Blew out my flip flop . . .

[txtig]

There’s another current thread discussing how shorts, tee shirts and flip flops are the unofficial dress code for retirees. Given that, I’d like to ask the “experts” to help me with a problem.

I used to have a pair of flip flops that I wore everywhere. They were very comfortable and were great for walking even long distances. Unfortunately, I blew out one of of the flip flops about a month ago and tossed them in the trash.

I picked up a replacement pair, but they are nowhere as comfortable as my old pair and I can’t recall the brand of the old ones.

So, can anyone recommend a brand of flip flop that is really good for walking long distances?

 

[REWahoo]

Gucci or Versace

 

[MuirWannabe]

Did you step on a pop top?

Hopefully you didn’t cut your heel and have to cruise on back home.

 

[EastWest Gal]

Or lose your shaker of salt.

 

[REWahoo]

Kidding aside, try Teva: https://www.amazon.com/Teva-Mens-Mu...id=1507759211&sr=8-6&keywords=flip+flops+mens

 

[97guns]

Being from Hawaii, I know my flip flips and usually go with Scott's or flojo's. They both have a shoe like bottom and will never blow out on you. Scott's used to be made in Hawaii but like everything else they're made in china now

 

[RobbieB]

These are my favs.

You can open beers with them too -

 

[CardsFan]

But there's booze in the blender....

For walking sandals (with straps), Teva have been the best to me. They can last 3-4 years.

For real flip flops, I follow the sales at Kohl's, and buy 2 pair at $3-10 each. If I don't like them, no big deal. Usually I can find a sturdy pair that will last a season, but not longer than that.

I just can't bring myself to spend more on something I will probably "blow out" or lose in water within a year.

 

[Nemo2]

They probably don't make 'em any more, (I haven't checked), but back in the '60s in Oz they were made by Dunlop......you could even buy the replacement rubber straps with the 'knobs' on the end that you could poke through the bottoms if the straps wore out.....the bottoms lasted for eons.

 

[Bigdawg]

DD is currently on her way back from an internship in Melbourne Australia. On the first day they were being briefed on what not to wear. The boss said "no thongs". My DD thought to herself "why does this lady care about my underwear?". The boss noticed the strange look on my daughters face and said "oh no, flip flops. No flip flops".

 

[Nemo2]

DD is currently on her way back from an internship in Melbourne Australia. On the first day they were being briefed on what not to wear. The boss said "no thongs". My DD thought to herself "why does this lady care about my underwear?". The boss noticed the strange look on my daughters face and said "oh no, flip flops. No flip flops".

I still think of them as 'thongs', but I say flip flops.

 

[Bigdawg]

I still think of them as 'thongs', but I say flip flops.

My DW calls those other things "eye patches".

 

[RunningBum]

This just came up on a friend's FB feed, but unless you're lying about your location, you aren't him.

Two popular suggestions that came up are Olukai and Hoka Slides. Personally I wear Keen Sandals for reasonable distances, and Crocs for just kicking around the house and easy on/off. Both last a long time.

 

[braumeister]

Gucci or Versace

Actually, you might be on to something.
Burberry $250 sandals

 

[FlaGator]

These are my favs.

You can open beers with them too -

+1 on the beer-opening Reefs

I'm able to wear them ~300 days/year, and have 6-8 pair at the ready (several by each door, extras in both cars) plus a box or two in the closet.

Flojos and Reefs have held up the best, especially the thicker ones.

 

[Another Reader]

Thongs? They were zories in the early 60's. Or Zori's, I'm not sure. They were Japanese made in those days. You bought them at the discount store for 33 cents on sale.

 

[calmloki]

I loath sandals with something going between my toes. but. being of a thrifty bent, I've read that one can use a flat square plastic bread tie to keep said strapy thingy from pulling up through the sandal sole.

Spenco sandals I can tolerate. Great footbed, no toe wedgie. I see they make the toe torture shoes and what I wear are slides. https://www.spenco.com/category.aspx?catid=52

 

[candrew]

I prefer Keen's brand. They have a toe protection design to them.

 

[O2Bfree]

I like Crocs. Lightweight and cushy.

 

[ABQ2015]

I like the New Balance flip flops that have well padded soles and good arch support. The women's style is wide to accommodate my big feet and the strap holds up very well.

 

[Nemo2]

https://maas.museum/inside-the-collection/2012/01/20/rubber-thong/

Thongs gained ground from the 1950s and from the early 1960s Dunlop often sold over a million pairs a year

And, from one of the article's comments:

Genuine rubber thongs are now very hard to buy locally – mostly they’re made of plastic. My brother brought himself 3 pairs of genuine rubber thongs on a recent trip to Myanmar – just to ensure he’s enough to last a life time

Thus combining the flip flops & Myanmar threads.

 

[dixonge]

Timely thread. Upon inspecting my flip-flops to determine the brand I discovered that the tread is finally loose/cracked and about to come apart in several places. Otherwise they have been wonderful and comfortable over the last five years. Picked them up in Puerto Escondido. Brand is 'Contact' - fabric straps and sole, layers of rubber etc. below that.

 

[Rambler]

I've got flat feet and a while back I developed posterior tibial tendinitis. These guys are the only ones I've found that I can wear comfortably for longer stretches. I wear birkies around the house a lot as well.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01A6DCQ48/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[gerntz]

Give me $15 outlet store Columbias with cloth toe separators. Like nothing between toes.
Good cushion. First pairsbroke 18 months use. On second of three pair. Wear them down to about 40 degrees or 9-10 months a year. And yes, there's booze in the blender.

 

[FireBug]

Olu Kai

Ain't no betta brah

https://www.olukai.com/mens/sandals.html