Cyber Chook Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Does anyone out there in Omlet World have either Fitflops or MBT's? I don't mind spending a lot on comfortable shoes (well, I do, but I've reached The Age where I now think it's worth it), but are either of these any good? As Fitflops are around £45, and MBT's are £120 plus, I'd love to hear from owners whether they think they're worth the expense? Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Sorry I have no idea on these! But I think its worth spending a fair amount if the shoes are comfortable But if you can get cheaper but with the same comfort range, go for it! Whereas a lot on not so comfortable shoes, it never seems to work out Just wanted to say I love the way you say 'The Age' in capital letters Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I havent got either so not much help but have been thinking about getting a pair of the fitflops (the ones without the inbetween toe bitty) but like you want to make sure they are worth the price tag first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clootie Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I've got the Fitflops and I love them. The MBT's have been recommended but I couldn't do it as I'm not keen on how they look. Not sure if I can say I have buns of steel and firm thighs as a result of the Fitflops though but then again I haven't had them long enough. Ask me again in a years time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I got some fitflops last week after reading about them on here. They are so comfortable and already sem to be helping my back Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I can recommend Fit Flops too. I've had a pair for over a year, they are hard wearing and have firmed up my thighs a bit Just don't wear them around your chooks, as mine peck my toes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quickcluck Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I'm a fit flop girl too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I've never met anyone who didn't love their MBT's. Mine fixed my posture in a few days (it went right out as I lost the weight!). I can wear them for days and walk for miles. Not sure I've got buns of steel though. Mum also loves hers to bits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alis girls Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 Love my fitflops - comfy ++, pardon my ignorance whats an MBT? - I paid £35 for mine so unless they have gone up in price shop around, love em - would stay in them all day if I could. not sure if toned legs thou- still looks abit wobbly to me - but hey I've seen worse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy-Mama Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I was going to ask what an MTB was as well, though i've only recently heard of fitflops so guess i am a bit behind in general... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
helenp Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I've had my Fitflops for about a month & I can see a difference in my posture. They killed my calves for the first few days, but now I can walk for miles. I get backache if I don't wear them now. Would some MBT's but the cost has put me off Skechers do a range based on the same idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I have just ordered the fitflops gogh as dont do the bit between the toes and its getting too cold for flip flops in the autumn/winter up here so hopefully these will do the job - should be here tomorrow or thursday at the latest. Will let you know - they are £64 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 You lot are terrible, I'm going to have to go and google these things now, and then this will probably be something else I end up buying You lot really are naughty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mags Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I love my fitflops and wish i could wear them to work I walked for miles last year in New York want more pairs , going to look up the non filp flop one Mags Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olly Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 MBT = Masai Barefoot Technology My sister swears by them, I can't bring myself to spend that much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janepie33 Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I am wearing my brown suede Fitflops at this very moment. I have had them for about 10 days and I have fallen in love with them! The new suede ones (in black, brown and beige) are £36 in John Lewis and the others are £45. After the first couple of days of wearing them, I noticed that my left buttock was aching, so obviously that was the only part of me toning up. One kind friend sugggested that maybe the right one was already toned! They are much more comfortable than normal flip flops and the bit between the toes is much softer, kinder and less noticeable. Highly reccommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cyber Chook Posted July 14, 2009 Author Share Posted July 14, 2009 Okay, well, none of you seems to have bought Fitflops and regretted it, so I might splash out on a pair. A friend told me you can get them via Boots online, or at John Lewis, but can anyone recommend anywhere with good prices? MBT's, for those not that familiar with them, are those odd-looking shoes you might have seen around, with a curvy sole. I think they claim to work by simulating how we used to walk, without shoes and on bouncier surfaces - by slightly destabilising the foot they make your leg and back and stomach muscles work harder. I didn't know Skechers do a similar type of shoe, thanks for that. I really like their styles, so I'll check them out as well. I know what you mean about more things to spend money on, Olly. I'm building up to buying one of those Bamix blender thingies which were raved about here recently Caroline Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reikiranf Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I bought Fitflop billows which are a sheepskin covered in style for the winter and love them to bits as they are so comfy and when I wore them I noticed that I didn't get the back, hip and knee pain I often get. I've been a Birkenstock girl for years but never wear flip flops as I can't stand things between my toes, until now that is! Having gone back to my Birkenstocks I found that my aches and pains were starting up again so last week I bough Fitflop Electra in Bronze and they are so comfy that I only take them off if I'm going to bed or having a bath Regarding prices there are a few different styles that range from £36 up to £50 for the flip flop type Fitflops. Mine were £5 cheaper in Sweaty Betty than in other shops but when I was at Bluewater last week Jones bootmaker had some in the sale for £29. You could also try googling "cheap fitflops" as a few places have sales on at the moment. Amanda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mostin Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 really tempted by these fitflops now , I just lurve new shoes that are pretty and comfy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Old Speckled Hen Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Look here http://us.mbt.com/ I have a pair of their trainers and they are really good for your posture and hence for stuff like backache. They do come in other styles but these look strange. You cant disguise the design as a normal shoe. BUT my bum still looks big in them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stoice Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I got Chung Shi trainers on ebay a year or so ago. I paid abut £50 (As they are about £100 anywhere else) I got red version of these I love them. They look less 'special' as some MBTs can look. I wanted them to look like 'normal' trainers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aga n Chickens Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I've worn my slip on Fitflops for long and short walks to the shops, up and down the garden and even in the house as they are move comfy than any slippers I have. In fact I hardly want to take them off OH has one suggestion though....as I paid a few pence short of £50 for mine, he said that he didn't want to see me mucking out the chickens while I was wearing them (well fair point, they are a light cream colour), so my red crocks are not redundant yet. Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I have both fitflops and mbt trainers. The trainers are a really bright blue and I admit to not wearing them very much. When I bought them a couple of years ago there wasn't much in the way of choice of colour etc. I wear the fitflops a lot around the house but every time I wear them to school etc I get very sore toes. The bit in the middle really rubs my skin. I've had them over a year now so had expected them to be better by now. I think its just me though as I'm like it with all shoes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I have a pair of each.... got them free A friend has a shop that stocks them and we used to work together in my days as a personal trainer. She has stayed (sort of) in the industry and asked me to demonstrate MBTs for her at a trade show when they first came out. Payment was a pair for myself. They are very comfortable, and stronger in their action than FitFlops, so you have to build up your use of them if you're not fit. FitFlops are much 'milder' in their action but still seem to have some effect. I trialled some for her and wrote an article. I wear my black fitflops most days in the summer and they are so comfortable. I just wish that the new Dass style was available in women's sizes. The MBTs are very hard to walk in unless your posture is correct. You can wear/walk on Fitflops whatever your posture, but they seem to work best if you are standing correctly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ClaireG Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 I bought my fitflops online from here. http://www.lookatmycrazyshoes.com/fitflop Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
