Customer Reviews OluKai Kulapa Kai
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74%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
76%"Felt true to size"
92%"Felt true to width"
50%"Excellent arch support"
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Love the arch support and the firm fit, not sloppy like most thong styles. I wear an 8.5 and the 9 fit perfect.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I guess I'm in the minority here...much prefer Chaco's to these. This pair just feels like 'expensive flip flops' to me. Moderate arch support, yet allows my foot to really spread. Don't feel like they would be comfortable to wear all day.
I'd also recommend:
Chacos
Sonja, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love these flip flops! I have super high arches requiring orthodicts for support. I usually can't wear flip flops but discovered this brand while vacationing Oahu, Hawaii. Best support ever, super comfortable, and lasts forever! I wear a 9 in OluKai, usually wear a 9.5.
I'd also recommend:
Dansko
Kelli C, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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After trying 14 pair of flip flops in the past 60 days, I very possibly might have finally found the right pair. Normally I would buy Orthaheel Tide, but the fit has changed since my last purchase before they bacame Vionic. This pair seems to have the arch support in the right place for my old feet. I've had plantar fasciitis for about 10 years and have arthritis in my knees and lower back. I cannot go barefoot so a comfy pair of flip flops are a necessity. Plus I live in Las Vegas and almost never wear real shoes.
This year I've tried Vionics, Clarks, Crocs, New Balance, Skecher, plus others...all were highly recommended for having excellent arch support. All failed for me. I can't tell you what YOU should buy since everybody has different requirements. I'm just hoping these will work for me. If they do, I will order several more so I don't have to go through this again for awhile.
I have several pair of Mephistos and Birkenstocks that don't seem to work right now.
Wish me luck.
I'd also recommend:
Clarks, Mephisto
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love these flip flops. Very comfortable. Love that they don't make loud flip flop or squishy sounds when walking fast. Have two other pair. Wear these all summer long.
Maryln K, Zappos Customer,
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Great quality flip flops. The arch support was to much for my feet. I just wore them around my house for a bit and I couldn't wait to get them off. They are really nice and I wanted to keep them but my feet would be screaming at me.
I'd also recommend:
I'm going to try Teva next
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Love these shoes. I have them in four other colors and have wanted the blue since last year but they were sold out. I ordered as soon as I saw them this year, and I think the color was almost sold out. I have battled plantar fasciitis most of the last 10 years but these shoes never hurt my feet. I can walk all day long!
I'd also recommend:
Cobb Hill
Glenda B, Zappos Customer,
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I own this same style flip flop in orange and grey and I love it. I am returning this one because I do not care for the new material they are using to make the sole of the shoe. It is not as comfortable as my other pair.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Hmm...I'm not quite sure how I feel about these shoes.
Here's what I like about them:
1. lots of color choices
2. great arch support
3. casual but stylish look
Here's what I am not so happy with:
1. I wear a size 7 so the footbed fits fine. The straps are tight though. I'm hoping that with a little more wear they will loosen up a bit.
2. There were these little "barbs" sticking out around the edge of the footbed on both shoes. I noticed one of these little things poking my toes the first time I wore the shoes. I took a closer look and these little hard nubs were part of the rubber at random spots around the edges. Since I already wore the shoes outside I can't return them so I ended taking a pair of nail clippers and clipping off these little pointy chunks to smooth out the edge of the shoes. I was disappointed that I would have to smooth out the edges of a $60 pair of flip flops.
3. These shoes are noisy. When I walk around it sounds like I have pieces of tape along the bottom of the shoes and they are sticking to the floor. I took the shoes off and bent them a little and there's the sound! I can't tell if it is the strap material creaking when I walk or if there is something inside the sole that isn't quite glued down but when I walk it sounds like I am stepping on a small piece of cellophane with each step. No wearing these while trying to sneak up on anyone!!
Since I've already worn the shoes outside and my husband accidentally splashed my feet with the hose, they are non-returnable. I'm hoping with more wear the straps will become more comfortable and the crinkling noise will go away.
