Best Leather Sandals? - Rainbow vs OluKai vs Amazon vs Southern Polished

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0:00 Intro
1:12 Sandal Info
2:57 Leather
5:54 Leather Ranking
6:19 Comfort
8:26 Comfort Conclusion
8:57 Durability
9:57 Durability Ranking
10:33 Cut In Half
11:21 Reveal
11:55 Cut In Half Review
12:44 What Does It All Mean?
14:00 Final Thoughts
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[@RoseAnvil]

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[@jerryseinfeld6283]

Side note on this, invest in a decent dashcam. 100 bucks can save you a ton. Cops who write the report on the accident rarely see it take place and usually attribute some responsibility to each driver as both parties involved will claim it wasn't their fault. Dashcams take the he said she said out of it and make your life and your lawyers job a lot easier.

[@Haurath]

KōNEA & Shamma are both USA made.

[@CheapCreep]

Southern Polished also makes nubuck leather sandals for $25 cheaper. Your thoughts?

[@dROCKETLIFEANDTIMES]

Can you find a Abercrombie or hollister leather pair

[@Spazzmanz]

Hey, some rainbows are still made in San Clemente USA where they were founded. The state of California banned the glue that they use to hold the sandal straps together but they are authorized to make only so many in a year at the factory that you can buy them from. They also have a double foam version for even softer and more cushion.

[@pewpew9193]

Being made in California is barley being made in the US at this point.

[@storminscellar7207]

10 percent is made in CA and the other 90 percent in Communist China.

[@blkbrry4375]

I’ve had 2 pairs of the double foam version and man they are comfortable once broken in. Could wear them all day everyday

[@Rhaspun]

@@pewpew9193 As long as its barley grown in California.

[@Nefville]

@@pewpew9193 Rye's that a problem?

[@ezarou5463]

I’ve worn rainbows for 20 years and love them. I wear sandals almost every day and do things in them that I probably shouldn’t. That said I think I’ll give the southern polish sandals a try. I’ll report back after wearing them for a year. If you are interested I could send you my rainbows and southern polish sandals with one year wear on each and you could compare them on the channel.

[@12345.......]

I just ordered some as well. How long did it take to be delivered?

[@HEMAYATC]

Please do this! Sounds like a great experiment!

[@AdrianMRyan]

Yeah checking in after a year! I've worn rainbows and liked them a lot. Did the southern polish sandals win you over? And will they last perceptively longer do you think?

[@paultully1590]

Where is the update brah?

[@grahamjl766]

Update?😂

[@joeykelly5642]

I own a pair of Olukais, and they do feel a lot like sneakers. It took a while to wear them in, but after 8 years of use they’re still holding up. Great sandals imo

[@aukelewainit3701]

Still got my olukais from 4 years ago.

[@jeremypratt1185]

Great indeed. Best pair I've ever owned.

[@mars23air]

Best looking of the bunch also, imo.

[@Mamba503]

Being a Hawaiian company it makes sense that they’d be a little better suited for daily wear and tear. The sandal season is year round after all. The other sandals seem to be less suited for consistent daily wear.

[@leburnski]

Up until recently I had a pair of Olukai's I bought about 20 years ago. They are great sandals that were still going strong; they had been on many vacations, worn daily in the summer time, and even to Burning Man. Then the neighbor's dog decided to steal one.

[@hexum9449]

I love how you did a video on something other than leather boots and sneakers. Please also start doing videos on leather dress shoes.

[@jamescoffey5282]

I recently purchased the Southern Polished sandals. I’m even happier now to learn that they use the same leather upper as White’s Perry Select. My new favorite sandal and my favorite boot combo.

[@kd5byb]

The wife and I each have a pair of the Southern Polished sandals. Excellent sandals and you're supporting great folks in Tennessee. :)

[@ah5721]

are they comfy ? have they lasted ?

[@kd5byb]

​@@ah5721 I'm a big guy, with a wide foot (11E to EE on Brannock device) and an 11 fits me great and the thick rubber (neoprene?) pad is extremely comfortable. The wife finds hers comfortable too, but the women's sandal line has a much thinner cushion pad / sole on them versus the mens, I assume for a more feminine look, so probably are less comfortable than the men's line? Can't comment on durability - most of my life is spent in steel toe boots, so the sandals only see post-work and weekend wear. Can't see why they wouldn't last a long time?

