Tuesday, March 31

SwitchFlops Review and Giveaway

THIS GIVEAWAY HAS ENDED. THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING. 

Back when I first started this blog in January, I’d mentioned a cool new concept in footwear I’d recently stumbled across called SwitchFlops. As the name applies, SwitchFlops have the style and build of a typical pair of flip-flops, but features a piece of Velcro along the strap. When you’re ready to change your style, whether its from polka dots to skulls or a solid color to preppy stripes, just peel off the current fabric strips you’re sporting and replace them with a totally different design!

The 411
Shoe Styles and Colors:
LuLu Flat ($32): available in black, tan, brown, navy, pink, and white
Taylor Wedge ($36): available in black, brown, white
Lilly Kitten Heel ($48): cork and black

SwitchFlops straps are undeniably stylish and affordably priced! At only $12 per strap set, you can create an endless shoe wardrobe with over 70 strap choices from six different collections!

My Review
I was fortunate enough to be able to try these lovelies out for myself! I have a pair of the LuLu flats in brown and 3 sets of straps. My take on these:


Pros
Comfort – I was worried that the Velcro would rub against my feet and blister, but they did not! Also, I was afraid that the sole itself wouldn’t be as cushy as the Reef flipflops I consider my staple, but they were just as comfortable – if not more!

Ease – The straps are very easy to change – it took me a total of about 2 minutes (probably less) to change both of the straps out, and only that long because I couldn’t decide which design I wanted to try out next!

Price – For $12, you can get a new set of straps to add to your collection and it really does look like a totally different shoe!

Variety – With over 70 straps to choose from, I bet you can’t find some that you love! My next purchase will be the Kitten heels, which I think will be perfect with pants or capris for work!

Cons
Seriously, I can’t think of any at this point. Maybe availability? Currently most of the straps and shoe styles are available through the SwitchFlops website and a few select boutiques across the United States. For their store locator, click here.

The Giveaway
SwitchFlops has generously offered to give away one pair of their flops to a lucky reader! To enter: Visit the SwitchFlops website and pick our your favorite style of straps. Return to The Bean and leave a comment on this entry telling me which strap is your favorite. If you do not do this, your entries will not count!

For more entries:
1 EXTRA ENTRY: Begin following this blog. Let me know if you already do so!

2 EXTRA ENTRIES: Mention this giveaway on your own blog and link baack to this post. Please let me know if you do so!

3 EXTRA ENTRIES: Make a purchase from SwitchFlops during this giveaway and let me know about it. I’ll ask you to forward me your order confirmation!

This giveaway ends Monday, April 6, 2009, at 9pm PST. All eligible entries will be thrown into a bowl and a winner will be drawn. The winner will be announced here and contacted following the close of the contest. Be sure to check out info on The Bean’s upcoming giveaways - look over to the right hand column near the top of the page and you'll see links to them. Good luck everyone!

64 comments:

Heather said...

I love this taylor black flip flop.

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Heather said...

I follow!

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mommy4life said...

I love the bailey and the monique!!!

mommy4life said...

I already follow!

Lori said...

Hi Tori!

My fav is the Lulu-black(I dont do heels..lol) and I like the strap Justine.

I also follow your blog and I posted about this giveaway on my own blog. http://txmykindarain.blogspot.com/

Beth Cotell said...

These are adorable! I love the Janet.

And I already follow you!

Cheryl Hillman said...

I like the Lulu- black

Anonymous said...

Oh wow! These are awesome! I love them! I want the Taylor in white!!! and I picked out three staps already! I love the yellow w/ starfish, blue w/ sandollar, and the bright colored stripes! I love them!!!! I hope I win!!!!!

Anonymous said...

I am a follower of your super awesome blog!
~Abigail

Carrie said...

Oh Wow! These are awesome!
I love the Lily Black, Taylor Brown and B
lack and White and .....are you kidding? these are all so cute how do i choose?

Carrie said...

I already follow you.

Unknown said...

