I’m a self-proclaimed Fitflop fan ever since I got the Walkstar III a while ago. If you want to know what I think about this very pricey pair of flip flops or why I like it, go read my previous review 🙂
Since the first pair, I’ve managed to convert my whole family… nearly… to wearing FitFlops. Yes even Dad! Haha! We actually found it cheaper to buy in Singapore despite the exchange rate. I’ve picked up a black pair there too but this isn’t about that pair of FitFlops. Its about one I’d been dithering about for ages.
Pietra is its name and its about the most aesthetically pleasing FitFlop to look at yet. I wonder why they don’t make prettier designs like this one.
For anyone wondering about cut and fit, I must say that the Pietra is cut slimmer than the regular Walkstar or thong style FitFlops. It suits slimmer feet better so if you aren’t into the bulkier look of the other FitFlop designs, you could take a look at Pietra.
Also, I found that the sizing was a little odd. I wear a UK3 in the Walkstar series, but UK3 is a little snug in the Pietra. Fits just nicely, just a little more snug than I’m used to. UK4 was clearly too large.
Still, its pretty and it goes well with summery dresses like I wore yesterday. I’m usually in flip flops on the weekends – this just glams it up a little more while keeping my feet and back well supported 🙂
I personally feel its great for my back especially since I’m in heels most of the week and its great to support those who have flat feet too 🙂 I can walk for hours in these! But I can’t deny its pricey for the majority so that can be a little off putting.
Might you have fallen into the FitFlop trap already? 😉
Paris B
FitFlop Pietra retails at about RM318 locally and is available at Isetan
syeang says
November 14, 2010 at 9:34 ambest pair of fitflops ever! i’ve seen the shops in penang carrying the one with the flowers and the faux snakeskin. and the prices on those are really crazy!
ParisB says
November 14, 2010 at 2:01 pmOho! I’ve seen those too but I don’t think them particularly appealing. I think those are pricey because they are special edition?
beetrice says
November 14, 2010 at 9:47 amevil evil PB..after buying the Fitflops with you earlier this yr, I’ve barely worn any other shoes! :p now they’ve also spread to my mum n friends..can claim commission ah? hehe..
ParisB says
November 14, 2010 at 2:01 pmAhem! Can’t say it didn’t help you wot? 😉 I think must claim commission liao 😛
giddy tigress says
November 14, 2010 at 10:38 amI LOVE my fitflops!!! I’m considering getting the Pietra too…but have to dig deep into pockets first. I wear my Fitflops almost anywhere, and they are SO hardy!! I think they helped to tone my legs too. LOVE them!
ParisB says
November 14, 2010 at 2:02 pmHave you tried the Pietra? I dithered for a long time because of the snug fit and it fits a tiny bit smaller than I like. But its nice having a more bling option for the day 🙂
yin says
November 14, 2010 at 11:07 amnice! but.. expensive…
ParisB says
November 14, 2010 at 2:02 pmYup! Very but worth it 🙂
Jessica says
November 14, 2010 at 12:09 pmI so wanna give them a go…have to wait for Sg’s mega sale, coz it’s really cheaper. I regretted not buying, my mom and aunt raved about em.
ParisB says
November 14, 2010 at 2:03 pmThey’ll still be there next time you go… just maybe not in the size you want 😛 But they aren’t limited edition (whew! Don’t you hate that word?) so time yet to get them!
Reese says
November 14, 2010 at 1:05 pmyes, I love mine too and traded them over wedges when I do shopping now, they are so comfortable and I swear my legs look slimmer now lol…gonna make my bro in law who are coming back from London for cny to grab another 1- 2pairs for me!
ParisB says
November 14, 2010 at 2:03 pmOhooo Tell me where to get them from London! 😛 Are they really cheaper over there? I was actually contemplating getting the FitFlop sneakers. But those are super pricey.
