Anyway, since then, more style came out.  I shortlisted three of the designs I liked: Walkstar 3 Snake Natural, Pietra in Bronze and Rebel in Mink.  But since white is out of the question already, my options are down between Pietra and Rebel.  The other thing I don’t like is too much embellishments. So between Pietra and Rebel, I choose Pietra.

This is Fitflops Pietra Sandals in Pewter.  On Fitflop website, this also comes in black.  But this is available in bronze at local stores here in the Philippines.  Since they don’t have 6 half in Bronze, I got it in Pewter instead.  Bought it at Fitflops Alabang Town Center for PHP3450.

Benefits of Fitflop

FitFlop. Get a workout while you walk™

FitFlop footwear is biomechanically engineered to help tone and tighten your leg muscles while you walk in them. Studies at the Centre for Human Performance at LSBU show that normal walking in FitFlop sandals* can help:

- increase leg, calf and gluteal muscle activity,

- improve your posture,

- simulate aspects of barefoot walking but with more muscle load,

- improve muscle tone.

FitFlop sandal wearers have also reported relief from plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, chronic back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis, RLS (restless leg syndrome), scoliosis and degenerative disc disease.

Our case studies were performed on FitFlop original sandals over a thirty-six month period by Dr David Cook, Senior Lecturer in Biomechanics, and Darren James at The Centre for Human Performance at London South Bank University (LSBU).

The muscle activation benefits in RED are derived from case studies conducted.

The benefits in BLUE are derived from the hundreds of FitFlop sandals wearers who have reported relief from plantar fasciitis, heel spurs, chronic back pain, sciatica, osteoarthritis, RLS, scoliosis, degenerative disc disease, and a number of other conditions. Read wearers’ reviews.

*Biomechanical efficacy and performance testing carried out between December 2006 and March 2007 at Salford University, Manchester and the Centre for Human Performance, LSBU, London, on the original Walkstar sandal.

Fitflop Technology

FitFlop Microwobbleboard™ technology was engineered in 2006 by Dr David Cook and Darren James at London South Bank University (LSBU).

FitFlop footwear features patent-pending, muscle-loading Microwobbleboard™ technology to increase the time that your muscles are engaged every single time you take a step.

Fitflop also carries styles for kids. Wanted to buy the purple Oasis for Girls but the smallest size they have is still too big for my little princess

*Photos courtesy of Fitflop

Sanuk Espathrill is not the typical Sanuk sidewalk surfer style and I get a 2 for 1 deal with this one since I also wanted an espadrille kind of shoes.  For that, I was eyeing Toms or Paez.

I have been using this for two days now and true to its description, it’s lightweight and flexible.

Sanuk Espathrill is made of:

• • “Vulc-Lite” Footbed with Canvas Sock Liner
  • Handmade Canvas Upper with Asymmetrical Deco Stitching
  • Easy On-Easy Off Flap and Espadrille Foxing Detail
  • Synthetic Liner
  • Gum Rubber Outsole
  • Vegan and Vegetarian friendly

“They’re not shoes, they’re sandals.”

A combination of style and protection of a shoe with a natural comfort of a sandal. – Sanuk ad (April 17, 2009)

According to the sale person who assisted me, each store carries different collections.  In Rustan’s Alabang Town Center, most of the style they carry are the sandals (flip flops), tube flops (flip flops with below the knee socks)  and a few of sidewalk surfer style for women.  While at Bratpack in Greenbelt 5, they have lots of the sidewalk surfer style and fewer Sanuk sandals (flip flops) for women.  Both stores also carry men’s style.

I got this one for PHP2116.50, 10% less than the original price.  Available online for $55.

*Photos courtesy of: Sanuk and Zappos

Like it! It’s like wearing bangles on your feet! And among the three different set of colors, I like this one better. Like it or love it?

*Photo courtesy of Style.com

Hazel by Lucky Brand

For $89, you get a multi-colored vintage inspired patchwork sandal with a hidden 1 inch wedge.

Lavant by Betsey Johnson

This 4 inch high stiletto T-strap sandal from Betsey Johnson is worth $190 also at Piperlime.

Multicolor Wedge Sandal by Sergio Rossi

From Spring 2010 collection, this wedge from Sergio Rossi is worth $690.

*Photo courtesy of Piperlime and Sergio Rossi

But while checking out what’s new from Neiman Marcus, i came across the Belle by Sigerson detachable shaft gladiator.  It has a detachable strap shafts which convert the sandals from either being a two-buckle ankle strap sandals or a complete above ankle gladiator sandals with three-buckle strap shaft.

This sandals comes in 2 different colors, black and bronze and is worth $250.

Nice concept huh!

*Photo courtesy of Neiman Marcus