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September 6, 2008 12:53:58 AM CDT


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  • July 2008
    • 'FitFlops' Latest Toning Rage

      'FitFlops' Latest Toning Rage

      (Newser) - FitFlops, the sandals that exercise your leg and derriere muscles as you walk, are this summer’s must-have, Newhouse News Service reports. With celebrity support from Heidi Klum to Jennifer Garner, the fitness flip flop made Oprah’s “summer favorites” list, and has sold a million pairs since launching last year. Chronic back-pain sufferers also noted therapeutic benefits from the $50 shoes. More »

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      fashion   exercise   fitness   shoes   trend   flip-flop

  • June 2008
    • Flip-Flops: Bad for Politicians, Even Worse for Your Feet

      Flip-Flops: Bad for Politicians, Even Worse for Your Feet

      (Newser) - Flip-flops—the lightweight footwear appearing farther afield than just the beach these days—may be damaging to your health, Newsweek reports. Flip-flop wearers take shorter steps, need more movements to go the same distance they would with regular shoes, and, a study shows, face higher risk of muscle and joint pain in the legs. More »

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      health   shoes   feet   footwear   flip-flop

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