Reese says
November 14, 2010 at 6:18 pmI saw on their site, Pietra and Electra are going for 50 pounds, less than RM300, can’t bring myself paying over RM300 here so might as well wait, and the sneakers look really nice le, thinking whether to get it as well 😉
I checked on their site, there are quite many places in London where you could get it, you can check out their site.
ParisB says
November 14, 2010 at 7:19 pmOho! Thank you for the tip! I’ll go check them out and tempt myself 😉 Oh and I remember why I did not get the sneakers. UK3 was too fitted and UK4 was too big 🙁
Slowbrogal says
November 14, 2010 at 1:29 pmI’ve been eye-ing this for the longest time…And I still haven’t get myself one. Grr…Always spend of the saving for this. :p
ParisB says
November 14, 2010 at 2:03 pmSet up a FitFlop fund! And don’t dig into it till you buy one 😉
Sam says
November 14, 2010 at 5:09 pmThey’re really pretty- will check out next time I’m in Singapore (FitFlops very expensive in Australia and nowhere near as pretty).
ParisB says
November 14, 2010 at 7:17 pmI’ve heard that they are even pricer in Australia than here in Malaysia. I hope you get to check them out when you travel 🙂
Marian griffiths says
June 4, 2011 at 3:42 pmWhere can l buy them in Malaysia. We live in Kota Kinabalu, but are traveling to Singapore and Penang in two weeks time
ParisB says
June 5, 2011 at 6:36 pmTry Parkson Gurney Plaza in Penang and Isetan Wisma Atria in Singapore.
sesame says
November 14, 2010 at 5:46 pmI was trying out the black pair the other day and was tempted to get it too. Heheh….
ParisB says
November 14, 2010 at 7:17 pmThese are addictive aren’t they? 🙂
Calz says
November 14, 2010 at 6:01 pmAhhh… Fitflop… I have always wanted a pair and looking at the price in Malaysia, it made me flipped and I decided to look out of Malaysia! I recently got my bronze Electra from the US. It is definitely more comfy than wearing heels or flipflops. However, it made my feet sweat a lot! When I walk, my feet do not stay within the base because the heels will jut out. Will I consider buying another pair? Maybe, maybe not…
I got my fitflop for RM 160++ but I had to wait for a while for a friend to bring back for me. With such a bargain, it was worth the wait 🙂
ParisB says
November 14, 2010 at 7:18 pmHey! That is truly a bargain worth waiting for 😉 I don’t get sweaty feet when I wear my FitFlops though. I did find that Electra does not fit my feet well which is why I couldn’t get them, pretty as they are. I have skinny flat feet (not as in no arch but as in not meaty) so I could’t get my feet to be comfortable in Electra. Do try the other designs. I personally feel they fit better.
Sarynkay says
November 14, 2010 at 7:08 pmI LUV my fitflops n have the Pietra in black. I prefer them to Birkenstock. Have u seen the Swarovski limited edition version?
ParisB says
November 14, 2010 at 7:21 pmI couldn’t wear Birkenstocks due to the shape of my feet so I can’t compare them, but I’ll take your word for it 😉 I did see pictures of the Swarovski ones, but they were too bling for me (whew)! 😉
j3nny9irL says
November 15, 2010 at 3:04 amAiyah I went to try it on and it doesn’t suit me 🙁 So sad… I have webbed feet, that is the problem. You know Fitflop has 3 pairs designed by Anna Sui but I haven;t seen it anywhere yet! I saw it on the official website! OMG! I Really can’t wait to see
ParisB says
November 15, 2010 at 10:35 amThe (nice) thing about FitFlops is that each design fits quite differently so although you can’t wear Pietra, you could possibly wear some of the other designs 😉 I haven’t seen the Anna Sui designed ones but they must be pricey! 😛
j3nny9irL says
November 15, 2010 at 3:05 pmYeah! I love how it snugs your feet so comfortably 🙂
Oh I found out abt the Anna Sui designed ones. They are called Fiorella and only available in UK and US! HOw unfair!!! ARghhhh…. crying very hard now…
coraline says
November 15, 2010 at 11:11 amHi PB
I heart fitflops! i started out with one of those black walkstar which are big and bulkier, but since then i never looked back! I’m wearing UK5 and couldnt get Pietra in bronze for two months until new stocks came in finally.. agreed that its pricey but its definitely worth it.. Pietra goes well with summer dresses very well and it fits my foot better too! (anyway i started wearing becos of your post ;p)
ParisB says
November 15, 2010 at 11:37 amWhoa! A converted fan of FitFlops too! 😀 You’re so right, its so worth it isn’t it?
