Work out in a Balenciaga dress,
why not?
The new FitFlop Gladiator Sandals
help beat cellulite and look great too
When it comes to body-bettering toning claims—‘nuff said, I’m your girl guinea
pig.
Last summer getting your feet into the limited supply FitFlop, “the sandal
with the built in gym” was about as impossible as coming upon an authentic
Birkin at a yard sale— there’s a chance but slim it is. Slim is exactly
why these souped-up flip-flops
sold out upon introduction in the U.K. and then stateside faster than the
running of the running of the brides.
Created by Bliss Spa founder Marcia Kilgore and a well-titled
biomechanist, the FitFlop is designed with a patent pending microwobbleboard
technology that promises to challenge hard to reach muscles with every step as
it stimulates the gluteus and increases hamstring and calf muscle
response, while reducing joint strain… whoosh. And, as Kilgore adds, “helps
fight the onset of cellulite while walking to the office.” Not bad.
I was lucky enough to score a pair of the original red WalkStar Fit Flops last
summer and wore them wherever big style wasn’t a concern— to and from the gym,
summer weekends, dog walks, around the loft. I have to say that honestly with
all the combined attempts to stay relatively fit, I can’t pinpoint exact what
these FitFlop babies did, but you sure can feel a little butt-thigh action
in your stride… and, that’s good enough for me!
Fast-forward to now, and the classic WalkStar FitFlops are available in the
Original red ribbon design, plus patent
leather. But the fashion-forward FitFlops in Fringe and Electra – Sequins are
far more city chic… there’s even The Dass FitFlop for men because guys could use
some tushy tightening too.
The obvious pièce de résistance of the new FitFlop styles is the Aurelia
corseted FitFlop gladiator sandal designed in collaboration with the NY’s
downtown fabulous fashion
boutique Kirna Zabete. These limited quantity hybrid Fit Flop gladiator
sandal boots come in either kid or snakeskin and work perfectly with a
Balenciaga dress or a cute pair of easy shorts. Since gladiator sandals
demand amazing legs to look great, I can’t think of a more winning combination.
Available in June; you can reserve a pair of Aurelia gladiator FitFlops at
thefitflop.com .
Where-to-buy:
Blissworld.com
Macys.com
Amazon.com
Bath & Bodyworks stores
Victoria's Secret stores
thefitflop.com
--May 19, 2008
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