As many of you know, I HATE flat shoes and refuse to wear them, whatever the cost to my posture. However, I do make one concession. I wear Fit Flops around the house and when I’m going to my yoga classes. The hype is that they tone up your thighs and bottom when you walk but I truly didn’t buy for that reason. I liked them because they have a slight platform heel, which gives me some leg length and makes them more attractive than the normal flip flops.

I hadn’t really noticed until recently, when someone admired my leg strength, that the musculature on my thighs had changed – for the better. Both my hamstrings and quadriceps have more definition than they had a year ago. It could be the yoga, but that is supposed to lengthen the muscles so I doubt that’s the cause. No, I think it’s the Fit Flops and their ‘wobble board’ technology that mimics walking on sand.

The brand has become highly successful since its launch in 2007 and now produces boots as part of its repertoire to the tune of 2.5m unit sales across 37 countries.  So if you fancy some gorgeous suede or leather boots this winter that will also tone your legs while you’re wearing them – with NO effort on your part – then this might be the brand for you. Prices start at £125 through to £199. A leather lace up shoe is also on the production line.

The ones photographed have been designed by Anna Sui, so no worries about ‘ugly’ footwear. Available from retailers including John Lewis and many independent pharmacies or online at www.fitflop.com