We've already established that I'm a chump when it comes to buying things for my kids, but I'm also a sucker for marketing. The NYT ran an article a couple weeks ago about FitFlops. They are flip flops that are supposed to work out your legs and butt while you walk--supposedly the soles are destabilizing so it's like walking on sand. Bliss sold similar shoes that were based on the way Masai warriors walk--I kid you not. The Bliss shoes were fugly and expensive, but the FitFlops were OK-looking and only $40, so naturally, I immediately ordered a pair. Luckily, I actually got a pair--apparently after the NYT article ran, there was a run on the FitFlops here in the US. (the company is UK-based). Anyway, I got them in the mail, and then decided it was probably only a gimmick. I saw that they were selling for over retail on ebay, so I guess I'll sell mine on ebay. I may not be working out my legs and butt (at least not by wearing these shoes), but I'll make a couple bucks off of this.
Speaking of feet (not really, but I needed a segue), I stubbed my toe on a door this morning. Why do stubbed toes hurt so much?
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