Health & Medical
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“Unfortunately not. FitFlop footwear is not suitable for hill walking or mountain hiking. They are quite open and airy on the foot, and will not protect it from rough terrain or weather. FitFlop sandals are designed for everyday use and everyday walking, to be worn by time-short individuals who may not be able to get to the gym, but want to make sure they get a ‘workout while they walk’.”
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“There’s no reason that you should be getting a callous on your big toe from wearing FitFlop sandals.
If you think you might be developing this condition, it’s likely that wearing open toed sandals like FitFlop sandals have simply made your toes (and their attached calluses) more visible. In any case, we’d suggest that you consult with a podiatrist if you have any concerns, or if the callus seems chronic.”From:
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“FitFlop footwear is originally biomechanically engineered to load your leg muscle more when you WALK (not while you jog, hike, or cycle). Which is why we recommend getting ‘a workout while you walk’. At present, we can’t officially suggest you make any other use of your pair but just that. A FitFlop sandal doesn’t have a heel counter to keep it from falling off during any form of running or sprinting, nor is it covered enough to protect your feet from brush or falling rocks if you might be hiking. You should be safe in them for leisurely cycling, but we think it’s safe to say that Lance Armstrong most likely puts on proper cleated cycling shoes if he’s covering long distances on wheels. In short? These shoes were made for walking.”
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“As with any medical condition, we recommend that any prospective FitFlop wearer consult their doctor before putting a pair of FitFlop footwear into regular rotation. We’d suggest you search the word ‘pregnant’ in our wearer reviews depository to see what other women have experienced, then consult your obstetrician to ensure you have his/her OK before wearing a pair.”
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“Our original testing was done using 15 women, across two different University research departments. While it wasn’t a massive amount, both groups of women showed similar and significant results: not only did FitFlop sandals activate their leg muscles more than walking in regular shoes, but they created a very healthy gait pattern, similar to that of barefoot walking. Knowing that FitFlop sandals were safe, functional, and fun, we decided to test launch in 2007 to see if women in the US and UK were interested in the FitFlop concept. The results were an overwhelming yes, and on top of that, women from all walks (no exercise pun intended) started emailing us with stories about relief from back pain, plantar fasciitis, arthritis, heel spurs, and more. Armed (and delighted) with that feedback, we have developed a more extensive and detailed testing program, and have appointed a full-time researcher to work in conjunction with Salford University, and appointed a team at the Centre for Human Performance at LSBU to work on new applications, further tests and trials, to find out more about the magic that is the FitFlop midsole.”
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“FitFlop sandals are generous fitting, with relatively wide footbeds and strong upper straps, however, they are designed- as are most shoes- for people of average weight. (We have not tested our Microwobbleboard™ technology for efficacy on overweight populations, nor on the underweight, in fact, so can’t confirm that your FitFlop footwear would have the same muscle-toning effect.) ”
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“No. In fact, if you suffer from bunions, we’d suggest ordering a few pairs of FitFlop sandals for yourself, as we’re going to guess that you may never want to put normal shoes (that rub on your bunions) on your feet again.”
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“We always suggest that anyone with a medical condition consults with their doctor prior to buying themselves a pair of FitFlop footwear.We would suggest that you consult the wearer reviews section of our website to read what other people are saying about their experiences with FitFlop sandals, and make your decision after reading them and consulting your doctor.”
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“The FitFlop footwear has been designed with a regularly shaped footed, however, the multi-density midsole create a Microwobbleboard™ action that challenges the muscles of the foot and arch, and therefore might not be suitable for everyone who needs orthotics. We recommend that you err on the side of caution and consult your podiatrist prior to wearing FitFlop footwear if you currently rely on orthotic support.”
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