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Why r/BuyItForLife recommends Olukai

50 mentions from real owners

• #1Dec 25, 2025

  What are the Best olukai for comfort that is not ohana

  The Tuahines are solid, I've had mine for like 3 years now and they're still going strong even with daily wear

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• #2Dec 24, 2025

  What are the Best olukai for comfort that is not ohana

  Not sure about the men's version but I've had a pair of the women's Honu for years and they are super comfortable and durable. Still look good even though they've gotten wet at the beach many times.

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• #3Dec 24, 2025

  What are the Best olukai for comfort that is not ohana

  If you're not limiting yourself to the rubber ones, I have the Tuahine style and have loved them. I also wear sandals year round and they've held up significantly better than my old rainbows did.

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• #4Dec 3, 2025

  most comfortable/ softest house slippers?

  I have the slides which I used to wear as slippers but started wearing outside too, I hate sandals but these are great to walk in. And I have a pair of slippers that aren't currently available but are similar to this: https://olukai.ca/products/hale-mule-womens-slippers-lava-rock-tapa

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• #5Dec 3, 2025

  most comfortable/ softest house slippers?

  https://olukai.ca/products/nalu-slide-mens-sandals-black

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• #6Dec 2, 2025

  most comfortable/ softest house slippers?

  I got these leather/wool ones from olukai and they are amazing

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• #7Oct 4, 2025

  Best Flip Flops for Men – any that look good AND are comfortable?

  Just the brown basic leather men’s flip flops. No clue if it’s still happening but would never put a pair of those on my feet again. Just look up “rash from rainbow flip flops” and you’ll see tons of people posting on Reddit, Tik tok, etc. Switched to olukai’s and never going back! Way more comfortable and durable.

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• #8Oct 4, 2025

  Are olukai's worth the hype? Do they need to be broken in?

  I have a pair of Ohana’s and love them. Initially I had to adjust since I was used to a pair of Scott’s I had. The different Olukai sandals have different feels depending on the model. The Ohana footbed is not cushy but does give a little and has some tackiness. The website has fit and cleaning instructions. This helps in deciding what type of arch you should look for depending on your arch.  In the past I have had a couple pairs of Scott’s. One had a good arch but the other had a different shape and I did not wear them much. I could never find the model that had the good arch support so I tried these. I do have a pair of Scott’s also but usually gravitate to the Ohana’s if I am going to be walking a lot. 

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• #9Sep 6, 2025

  What is the longest lasting, fairly priced but still good quality indoors house slippers?

  OluKai get my vote

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• #10Sep 6, 2025

  What is the longest lasting, fairly priced but still good quality indoors house slippers?

  Kinda expensive, but OluKai are amazing.

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• #11Sep 5, 2025

  Woman’s Slippers with exceptional padding and able to do quick trips outside

  Truly can’t recommend these enough! https://olukai.com/products/pehuea-cozy-womens-slipper-shoe-taupe-grey

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• #12Sep 4, 2025

  What product would you seriously stockpile if you found out they weren't going to sell it anymore?

  Olukai Ohana sandals. Most wonderful footwear I've ever owned.

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• #13Sep 1, 2025

  OluKai slipper insoles back in stock

  lol! I bought four pairs… those things took FOREVER to come back in stock lol. I’m good for the foreseeable future now 😎

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• #14Sep 1, 2025

  OluKai slipper insoles back in stock

  Ha! Just answered your post from 2 years ago with the last post 9 months ago. I LOVE their insoles and nothing else works for me as well

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• #15Sep 1, 2025

  Olukai slipper insoles

  9 months late, but you can order the insoles from their website. Now, in the past, you had to sign up and be a "member", which was nothing more than signing up with said email address. I'm basically addicted to the relaxed shoe insole and wear it everything (Jim Green boots, etc) [Men's Relaxed Insole - Tan | OluKai](https://olukai.com/products/mens-relaxed-insole-replacement) But the other insoles come up by searching for "insole" [Search: 32 results found for "insole" – OluKai](https://olukai.com/search?q=insole) Hope this helps, months later

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• #16Aug 8, 2025

  recommendations on warm slipper?

  Olukai

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• #17Aug 7, 2025

  Reef Flip-Flops aren't even "Buy It For Now"

  Everyone I post Olukai a crazy amount of posts like this come to back it up. I’m starting to feel like it’s a campaign lololol ;)

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• #18Aug 7, 2025

  Reef Flip-Flops aren't even "Buy It For Now"

  Gf got me a new reef every year. They were basically a sponge wrapped in a thin plastic like Saran Wrap. When I’d walk next to the ocean they would absorb water and the sponge would fill. Sloshing around for days. I did some research and got a pair of Olukai. They are so soft yet sturdy. Two years have passed and they still look and feel new. I wear them everywhere. I’m never wearing a plastic flip flop again.

