expiredhawkblu09 | Staff posted Jul 14, 2025 02:57 PM
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expiredhawkblu09 | Staff posted Jul 14, 2025 02:57 PM
Olukai Men's or Women's Ohana Flip Flops (various)
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I've had flip flops all across the price spectrum. My first 'expensive' flip flops were Rainbows for ~$50. They took almost a summer to break in, and were *very* uncomfortable for that period. But after that, they were the best flip flops I had (comfort-wise) up to that point. During the summer, I wear flip flops every day and walk at least 2 miles in them each day. Eventually, the soles wore out.
I have some friends who live in Hawaii and they talked about how they loved Olukai's, so I decided to give them a shot. I liked the Tuahine style, but they were $100, and i was thinking, man, $100 for a pair of flip flops????
I went to a local shoe store and tried them on. Whew, they were comfortable *and* supportive. Actually better than any regular shoe I own.
So I found them on sale for $70 and felt, what the heck, let's try them. For the amount of hours and days I spend wearing flip flops, and if they last for several years, the cost per wear is very, very low, even at that price.
This is my 3rd summer with them. They're amazing. The sole is like a hiking shoe - plenty of grip, and sewn on like a real shoe sole. The support is incredible. And they're waterproof leather. If I got the rainbow's wet, I could tell the leather did not like it at all.
With the Olukai's, I could soak the leather and somehow it doesn't matter at all. It's unaffected. They advertise them as waterproof, and they apparently mean it.
So, that's why. If for you, flip flops are beaters to wear around the house or the pool, then sure, $10 will do. But if you think of them as a real part of your wardrobe and a quality piece of footwear, then the price is more than justified.
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An analogy: if the Lexus dealer had their cars for 40% off, would that be a good deal?
If you're a person who only cares about getting from A -> B and *nothing* else, then no. You'll be happy with a 1998 toyota corolla with wood benches for seats.
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I've had flip flops all across the price spectrum. My first 'expensive' flip flops were Rainbows for ~$50. They took almost a summer to break in, and were *very* uncomfortable for that period. But after that, they were the best flip flops I had (comfort-wise) up to that point. During the summer, I wear flip flops every day and walk at least 2 miles in them each day. Eventually, the soles wore out.
I have some friends who live in Hawaii and they talked about how they loved Olukai's, so I decided to give them a shot. I liked the Tuahine style, but they were $100, and i was thinking, man, $100 for a pair of flip flops????
I went to a local shoe store and tried them on. Whew, they were comfortable *and* supportive. Actually better than any regular shoe I own.
So I found them on sale for $70 and felt, what the heck, let's try them. For the amount of hours and days I spend wearing flip flops, and if they last for several years, the cost per wear is very, very low, even at that price.
This is my 3rd summer with them. They're amazing. The sole is like a hiking shoe - plenty of grip, and sewn on like a real shoe sole. The support is incredible. And they're waterproof leather. If I got the rainbow's wet, I could tell the leather did not like it at all.
With the Olukai's, I could soak the leather and somehow it doesn't matter at all. It's unaffected. They advertise them as waterproof, and they apparently mean it.
So, that's why. If for you, flip flops are beaters to wear around the house or the pool, then sure, $10 will do. But if you think of them as a real part of your wardrobe and a quality piece of footwear, then the price is more than justified.
---
An analogy: if the Lexus dealer had their cars for 40% off, would that be a good deal?
If you're a person who only cares about getting from A -> B and *nothing* else, then no. You'll be happy with a 1998 toyota corolla with wood benches for seats.
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I have 5 pairs of Olukais and they are by far and away the most comfortable of all of them and my favorite "walk town" shoe.
These are the only legit ones on sale, but not slick: https://www.nordstrom.com/s/oluka...en/6715763 [nordstrom.com]
Have no idea exact model I have and looking at their site, cannot find it. Mine have a much thicker sole than what I am seeing but I have a feeling you want the $140 ones for real leather. I am sure they go on sale as well.
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50 with shipping is a solid deal
I've had flip flops all across the price spectrum. My first 'expensive' flip flops were Rainbows for ~$50. They took almost a summer to break in, and were *very* uncomfortable for that period. But after that, they were the best flip flops I had (comfort-wise) up to that point. During the summer, I wear flip flops every day and walk at least 2 miles in them each day. Eventually, the soles wore out.
I have some friends who live in Hawaii and they talked about how they loved Olukai's, so I decided to give them a shot. I liked the Tuahine style, but they were $100, and i was thinking, man, $100 for a pair of flip flops????
I went to a local shoe store and tried them on. Whew, they were comfortable *and* supportive. Actually better than any regular shoe I own.
So I found them on sale for $70 and felt, what the heck, let's try them. For the amount of hours and days I spend wearing flip flops, and if they last for several years, the cost per wear is very, very low, even at that price.
This is my 3rd summer with them. They're amazing. The sole is like a hiking shoe - plenty of grip, and sewn on like a real shoe sole. The support is incredible. And they're waterproof leather. If I got the rainbow's wet, I could tell the leather did not like it at all.
With the Olukai's, I could soak the leather and somehow it doesn't matter at all. It's unaffected. They advertise them as waterproof, and they apparently mean it.
So, that's why. If for you, flip flops are beaters to wear around the house or the pool, then sure, $10 will do. But if you think of them as a real part of your wardrobe and a quality piece of footwear, then the price is more than justified.
---
An analogy: if the Lexus dealer had their cars for 40% off, would that be a good deal?
If you're a person who only cares about getting from A -> B and *nothing* else, then no. You'll be happy with a 1998 toyota corolla with wood benches for seats.
I'm into leather.
I've had flip flops all across the price spectrum. My first 'expensive' flip flops were Rainbows for ~$50. They took almost a summer to break in, and were *very* uncomfortable for that period. But after that, they were the best flip flops I had (comfort-wise) up to that point. During the summer, I wear flip flops every day and walk at least 2 miles in them each day. Eventually, the soles wore out.
I have some friends who live in Hawaii and they talked about how they loved Olukai's, so I decided to give them a shot. I liked the Tuahine style, but they were $100, and i was thinking, man, $100 for a pair of flip flops????
I went to a local shoe store and tried them on. Whew, they were comfortable *and* supportive. Actually better than any regular shoe I own.
So I found them on sale for $70 and felt, what the heck, let's try them. For the amount of hours and days I spend wearing flip flops, and if they last for several years, the cost per wear is very, very low, even at that price.
This is my 3rd summer with them. They're amazing. The sole is like a hiking shoe - plenty of grip, and sewn on like a real shoe sole. The support is incredible. And they're waterproof leather. If I got the rainbow's wet, I could tell the leather did not like it at all.
With the Olukai's, I could soak the leather and somehow it doesn't matter at all. It's unaffected. They advertise them as waterproof, and they apparently mean it.
So, that's why. If for you, flip flops are beaters to wear around the house or the pool, then sure, $10 will do. But if you think of them as a real part of your wardrobe and a quality piece of footwear, then the price is more than justified.
---
An analogy: if the Lexus dealer had their cars for 40% off, would that be a good deal?
If you're a person who only cares about getting from A -> B and *nothing* else, then no. You'll be happy with a 1998 toyota corolla with wood benches for seats.
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