[@mars23air]

These videos are so good I almost reached for my credit card, until I realized I haven't worn a pair of sandals since I was 9.

[@phipschi4255]

Well, why not? If the weather in your area is hot I wouldnt want to sweat in shoes all the time

[@DBZGazettE52]

Do you use wooden sandals then?

[@D20NE]

Florida man here. I spend most of my time in flip flops. I just got a pair of SOPO flip flops, and these things are AWESOME. I’ve been wearing Reef flip flops for most my life, but these southern polished slides are the best.

[@TyillestTV2]

Olukais are hands down the best. Been wearing them since about 2016. Wear them almost every day putting hundreds of miles on them and have had about 4-5 different pairs. The stability and support is actually what I like. Being similar to a sneaker makes them comfortable to walk here and there. Going to the grocery store, the beach, fishing, or working. My feet never hurt wearing them. The fact that they are hard and rugged works for me because I fish a lot and don’t want hooks in my feet. Olukais over everything.

[@jamesmccreery250]

It seems Olukai has a lot of the qualities you praise in high quality boots. They are much harder to break in, but once they're broken in, they have great longevity style and overall quality.

[@phxees]

Yeah, there were a few odd moments there when it seemed like the OluKai were objectively better, but were ranked near the bottom for some subjective reason.

[@phxees]

@@trulsdirio my comments were based on what I observed. I did not get the sense that Sothern Polished would've fared as well if he didn't have a relationship with the company. That's fine, I just wish he would've made a dedicated video about Sothern Polished. If he had, I probably would've picked up a pair, in this format he seemed somewhat duplicitous. The Morgan & Morgan ad didn't help either. Just my take

[@goodfellamoto5787]

Have some of the southern polished sandals and they are totally worth every penny! I love these sandals and look forward to many more years in them

[@MashBill]

I have the Southern Polished and I really like them. Out of the box, the smell of glue was pretty strong. The glue smell went away after wearing for an afternoon. Comfort and quality are excellent!

[@Runn4est]

Same here. I've had a pair of rainbows for a really long time. Got a pair of SP and couldn't be happier. They look great, are comfortable and I love that I'm wearing an all American shoe.

[@ravenfeeder]

Something that occurred to me about the Olukais: If I remember correctly, they are meant as beach sandals, so they’re assumed to get wet from more than sweat and potentially salt water. Could the leather being not absorbent actually be a plus to the leather’s lifespan under such use? Makes me think of the Red Wing oil-tanned leathers in all the rain we get. As far as the hardness, if I recall part of the design philosophy is that they are supposed to withstand walking on the lava rock in Hawaii. My mom has always preferred rugged sandals like Chacos, and I have seen her walk miles in Olukai flip flops, which she has owned the same pair since I want to say 2006. According to her, the exposed stitching helps prevent her foot from sliding. So it seems to me that the Olukais perform extremely well as a sandal that is very protective against sharp rocks and other dangerous surfaces

[@kimball_stone]

I wear the same model Olukais that are in this video. Definitely can attest to the fact that they've saved me from all kinds of foot injuries while living the beach life in various parts of Mexico. I probably would've broken a couple toes already in a soft sandal like the others. That said, the more tropical the climate gets, the less comfortable they are to wear for longer walks, because the leather saturates pretty quickly in the humid, sweaty environment, and starts chafing between the toes.

[@hyattbusbey3563]

I work in a store that sells Rainbow. 20 years ago they were amazing sandals. Really held up great and molded to your feet. After they went overseas the leather quality dropped and the sandals don't last as long. Back in the day their warranty was amazing too. Fully covered until you wore through the outsole.

[@elliscrandall1271]

My last pair sucked. Lol.

[@theskeptik1]

When did this switch over? I have a Pair of rainbows that I bought in 2021 and they are still great. Now you have me worried about replacing them when the time comes. 😮

[@YoYoRaeRae]

I’d buy Trenton and Heath’s in a heartbeat if they’d add more arch support- I really need it. Maybe after this video, they will add it to their lineup. 🤞🏻🤞🏻🤞🏻

[@G17-911]

That’s what’s keeping me from buying, no arch support.

