Have you heard of these new shoes yet? The ones that supposedly tone your calves and backside as you walk? The shoes are flip-flops called “Fit Flops” and are, apparently, a growing craze this summer. And with a marketing promise to firm your buns on the run, why wouldn’t they be? Though, I came across a telling news report today that uncovers the shoes might not be worth every penny you’re paying for them.

The news station asked two local women to each try a pair of the fitness sandals for a week. After the week-long trial, both women reported wearing the flip-flops frequently, but their reviews came back mixed — not exactly the results I needed to drop the cash retailers are asking for the fitness footwear.

Shoefly’s suggestion: save yourself the trouble, and use the money to buy yourself “Fabulous Flops” instead. What are Fabulous Flops, you ask? Look no further…