Flip flop sandals are a favorite footwear selection in summer – but many wearers will develop foot pain as a result of wearing them. They tend to have a thin sole (as compared to other footwear styles) and have no support in the area of the arch.

For a lot of people, flip flops are the perfect choice of footwear during the summer months. They are cheap, colorful and fashionable – and they frequently come adorned with glittery ornamentaion. When worn for short periods, at the beach or around the pool for example, flip flops can provide perfectly adequate protection from rough, or hot, surfaces. However, prolonged usage can produce problems with heel and arch pain for a large percentage of users.

If you appreciate the airiness of flip flop type sandals and you really wish to wear them for extended periods of time, then it might be worth your while to check out the FitFlops range. At first glance, these look very similar to standard flip flop type sandals – but they incorporate a specially shaped sole, which is thicker and provides extra support. These are much better for you than standard flip flops. They have even been awarded a seal of acceptance by the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).

The sole’s special design encourages your lower body muscles to work a little bit harder as you walk around during the course of your daily routine. FitFlops are “toning shoes” which make use of something dubbed “microwobbleboard” technology by their manufacturers. It’s intended to operate along the same lines as one of those balance boards that you might see at the gym these days.

This special sole generates a small amount of imbalance when walking in FitFlops. Your lower body muscles will, quite naturally, attempt to restore the balance of your body – and this makes them work just a little bit harder. The result of this is that, when you walk in your FitFlops, every single step will be toning your legs and trimming your butt. You are effectively getting a free lower body workout as you walk around – but without the need for a trip to the gym, and also without the monthly membership fees.

FitFlops come in an extensive range of different styles and colors. As a matter of fact, the range has been expanded to include clogs, winter boots, slippers and sneakers these days. All of the shoes in the range are bright, colorful, fashionable and chic – but it’s the sandals which give you the freedom of flip flops with no injury risk and which help you to get into shape at the same time.

There’s no shortage of different style and colors to choose from in the FitFlops range – but, in the unlikely event that you can’t find something to suit you, there are plenty of other toning shoes on the market. Skechers Shape Ups are the clear market leaders right now – but Reebok Easy Tones or MBT shoes might also take your fancy.

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