[@goodfellamoto5787]

Got my southern polished in a couple weeks back and oh my gosh!! These are amazing and the best flip flops I’ve ever owned! Money well spent for sure! I was totally psyched to see you release a video of these! You and Trenton and Heath are some of my favorite KZbinrs! Great video as always. P.S it’s ok to be a little biased lol they deserve it for sure

[@LudiCrust.]

Olukai’s sandals are the best I’ve ever owned hands down. Yea they take a little bit longer to break in but once they’re molded to your foot they’re as comfortable as anything you can buy with the added benefit that they literally last forever. I’ve had mine for almost 10 years and they’re still as solid as the day I bought them. If Olukai would make their shoes just a little bit better looking they’d be one of the top shoe companies in the US bc they’re easily the most comfortable. Bc of their price & the fact I don’t like how they look I don’t buy them but most of my family swear by them.

[@darrellhendrix5502]

I got a pair of the southern polished and they are the most comfortable sandals out of the box that I have ever had. Between the thick leather, the quality if which you can feel through the soles of your feet, and the soft foot bed they start to feel broken in almost immediately. Looking at the construction I'm thinking that they can easily be resoled as long as they are not worn through the outsole. To me it is worth the extra money to support the "made in America " effort that Trenton and Heath have established.

[@WarDaddy72]

I am a flip flop enthusiast . Owned several pairs of Merrell and have loved them. I was wanting some Olukai but now want SP. Thank you for doing this video. I live in Bama and wear sandals about 9 months out of the year. So these things are needing to be high quality and last several years. Love your Chanel my brother. It is unique and very informative. Keep up the amazing work.

[@giraffchen_]

I've been wearing my pair of OluKais for about 12 years now - usually a few days per week during the summer. They are still holding strong, though showing wear. Like other people mentioned, they're great if you want to wear them for a long time/all day. The leather on the outside has held up through sand/water on beach and lake days. I've thought they were comfortable since I got them, and they replaced my 10-year pair of Birkenstocks. 100% would buy another pair and recommend.

[@katelyndemello9271]

I've been wearing Rainows for over 10 years and all I can say is once you get past the initial break-in (it sucks) they last a long time and the comfort is unmatched! You can speed up the break-in but I find that if you rush it the sandals don't last as long as I just wore them for example wearing them in the shower etc.

[@FNGACADEMY]

Literally starting a company making leather sandals in Brazil (BJJ inspired) because I couldn't find the quality i wanted. Crazy timing.. I bought all of these plus Hari Mari, UGG's and more to test... Calling mine Porrada Sandals, using Nubuck and hiding the neoprene core with wrapped leather for a minimalist look

[@johndavila2111]

Love the Hari Mari Dallas native here store is chill too. They offer whiskey.

[@suckafree97]

Considering that I wear them all year around owning a pool company. I’m a huge Hari Mari fan. It took me a lot of research to find the best ones to fit my needs of being around water.

[@RyTrapp0]

Good luck with your company! Definitely bug Westin once you get going, it would be pretty cool to see a startup in the comments get cut in half.

[@kevinorr6880]

Let me know when you have flops worth the sweat and pain I suffer all week on the mats. Hopefully not that Toehold insanity!

[@FNGACADEMY]

@@kevinorr6880 bro Toe Hold is out of control! 295 for saddle leather on foam?

[@allussive]

Bought the exact pair of souther polished sandals earlier today. Glad to see I didn't make a mistake in choosing them. It's too often becoming a risky gamble purchasing from a KZbinr or influencer. Glad to see there's still craftsmen out there even when the camera isn't running.

[@ericreese4606]

I picked up the Southern Polished ones as soon as they became available (I’m a fan of Trenton and Heath and wanted to support them, and I love the made in USA aspect as well). That said, they really are quite comfortable and they look and feel very premium. I was most interested in the durability tests here (cuz I just don’t know that yet) and it seems like I may have these for years to come. Highly recommended.

[@ah5721]

good to know ! thanks !

[@bongatumtum]

Being a SoCal near-native, Rainbows are my go-to footwear for about 85% of the year. I only wear shoes or boots when I feel like I have to. I've been wearing Rainbows for 20 years now since college. I bought my first pair at their location in San Clemente and I still go down there to buy new pairs. I wanna say they were still made in the US back then. My first pair gave up the ghost after about 10 years of pretty constant wearing and I now have two pair that I rotate between. The first I have been wearing constantly for about 5 years. I'm fairly certain those are from the China-made era and don't seem like they will hold up quite as well as my originals, but they are still sturdy and comfortable. That said, while Rainbows are very comfortable, molding to your feet, the break in period is chafe city so I've nicknamed them "Painbows" for that period. I like the idea of made in the US too, but unless the quality drops off a cliff, I think I will always have a pair or two of Rainbows.

