Help me buy Sandals

[BottlesOf]

Any suggestions? Just something I can wear to walk down the street and get ice cream. I don't really plan on wearing them out out. Sooooo <$100.

I don't want Birkenstocks because of what that signifies. Anything casual, fashionable and reasonable.

Edit: Ok if they're really sick and can be a little more versatile, I'll spend more money.

[jojobinks]

i did read your whole post. and my answer is still birkenstocks.

or you could buy some other, crappier, ones.

[ceyoung]

get a pair of rainbows. they're awesome.

[tbach24]

American Eagle sandals (http://www.ae.com/AE_SectionShoesPage.process?RestartFlow=t&Section_ Id=808&Gender=Mens&CatalogFlag2=Shoes&Merchant_Id= 1&CatalogFlag=FloorSet&Section_Title=LeatherFlipFl ops)

I used to have a pair and really liked it.

If you don't care about where they're from/trying to impress people, I really like my walmart sandals.

Do some shopping at those trendy shops (abercrombie, american eagle, etc.) and I'm sure you'll find a nice pair.

Also, what do Birkenstock or w/e it's called sandals symbolize?

[BottlesOf]

I didn't mention this, maybe it goes without saying, but I want them to be comfortable.

[BottlesOf]

Granola.

[tbach24]

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Granola.

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[thatpfunk]

The only answer is:
http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B0007UBFEI.01-A3TUJE1XKIZPOF._SCMZZZZZZZ_.jpg


They are WAY more comfortable than any other sandal and have a lifetime warrantee (they wear out, send them in, new pair for free, although I would buy a new pair because I like the company). They aren't expensive ( <$50) and get better the longer you wear them.

Edited: It's a pic of rainbow sandals if you hadn't seen them before.

[Eurotrash]

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Granola.

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he's suggesting the granola-eating tree-hugging hippie freak type.

[brassnuts]

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get a pair of rainbows. they're awesome.

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I got a pair of leather Reef sandals. They're pretty good, but I wish I had gotten Rainbows.

[Randy_Refeld]

I bought a pair of ROckports and really like them.

[DrunkIrish05]

I did the same last purchase and saved $8 by purchasing leather reef sandals instead of rainbows. Although I am happy with my purchase, I regret being cheap and not getting the rainbows. So yeah, get yourself some rainbows.

[this guy]

I'll throw in another vote for the rainbows. Very comfortable and it only costs like $50.

[WillMagic]

Yeah...the answer is still rainbows.

They might be a little uncomfortable for the first week...but once they get worn in they are the best footwear ever.

www.rainbowsandals.com (http://www.rainbowsandals.com)

Will

[BottlesOf]

Rainbows it is. Where can I try on/buy?

[Patrick del Poker Grande]

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Any suggestions? Just something I can wear to walk down the street and get ice cream. I don't really plan on wearing them out out. Sooooo <$100.

I don't want Birkenstocks because of what that signifies. Anything casual, fashionable and reasonable.

Edit: Ok if they're really sick and can be a little more versatile, I'll spend more money.

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Go to REI and check out some Keens (http://www.rei.com/online/store/ProductDisplay?storeId=8000&catalogId=40000008000& productId=47657192&parent_category_rn=4501263). They're awesome. They'll run you $65-$95 depending on which ones you get. My wife and I both got a pair for when we went on our honeymoon in Costa Rica and we both wore them non-stop. We both still wear them all the time. They're awesome. They're more than flip-flops, so I don't know if that's what you want, but... they're still awesome.

This is the exact same thing as what mine are, color and everything:
http://images.rei.com/media/199807.jpg

[mmbt0ne]

I /images/graemlins/heart.gif the Banana Republic sandals, FWIW.

[GuyOnTilt]

Just so you know, I've heard Rainbows have issues with getting wet, i.e. you can't get too much water on them. That's really the only reason I haven't gotten a pair.

GoT

[thatpfunk]

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Just so you know, I've heard Rainbows have issues with getting wet, i.e. you can't get too much water on them. That's really the only reason I haven't gotten a pair.

