Birks, Rainbows, Sanuks or OluKais?

[thejen626]

I love my Olukai flip flops! And they aren't "ugly" at all.

[VeryViolet]

I don't have Birks and I don't know what OluKais are. So between Rainbows and Sanuks I like my Rainbows more. I don't know why but once they are broken in they are like magic for my feet. I get mad when I have to put real shoes on my feet on the weekends. Though I don't know if I would want to walk around Disney or NYC in my rainbows or Sanuks but I probably wouldn't do that in any flip flop.

[gummybear]

I had to return my gizehs bc the toe part is already formed for you. It didn't match up with my flinstone toes and was very uncomfortable. I think I need a birk with softbed fit

[poprocks]

I bought OluKais and they have good arch support, but I've gotten blisters from them. They were pricey, especially for flip-flops, so I'm hoping the leather wears down/my feet get used to them. But they are much more comfortable to wear, aside from the blisters, than any of my other sandals.

[gerberdaisy]

If you want ugly, get oofos. So comfortable, yet SO ugly.

I love olukais and rainbows, but the Olukais had no break in period and are more comfortable. I don' think either of these are ugly though.

[ECB]

I have the Gizeh's too and LOVE them. I want a 2nd pair! I walked all over NYC in them recently and I didn't get the lower back pain the way I usually get. It's great.

[pandorica]

I loveee my Rainbows. And I think they're cute! Mine have a braided strap. The break in period can suck though.

[v]

Gizehs are very comfortable (after a short breaking in period), even for walking miles at a time.

I have Rainbow Tango flip flops and I don't even like walking across the room in them. They hurt a lot. But that may be style-dependent. Definitely don't get the Tangos.

[toepick]

I have high arches and the most comfortable flip flops are the Orthaheel Tide. My Olukai Ohana are a close second.

[spitforspat]

Birks and olukai are going to have the best arch support. Olukai can get wet (unless you get the leather), but birks can't - maybe that will help narrow your decision?

[meggers5]

Jun 9, 2015 14:36:05 GMT -5 jenny1980 said:

Jun 9, 2015 14:26:31 GMT -5 freedom said:

They are amazing. I have barely taken mine off in the last month. I even wore them all day in a theme park.

Yay! I got them primarily for our big road trip. We'll be at Disney and I need something easy to walk around in. 

Break them in!

Put like, 10 miles on them, bits at a time, before wearing them for any long period.

[mskitkat]

I hated all of these when I tried them on. Tevas, however, are like walking on a cloud all day. I love them.

[meggers5]

Jun 9, 2015 15:05:49 GMT -5 pandora89 said:

Jun 9, 2015 14:59:46 GMT -5 meggers5 said:

Break them in!

Put like, 10 miles on them, bits at a time, before wearing them for any long period.

Oh I did not know this, I bought a pair of Gizeh's for the same reason.



My vote is Gizeh, I love mine, they are so comfortable!

I learned the hard way.

I have 4 pairs now and I love them. They are so comfortable once they mold to your foot.

[cabbagecabbage]

I like my gizehs. I think they are the best looking of the group. I haven't worn the others, so I can't compare but my gizehs broke in and were quite comfy after a week and a half.

[FastHands]

I have the regular sanuk yoga flops and adore them. I will say that they get crazy slippery and squishy if they get wet (moreso than even cheapie plastic ones), so they are not good at all for inclement weather and not the best for pool/beach either.

[auntie]

I love my Birks. I have plantar fasciitis and they have the right amount of arch support.

DH bought me a pair of Gizehs and I found them the only Birks I can't wear which is a shame since they're the best looking. They really bothered me between my toes. I have these-

www.amazon.com/Birkenstock-Sandals-Arizona-Leather-regular/dp/B004YHKLEK

I would avoid Abeos which as sometimes pushed at comfort shoe stores. They have a softer bed and are exhausting to walk in. Plus they're old lady ugly.

[Moe]

I just bought the Gizehs.

The first day I complained to @misoangry, I thought they sucked.

Then on Sunday, I was up at a festival all day walking on them, and my feet felt fabulous at night. I'm a convert. I want to buy another pair.

BUY THEM @misoangry.

[Mrs.Rad888]

I have the Birkenstock Mayaris, and they are awesome.
I got them for walking around Disneyland for a week. I also wore some Skechers sandals and a pair of Clarks sandals, and alternated between the three. Most of the time was spent in the Birks, though.
I broke them in just wearing them as I ran errands for about 2 weeks, but I don't think it was really necessary for me. The foot moldings seemed to fit my feet really well.
I've seen some cute OluKais, there were a couple of pair I was thinking about getting, but I had just bought the Birks and Clarks and a new purse, and couldn't really justify spending another $100 on a pair of sandals.

[Deleted]

Sanuks or Yellow Box all the way

[junebug]

Birks! I have lived in mine for the last two summers. I regularly pass up my rainbows (which are also very comfortable. I have the double layer) for my gizehs. I love them SO much.

[Jalapeñomel]

The breaking in for the birks was a bitch.

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Jun 9, 2015 15:26:32 GMT -5 Moe said:

I just bought the Gizehs.

The first day I complained to @misoangry, I thought they sucked.

Then on Sunday, I was up at a festival all day walking on them, and my feet felt fabulous at night. I'm a convert. I want to buy another pair.

BUY THEM @misoangry.

I just had maybe a brilliant idea.

Are there Birkenstock Gizehs for kids?

My feet are probably small enough.

CHEAPER.  LOL.

[nonsensetomfoolery]

I have worn my gizeh's for the last three summers. I love them. I bought a pair of old school Teva's last month after reading everywhere that they were the sandal of the summer. Well, after reading that and then seeing that they were sold out everywhere- it became a mini-quest. Anyway. I really like them more than I thought! They totally remind me of being a youth and I get tons of compliments on them. I also love my salt water sandals but they don't really have a lot of support at all.

[daisybuchannan]

I loooove my rainbows. I also want gizehs.