[@reyaz8531]

Man this was the video I’ve been waiting for! Keep up the great work

[@scottmalone9161]

I've worn several pairs of rainbows and the break-in period is a bit brutal. Glad to know they're still worth the price but I do need a new pair so I'm definitely going to try the Southern Polished!

[@michaeltranchina4427]

Just get them wet and wear them and they break in very quickly.

[@RurallyRetreated]

Thank you for your work and another great comparative demo!

[@christopheroshlo1968]

I've had Rainbows and Olukais and absolutely loved them both. For me, the Olukai was more of a fancy "dress" slippah type thing that when in Hawaii I could wear to fancier places just because the look of the leather and the style of the outsole lends itself to that kind of vibe, whereas the Rainbow was just a casual do it all kind of slippah. I would buy either one again. Now though you've got me seriously considering the Southern Polished as it seems like a great mix of the two things I loved most individually about my Olukai and Rainbow sandals. The beautiful leather and the every day comfort as well as the great craftsmanship seems like a win to me. Thanks for this video and keep up the good work.

[@rogergreene2272]

The Southern Polish looks amazing. With that said, the Rainbow arch support fits my foot perfectly on the double layer version. Most comfortable thing I’ve ever owned even though getting past the break-in took some dedication. Almost 5 years as my daily flops and still going strong

[@eluong96]

Love the video editing and effects! Really elevates the information and lovely to see the improvement over time (besides the usual leather nerd info)

[@kylephelps7817]

Been waiting for this video! I’ve been wearing Rainbows for nearly 20 years and I love them. I’m totally down for trying the SP

[@nicksboots]

Our Southern Polish sandals arrive any day! Pumped for them!

[@gund2281]

The luxury leather sandals are made in California. I emailed Rainbow before ordering. They prioritize their USA made sandals for online orders now, and you can tell the difference based on the material of the sole. The sole on the Cali Rainbows are a soft rubber. The Chinese made version has a harder, plastic-like sole. Hope this helps P.S. I had never heard of Southern Polished before. I always look for as much made in USA stuff as I can get. The $30 difference would be an issue, but I don't doubt that I'll end up with a pair at some point. I like what I saw in the video and I want to support as many American companies as possible.

[@jazzwyld1]

Can't wait for my Southern Polished sandals to arrive. Great review, just in time for summer!

[@williamfunnell5248]

I’ve had Rainbows for close on twenty years. I have never blown a tire on them (broken toe strap). I’ve always either work through the sole or the leather. I’ve only had the single layer once. Never again. The foam lost its cush way too fast. Now the double layer: heaven. Just received a new pair yesterday!

[@TeknoMage13]

I really like my OluKai sandals. They are a little different looking than what's in the video, but that may be because they are a few years old. They are very comfortable and provide decent arch support for a sandal which is something I feel was overlooked in this video. Arch support is a big deal.

[@MichaelWilliams85]

I don’t want any shoes with arch support much less sandals

[@storminscellar7207]

SP has arch support as well.

[@LudiCrust.]

@@MichaelWilliams85 arch supports do feel a little awkward when they’re brand new & require some breaking in but once they are they’re far more comfortable than flat footbeds. Also not having it in your shoes is not good for your feet & it’s even worse if you have flat feet bc your ankles turn in. You should find a cheap pair of shoes or sandals that have a medium grade arch support and give them a try man. The only arch supports I’ve ever truly hated were the Birkenstock sandals which are ludicrously high and I have pretty big arches in my feet -so much so that brands like Adidas don’t really fit the shape of my feet & cause the bottoms of my feet to ache. Nike is the only major brand I can wear without having to get inserts.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

​@@MichaelWilliams85some people need arch support.

[@TeknoMage13]

@@MichaelWilliams85 Why?

[@chrishelm4682]

I bought a pair from Southern Polish and got them last week. There is (for me) an actual break in like with leather boots. It's my first pair of sandals, I've had Crocks but wanted to give these a shot.

