It's Not Too Late To Save a Life !

The first cases of what would later become known as AIDS were reported in the U.S. in June of 1981. Since then, 1.7 million people in the U.S. are estimated to have been infected with HIV, including over 619,000 who have already died and approximately 1.2 million (1,178,359) adults and adolescents who are currently living with HIV. 

Given these startling statistics and an effort to pay it forward,  Flat Out of Heels is donating $10 from EVERY pair of RED SHOES purchased in October to the BE A ROLE MODEL foundation to help reach the organization's goal of raising $10,000 for HIV/AIDS awareness, research and prevention. 


Feel free to check out photos of Flat Out of Heels' CEO, Dawn Dickson, participating in AIDS Walk Atlanta 2012 with the Be A Role Model organization. 

Be A Role Model is an organization of models devoted to volunteerism, encouraging the potential of youth and improving the communities through the effective action and leadership; its purpose is exclusively educational and charitable.


Remember, it's not too late to save a life!!




 

Flat Out Celebrity Mommy Gifting 2012

Flat Out of Heels has quickly expanded within the last year and is now becoming a hot item amongst many Hollywood female celebrities, especially moms-to-be. New celeb moms such as Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo's wife Candice Crawford both were recently gifted a pair of Flat Outs inside fabulous custom baskets made by Hollywood Baskets.

It is truly going to be busy on the baby front this year. Pregnant women and New Moms often want to remain comfortable and trendy as much as possible - Flat Outs are the perfect solution! Our newly designed Flat Outs are chic, durable, comfortable and affordable. A pair of our sexy Leopard Flat Outs will be included in each 2012 Celebrity Baby Mommy gift basket. We are sure that these women will enjoy our Flat Out goodies. Stay tuned for announcements of many more celeb moms gifted this year.

Tony Romo's wife Candice Crawford - gift basket for her and baby boy Hawkins

Jessica Simpson's gift basket for her and newborn baby girl Maxwell Drew

A MESSAGE TO OUR CUSTOMERS

Thank you for being a Flat Out of Heels customer! Since the release of our first collection in August 2011 we have sold thousands of shoes and received as much feedback and suggestions from our customers. We know that you want a shoe that is affordable, comfortable, stylish, compact, and most importantly DURABLE.

Although Flat Out of Heels first mission is to serve as emergency footwear for relief after those long days and nights in heels, we want you to be able to wear your Flat Outs all day long if you want to. We listened to EVERYTHING you said, every email, every tweet, every call and we have worked tirelessly to make improvements to create the products YOU want. The Spring 2012 Collection introduces a new image for Flat Out of Heels and we have you to thank.

We are aware that there are other brands of rollable flats on the market and we THANK YOU for choosing Flat Out of Heels, we are the BEST brand in rollable flats because we have the BEST customers. So when people ask you why you choose to wear Flat Outs over the other brands, you tell them this....

WHAT MAKES FLAT OUT OF HEELS THE BEST?

• Larger sizes: many of you asked for size 11 and higher...our new XL fits 11-12.5/13
• Added elastic to the heel for a better fit: Since our size chart is a range we want to ensure that the shoes fit perfectly on the high and low end, the new elastic will ensure a snug fit at all times, they will never 'flop' off or be loose
• Upgraded Materials: We now have thicker; high quality man made leather that will not peel or crack
• Upgraded Soles: We added thicker more durable soles with no slip, no skid bottoms and extra cushion
• Enhanced the Appeal: We replaced the thin black soles with fashionable thick red bottoms to make Flat Out of Heels stand out from those 'other' brands and still roll tightly in your purse
• More Color Options:  Our Spring Collection welcomes the new LEOPARD Flat Out, just one of many new designs to be released in 2012
• Stylish Boxes: We don't just toss your shoes in a plain ole box, we have quotes you can relate to on boxes from famous people including Marilyn Monroe, Abraham Lincoln, and Theodore Roosevelt.
• Always Affordable: Our price remains $19.99, you may find a brand 'cheaper' but you won’t find a brand that is better and frankly, we don't want you to wear cheap shoes, we want you to wear GOOD shoes.
• Best Customer Service: We address your every need, question or comment promptly. We do everything in our power to please our customers
• Commitment to Community Service: we have donated proceeds from your purchases to several nonprofit organizations including AIDS Walk Atlanta, 40 Girls and Some Shoes, and we will release our pink breast cancer shoe in 2012.

