Olukai Ohana Review
Compare prices at 2 resellers Pros: Comfortable, versatile, stylish, great arch support
Cons: Heavy, expensive
Manufacturer: Olukai
Our Verdict
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Pros | Comfortable, versatile, stylish, great arch support | Comfortable, durable, good in water | Lightweight, great for hiking | Stylish, appropriate for fancy occasions | Durable, good arch support, comfortable straps, excellent traction, affordable |
Cons | Heavy, expensive | Heavy, a bit pricey | Extra straps can get in the way, pricey | Expensive, not the best for water | Heavy, not stylish |
Bottom Line | Take these flops everywhere and your feet will love you for it | Super comfortable sandals that are as at home on the beach as they are at camp | An optional heel and arch strap make this contender super secure and great for hiking | These flip flops are easy on your feet, easy on your eyes, but not easy on your wallet | These tick off some of the most critical attributes we want in sandals: comfort, durability, and affordability |
Rating Categories | Olukai Ohana | Olukai Hokua | Astral Filipe | Olukai Hiapo | Teva Katavi 2 Thong |
Comfort (25%) | |||||
Support And Stability (20%) | |||||
Traction (20%) | |||||
Versatility (15%) | |||||
Durability (10%) | |||||
Style (10%) | |||||
Specs | Olukai Ohana | Olukai Hokua | Astral Filipe | Olukai Hiapo | Teva Katavi 2 Thong |
Sole Material | Gum rubber | Gum rubber | Rubber | Full-grain leather wrapped outsole with non-marking molded rubber traction pods | Durabrasion Rubber |
Footbed Material | ICEVA | ICEVA | EVA | Leather wrapped, compression-molded EVA | EVA |
Strap Material | Synthetic | Leather | Polyester webbing | Full-grain leather | Suede |
Weight (ounces) | 17 oz | 19 oz | 14 oz | 16.6 oz | 20 oz |
Sizes | 7 - 18 | 7 - 15 | 8-13 | 7 - 15 | 7 - 14 |
Return Policy | One year warranty against manufacturer's defects | One year warranty against manufacturer's defects | Free returns | One year warranty against manufacturer's defects | Free returns if not worn/used |
Our Analysis and Test Results
The 'Ohana possesses all of the qualities we look for in a pair of flip flops. First and foremost, the feeling of slipping these on after a hard day of hiking, running, or working is amazing. The comfort is off the charts. After hurdling the critical comfort step, the 'Ohana proved to be durable, grippy, and versatile. There are no gimmicks, just a simple, well made flip flop that speaks for itself.
Performance Comparison
Comfort
Like most flip flops, the 'Ohana sole is formed from compression-molded EVA, but it also has a uniquely comfortable ICEVA drop-in footbed. The footbed really is the "ICEVA on the cake." They are comfortable right out of the box, but after months of wear, they only become more formed and supple. Our past experiences with comfortable flip flops led us to believe that often comfort is achieved with the sacrifice of durability. The 'Ohana proves that theory wrong by holding up as well as our Editors' Choice while retaining top-notch comfort.
Support and Stability
The attention to detail and ergonomics are exceptional on the 'Ohana for providing solid and consistent footing. The combination of the firm grippy footbed, high arch support, and dense tacky sole adds up to superior support and stability all around. Our main tester even uses these flip flops while at his standing desk as they provide excellent ergonomics and all-day wearability.
Traction
The "coral reef lug" outsole on this flip strikes a nice balance between having big grippy lugs without them being so big as to loose traction on wet smooth surfaces, and the non-marking rubber grips incredibly well. The 'Ohana rubber stacks up admirably to grippy "stealth" rubber like you can find on climbing shoes. We find this flip worthy of scrambling around the wet granite boulders of our favorite swimming hole, something we wouldn't do in just any ol' pair of flip flops.
Versatility
The 'Ohana has mastered all of the elements that make a flip flop highly versatile. The sole is grippy and durable, the footbed offers plenty of support, and the straps are snug but soft to keep uncomfortable rubbing at bay. This is basically the Captain Planet of flip flops combining the power rings of grip, durability, comfort, and style to defeat evil.
On top of the outdoor versatility, the non-marking rubber soles let you transition indoors without scuffing up the floor. Of note: after splashing around in puddles and streams, we did notice a significantly longer drying period for the footbed than some other flip flops.
Durability
The durability of the 'Ohana is something other flip flops should strive for. With our oceans rapidly filling up with plastic, disposable flip flops should be a thing of the past because the materials break down so slowly. The durability of the 'Ohana will surely keep a significant amount of flip flops from the garbage because they seem to last forever. Throughout our testing period, there was no sign of footbed/sole delamination, and the only breakdown we noticed was the footbed conforming to our feet.
Out of the box, solid construction and heavy materials are apparent. The 'Ohana is one of the heaviest pairs of flip flops we tested, which might count as a negative if you're bringing them along on your next backpacking trip, but it means the durability is astounding.
Style
The Beauty and the Beast isn't just a strange children's movie that reinforces harmful gender stereotypes — it's also a statement that perfectly sums up the 'Ohana. Simple but attractive lines and the ability to stomp on crustacean's shells (not live ones, we aren't monsters) without cutting through into your feet was a pleasant surprise.
On top of that, there are a plethora of different color schemes to choose from with the 'Ohana, and even the color options are understated and appropriate for a wide variety of occasions. The bulk of our testing took place in Tucson, Arizona, where the flip flop is king, and the 'Ohana rarely came off of our feet.
Value
When a pair of flip flops performs as well as these do, we are prone to opening our wallet and allowing the company to grab however much cash they want. That being said, the 'Ohana's price-to-performance ratio is actually very high, as they aren't even the most expensive pair of flip flops we tested. It's safe to say the performance and style justify the price.
Conclusion
Having multiple pairs of OluKai flip flops in our field of competitors made selecting an Editors' Choice excessively hard. The 'Ohana was solid competition, and we have absolutely no reservation in recommending them to anyone looking for a great all-around flip flop.
— Brian Martin