[@brandontatum9069]

Had my OluKai 8yrs living split in Hawaii, Dubai, Thailand. OluKai best I have ever owned. I came across this video because it’s finally time to replace them and I’m sticking with OluKai

[@briandewitt163]

Thanks for the great look at these. I have been wearing Rainbow sandals for many, many years due to the great arch support. I have high arches and they are great.

[@ShaneCopelin]

This is such a great video. My Southern Polish sandal arrive next week and they are replacing my rainbows that I've been wearing for almost 10 years.

[@yakata79]

The leather Olukai sandal is a bit more of a dress slipper. If you want a casual option go for their Ohana model which is synthetic and better for gong to the beach with and has that comfort factor. Great for drying off easily, great traction, nice looks. Probably a bit softer too

[@MrPrediluted]

I hadnt been paying attention to youtube for a few months and just came back to your channel... Happy fathers day to me, just ordered a pair kf southern polished. Ive been looking (not hard) around for an all made in usa leather sandal, and this fits the bill perfect

[@stapleboss]

I've had a non leather pair of Olukai flip flops for 5+ years and they are still in perfect condition. Best pair I've ever had, comfy and light but sturdy enough to climb rocks at the beach and walk a couple miles.

[@chuckfiero]

I have a pre-pandemic pair of Southern Polish. They were made in Mexico, on Vibram soles, very similar construction. They have been serving me for around 2-3 years now. still holding up well, with the exception of the soft foam getting really thin under heel. The whole sandal is molded to my foot to the point that they do not look as good due to all the curving and bowling. I still love them and will buy another pair not long in the future. I will say the $30 price hike is not too bad with moving to all USA materials, USA made, and post pandemic inflations. Bull Hide Walnut is the style i have .

[@storminscellar7207]

Brand new design and materials on SP!

[@cagampanisrael]

I've had my Olukai sandals for years. I even got a new pair. They are comfortable and mold to your feet. Highly recommend them.

[@mountainman0522]

I own rainbows, Olukais, and reefs. I do not like my olukais and hardly ever wear them consequently. The leather is very slippery underfoot but the model I have (ohana I believe) does have good arch support and a pretty solid lug style outsole. They are pretty good quality but because they aren’t comfortable even after several years of use, I gave up on them. While I don’t necessarily consider reefs poor quality because I can usually get several years of use out of them, they are probably more comparable to the Amazon shoes you tested. Once they get completely soaked they start breaking down more quickly. Very comfortable but it feels like by the time they really get broken in, they’re already starting to wear out. Rainbows take time to break in. To me, they’re the red wing heritage equivalent in the sandal world in that regard. The break in sucks, your feet hurt, you get blisters and rubbing in the toe box area, but once you get there it’s 100% a perfect mold to your foot and nothing beats them because they are so comfortable ! They are really durable and hard wearing, and pretty inexpensive. Only wish they were made in the USA. Nevertheless I pretty much strap on my rainbows in May and don’t take them off until October. I’ve been wearing the same pair for 3 years and aside from being broken in now, still look brand new! I plan to give the southern polished a shot as well to support American manufacturing!

[@betulaobscura]

Good and honest review! Like always!

[@williamnettleton3413]

Olukai being the only sandal with a true arch support puts it into its own class. Yes I know rainbows have "support" but having worn rainbows for years in California and switching to olukai there is a huge difference in longevity of the support.

[@bradleysmith4317]

I have 2 pairs of OluKai and they are the best I have ever worn for leather flip flops. I don’t wear them as often as I once did but they are all I will wear. Just so comfortable and nice looking, and they last.

[@drakeorion94]

I have the Mexican southern polish and the thing i like the least is the arch support...i would prefer their new sandals tbh.

[@tommysmith7031]

Great Reviews Weston!

[@RyTrapp0]

As someone who's very much not into typical foam sandals, any of this super plush footwear(my sister got me a pair of HeyDudes for Christmas; I hate them LOL. They're good enough for slapping on real quick around the house), I'm really REALLY intrigued by these OluKais. The firmer foot bed, more like my regular footwear(work boots, Thursday sneakers, and closer-to-barefoot type stuff), this is definitely more like what I'm interested in for a pair of sandals.

