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Guy's flip flops input please

Posted: May 7, 2010 10:30 am
by thebeachbumm33
I can't decide which ones to buy. I've never worn the first pair except to try them on at the local surf shop and they seem more comfortable than the Tommy Bahama's but does anyone have experience with them as far as ruggedness and longevity?

http://www.olukai.com/Product_MensMakai ... -4827.aspx
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Or should I just go with the old reliable ones.

http://www.tommybahama.com/TBG/Shoes/Me ... andals.jsp

Tommy Bahama pic won't work for me.

Re: Guy's flip flops input please

Posted: May 7, 2010 11:05 am
by big john
$65 and $68 for a pair of flip flops?!! :pirate:

Re: Guy's flip flops input please

Posted: May 7, 2010 11:15 am
by blackjacks wife
I like the Olukai's

Re: Guy's flip flops input please

Posted: May 7, 2010 11:30 am
by blackjack
Famous Footwear has Margaritaville sandals on sale and I've had several pair for several years...just sayin'.

Re: Guy's flip flops input please

Posted: May 7, 2010 11:31 am
by SharkOnLand
I've heard good things about the Olukais but I think my wife would kill me if I spent that much on flip flops. :) I think with TB you pay for the name more than the quality, honestly.

My old standbys are the Margaritaville ones: http://www.margaritavilleretail.com/lif ... p-292.html

Got them for $10 on clearance somewhere and they're probably the most comfortable flip flops I've ever owned.

Re: Guy's flip flops input please

Posted: May 7, 2010 11:35 am
by blackjack
Here's one version of M-ville's on Famous on sale for $29.99 (reg. 49.99)

http://www.famousfootwear.com/Shopping/ ... pg=1020574

This one looks more like the Olukai, but has a cool marlin emboss:
http://www.famousfootwear.com/Shopping/ ... pg=1020712

Re: Guy's flip flops input please

Posted: May 7, 2010 11:54 am
by krusin1
Have to agree.... I bought a pair of M'ville flip-flops and LOVE them. Before these, I've not had a pair I liked since Junior High (25 years ago) and had about given up trying.

This is my second summer in these (I don't wear them THAT much) and they still look and feel great.

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Re: Guy's flip flops input please

Posted: May 7, 2010 12:00 pm
by Joetown Parrothead
I love Crocks!

Re: Guy's flip flops input please

Posted: May 7, 2010 12:17 pm
by C-Dawg
give Sanuks a try...I love mine...I have the sidewalk surfers, but the soles are all the same

http://www.sanuk.com/products/341027

Re: Guy's flip flops input please

Posted: May 7, 2010 12:21 pm
by thebeachbumm33
SharkOnLand wrote: I think my wife would kill me if I spent that much on flip flops. :)

There's an unwritten rule in my house, as long as a purchase is under $250 we don't have to discuss it 8) I ordered the Olukai and the Margaritaville Marlins, thanks for the link Joe :D

Re: Guy's flip flops input please

Posted: May 7, 2010 12:36 pm
by blackjack
thebeachbumm33 wrote:
SharkOnLand wrote: I think my wife would kill me if I spent that much on flip flops. :)

There's an unwritten rule in my house, as long as a purchase is under $250 we don't have to discuss it 8) I ordered the Olukai and the Margaritaville Marlins, thanks for the link Joe :D

Wear them in good health!

Re: Guy's flip flops input please

Posted: May 7, 2010 12:53 pm
by Thewino
krusin1 wrote:Have to agree.... I bought a pair of M'ville flip-flops and LOVE them. Before these, I've not had a pair I liked since Junior High (25 years ago) and had about given up trying.

This is my second summer in these (I don't wear them THAT much) and they still look and feel great.

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I gotta agree with ya krusin1. These are the Margaritaville Zuma flips and they are my favorite. They are very comfortable.