I love the taylor shoe in brown and the victoria strap for summer.

Dawn Parsons Smith said...

A gift retailer friend of mine sells these and can't keep them in stock!

You are always finding the great stuff!

(I'm offering up an UGLYDOLL on my giveaway starting Monday! I've got the list posted today!)

Unknown said...

I am a current follower

Funky Finds said...

I love Fran! These are very cool! Jessica D.

Suburban prep said...

Oh I like the Pauline or the Brett.

trish said...

I like the lily black and the michelle strap most. Though the two together might not be the best match.

trish said...

I follow your blog as well! :D

trish said...

I have listed the giveaway on my blog and linked back to yours and the giveaway.

http://trishczech.blogspot.com/2009/04/stuff-this-is-definitely-on-stuff-end.html

The Dreamer said...

I love the johanna

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Anonymous said...

I like the black lulu

Anonymous said...

I am a follower

Anonymous said...

I am going to put this giveaway up on my sidebar!

Wendyburd1 said...

I LOVE flip flops! My favorite straps are Stella, Shawn and Maureen

Shalee- Be Speechless said...

I follow you!! woohoo I love flip flops!

Shalee- Be Speechless said...

My favorite Strap is Scarlet so stinking cute! With the lulu black flip flop!!

Covered In Crafts said...

I love the lulu flops and all the straps! These are flippin awesome!!! I'm following your blog too and keeping my fingers firmly crossed.

larisanoel@hotmail.com said...

I like the lulu brown and carly straps. That is my favorite so far. Thanks for the entry.

Becki said...

I like the Rebecca! Not just because we share the same name!

mandyann said...

I recently started following you blog, I'm glad I discovered it, I'm a shopaholic so this is perfect! I follow Trish Czech's/Trupinys blog and ran across her monster giveaway, which led me to you!

I really like the Lily shoe with the Mary Alice straps and Michelle as well!

Thanks!

Jaymie said...

Ooh I like the Stella! Cute little sea shell :)

Reva Skie said...

I like the monique strap.

Reva Skie said...

I follow your blog.

Jessica said...

I like the annie strap.

Pam said...

I like the Monique strap. Love these flipflops - straps would take up so much less room than multiple shoes!

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Pam said...

following you!

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Tonysopranogirl said...

I love the taylor black base with the Chelsey strap. I am so jealous when people come up with these fabulous ideas and afterward sit and think Wow why didn't I think of that!!!

Jill said...

My Favorite Strap is the Christina!

Jill said...

I'm a New Follower :)

Liz said...

My favorite straps are kris & zoe

Miss Mouthy said...

I love the marilyn straps. Pink and green...so cute!

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ihchicky said...

I like the louise straps.

Heidi V said...

I like the cora!

Heather D. said...

Hmmm, either Zoey or Bailey.

casey aubut said...

I like the Laura Style!
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Unknown said...

i like the mary beth strap

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mel said...

I like so many. Victoria, Brett, and the list goes on.

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icefairy said...

My favorite strap is alexis. Thanks for the giveaway!
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icefairy said...

Follower
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icefairy said...

Blogged #2
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susan said...

Leslie is my favorite strap!

Kristy said...

I like the Summer Shine Strap in Heather.

Kristy said...

Became a new follower!

Sara said...

I like the Heidi strap! It would go with denim!

Sara said...

follower

Sarah N said...

I love the leslie strap.

Sarah N said...

I follow your blog.

ginnn7 said...

i like the roz and the leslie straps

ginnn7 said...

i follow

Natalie said...

Just started following your blog...love the laura strap!

Stacy said...

I like the Cora strap. Such a pretty lavender.

Anonymous said...

I like the Christina strap and the Taylor shoe in white. This looks like such a fun shoe!

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natatheangel AT yahoo DOT com said...

I love shannon shoes in white and harper straps. Thank you!

Andrea B said...

I like the Carly strap. I really love the way you can "test drive" (view) the straps on the shoe. Very valuable.
dearandrea
at sbcglobal. net

 
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