[@Consortiumed]

I hear you, I took the soles out of my heydudes and I like them a lot better now. Probably not the best for my back though lol

[@RyTrapp0]

@@Consortiumed Yup, that was the first thing I did too, so much better lol. Still a bit "high heel-ey" though even without the insole, it's just so much foam under your foot, but better for sure.

[@barrymantelli8011]

I started watching this, and in my head I was like... this is gonna be an infomercial for T&H. 😂 bravo 🎉

[@ahmikjones]

I had the Rainbows. They weren’t bad and lasted a couple of years. I have the southern polished now and they just feel higher quality and more comfortable. We will see how they hold up over the next couple of years.

[@dentboxhero1717]

Born and coming from a sandal/slipper culture, I wear them every time and anywhere. I used to be a big Olukai leather sandal fan but the last great Olukai were made some 10-12 years ago which I always wear them to the ground with zero issues. Every single one of the newer Olukai I have bought have been garbage. The toe strap is the first one to go just inch by inch or rather millimeter by millimeter starts to pull out and until it hangs by a thread and this always happen before the warranty ends. I have 3 pairs of the newer ones with pulled out toe strap to prove this with soles that's pretty much almost no wear yet. One of those 3 newer pairs I bought didn't even last the duration of my month and a half vacation. What I found out was when you introduce their newer leather sandals to water you will certainly have issues with the toe strap pulling out. The older ones do not have that issue and I wear them on the beach and in the water. They just don't make them like they used to.

[@NOrion98]

Olukais are a different kind of sandal. Meant to be lived and walked in a lot more than a beach sandal like the rainbow. I’ve had both and my olukais are 6-7 years old and still holding up.

[@DavidHarrisonRand]

I'm currently wearing a pair of OluKais leather sandals that I bought in 2010 (13 years ago) when they were under US$100. They've survived beaches on 4 continents, chlorinated pool water, 7 years of Hong Kong humidity, mildew, and walking on hot sidewalks. They've been even beaten the toughest test: a mother-in-law who likes to scrub them with scouring powder😅. That being said, the leather's extremely polished now and they get a little slippery when wet. Thanks to this video I'll be giving the Southern Polished a try soon. I hope they serve me for as long as this pair has.

[@mscdorman]

About 12 years ago I bought OluKai non leather flippers and they are holding strong today! SP wasnt around back then, but are worth considering if my OluKai's ever break.

[@shawnhillman8630]

Love my Rainbows, took a while to break in, but well worth it, form fits to your foot really nice. The arch support makes my feet feel fresh, even after a long day of wearing them.

[@aj1604]

My family gets OluKai religiously, super durable is the right takeaway. They last forever and although arent the most comfortable at first, the break in is worth it

[@johncarmichael4698]

PIPER sandals San Antonio Texas, Hand made in San Antonio. ❤ Family owned since like late 60s early 70s all leather . Have worn the past 35 years. Form to your feet. Fantastic in fact did grocery shopping in them today. Check them out ? I live in these things from long distant walks to most everything. Love my Piper sandals. 😎😎

[@christopherkomer2982]

I have been wearing rainbows for years and I love them. I tend to find them on sale for 50% off at the end of summer and will pick up a pair then. I don't care to spend a lot for sandals or slippers just good enough to be comfy and last and rainbows have that well.

[@freestatefellow]

I have olukai flip-flops, and I really like them. The arch support fits my instep well, and the firmer “shoe-like” feel is nice if I’m gonna wear sandals for more than just 10 or 15 mins in the garage.

[@sirhcmi3]

I’ve worn OluKai’s for years. They break in to be super comfortable, but the toe strap is always the failure point for me. Looking at Southern Polished next round.

[@Plague_Doc22]

Should do a video on Toehold. They have flipflops for $1000 dollars and claim to be the highest quality.

[@saltybob5496]

14:31 the one take away I got is the few things you disliked about the OluKais are why I love mine. I’m on my second pair of Mea Olas, my last pair got me close to ten years of almost daily wear.

[@FunFactOfTheDay]

I wore my olukai's (That exact model) for just shy of 2000 HARD miles, almost 100% carrying a 40lb backpack on hard trails to rock climbing spots before the toe separator started to chip off and give me blisters. They still work for short walks, and just replaced them. The new pair however came entirely apart on the first day - hoping that's a warranty defect - we'll see!

