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Old 04-09-2012, 10:27 AM   #1
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Mickey FitFlops--Where are they?

I LOVE my Mickey Mouse FitFlops that I purchased online at the Disney store last summer. After a year of wear they are a bit stinky and strectched out and I planned to buy two more pairs (both colors) this summer to have them nice and broken in befoe our August trip.

For the past couple months, I have been searching for them on the website. I was patient, assuming it may be a summer item only. A little over a week ago I FINALLY saw them. DH asked if I was going to buy them right away. "Of ocoure not," I said. "I will wait for a discount." Well...2 days later I checked the site and I saw that they only had the brown ones and only in size 8. Hmmm...I figured they were just coming into stock. A few days later They weere GONE again!

I emailed customer service and got a prompt, but non-informative answer: basically they have no control over what they receieve and they cannot tell me if they will be getting more of the sandals or not.

Anyone know if these are still available in the parks? Any other ideas about how I could get them BEFORE our trip so they can be comfy?
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I know I've seen them in the parks, even in January. Have you tried calling Disney Merchandising? I've seen Fitflops sold other places, but not the Mickey Fitflops. Does it have to be Mickey?
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I would love to know, too!! I've wanted some for quite some time, and our upcoming trip is the perfect excuse for me to splurge!
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I'm wanting some more also. I have the black mickey ones and they are pretty worn out. I also have 2 other pairs of fit flops...I love them!
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I know I've seen them in the parks, even in January. Have you tried calling Disney Merchandising? I've seen Fitflops sold other places, but not the Mickey Fitflops. Does it have to be Mickey?
They do not HAVE to be Mickey...but I want them to be! I also know I like the fit and the style. I have looked at other FitFLops and they are even more expensive and come in a number of different styles. I would rather stick with the known!
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Any luck on this yet? I know they go fast online. I bought mine last fall - after checking the site almost daily - and was able to get a pair, but they were sold out within a few days. Now my mom wants a pair (she saw mine and HAS to get some) and I would like another pair in black (as the only color available when I bought mine was brown). I am willing to wait and get them at Disney in Sept. but I would love to get them before online if they come up. I was just curious if anyone knew where and if these were still available in the parks.
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If you have Dillards where you live try there. Or Even Dillards web site. It is a big department store here and they sell Disney Fitflops!
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[QUOTE=Ryans Mom;3940345]Any luck on this yet? I know they go fast online. I bought mine last fall - after checking the site almost daily - and was able to get a pair, but they were sold out within a few days. Now my mom wants a pair (she saw mine and HAS to get some) and I would like another pair in black (as the only color available when I bought mine was brown). I am willing to wait and get them at Disney in Sept. but I would love to get them before online if they come up. I was just curious if anyone knew where and if these were still available in the parks.[/QUOT

No luck yet....but I kept checking. I bought a pair of sketchers toneups in. Lack. Not as comfy as the fitflops but they will do for now..

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If you have Dillards where you live try there. Or Even Dillards web site. It is a big department store here and they sell Disney Fitflops!
Thanks!! I will check it out!!
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