Customer Reviews Ocean Minded Southern Baja

I am enjoying these sandals greatly. I was slightly concerned initially as they seem a bit oversized, about 1/2 size. As such, mine are loose fitting. However, the slight ridge behind the toes and the clear arch support keep them on my feet without any effort. I had no hot spot/blisters develop during the initial everyday wear period. In all, I am very happy with the comfort and look of these sandals. Also, Zappos did a great job with a quick shipment and excellent follow up. Thanks!

Southern Baja or Hawaiian Isle! I originally found this sandal at the Billabong store in Waikiki and loved the look. Then after spending two weeks wearing it around the island and on the beach... I fell in love with the comfort. Who knew?? :-) I give it high marks for style, comfort, and the way it brings back the memories of my Hawaiian vacation. I am glad I was able to find another pair to wear for everyday back home in Ohio. Thnx Zappos.com

Fast favorites! I'm lucky enough to wear sandals at work so I've got 'em on all day, everyday, year round. Recently ordered six (6) pair of flips in assorted styles - Sanuks, Clarks, Tevas, etc - and kept three. Had never heard of Ocean Minded before yet, hands down, these were my favorite. The pre-molded footbed is comfy straight out of the box; these are THE pair of flips for Birkenstock lovers. Very water friendly, too. The only (minor) complaint I have is that although comfortable there isn't much cushioning in the heel so these are not the right sandals if you're on your feet all day or walk a lot. After 8 hours, or a couple miles, you'll wish you were wearing Crocs instead. Short of that, you'll be happy and lookin' good in these.

The Baja is now my favorite flop ever - They were a little stiff to start but they broke-in in about two weeks and now I don’t take them of unless I have to even when walking around the house and they look just right in the color department which I was worried about. Love them!

Comfort - My Zappos are the most comfortable things I have had on my feet!! I was not sure about ordering through a web site but it could not have gone smoother. I will enjoy ordering more products of Zappos again. Thanks Zappos for a great product and speedy delivery.

Finally, comfort - I got these because of what the company stood for, and I didn't want Rainbow sandals, which are all the rage. These sandals are the most comfortable pair that I've owned (Doc Martens, Clarks, Teva, and Chaco). At first the arch support is unusual, but after a few days it becomes a welcome treat. I highly recommend these.

Finally,comfortable sandals for a teen's 15. Broken in.......great fit and comfortable..a "coo": Teen Look

Very happy with the shoes. I bought these for my son; he is 6'2 and wears a size 14, so it is hard to find shoes for him. He says these are extremely comfortable and molded to his foot quickly. He is 15 and we live in Florida, so he wears this kind of shoe most of the time. We have a problem with the soles splitting on other brands after he has worn them for a short time. I will post how long these last if that happens with them.

Great Sandals - I'm very pleased with these sandals. Great just cruising the beach or witha pair of slacks going out to dinner.

These sandals rock - These sandals are great. I've had them about 3 weeks now, by far THE most comfortable pair I've ever owned. I will definitely be checking out their gear in the future from now on. Do yourself a favor and at least try a pair on, even if they're not from this site. I guarantee you won't be disappointed.

super comfy - I purchased these sandals for my husband who normally doesn't like to wear flip flops due to the strap rubbing between his toes. These sandals he loves as they are super comfy and they haven't chafed his delicate toes.

Perfect Beach Sandal - I bought these prior to a trip to Maui, and they were just what I was looking for. Comfortable enough to walk a few miles in (once broken in), and could easily accommodate getting wet. They are getting more and more comfortable as I continue to wear them. Excellent shoes.

Good looking and environmentally responsible shoes. Size seems right on, support is in all the right places. Do seem to run a little narrow.

Only problem is heavily embossed Logo in heel of shoe which is somewhat uncomfortable -- feels like sand under your heel. They could have put the Logo elsewhere or not made it so deep into the leather.

Great sandal, the only reason I'm only giving it 4 stars is because it takes a few days to break in and the leather at first is very tough that after a few minutes of walking, they can become uncomfortable. That said, after a few wears, they are soft and comfortable to walk at the beach all day.

These are very nice-looking and comfortable. Other reviews said that they ran large, so I ordered a size 8, even though I'm an 8 1/2. They don’t run large, so I'm exchanging them for a pair in size 9. Zappos customer service -- friendliness, price, speed of delivery, ease of exchange -- was, as always, exemplary. A pleasure.

I just got these at 14 and boy they are flippin fins! I can flap them and I can take off... They seem very comfortable but they do have a strong "treated hide" smell to them which I hope will go away with use. They also seem to be prone to stains. I dropped some water and they got discolored. I can see how these will be bad daddies after months of use... The more rough-housing the better they will become! If you like a polished look, avoid them. :)

Ocean Minded Black Flip Flop - I love these shoes. Other than learning to walk with your feet constantly arched they're great--they look good with both jeans and khakis and are very comfortable. My complaint is the fit--they're way too loose, the straps are too high and they don't attach back far enough to keep them on your feet. I always loose a shoe walking/falling up steps. Compared to other flip flops they are a bit heavy so they don't want to stick to your feet the way thin rubber flip flops do. I'd advise the manufacturer to make the straps attach farther back on the foot bed and reduce the height above the foot bed so that they wear into rather than out of size.

Great style and look, poor quality. I bought these five months ago while I was backpacking around Australia. After breaking them in for a few days they were great flip flops. After 5 months of average use, they really started to come apart. The color on top of the flip flop started showing wear and turning different shades of brown. The heel started to wear really thin and the canvas strap in between the toes gave out in a spectacular blow out while walking around Waikiki. Great style, great colors, pretty comfortable, but durability is severely lacking. Will go back to Reef sandals.

You have to own a pair of these. Great arch support! Comfortable all day walkers! Great for the beech or just casual attire. If someone stole these from me, I would replace them without doubt.

These guys were a little hard to break in at first, I don't get blisters from flip flops often. The best part of these is the huge arch support, I could walk forever. After 10 years of wearing flip flops I say these are the best I've owned.

Got these in several different sizes for the guys in my wedding party. Only the soon to be hubby has worn them so far but he liked them so much he had me pick him up another pair for use between now and then. I've fought for years to get him to try real flip flops and these seem to have done the trick. Fabulous

They are not making them the same way anymore. Now, as they get worn they become slippery and fly off your feet at the most inopportune times, like climbing stairs. I have had 3 pairs, this one is not like the others. I think it's because they have gone to using recycled material to make these. Dropping it 2 stars for that. They look great still.

Beach use only - Caveat emptor! These are great looking flaps and felt fine while walking on carpet and other soft surfaces. A couple of hours on hard surfaces were a totally different experience! I've had ankle surgery and these caused more pain than any sandal/shoe I've worn in the last 15 years. Replaced them with a pair of OluKai Kumus which while more expensive, are certainly worth the pain relief. And of course, Zappos simply rocks!

They look nice, but these sandals are not the best. The bands stretched quite a bit and cushioning or sole of the sandals quickly became hard as rock. You can't walk for very long without experiencing discomfort. I'm looking for a new pair.