[@virahpayam]

I still have my first pair of Rainbows from almost 8 years ago. The arch support is what I love because I wear them all the time. Nice to learn about SP though, I might have to check them out for my next pair of sandals 🩴

[@paulmeahan3667]

Have to say that I have worn Olukais (a different model) while actually hiking in various places. Once they break in, some of their soles are like having a lightweight hiker Vibram-esque feel. I recognize that's not what everyone is looking for, but for that use case for me they are a hell of a sandal. Good to see that they are still well constructed, if a little different, through the tests.

[@brianbanks3044]

i have the Southern polished...i figured I would support the guys since I watch all their videos....i am used to Nike rubber sandals so these take a little getting used to wearing because they are stiffer....I am glad they did well on the review too because they are good guys...I have to break the sandals in some more, just like a baseball glove and I am sure they will be great after a few more months of wearing (when the warm weather gets here in central NY)

[@JacquesTreehorn]

Well done. I have had Rainbows. I have had OluKais. I wear Oofos now. Very comfortable and easy to clean in the shower. Very slippery though. They market them as recovery sandals. They are so slippery you may end up in recovery after busting your ass on wet tile. OOfos are comfy and convenient but a little expensive and dangerous. I just love the comfort. I wish they would put a rubber sole on them though.

[@nessavee2205]

I just purchased my 3rd pair of Rainbow sandles this evening 1/9/24. My first pair was a gift from my Mom as a young teenager. I eventually grew out of them and my Mom wore them after me as her feet are smaller. They lasted over 10 years. My second pair, which I purchased to replace my first pair, lasted 14 years of heavy, daily use in Hawai'i. I know and trust Rainbow sandals and am very confident that my new pair will last me another decade at least! I can't recommend them enough. Edit: I just looked into the Southern Polished sandals and they only carry men's sizes starting at a men's size 8. That's unfortunate as they seem to be very high quality and on sale for $89 as of today. If they make smaller sizes in the future, I'll definitely pick up a pair. Maybe I'm wrong, but that's what I found on their website.

[@vic2_o]

I'm about to buy me some Southern Polished sandals

[@jeffweber8244]

Thanks for letting me know about Olukai. They look cool.

[@aweston111]

I was going to complain about you saying “absorptive” instead of “absorbent” but then I googled it, and it’s fine. Learnt something today, thx!

[@kylehufner1038]

I’ve had a pair of those Olukai’s for 7 years still solid and get way more comfortable after your foot molds. Getting a new pair this summer. Amazing sandals and there a few more models that are closer to the other two. These are high end dressier sandals made for beach not water

[@zombiepixelus]

I ended up getting some rainbows, they're available in Shoe Carnival. Really nice sandal. better than any other flipflop I've ever worn.

[@MrSecretAgentMan007]

The leather Olukais are great. I have put my pair through hell and back for the last 3 or 4 years and they are still holding up very well. They are a bit hard at first and there is definitely is a break in period but once they conform to your feet they’re extremely comfortable. It would actually be pretty weird for me to go back to a squishy/softer sandal. The leather got pretty dry at one point as I have exposed them to saltwater, sand and sun quite a bit. I washed them off, let them dry, applied some of Hanks Belts conditioner and they look as good as new.

[@kevinorr6880]

Sandals can be crazy expensive for a rubber deck and loops! I’m glad you did this.

[@c4ristopher]

I've had a pair olukai sandals for a over a decade and a pair of shoes for 4 years. I wear both often, and they are holding up really well. I've put the sandals through a whole lot including hikes through creeks and out to remote lakes here in Alaska. I'd like to retire them to house shoes this year and switch to sandals that have ankle straps. The shoes have been more for casual wear on days off, but nothing too extreme, so I'm thinking they'll easily get another decade of wear.

[@lostgriz]

As a person that wears flip flops most of the year and has for years, this review and criteria don’t really mean much when comparing quality products. I have owned many brands over the years. I have Southern Polished and Olukai and have put way more miles on both than most people ever will. Ultimately it comes down to comfort and durability, and in that order for me. Both are well made, but when broken in, the Olukai flops that I have are my go to. They are definitely a different feel than the others and I love them. Both are very well made. The Olukai just feels better the longer you have them.

[@soggycracker5934]

I'm on almost two years from Birks. A buck-ten is pretty steep, but they still look pretty good, and are comfortable.

