Fitflops Are They For Real?

I read an article about Fitflops in my local paper The Minneapolis Star Tribune on 7/19/08.  The article stated that fitflops had a built in gym.  They look like flipflops, but supposedly they utilized med-science research in the design.  They were originally designed as a vanity product to work the buttocks and smooth the thighs, but amazing claims are also being made about lower back and hip pain reduction.  They come in an assortment of colors and when I went to Macy's to get mine they were flooded with customers who read the same article that I did.  I bought a pair they cost about $50.00 and I went on my first 30 minute walk with them today.  I couldn't imagine wanting to go for a brisk 30 minute walk in any of my traditional flipflops, but I do have to say these were comfortable and I could immediately feel new muscles being worked in my buttocks.  If they work as claimed they're amazing....I'll let you know.  If you have a story about Fitflops please, let me know.

Update 7/24/08

I've now walked the last 4 days in my new fitflops and call me crazy but, I feel taller.  Maybe, that isn't crazy the fitflops have changed my walking stance and I still feel new buttock muscles working.  I can't say that I see any physical changes yet...except I do feel taller.  I'll update you again in a few days. I'd love to hear your Fitflops story.

Update 8/01/08

Okay I endorse Fitflops.  I'm not sure they do everything promised, but they are comfortable.  Also, the mere fact that they say if you walk in them for 30 minutes a day you'll have smoother thighs & tighter buttocks is true.  Of course if you start walking 30 minutes everyday...you'll probably see results regardless of what shoes are on your feet.  The bottom line for me is during warm weather I'd rather wear them vs. a heavier tennis shoe and they're made in a way that you can wear them for a 30 minute walking workout.  I like my fitflops!