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I've never actually put mine directly in water but I have gotten out of the water and put my rainbows on (getting them about as wet as you would reasonably ever need to). The leather was discolored for a day and then they were normal again. I've also worn them in snow with no problems. If something did go wrong, the lifetime warrantee would kick in anywho.

I wear mine 200+ days out of the year.

[TripleH68]

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I didn't mention this, maybe it goes without saying, but I want them to be comfortable.

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I am wearing a pair of Clark's right now. By far the most comfortable I have ever owned.

[Victor]

those are not sandals

[mikeyvegas]

I bought a pair of Teva's 6 years ago and they're still working for me.

Here's the closest style to the ones I have:

Teve Universal Buckle (http://www.teva.com/Apparel_Detail.asp?dept_id=1&sku=6753&sc=2&g=men)

Here is a coupon code to get %25 off of any order through teva.com:

TD05-DISC-25

Good luck with your choice.

http://www.teva.com/images/products/multiview/6753-3.jpg


Edit: Added coupon code found at fabuloussavings.com

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j. crew

[dabluebery]

Sandals are my life. I wear sandals almost always, except if it's snowing. I have slowly started wearing sandals in place of shoes for even formal events. Sandals are my life.

American Eagle sandals are OK. I had a pair I really liked a few years ago, but they weren't very solid, and I was constantly losing my footing. About 3 years ago, I made the switch to Skechers, and I haven't looked back. I currently own 3 pairs, in various states of disrepair. They're great, and they're all basically identically good.

A la Seinfeld and the sponge, if I ever got word that Skechers was discontinuing sandals, I would buy at least 5 or 6 pair to stock up.I like them that much.

Rob

[WillMagic]

I don't know of any other way to get them except by mail order. I've always ordered mine from the website (http://www.rainbowsandals.com).


Will

[jakethebake]

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They aren't expensive ( <$50) and get better the longer you wear them.

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[WillMagic]

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Not when they last for 4-5 years even though you wear them 9 months out of 12.

Will

[jakethebake]

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Not when they last for 4-5 years even though you wear them 9 months out of 12.

Will

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So you wear flip flops like regular shoes?

[CCass]

Real men don't wear sandals.

[chaas4747]

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Real men don't wear sandals.

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This is a bold faced lie.

[Patrick del Poker Grande]

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Real men don't wear sandals.

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This is a bold faced lie.

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You're right. It should read "Real men don't wear flip-flops."

[WillMagic]

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So you don't consider $50 expensive for flip flops? /images/graemlins/confused.gif


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Not when they last for 4-5 years even though you wear them 9 months out of 12.

Will

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So you wear flip flops like regular shoes?

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That's pretty accurate. I live in California so I can get away with it...if you live in Minnesota or someplace Rainbows might not be all that necessary.

Will

[jakethebake]

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I live in California so I can get away with it...

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Like all these guys that think they're pulling off pink shirts with popped collars... /images/graemlins/tongue.gif

[Freakin]

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I /images/graemlins/heart.gif the Banana Republic sandals, FWIW.

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Their leather flip-flops from 2 years ago were my personal favorite. They were hard-sole, with a leather top,and leather straps. They completely ruined them the next year when they made the sole out of some kind of composite that was basically painted, they added rubber to the heel, and they made the straps out of cheaper leather. They abondoned me when I needed them most. My pair from 2 years ago has broken twice, and I have repaired them twice. I had two pairs (one black one brown) and when the black ones broke I tossed them to go buy a new pair.... bastards

Freakin

[RacersEdge]

Damn, I might try those since I have some ugly toes..

[BottlesOf]

How can I figure out what size I am? Does anyone know of any other shoe/sandal with exactly equivalent sizes?

[nothumb]

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Sandals are my life. I wear sandals almost always, except if it's snowing. I have slowly started wearing sandals in place of shoes for even formal events. Sandals are my life.

American Eagle sandals are OK. I had a pair I really liked a few years ago, but they weren't very solid, and I was constantly losing my footing. About 3 years ago, I made the switch to Skechers, and I haven't looked back. I currently own 3 pairs, in various states of disrepair. They're great, and they're all basically identically good.

A la Seinfeld and the sponge, if I ever got word that Skechers was discontinuing sandals, I would buy at least 5 or 6 pair to stock up.I like them that much.

