricks the brain into thinking that the shoe is trying to make you fall over (although this is not the case) and gives you a much straighter posture, as you use your msucle fibres in your legs more actively to overcome any instability.

Just by wearing FitFlop footwear, you can get a workout and also take advantage of the FitFlop science. Scientific tests have proven that by wearing FitFlop you can:

1. Increase bottom muscle activation (up to 30%)
2. Increase hamstring muscle activation (up to 16%)
3. Increase quadricep activation (up to 19%)
4. Relieve joint stress by absorbing (up to 22%) more shock
5. When compared to a control shoe. Case studies were performed on Microwobbleboard technology over a forty-eight month period by Dr David Cook, Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics, and Darren James at the Centre for Human Performance at London South Bank University (LSBU).

Benefits of FitFlop

Thanks to the innovative Microwobbleboard™ the FitFlop uses in its soles, there are numerous health benefits to wearing them. A few of the main ones are listed below:

1. A muscle workout – the instability also slows down the step follow through which ensures the maximum workout is achieved for leg muscles. It stimulates the twitching muscles in the glutes, hamstrings, calves and thighs. This makes your legs and bum work harder, increasing activity in your muscle fibres and helps to tone those areas.
2. Relief from aches and pains – wearers of FitFlop have also reported relief from a number of ailments including plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, chronic back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis, from lower limb oedema, and restless leg syndrome.

FitFlop Boots Contain Agion™ Technology

As FitFlop designers have been busy creating a fantastic new range of FitFlop boots, you'll be delighted to know that the sheepskin version, the Mukluk are treated with Agion technology too. This is an antimicrobial technology, using the natural properties of silver to resist the growth of microbes like bacteria, fungus, mold that can build up inside shoes and cause terrible odours. So you feet will feel fresh and comfortable, while you get that workout.

Authorised Retailers of The FitFlop

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.