Customer Reviews OluKai Kulapa Kai

I am a dog groomer and am on my feet all day. I was having back and hip problems and now wear my Olukai's every day. I must have purchased 10 pair in the last 4 or 5 years. All colors, like Ohana the best. Everyone seems to be buying larger, I started purchasing a smaller size, works better for me.

Sizing is right on with the Kulapa. The straps are tight, have to break them in. I love this shoe because it has great support for high arches and is not a "wide" sandal, it's just like a regular flip flop, but with great support!

Worth every penny. I bought these flip flops for a vacation. I wore heck out of them and they were super comfortable with arch support. They are nice enough to wear with a dress for a casual dinner. I got the white ones and they clean-up very well. I thought I was crazy to spend so much on flip flops but I would highly recommend these. I usually wear a 7-1/2 the 7 fit fine.

I have several pair of Olukai sandals and purchased the Kulapa Kai W for the first time. The length and width was a perfect 8 -- I have a wide foot and the sandal was the perfect width -- no toe overhanging the sides of the sandal. These don't have the same degree of arch support that the Ohana does, but is still comfortable and can be worn all day. I like the snug fit of these straps versus the Ohana and I'm online ready to purchase another color. The bleached shell is so pretty in person.

I have worn this brand of flip flops since discovering them seven years ago, I have a high arch and they are worth every penny. I was bummed about two years ago when they changed the fit to a wide sloppy fit. This new style is back to the tighter narrower fit, I am so very happy. Quality is excellent as always, arch support fabulous. Just wish there were even more color choices.

great shoes ,comfy,great foot support,but slightly narrow for my 2E foot

These run small compared to the Ohana. I wear a 7 in Ohana but the 7 in the Kulapa Kai was too small and the 8 was a little too big. Also, these don’t have has much cushion and support. I was really hoping they’d be Ohanas with a skinny strap, sadly they’re not. They are cute though and if they fit for your foot you’ll probably like them but I’m sticking with the Ohana.

I'm usually a 7.5 but get a size 8. The 8's are a little snug and shorter this time. I'm hoping they stretch. Have purchased these same sandals before in an 8 and they were fine.

I got these in the white. I’m usually a 7.5, but I got a 7 in this flip flop. There is some room at the toe, but I’m close at the heel. I have gotten an 8 before in a different style of olukai and they felt loose and clunky. Hoping these fit the bill for doing some walking on a trip, but I tested them out at home and the grocery store and they had great support for a flip flop.

I wanted to really love these but I just like them. I buy these for my boys. But they are just ok for me. I normally wear 9 or 8 1/2 and I bought the 9 and they JUST fit. But they aren’t as comfortable and I can’t wear these all the time. They have more support than your average flip flop but I will try another arch supported flip flop next time.

I have multiple pairs of this flip flop. My newest pair seems to be made smaller and narrower than the ones I have purchased in the past. I think they have definitely changed the design. Sad.

Writing this review to help others with wider feet who struggle to find Olukai sandals that fit. I was able to try on four different styles in a store. I don’t always need a wide width but my feet are on the wider side and I have a moderately high arch so straps on sandals are often tight on me. I ended up buying these (the Kulapa Kai) and the Kia’i Wahine. I found the Ohana and Paniolo straps to be way too tight. I knew I’d have blisters. The Kia’i Wahine definitely seems to be a somewhat nicer/heavier shoe than the Kulapa Kai. I got the Kulapa Kai in the blue which is pretty and unique, but it does have a sporty look. I got the Kia’i Wahine in black, which I felt could be a little dresser than the Kulapa Kai. The straps on the Kulapa Kai are slightly looser than the Kia’i Wahine, but I felt both would probably work for casual activity. I have been cautiously wearing them around Hawaii on vacation and have been ok so far. I don’t think I’d wear them for serious walking though as I still fear the strap would chafe. I wear 10.5 and Olukai only come in whole sizes so I sized up to an 11 in both models. The 10 was too small both in the footbed and in tightness of the strap. Hope this helps!

First let me just say that I can NOT do thong sandals. They’ve always been too uncomfortable....until now. I figured I’d give them a try as I have fallen arches that have made my feet pretty flat and I was interested in the support these supposedly had. Well they DO have the support I need...and because of the fabric thong and anatomical footbed I’m happy to say I can wear these thong sandals! Because my foot is aligned correctly, the thong isn’t a problem. For those who are half sized I would recommend going up. I am usually a 7 1/2 and the 8 “just” fits. I highly recommend these very comfortable and supportive flip flops!

Comfortable but too narrow for me. My pinky toe was hanging off. It doesn't do that on any other Olukai sandal, it's just that these have a rim around them that is getting in the way for me.

I normally wearing 6.5 but ordered 7 as no half sizes. My heel is barely on the shoe. I've owned this brand before, and did not expect this size variance. The shoe is not stylish, but it's exactly as I needed/expected because it's for beach wear, and I'm trying to go more vegan in products.

I bought 2 different styles of this brand. I really liked the one pair, but not so much these. They felt tight on my foot and didn't have as much support as the other style. They felt like much cheaper flip flops. To me they were not worth the price.

These had a very high arch and was not comfortable for me.

I wish I could say these were as comfortable as others have in their reviews but I did not find that so. The arch support was too high for my foot. I'm having a hard time adjusting to this. Because the arch is so exaggerated it makes the straps a bit snug. These are not as comfortable as I hoped they be.

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.

Am a little perplexed by the high ratings for arch support. They have more support than the WalMart flip flop but they're still flip flops! They're comfortable but wouldn't count on support for lots of walking.

I wanted to love these but the material that the sole is made of seems to make my feet sweat — and these are flip flops! I have another pair of OluKai flip flops and do not have this problem.

Too small. sending back and will try next size

Based on all the reviews here, I couldn't wait for my pair to arrive. Ordered the Petal/Orchard. Very cute in person. Put them on...and ow! The strap between the toes hurt immediately. Wore them 5 minutes on carpet in house and couldn't wait to get them off. Also felt narrow...and I've never had to return shoes for being too narrow. I need a strong arch support for my duck-flat feet. These soles were very soft/comfortable, not not enough support for my arches...bummer. They are cute, but I'm returning as they are too costly to not be perfectly comfortable.

The material of these sandals is of a much lower quality than previous versions. The soles of the sandals felt like cheap foam, and the shoes looked far cheaper. I'm really disappointed, because I've worn the higher-quality version of these sandals for years. I hope they bring back the old version (and I'd be willing to pay more for it)!

For what you pay, there should be much improvement. The strip of material you slip through your toes is too flimsy. They are completely flat no support. I sent back going to find another pair where I get more for my money.