Customer Reviews OluKai Upena

Size and length were spot on perfect. The toe loop was way too snug for my foot (maybe I have a fat big toe). The leather was excellent quality and I feel like it may have stretched after wearing, but I wasn't willing to risk it. Beautiful shoe.

I have six pair of OlKai Ohana in my closet right now. These have the same sole and insole as the Ohana, but are at least a half-size shorter. I will reorder in a size 8.

I’m a huge Olukai fan, and have several pairs in different styles. The footbed is similar to the Ho’opio flip flops I have - a bit on the narrower side, but very flexible and comfortable. Very cute strappy style that stays put once on.

The straps on the sandals, especially the ones that circle the big toes are kind of awkwardly placed, causing them to feel quite tight. The left foot after a day of wear felt better, but I have a nasty rub mark on my right big toe. I'll wait until it heals, and retry them again, this time though I'm going to get that side good and wet and then it dry on my foot. I've find that has worked with other tight sandals I've bought.

Sizing: You may need to size up! I'm pretty consistently a size 10, but I couldn't buckle the 10's at all. I exchanged for an 11 and they fit great! These are comfortable out of the box and offer considerably more support than a flat sandal, while still looking cute and not like you're about to go hike up a mountain, like with a Chaco or similar type shoe. I've had and liked leather Chacos before, but prefer these because they offer the same (or more) comfort but look a bit dressier- the gold strap adds style and foot bed isn't as rugged.

I loved these, and I have several pair of Olukai Ohana flip flops. I normally wear 8.5 and buy 8s in these, so I ordered an 8 as usual. They were too tight where the strap cris crosses the big toe and buckling the back on the 2nd hole, wouldn’t stay in the holding loop. So I’m ordering a 9, because I loved these shoes!

Overall, nice shoe. I was looking to replace a worn out pair of leather chacos, that have been discontinued. The straps on these were a bit thicker than I hoped, but nice quality. They were just a bit too small all around. I know the leather will stretch with wear, but I was concerned that when it stretches, my heel would slip off the base...since the base barely holds my foot. I wish they came in half sizes, because a full size up will definitely be too big. I'll just continue to keep an eye on what Chaco is producing and replace from them someday.

Size and comfort are great. I love Olukai for their mission and their comfort/quality. I originally got the brown/gold version of these but after only 3 wears the gold started wearing off. Zappos is amazing and exchanged them for me with a black pair that are great! I am a teacher and am on my feet all day. Having comfortable and cute shoes is a must. Highly recommend!

Super cute but the straps stretch out over time.

These sandals are more comfortable than they appear! And as a person who spends a lot of her time barefoot or in sandals (probably 80% of the year), I put a lot of miles on a pair of sandals. I like these a lot, but I'm a little bothered by the clasp. There does not seem to be enough overlap to tuck the remaining strap into the little loop. Thats seems like a strange oversight. But overall, they look nice and they're really comfortable.

I really liked the style and color and wished they had worked for me. I have a wide foot, with previous bunion surgery so comfort is my first priority. I normally wear a 10-10 1/2. The foot bed was so comfortable and I am sure I would have been very comfortable walking in these for hours. The only problem is it seems like maybe I was in between sizes. I order the 10 and 11 (just in case). The ten was the right length and the buckle strap was the right size, but the straps across my toes were just a bit too snug. The eleven was very comfortable, but the straps were a little too loose and the length was too long for my taste. I would have kept the 10 and hoped they stretched some, but I wanted a pair of sandals that were “ready to wear.” I wished they would have worked!

Love the sole of the OluKai sandals! I have a higher than average arch and these sandals are so flexible while still being supportive. I did initially get a couple sore spots on the outside of my ankle after the first time worn for a full day, but I've learned that I had the straps too tight and have not had a problem since loosening the straps.

I love olukai shoes. They are the only thing I wear. I’m a huge fan of the flip flops and boat shoes, so when they announced the gladiator sandal I was ecstatic! Unfortunately though, these shoes run super narrow. I have a wide foot, but the base of the shoe only covered half my foot, which was super uncomfortable. Other than that, they are an amazing shoe and I will continue to buy!

They are wonderful but unfortunately need to be returned due to the forefoot being wider.

I love how these shoes are so comfortable AND stylish. I can take them on a trip and walk around all day in them and feel just as supported as if I'm wearing tennis shoes. They also look so nice and go with any outfit which is such a plus. The only thing that I don't like about them is that they get ruined in the rain which totally ruined my plan of these being my ONLY travel shoes!!! Such a bummer. Still on the lookout for the perfect travel shoe. For any sunny day, these are them.

I was hoping these would be my go-to summer shoe, as I know this generally a great brand for comfort and quality. I typically wear 7 or 7.5. The 7 was just a tad too small and the 8 was way too big. Also they are a bit clunky (def not on the delicate side). Wish they fit better so I could have given them more or a shot. Also seem to run a bit wide.

These are great sandals and are super cute! I wish I could have hung on to them. I have a bunion on one foot and the sandal was a little tight and pinched a bit on that one foot. I didn't want to give these up but had to.

Good looking sandal, but the toe strap did not feel right / comfortable. That was a dealbreaker, so sadly returned. Going to try the version with no "toe strangler"!

Perfect fit for my size 5 foot and comfortable too! The straps were too wide for my style so I returned using Zappo's great return policy.

These shoes are cute and comfy for errands and stuff, but I’m looking for a shoe that I will support my plantar fasciitis while walking around Europe. Unfortunately, I had to return.

I really like these sandals for comfort. The arch support is great so that I can wear them all day and not have any foot pain. When I put them on at first, it seemed that they didn't fit the same on each foot. I adjusted the straps on both and put them on again and they fit perfectly.

They felt a bit stiff at first, but after wearing them for a little while and walking around, they lossened up and felt great. Very comfortable and great for walking. Very happy with my choice.

Very comfortable and supportive for walking, no slipping or rubbing. Wish the sole wasn't a dark color. Hoping they don't look too "orthopedic" or old hippie on me.

Cute but I was hoping for something a tad more dressy for evenings while on vacation, so I sent these back.

I usually wear a 7.5 but ordered the size 7 and it fit just right. I really liked the style and wanted to like the sandal, but the insole felt too artificial to my foot. I’m used to the leather insole of Birkenstocks and the Olukai insole felt unappealing and cheap and was a deal breaker for me with what otherwise was a great sandal.