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• #19Aug 7, 2025

  Home slippers recommendations

  used to wear uggs slippers … no more. now it’s strictly Olukai and because i wear slippers so much in the house, i have 2 kinds: the Nohea and the K’ui slippers. comfy, supportive and totally worth the money

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• #20Aug 7, 2025

  Reef Flip-Flops aren't even "Buy It For Now"

  Loved Reefs for years until my last pair broke a little over a year in. To be fair I wore the hell out of em. Decided to try the Olukai for my next pair and they destroy the Reefs in almost every way. Holding up like a champ! Rainbows lasted fine but don’t have nearly the comfort I had with Reef and Olukai

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• #21Aug 7, 2025

  Reef Flip-Flops aren't even "Buy It For Now"

  I live near beach towns and I buy **Reefs** from the local surf shops. It's a bit of a tradition. They cost between $65 and $80 and last me around 3 to 4 years. For me, Reefs aren't "buy it for life" items, and I never expected them to be. I don't wear the same pair all the time; I alternate with different brands. I'm going on my second year with a few pairs from '**OluKai**' (Hawaii), and so far, so good. Very comfortable. Your Amazon link shows Reefs for $39. Is that an official or authorized Reefs reseller?

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• #22Aug 7, 2025

  Reef Flip-Flops aren't even "Buy It For Now"

  I like olukai better than I liked my rainbows. I doubt I’ll ever wear another brand, but I don’t wear flip flops all that much to begin with so

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• #23Aug 7, 2025

  Reef Flip-Flops aren't even "Buy It For Now"

  Yes. I love my Olukai. I can finally see wear in the footbed if my black pair I’ve had for years. I’ll always be an Olukai wearer.

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• #24Aug 7, 2025

  Reef Flip-Flops aren't even "Buy It For Now"

  Olukai. 

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• #25Aug 4, 2025

  What slides do you guys recommend, the crocs ones look quality but I don't know if their it. Thanks

  Olukai

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• #26Jul 9, 2025

  What's are home office purchases you've made that have more than paid for themselves?

  I've done the same - Olakai slippers for in the house, then Olakai slides for stepping out for the mail, letting the dogs out, etc. My feet feel much better just having that level of support and the Olakai shoes definitely fall into the BIFL category.

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• #27Jun 13, 2025

  Current BIFL sandal recommendations?

  UluKai Hiapo sandals. They took awhile to break in but it was worth it. They are leather flip flops with hard rubber soles and I've had them at least 4 years but I'm pretty sure I bought them pre COVID. I use them every day after work. Worth every cent. I didn't live on the beach either, South Texas brush country.

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• #28Jun 12, 2025

  Buy It For Life "Stylish" Summer Sandals?

  Love my Olukais

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• #29Jun 5, 2025

  My birthday is coming up. What brand of Sandals should I ask for?

  Olukai is the only choice

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• #30Jun 4, 2025

  My birthday is coming up. What brand of Sandals should I ask for?

  Olukai are the only sandals I buy these days. The leather ones are amazing. A bit expensive but worth every penny!

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• #31Jun 3, 2025

  What are your favorite niche BIFL items that are currently available?

  Patagonia Black Hole duffel bag. Have a 55L one, and love it. Also, Olukai Moloa slippers.

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• #32May 8, 2025

  In Florida from Scotland right now, is there anything practical that I can pick up whilst here?

  - Tommy Bahamas for Hawaiian shirts - Olukai flip flops - Yeti water bottles - I know they’re available in UK but generally cheaper in US - Go to Ace hardware and spend some time browsing, they tend to have some interesting BIFL type stuff - I saw someone mention gator skin cowboy boots, which would be good, but you might get more use out of a decent leather belt, usually plenty places in US that do those

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• #33May 5, 2025

  What brand of shoes that lasts?

  Hello. If you’re talking about every day sneakers that you pair with different outfits and not for running, I have a pair of Olukai Huia sneakers that have lasted for years. I love them! You can get them on sale for under $100

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• #34Apr 9, 2025

  Items that made your life so much easier/saved time?

  - Instapot (15 years old, use it 5+ times a week) - olukai flip flops (10 years old and counting) - Merrill rain jacket (18 years old!!) - 100% cotton quilts (I have multiple, ranging in age from 5-20 years old) - kindle e-reader. I recently upgraded but I still have my 1st one and it’s working well at 10 years - le cruset cookware - stainless steel pots and pans - copper kettle

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• #35Apr 4, 2025

  I literally live in my flip-flops; what brand is genuinely odor-proof, even after being put through the paces (so to speak)?