M.Powers, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Zappos ROCKS! Love your service and the fact that you carry quality brands at competitive prices. These flip flops were recommended to me by a shoe salesman after trying on several other brands. I fell in love with them and wore them out of the store. I shopped for another half a day and couldn't believe how good my feet felt. For those who think these are a little expensive, I would say from experience Podiatrist will cost you much more when you ruin your feet with cheap shoes. I have them in four colors... Love, Love, Love.
I'd also recommend:
Mephisto
Glenda B, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I got these to replace my much-loved but no-longer-supportive-enough Reefs. They really do fit the bill for support and comfort, and there is plenty of footbed in the forefoot area (which is not the case with a lot of flip-flops). I wear a 6½ so I ordered both 6 and 7, but the 7 was just too much extra shoe front and back - the 6 was a much better fit. The shiny pattern on the straps is much more understated and subtle than in the photo.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Very comfortable, am a 5.5 and sized up to a 6 and they are perfect! If you have wide feet, these are probably not the style for you. I think they run on the narrower side. I want to get more colors.
I'd also recommend:
Ahnu, Birkenstock, Reef, Fitflop
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These flip flops were recommended to me by a friend for both looks and comfort for walking. Love these flip flops. I ordered a 7 because there are on 1/2 sizes available, but these fit perfectly. The arch support is great. Look forward to wearing them lots once the weather gets warmer.
D P, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes are comfortable, nice looking and have good arch support. I used to wear Vionics but the styling changed last year and they caused me to have more problems with my feet.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These were recommended to me as a way to continue to wear flip flops while suffering from plantar fasciitis. They are great! Wonderful support in the arch.
Wendy V, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Bought these because I needed sturdy, reliable sandals that are super comfortable and also look relatively good. When I tried them on, they didn't feel particularly comfortable or stable if I were to do real walking in them. Plus, the style didn't look super awesome to me, and they're pretty expensive considering that. I returned them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These are too wide. I am sending them back. Their Ohana sandal looks almost exactly the same and runs a little more narrow. I am keeping that one. If your feet run wide, this would be a great fit. Super supportive.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I love these. I pronate (ankle drops inward slightly), so flat flip flops are horrible for my feet (even though I've worn them forever). These give a nice arch support without looking or feeling too much like a supportive shoe. I have the gray but would love them in a shiny black. I plan on getting these for my kids since it looks like their feet are starting to pronate as well!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I purchased my first pair of Olukais a month ago and loved them! Ordered 2 more pairs last week! If you're having trouble with plantar fasciitis or even arthritis in your feet, give them a try! They've helped me tremendously!
Rhonda H, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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This shoe did not meet my expectations. I researched and read reviews before purchasing these. They were the most expensive, but best rated, so I went ahead and splurged. I usually wear memory foam flip flops so the sole felt very firm. I figured different didn't equal bad. But the bad came when I wore them for a couple hours. The thong part rubbed the skin off the top of my foot, now I have a sore bloody scab on my foot. Not what I was hoping for! :(
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Best flip flop ever...don't waste your money on cheap ones. Arch support is wonderful. Can wear all day without sore feet. So glad friend told me about these. If between sizes, I recommend you go with smaller size.
Debi, Zappos Customer,
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OluKai are the best flip-flops. They provide great arch support and are very easy to walk in right out of the box. They are the only flip-flops that my wide and high arch feet can walk all day in.
MeMe M, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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Comfortable, supportive, and good looking! Definitely worth the money for a great pair of flip flops. I chose these over the ones with wider straps after trying both because these are just as comfortable and can be dressed up a bit.
Kate S, Zappos Customer,
1 found this review helpful.
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Love this brand. I got my first pair of OluKai flip flops in 2008 and this is my third pair. They are pricey in comparison to other flip flops, but the quality is good and you can't beat the arch support.
Steph B, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I bought a pair of OluKai flip flops last year and wore them so much that they were starting to wear on the foot bed. Ordered a new pair from Zappos and they arrive so fast. These are the most comfortable flip flops that I have ever owned.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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