Rob

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I'm trying to think of a really good reason for you to go on living, but I'm struggling. I mean, wow.

NT

[SippinSoma]

Why all the doubt Jake? Now I don't believe that you live in Miami. /images/graemlins/blush.gif

[jakethebake]

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Why all the doubt Jake? Now I don't believe that you live in Miami. /images/graemlins/blush.gif

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Shower shoes are for the locker room. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

I wear something along the lines of...

http://www.kidsnfootwear.com/BoysGirlsShoesSandals/Images/jjsidewinder.JPG

[nbake]

I think the answer he is looking for is Party's beach sandals.

[Patrick del Poker Grande]

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Why all the doubt Jake? Now I don't believe that you live in Miami. /images/graemlins/blush.gif

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Shower shoes are for the locker room. /images/graemlins/grin.gif

I wear something along the lines of...

http://www.kidsnfootwear.com/BoysGirlsShoesSandals/Images/jjsidewinder.JPG

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Mmmmmm... velcro...

[jakethebake]

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Mmmmmm... velcro...

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Yes. The first sandals i ever owned were velcro. After 12 straight hours in the water once time, the velcro got soft and stopped working so I went to the kind with the little buckles. However, about a year ago, I went back to velcro. I figure I just won't wear these in the water for 12 hours and they'll be o.k.

[Patrick del Poker Grande]

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Mmmmmm... velcro...

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Yes. The first sandals i ever owned were velcro. After 12 straight hours in the water once time, the velcro got soft and stopped working so I went to the kind with the little buckles. However, about a year ago, I went back to velcro. I figure I just won't wear these in the water for 12 hours and they'll be o.k.

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Yeah, but you're not old enough to wear velcro.

[jakethebake]

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Yeah, but you're not old enough to wear velcro.

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Well you won't catch me in these, if that's what you mean.

http://www.innovate-inc.com/shoes/images/sportII_whi_grey.jpg

[bogey]

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Real men don't wear sandals.

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This is a bold faced lie.

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You're right. It should read "Real men don't wear flip-flops."

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Those sandals you suggested are about a million times gayer than flip-flops.

[jakethebake]

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Those sandals you suggested are about a million times gayer than flip-flops.

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That's eally not possible.....unless you're talking about the Jesus sandals.

[beerbandit]

i have some similar to these (http://www.etnies.com/footwear/mens/ramp/)

they are just older

very comfortable and the pair i have have last quite a while ---- i think they were around 50$

i know you said something about no birks, these are quite a different style so im not sure if theyd suite you or not

i actually need to get a new pair too


cheers

[brassnuts]

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Those sandals you suggested are about a million times gayer than flip-flops.

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That's eally not possible.....unless you're talking about the Jesus sandals.

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Flip flops ie thong sandals, are the greatest. You haters suck.

[jakethebake]

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Flip flops ie thong sandals, are the gayest. You straight guys suck.

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I don't wear thong anything.

[brassnuts]

To each his on, but when I lived in Santa Barbara, I'd say about 75% of the straight male population wore thong sandals. On the other hand, I would never have been seen dorking it up in something these:

http://www.kidsnfootwear.com/BoysGirlsShoesSandals/Images/jjsidewinder.JPG

[wayabvpar]

I bought a pair of these (http://www.teva.com/Apparel_Detail.asp?dept_id=1&sku=6673&sc=8&g=men) last year, and couldn't be happier. Very comfortable, easy to get on and off, etc. They aren't dressy, but not quite as sloppy looking as flip-flops or thongs, IMHO.

[sfer]

You've got the roll, splurge on bespoke slippers from John Lobb.

[WillMagic]

I'm a size 11.5 and a I wear large Rainbows. Larges are probably good for 10-12's, mediums below that and larges above that.

Will

[Michael Davis]

"You've got the roll, splurge on bespoke slippers from John Lobb."

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-Michael

[Leo99]

I still like my 6 year old Tevas. My wife loves her 4 pairs of Birkenstocks from QVC.

[theredwave]

I recommend Clarks.
Clarks Sandals (http://www.clarksusa.com/product/Category.aspx?Level1=M&Level2=5)
I've got some similar to the Buzzards and they work really well and have held up.