Best Flip Flops?

[rgruber]

Only 2 weeks? The glassing on the deck looks soft. Lots of pressure dings.

SBD's chaco report:

About two weeks in on these puppies and so far so good. They run small so I had to exchange for a bigger size. I'd size up two liters if you're considering a pair.

Comfort: 8 out of 10. Firm deck with good support but not a super aggressive arch. Leather feels really good on the dogs and surprisingly not slippery when wet. Pressures wearing in nicely.

Straps: Good width and thickness. Not too much air drag, doesn't bog on left or right turns. Snug but not too snug. I cut this annoying tag they had on the inside and now I don't notice. Reminded me of oeste's leash strings.

Sole: kind of a weird one way pattern but they're pretty sticky. My Olukai's got slicker than snot. Glad I get to ride this with the sole that was made for the flip.

Weight: Medium. I'd say like a pu/pe build but not too heavy. Should last a long time with this glue schedule.

Pics after a nice run to the barber, chiropractor, and Sprouts.

6/7 would bang again:

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[silentbutdeadly]

Stiffer than you think. They're actually really good so far. Digging them.

 

[dk1973]

Does it have low entry toe rocker?

 

[Havoc]

That's the intent. I hate surfers.

surfers are the worst

 

[silentbutdeadly]

Actually high nose rocker. Great dirt/rock reflection. Helps on steep paths too

 

[tedshred5]

I prefer high entry, low exit rocker profile on my flip flops too

 

[silentbutdeadly]

The lost driver of the flop kind

 

[hammies]

I see people wearing $60 rubber slippers and laugh.

 

[rgruber]

Those look like a fancier version of my Locals which I love but in all black instead of the questionable color options they offer.

Who makes those?

I see people wearing $60 rubber slippers and laugh.
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[silentbutdeadly]

I see people wearing $60 rubber slippers and laugh.
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lol, jsut save the 5 bucks and go barefoot

 

[oeste858]

Those look like a fancier version of my Locals which I love but in all black instead of the questionable color options they offer.

Who makes those?

they look just like the classic Havianas tops which I wore for years. $20 durable and comfortable enough... until I got old and suddenly needed stupid arch support. I can't wear regular vans (slips-on or authentics) anymore either. Sigh.

https://havaianas.com/us/en/product/top-flip-flops/NA4000029-0090.html

 

[stringcheese]

Support your local flip flop shaper

 

[jkb]

I can't wear regular vans (slips-on or authentics) anymore either. Sigh.

#metoo

I've been relegated to wearing Vans geriatric line of shoes.....the Ultrarange

They're really comfortable, but they're one step away from old man sneakers.

 

[hammies]

These were popular in the early 70s. We called 'em "Jap flaps". We were horrible. So were the shoes, IIRC.

 

[BolivianRam]

I like Scotts. The super thin, flat ones (forgot the name). Even these thin ones last a long time. Only one complaint: they stain the bottoms of my feet a little bit.

 

[silentbutdeadly]

update. Did about 2.5 drunk miles in Santa Barbara last night in my chacos and my feet feel great. I'm loving these. And not a single person talked to me about surfing. fvcking winning.

 

[oeste858]

update. Did about 2.5 drunk miles in Santa Barbara last night in my chacos and my feet feel great. I'm loving these. And not a single person talked to me about surfing. fvcking winning.

LOL posting on a surfer forum to claim you hate talking about surfing…

 

[silentbutdeadly]

crazy right?

When I was in mollusk last night I didn't want to talk to the hipster guy that worked at the store cause surfing, but really wanted to talk surfboards. He probably thought I was a kook. Little did he know.... I am a kook

 

[grg]

I like Scotts. The super thin, flat ones (forgot the name). Even these thin ones last a long time. Only one complaint: they stain the bottoms of my feet a little bit.

Moved to Scotts and best decision ive made.

 

[Havoc]

Rainbows ftw!