DONT JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT....LISTEN TO YOUR PEERS

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WITNESS OUR EVOLUTION

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Our new products are so amazing we want all of our customers to have a new pair. Email us proof of purchase to info@flatoutofheels.com and we will send you a coupon for 50% off your next order so you can try them for yourself!
To pre-order your Leopard Flat Outs - click here - Your order will be shipped before May 1

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¿Habla Español?
Do you or your friends speak Spanish?...Flat Out of Heels'
Spanish site is now LIVE!
Visit www.FlatOutofHeels.com and click 'en Espanol' in the bottom left.

Flat Outs: Your Official Shoe Companion

We always enjoy receiving feedback about our products and personal testimonies from our fabulous Flat Out customers. Often, we choose to highlight and share with you the various customer testimonies posted via Twitter, Facebook and right here on our Blog. It is always a pleasure to read all of them and its one of our ways to say 'Thank You' to our valued customers. With that said, please read a recent testimony submitted by Christina Baylor.

"I Christina Baylor, bought a pair of flat outs in January and I love them! They are the most comfortable and fashionable flats I ever had! I have a hard time trying to find comfort in shoes because I had an underdeveloped foot at birth. These shoes are comfortable and I even wear them as shoes! I can walk around the mall and my feet are still not hurting! Even some tennis shoes hurt, but not my flat outs! I will aways purchase this product and I want every color! Thanks for inventing a comfort I have searched years to find!"

Check out a personal photo taken by Christina Baylor in her fabulous Flat Outs!


To learn more about Flat Out of Heels and view our products, please visit www.flatoutofheels.com and follow us via Twitter @flatoutofheels and @flatoutzapatos

DailyCandy Deals: Put Your Best Footwear Foward!

Just in time for 2012 spring destinations, Flat Out of Heels is offering an exclusive deal with DailyCandy. You may have plans to travel to Cancun, Las Vegas, Nassau and many more popular destinations this Spring. However, before you travel this year be sure to purchase a pair or two of "go-everywhere" flats from Flat Out of Heels. Trust me - you'll be glad that you did!

Don't be caught anymore doing the "walk of shame" due to uncomfortable footwear. Even better - you can look stylish and comfy during airport travel. With endless support, a cushioned sole, and elasticized edges - the fit is always right!

Purchase one pair of Flat Out Rollable Flats, plus free shipping for just $15 or double your walking pleasure with a back-up pair of "go-everywhere" flats for only $25. Such a sweet deal for you and your friends only for a limited time at DailyCandy.com

Ladies, don't allow your feet to suffer this Spring season. Purchase a pair of Flat Out Rollable Flats and discover your "sole mate" today! To learn more about this fabulous deal click here.

Flat Out: Customer Recognition at it's Best!

Often we like to recognize our fabulous Flat Out customer's who choose to display their continued support in our brand. So, each week we like to highlight customer testimonials captured via facebook, twitter, email and many other forms of communication. Check out a few recent Flat Out mentions via Twitter shown below.

@TamekaRaymond has "broke in" her Flat Outs!

@TashebaJohnson keeps her Flat Outs close by while on the go!

@CEOTUFFLUV says she won't leave home without her Flat Outs!

