Customer Reviews OluKai Maoli
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48%"Felt true to size"
92%"Felt true to width"
74%"Excellent arch support"
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These things are fantastic. They look brilliant and are very comfortable. Everything about them says quality.
Joel T, Zappos Customer,
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Unquestionably the most comfortable sandal I've ever worn! I've become an OluKai evangelist! Zappos provides excellent service. I ordered another pair for a friend in a size too small, and Zappos was true to its word on free returns. The exchange was painless.
Rick H, Zappos Customer,
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These are great flip flops for tired and stressed feet. Worth the money and look awesome!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is my first pair of OluKai sandals and I'm a fan. I recently returned from a week's vacation at the beach and they held up well despite the sun, sand and surf. I would recommend ordering a 1/2 size up. I typically wear a 13 and returned my 13s for 14s and they fit great. I know that's a full size, but they don't carry 13.5.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Really great fitting and feeling flip flop. This is my second pair of OluKai flips and I have to say this brand makes a very solid product.
Rich, Zappos Customer,
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Most comfortable sandal I've ever owned. My wife likes them because she said they're more dressy than your average flip flop. I like the style. Definitely worth the price.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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OluKai are my favorite sandals. I have not seen a better constructed sandal and way stylish. My last pair similar style are going on a year old and I still get props. When I get cabin fever I stoke the fire, put on some slack key and my OluKais and think of the upcoming sunny season. Pass the sunblock would you?
I'd also recommend:
Patagonia, North Face, Columbia, 7 For All Mankind, Levi's, OluKai, NB, Saucony
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The Olukai Maoli flip flops are definitely worth the price. I followed the advice of a previous reviewer and bought one size larger than I normally wear (I am usually an 11, bought a 12) and they fit just right. The arch support is very comfortable and not too high - I have had problems with arch supports in the past because I have flat feet and supports that are too high can be painful for me. The foot bed is made of supple leather and feels nice. I have been wearing flip flops almost every day for several years and rank this pair in the top 3 that I own. They feel great and look great.
I'd also recommend:
Chaco, PecheBlu, PechePlatinum
Dutch R, Zappos Customer,
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Very firm sole, arch support, and toe notch. The toe notch took me a day or so to get used to because of the lack of flex. Chicks dig the clean look much better than some of the other OluKais. Construction is great and the sandals appear very durable.
Dave K, Zappos Customer,
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Really comfortable! This is my second pair of Olukai flip flops and I love them. These seem a little easier to break in than the last.
Chris K, Zappos Customer,
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I love these flip flops. This is my second pair of OluKais. Like anything else, you get what you pay for. If you prefer wearing flip flops but need comfort, support and style, these are definitely a good option. And as usual, Zappos impresses. I ordered these at 9:30 PM and had them the next day before lunch. Crazy.
I'd also recommend:
Birkenstock
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Without any doubt, these are the best flip-flops I have ever owned. I bought them in black, as well. In addition, I bought the OloKai Ohanas for the pool and lake, as they are fresh and salt water-proof. I love these sandals! I actually bought a backup pair of the black and the brown Ohanas. And no, I do not work for OluKai! I have always had foot issues and finally finding flip-flops with great support has me fairly passionate about this company. OloKai are great products overall!
Jeff M, Zappos Customer,
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I love the style of these flip flops. Fit is excellent. I\'m bummed every time I leave the house and have to wear actual shoes instead of my OluKais. For a flip flop I\'d say these have excellent arch support, but as a shoe in general they have moderate arch support which is the best a flip flop can do.
I'd also recommend:
None, buy the OluKai
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I've been wearing the OluKai Maoli sandals a LOT over the past year in many different environments (mostly where one shouldn't be wearing leather flip-flops, ex. hiking Hawaiian lava rock trails, wading streams). What I like: the topskin leather is comfortable to bare feet. The type of leather Olukai uses seems to breath well and I find it preferable than the artificial topskin flip-flops I've owned. Rugged-style; I like the contoured footbed shape and I think the stitching makes the shoe looked more refined.
