Cindy in C-ville Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'm probably way behind the curve on this, but a friend just told me about them yesterday. I'm finding it kind of challenging to think of plunking down $50 for a pair of flip flops, but I do love my Naots, my Danskos, and yes, even my Crocs. And, if a little tightening action in the gluteals is a real possibility, I just might be inclined to hand over the cash. ~Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parrothead Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I've never heard of them. There are lots of other things I'd rather use $50.00 though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 My sister has them but she really hasn't commented on this enough to say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'm probably way behind the curve on this, but a friend just told me about them yesterday. I'm finding it kind of challenging to think of plunking down $50 for a pair of flip flops, but I do love my Naots, my Danskos, and yes, even my Crocs. And, if a little tightening action in the gluteals is a real possibility, I just might be inclined to hand over the cash. ~Cindy I haven't heard of them. Are they the Dr. Scholls of the new millenium? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I'm probably way behind the curve on this, but a friend just told me about them yesterday. I'm finding it kind of challenging to think of plunking down $50 for a pair of flip flops, but I do love my Naots, my Danskos, and yes, even my Crocs. And, if a little tightening action in the gluteals is a real possibility, I just might be inclined to hand over the cash. ~Cindy Oh, these look like MBT's. I've seen the results of wearing those, and they are quite impressive. It's the same idea -- basically, you're standing on a balance board all day long. When you walk, it's a smooth gliding action. Don't know how it would be in flip flops, but I will say that they are *joint*-sparing and not *foot*-sparing if they're indeed like MBT's. You have to work up to using them gradually. Your muscles are taking the brunt of the work, not your joints and feet. That's a good thing, but uncomfortable at first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Ok, someone needs to post a link. The picture in my head is those "high-jumping shoes" that Kramer wore on that episode of Seinfeld. I am picturing all these women hobbling around in those. Get this picture out of my head! I've never heard of these. I was going to say that my $5 versions from Old Navy work fine til I figured out that these are special. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GailV Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Ok, someone needs to post a link. The picture in my head is those "high-jumping shoes" that Kramer wore on that episode of Seinfeld. I am picturing all these women hobbling around in those. Get this picture out of my head! I've never heard of these. I was going to say that my $5 versions from Old Navy work fine til I figured out that these are special. Here is the first thing I found on google. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Dominion Heather Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Here is the first thing I found on google. Thanks Gail. Those are much better than the picture in my head. I don't know about those snake skin ones though... I think they might go with our leather jumpers that we should all wear to conferences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abbeyej Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 I think they might go with our leather jumpers that we should all wear to conferences. It's too bad I no longer have (or could fit into) my blue pleather pants from college... The would be so perfect for the homeschool Expo this summer... :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 Blue pleather and snakeskin fit flops - the uniform for the hottie homeschool mom! ~C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Blue pleather and snakeskin fit flops - the uniform for the hottie homeschool mom! ~C :rofl: Now that would break some stereotypes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Thanks Gail. Those are much better than the picture in my head. I don't know about those snake skin ones though... I think they might go with our leather jumpers that we should all wear to conferences. "The 'Aurelia' a gorgeous, corseted, gladiator inspired, hybrid FitFlop boot. This black kid leather or snake skin beauty..." I would not call those a "beauty." In fact, that is probably the ugliest looking footwear I have ever seen. What is the point of a flip flop that laces up your ankle? Ick! Now, their other flip flops are cute. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Don't know how it would be in flip flops, but I will say that they are *joint*-sparing and not *foot*-sparing if they're indeed like MBT's. You have to work up to using them gradually. Your muscles are taking the brunt of the work, not your joints and feet. That's a good thing, but uncomfortable at first. Pam, when you say "not foot-sparing" do you mean they are hard on your feet? Would you not recommend them for someone with a cyst between her 1st and 2nd metatarsals in the ball of her foot or prone to metatarsal stress fractures? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pam "SFSOM" in TN Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 Pam, when you say "not foot-sparing" do you mean they are hard on your feet? Would you not recommend them for someone with a cyst between her 1st and 2nd metatarsals in the ball of her foot or prone to metatarsal stress fractures? Mine were VERY hard on my feet for the first week. (And remember, I'm talking MBT's here, but they look like the same idea.) But my problem is that I'm out of shape in a major way and it was my foot muscles that were taking a beating. I really think they are bone and joint sparing because of how they work the muscles. My muscles hurt like crazy when I started wearing them, but for the first time in about two years, my joints did not ache at all. My feet hurt, but it wasn't my foot bones, and I didn't have any plantar fasciitis (sp?) with these even after a shift of observation in the OR. (My glutes, though -- different story. OW!) It's a different sort of foot pain, and hard to explain. Achy, like hands when you start playing piano scales after a few years off. And by week two, it was non-existent. I'm glad I knew to ignore it and wait for my muscles to adapt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted May 27, 2008 Author Share Posted May 27, 2008 That's good info, Pam. Brigitte, what do you think? Are you up for the gladiator snakeskin version? :) ~Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted May 27, 2008 Share Posted May 27, 2008 That's good info, Pam. Brigitte, what do you think? Are you up for the gladiator snakeskin version? :) ~Cindy I am if you are. I am sure we could find the perfect place in Cville to wear them. I hate to say that they probably are rather popular here in Aville. :tongue_smilie: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 Aville - pretty funny, Brigitte! We could probably wear them in C-ville w/o nary a glance on the Downtown Mall, along with the blue pleather. BTW, I talked with Amy in VA tonight and she is giving us an Usborne Book to get ready for Katya (the 7yo from Ukraine that we'er hoping to adopt) coming in a few weeks. :) Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brigitte Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 BTW, I talked with Amy in VA tonight and she is giving us an Usborne Book to get ready for Katya (the 7yo from Ukraine that we'er hoping to adopt) coming in a few weeks. :) Cindy Oh good! Does Katya speak Russian? Pardon my ignorance. Do you have good picture dictionaries in English for her? I assume her English is nonexistent. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 It's not ignorance. Ukraine is split between Ukrainian and Russian. When Bill and I were there in the spring, we were in a primarily Ukrainian oblast. But, Katya is from Odessa where they speak primarily Russian. There are much more resources for learning Russian, so that's good. She speaks a little English, probably about as much Russian as I speak. :) Amy has the 1000 First Russian Words (probably not the right title, but I'm sure you know which one I'm talking about) that her dh is bringing to Bill today. ~Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tarheel Heather Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 http://www.bathandbodyworks.com/family/index.jsp?categoryId=3115770&cp=2484528&cm_re=ShoppingShortcuts-_-topnav-_-Seasonal&cp=2484528.2748568 Bath and Body Works has these online. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angie in VA Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 I'd never heard of them. I like them better than Birkenstocks (which don't claim to be a gym in a shoe, of course) but when I met Keen, I broke up w/ Birkenstock. These aren't sold near me. I'd like to try them out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nancypants Posted May 28, 2008 Share Posted May 28, 2008 My question is do they hurt in the "cleavage" of your big and second toe? That is the reason that I never wear flip flops. I would welcome the muscle pains but my toe cleavage hurts when I do so much as look at a regular pair of flip flops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cindy in C-ville Posted May 28, 2008 Author Share Posted May 28, 2008 Nan, I'm probably going to go to Bath and Bodyworks and try them on Friday. I'll let you know what I think, particularly about the toe cleavage issue! :) Cindy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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