“I have recently purchased my 2nd pair after wearing the 1st pair for about 7 years. That includes over 4 years of daily use here in Hawaii. The first pair is still wearable but pretty tattered. The new pair is just as comfortable as the first. I have two other pair of Olukai sandals and a couple from other makers but the Mea Ola are the best of any.”
“I ordered these for my fiance for his birthday specifically because they said they fit wide feet. I ordered the first pair in a size 10 (his normal size) and they were WAY too small. He couldn't even get his foot in the sandal. We exchanged them for an 11 and they still do not fit. We are going to try one last time for a twelve - fingers crossed. If the 12 does not fit I'm going to give up entirely. Apparently, most of OluKai sandals run small, so be warned. Even in the women's size 9 I ordered for myself (I usually were an 8.5) my foot was hanging off the back of the shoe. You would think a higher end shoe company would have more consistent sizing.”
“I was one of the survivors of Hurricanes Irma and Marie on St John, Virgin Islands. Two of the strongest recorded Hurricanes to ever hit land. I lost my Olukai flip flops in that natural disaster as well as the home I was living in. We went 5 months without electricity and any modern conveniences, running water, phone service, internet, ability to travel, etc. I was able to get a message to my boys out about 3 months into the ordeal and mentioned that I lost everything but most missed my Olukais, hahaha... the simple things. One month later I received a package from Stateside through special channels. In that package were three sets of Olukais for myself and two friends. My message to my boys made it to social media where a store salesperson who sold these wonderful footwear saw it and took special effort to bring a glint of hope to three people, battered but not broken.
Since that day Olukais on my feet represent sturdy,undaunted, positive memories of healing and moving forward one comfortable step at a time. I appreciate the salesperson and I appreciate your companies wonderful products. I have since wore through two pairs of your shoes and now have a wonderful new pair of flip flops along with my dress shoes. I am grateful for the little things like shoes on my feet.
We have recovered on this island. I helped rebuild over 40+ homes and businesses. I am back at now work on the project I moved down here for. I am an artist who designed and will be building the worlds largest underwater sculpture that will become an artificial reef. Its called The World Peace Reef. It is the size of two football fields and four stories high with two people from every country and territory I. The World represented on it ... And rest assured the new Olukais I wear daily will be there every step of the way.
Sincerest appreciation, Bret Cook”
“I don't normally wear flip flops. Most pairs I have tried in the past felt sloppy and lacking in support. However, after trying a pair of Olukai's at a store, I had to get a pair. After looking at different styles, I really gravitated towards the leather flip flops. Out of the box, the Mea Ola fits my wide feet perfectly. **I went up one size as advised by customer service.** The leather is beautiful and so is the stitching and laser etching. I was a bit concerned that the toe post would be uncomfortable, but it is just fine. I can tell that these will slowly mold to my feet as I wear them more like my Birkenstock Arizona's did. I docked one star because for the price, I feel these should absolutely be made in the USA and NOT China.”