Fa says
November 15, 2010 at 11:16 amis this more expensive than a birken? sounds like it omg…!
ParisB says
November 15, 2010 at 11:38 amHaha… the Birkin still takes the cake 😉
Syen says
November 15, 2010 at 8:04 pmLooks like a really nice pair of slippers for weekends, but I don’t know if I’m willing to part with RM318 for it! =(
ParisB says
November 16, 2010 at 9:36 amIf you have flat feet, you’d really appreciate this one. And if you walk a lot. But otherwise, it will end up being another expensive pair of slippers 😉
FashionGeorge says
November 15, 2010 at 10:15 pmDefinitely amazing shoes 🙂 But I would not say too expensive. If the quality is respectively it should be worth the price, right? George x
ParisB says
November 16, 2010 at 9:37 amYes if the quality is there and it works, I’d pay for it
yonje bello says
January 11, 2011 at 9:57 pmhi, i am here in penang malaysia. may i know where i can buy fitflop here in penang?
ParisB says
January 11, 2011 at 11:12 pmTry Parkson Gurney Plaza
Vic says
September 30, 2011 at 1:59 pmHi Paris, I m intending to get one of this myself, but by buying it online!
I am not sure about the sizing.. u said u wear a UK3. but do u wear a size 4 or 5 for slipper/heels bought in Msia?
ParisB says
September 30, 2011 at 2:24 pmI find local sizes vary but I usually go for a 5. To be very certain, I usually wear EUR36 which I find the most consistent sizing of all.
Amy says
December 26, 2011 at 2:13 amhi, i find your blog to be very interesting.
since u r a big fan of ff.. can u tell me the diff between electra and rokkit ?
i just bought the electra in singapore – UK size 3 ( with 10% discount from the original price SGD 119.90), however i find that it’s a bit loose now on the top part.
should i be buying on that fit tightly ? eg. i tried the rokkit, it fit tightly & the price is quite high …. i wonder will ff expand a little after wearing it ? thks
Paris B says
December 26, 2011 at 5:56 pmI haven’t checked out Rokkit closely but from what I can tell, Electra has sequins while Rokkit is studded. When I bought mine I was told to make sure it fits snugly so the top holds your foot properly. It will get loose over time. My first pair is now much looser but its also been about 2 years. The Pietra is still fitted for me. I’m not sure about Electra as I couldn’t wear that one – it was too loose for my feet.
wawa says
May 1, 2012 at 2:29 amhi, do you know where i can get a flipflop with price below than rm150? i heard that bratpack located at e@curve, hartamas, great eastern mall, bangsar village II. among these, which store can i get old designs wi9th definiately cheaper price? thnks 🙂
Paris B says
May 3, 2012 at 10:09 amAs far as I know, the price is controlled nationwide unless there are sales/promotions on. Flipflops can be bought for cheap but Fitflops don’t come cheap.
wawa says
May 3, 2012 at 10:16 amthanks for the reply Paris B. in one of your flipflops’ @ bratpack article, u once said “The old designs are going for a mere RM129 which sorely tempted me to get a pair just as a backup”. is it for real? is it still available? thnks 🙂
Paris B says
May 3, 2012 at 11:53 amYou might have to check in store for promotions because they could happen off and on if they are clearing stock. Good luck!