Other comments: I've worn and hiked in these for miles & miles & miles. The stitching on the heel is wearing slightly thin. But, given the abuse, I would imagine any sandal would show this kind of wear. The outsoles are extremely well. There's still a lot of life left. The leather strap loosened during the first few weeks but hasn't changed since. This hasn't affected the comfort or wearability at all. The loosening is probably less than other sandals I've had in the past. Anyway, they're flip-flops. I find the arch support perfect but my foot is flatter than average. I wouldn't be able to comment for people with high arches.
Someone mentioned the side straps pulling away from the foot bed. Very minor issue; not much noticeable unless one starts digging around. The strap's anchor at the base is very solid and given the abuse I've injected; I would have found any structural flaws.
Paul A, Zappos Customer,
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Buy these, they are the most comfortable flip flops I have ever owned. Did not want to spend this much for these, but we live in great climate, all year long flip flops. I read reviews with particular attention to warm weather reviews like Hawaii, Texas, AZ, etc. Thank you to all for great advice, size up one size, better than Reefs, get what you pay for, etc.
Brian, Zappos Customer,
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Love these sandals! I have 3 pairs and will probably be getting more. I believe they do run a size small. I wear 12 normal and had to go to 13 to get the best fit. You will love them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Sweetness -
These are the best flip flops period. Do yourself a favor and buy it. You will not be disappointed and you will never go back to brands you used to wear.
Scott, Zappos Customer,
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These sandals are a bit pricey, but when I tried them on at the store, I was really impressed. They felt and looked great. I've been wearing them for a couple weeks now and they have loosened up quite a bit (as they should), but if they fit perfect in the store, maybe you should go down a size. That's what I did.
Joshua L, Zappos Customer,
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The OluKai Maoli are awesome. Like the other reviewers, it took my feet a couple of days to get used to the straps, but this break-in period was short. The sandals are now terrifically comfortable and look great. Beautifully crafted. Based on one month in them I\'d say they are worth the money.
I'd also recommend:
Camper
Heff, Zappos Customer,
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Great looking sandal. Soles are very comfortable and provide good arch support. Not true to size. I ordered a full size bigger (size 15) and they still felt small. The thong part is too small. it needs to be taller, especially for bigger feet. I bet they use the same size thong for all the sizes and it's too small. I really want to like these sandals and the fit is getting better with more wear. Out of the box, the upper straps were very snug on the top of my foot. It felt OK when standing there, but walking it seemed there was not enough room and it hurt a little. After 3 days I think they have stretched enough, but i would have ordered 2 sizes bigger if I could.
Ross, Zappos Customer,
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Good, but not worth the money. I wanted something really nice as I wear flip flops a lot during the summer. These look good, feel good but after a few days the leather footbed became slippery. Maybe my feet are just very dry, but I slip and slide on these a lot. I had a pair of Reefs (with a bottle opener!) which I feel were better, certainly cheaper.
Brett, Zappos Customer,
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These were great for about six months, then it seemed to me that the fit had grown loose. I looked at the sandals carefully and noticed that the straps have pulled away from the side of the foot bed, apparently the glue doesn't hold. A reviewer at REI's web site noticed the same problem. What a shame. Great flip-flops now slop-flops.
Ray, Zappos Customer,
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I have them in black - well made, great support through the arch, overall extremely comfortable, really like the look, couldn\'t be happier with the purchase.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Beautiful appearance, kinda dressy, fit well, good arch support. I tend to have arch problems. I have 2 other Olukai flips, and they are equally good.
I'd also recommend:
Sole flips, and some Teva
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Although I were Birkenstock shoes and sandals, I have been looking for a comfortable flip-flop that also provides good arch support. The black leather Oluka-Maoli flip-flops exceeding my criteria. They are extremely comfortable and my wife said that they are very good looking on my feet.
I'd also recommend:
birkenstock
Shane B, Zappos Customer,
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