In recent months we've also shown appreciation for our customers by giving away free pairs of Flat Outs through a previous "refer a friend" program. It is our absolute mission to ensure that our customers our satisfied and most of all relieved from sore feet! We have plenty of customers who love to send us pictures of them with their newly found feet "saviors"! To see a few recent photos submitted by our customers - check them out below.

 We you need relief, just pull out your Flat Outs to rescue your feet!

 Flat Outs are perfect gifts for friends, co-workers and family!

More satisfied customers!

Most women can only last a few hours in their high heels before they begin to feel discomfort.  However, no longer will women need to suffer from sore feet. Purchase a pair of Flat Outs and gain relief!  Be sure to send us your Flat Out pictures/testimonials and stay connected by following us on Twitter @flatoutofheels and @flatoutzapatos for our spanish speaking customers.

Estelle Says 'Thank You' to Lucky Fan with a Day of Pamper!

R&B Superstar Estelle kicked off her "All of Me" tour recently with Cleveland local radio station WZAK 93.1 FM - by awarding a special 'Thank You' Shopping Spree & Day Spa to one of her lucky fans!

Our very own Flat Out of Heels took part in this day of appreciation along with Estelle by giving away pairs of 'Flat Out' rollable flats.

Take a video peak of Estelle's day in Cleveland with one of her most appreciated fans - click here

Flat Out of Heels: Helping Those in Need by Purchasing a Pair of Shoes

More than 600 pairs of shoes and counting have been donated by Flat Out of Heels, in efforts to support 40 Girls and Some Shoes - an organization dedicated to assisting the homeless and less fortunate. In a recent call to action, Flat Out also contributed $10 from every pair of 'Flat Out' rollable flats purchased within December 2011.

Flat Out of Heels will continue to demonstrate their unwavering support for the organization with fundraisers and countless donations of gently worn shoes collected from all around metro-Atlanta throughout the year in 2012.

40 Girls and Some Shoes is an outreach program servicing the homeless and impoverished women, children and men within the City of Atlanta and surrounding areas. If you would like to learn more about how you can assist 40 Girls and Some Shoes click here.

FLAT OUTS: AN ABSOLUTE HIT IN HOLLYWOOD!

Flat Out of Heels was invited to be featured in the celebrity Pre-Golden Globes Boom Boom Room Gifting suite hosted by Jayneoni Moore in Los Angeles, CA this past January.

The signature Boom Boom Room is an event put on by "Life & Style" expert Jayneoni Moore, held at the most exclusive Hollywood locations and is considered the most prestige gifting suite attended by top celeb parents. A-List celebrities like Nancy O'Dell, Brooke Anderson and Jillian Michaels made an appearance at the chic gifting lounge to pick up all sorts of awesome goodies, including Flat Outs!  'Entertainment Tonight': co-anchor Nancy O'dell vowed not to walk the red carpet with out her pair of stylish Flat Outs.

Check out some of the celebs smiling with their new found feet saviors!

To purchase a pair of your very own Flat Outs visit us online at www.FlatOutofHeels.com

"Step Up in Comfort...Step Out in Style"

NBC Today Show reports "Your high heel habit is warping your walk"

                                                                                                Francois Mori / AP

NBC Today Show covered a story about the increased risks of muscle strain injuries resulting from long-term high heel use.

You may swear although they look painful, they're "so comfortable!" Sorry, your feet aren't buying it.  A new study suggests that the shoes you love are putting you at risk for muscle injury, even when you walk barefoot. When you wear a high-heeled shoe, your foot is forced into a plantar-flexed position. In other words, you're pointing your toes as long as you've got the shoes on.  Imagine Barbie feet.

Day after day of teetering in towering heels appears to shorten fibers in the calf muscle, and make the Achilles tendon stiffen instead of flex with each step, a new study published last week in the Journal of Applied Physiology suggests. (You can access the abstract here, but you'll have to pay to read the whole thing.) Both of these factors may contribute to muscle fatigue, and potential injury.

Excerpt from NBC Today Show - Health on Today. Read more here!