  I wear olukai, had the same flip flops for 5-6 years, the soles have been replaced once, and they are still going strong. I got them when I started lifeguarding outdoors high school, wearing them in the Colorado summer sun. Now I wear them, in the summer or to and from the climbing gym. I only had an odor issue with them once in high school, and anti bacterial spray did the trick. I know they don’t/didn’t smell because my family, friends and girlfriend all are very outspoken and will tell me what’s up.

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• #36Apr 4, 2025

  I literally live in my flip-flops; what brand is genuinely odor-proof, even after being put through the paces (so to speak)?

  Honestly man, nothing’s truly stink-proof if you’re in them 24/7, but i’ve had decent luck with Olukai and Xero shoes. smoother footbeds help less gunk buildup. Also, rotating pairs is clutch. even the best ones need time to breathe. You tried doing that?

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• #37Apr 4, 2025

  I literally live in my flip-flops; what brand is genuinely odor-proof, even after being put through the paces (so to speak)?

  For serious odor resistance, olukai and oofos are your best bets, especially with their moisture wicking materials. crocs also hold up well with their croslite foam even with heavy daily use.

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• #38Apr 1, 2025

  Searching for a Great Pair of Flip Flops - Reefs?

  Flip flops are my shoe-type of choice. Reefs are decent. I have owned a pair of Scott Hawaii flip flops since 2020. They were about $35 and are still my go-to shoe when I am forced to wear them. Haven't looked to see how much they cost now. Olukai are pretty good too. Rainbow also last well.

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• #39Apr 1, 2025

  Searching for a Great Pair of Flip Flops - Reefs?

  +1 on the Olukais. My rainbows bit the dust a few years ago as did my Chacos. The Olukais have been chugging along since and are very comfortable.

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• #40Apr 1, 2025

  Searching for a Great Pair of Flip Flops - Reefs?

  I second olukai wholeheartedly! I bought a backup pair in case my 7 year old pair breaks, but haven’t really needed the backup.

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• #41Apr 1, 2025

  Searching for a Great Pair of Flip Flops - Reefs?

  Live in Hawaii where we take these things seriously. Personally, been on an Island Slipper kick. They are made in Oahu and are seriously comfortable. Bit over $100, but there are tons of promos and discounts. Be careful about signing up for emails as they are way too aggressive and had to unsubscribe. Olukai has their partisans, but don’t dig how much the empathize the Hawaii thang while being made in China. Rainbows are pretty damn durable as well.

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• #42Apr 1, 2025

  Searching for a Great Pair of Flip Flops - Reefs?

  Olukai 

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• #43Apr 1, 2025

  Searching for a Great Pair of Flip Flops - Reefs?

  Olukai flips are some of the best out there. Great arch support, can get them wet and they wear like iron!! So worth the money!

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• #44Mar 7, 2025

  Can the synthetic lining of the sole of sandals be repaired?

  I went to a shoe repair place last year with the same problem and it was cheaper to buy a new pair of the same sandals than it was to fix the old ones. I have Olukai Ohana sandals and absolutely love them!

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• #45Feb 10, 2025

  Looking for a super durable, men's flip-flop brand or product

  aye how'd those olukais work out I am also a teva mush guy

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• #46Feb 8, 2025

  Are there comfortable house sandals in this style that I don't have to replace every six months?

  Olukai [https://olukai.com/products/kipea-olu-womens-leather-slide-sandals-sahara](https://olukai.com/products/kipea-olu-womens-leather-slide-sandals-sahara)

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• #47Feb 7, 2025

  What brands do you trust to always deliver a high quality product?

  Orvis and Olukai! I’m always tough on my clothes and shoes but these brands have lasted so much longer than any of my other clothes and shoes

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• #48Jan 6, 2025

  Request: mens' indoor/occasional quick outdoor slippers that are warm and good at wicking moisture (and aren't LL Bean Wicked Good)

  I absolutely love mine. Except I wore them so much my insoles are toast and Olukai has not restocked the slipper insoles in over 4 months! So they are collecting dust until then which is annoying. I’ll probably buy like 3/4 pairs to keep in the closet when they come back. Should last me 10/15 years then lol

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• #49Jan 6, 2025

  Request: mens' indoor/occasional quick outdoor slippers that are warm and good at wicking moisture (and aren't LL Bean Wicked Good)

  I’ve had my Olukai Moloa slippers for 3 years now and regularly use them all day during the winter

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• #50Jan 5, 2025

  Good slippers for hot feet

  Just got my husband his 2nd pair of Olukai slippers. We’d consider the 1st pair BIFL, but he wore them so much & his feet got so hot that they stunk pretty bad so we sadly tossed them. 1st pair was leather (Moloa), new ones are quilted cotton (Mahana). He really likes them - the hard soles make them acceptable for a quick trip outside or to drive in, the drop-in heel is awesome (he had ACL surgery last year), and the quality, stitching, etc is too notch. We definitely recommend Olukai!

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