[@kohort1]

My wife wears a 20+ years pair... They are pretty beat but still comfy. Just replaced.

[@greamespens1460]

I have no interest in sandals and yet because you are so enthusiastic about your subject it is enjoyable to watch.

[@epierce59]

Good review, but really, you needed to get Rainbow Doubles because those are the GOAT. And really, go with Premier Leather. Break those in and you'll be sold.

[@johnmcduggle4032]

Weston..... I'm glad you addressed the Trenton and Heath bias... That said, I appreciate your review , but I think I'd go with the olokai......

[@gagecarty4290]

I have an original pair of the Potter & Sons sandals for over one year. The straps have been holding up well, the footed leather has molded to my foot and is not slippery and do not cause the soles of my feet to sweat so traction is good. While the Vibram soles wear well and provide a good walking surface

[@danegarcia8265]

My Southern Polished sandals came in today. Perfect timing Weston.

[@tylerh4027]

Olukai Tuahine would have probably been a better comparison since it's more in line with the style of the other flip flops you picked and it's priced right at $100. I've owned Rainbows back in highschool and college and loved them, but wasn't a fan of them the last decade. Tried out a ton of different leather flip flops throughout the years as a lifeguard earlier in life, and now enjoy them on the weekends or when I'm working from home and want some support. I own almost exclusively Olukai at this point. (not to say every item they have a great, I HATE the Ulele as I've almost rolled my ankle half a dozen times wearing them. But they aren't leather anyways so that doesn't apply to this channel). The Mekila model you showed I found to be the least comfortable, but the nicest looking. Wore it to nice meals while traveling near the beach, but outside of that, it's not a go to grab. The Tuahine will be most people's go to everyday wear. It's similar to both Southern Polished and Rainbow in design, but has a little more options for colors. They do form to your feet, unlike the Mekila. They aren't as arched and sneaker like as the Mekila, but just like with Southern Polished and Rainbows, you feet mold to the Tuahine's.

[@inspirationoverload]

So helpful. Thank you so much!!!

[@seanharding]

For me, the biggest thing that ALL Olukais have going for them is how well they fit the shape of my foot. Obviously that's a personal thing, but it outweighs pretty much any other factor (within reason).

[@pantheratigris00]

We live in Florida so my husband sports a flop flop year round. (I work boots for work for the better part of 12 years and can't seem to break the habit of close toed shoes now). Rainbows were the go to for a long time. The last 2 pairs ended up breaking on him though. The last pair that broke was during a canoe trip and our friend threw him his Olukai's he had brought along as camp shoes. Needless to say, my husband loved them ao much, we bought a new pair for our friend, and a back-up pair for my husband. Its been 3 years and they are still going strong with daily wear.

[@salvadormuro7346]

How do I find this channel 10 mins ago(watched the doc Marten vid) and then you post a fresh vid! Sweet!

[@phipschi4255]

marten, btw

[@salvadormuro7346]

@@phipschi4255 thanks mate

[@CoffeeSteveCoffee]

Would love to see a review and breakdown of a pair of Meermin shoes, especially their dress shoes or boots! Love your channel, thanks for all the great content you put out!

[@tlove9125]

I love my Rainbows. I grew up at the beach in SoCal. Love wearing flip flops. I currently have two pairs I bought at the San Clemente store. My single layer is for in house only. My double layer is for outside. I feel like Mr. Rogers when I come home and switch flip flops. The double has great arch support. I love how well the Rainbows mold to my feet. I also have some Havianas that I like but no where near the quality of the Rainbows. However, I am now intrigued by the Southern Polish Made in the USA flip flops. Might have to get a pair.

[@robertsandgren9389]

Really nice to see that not all sandals are created equal!

[@darksandz93]

I've worn Rainbows forever until I found Kiwi Leather Sandals located in CA. For the same price as the MIUSA Rainbows, you'll get a custom cut (based on tracings of your feet) sandals with Latigo leather and brass rivets.

[@kcgunesq]

I think that's a fair review. I have the same natural bias for T&H. That said, I would probably buy the Rainbow for the arch support.

[@marissarollins1459]

Southern Polished women’s sandals are perfect. Comfortable, classy, great quality and affordable! Have had mine since they launched and am still thrilled. My rainbows got demoted to pool sandals only

[@oppositeofh8]

wow. the review i didn't know i needed. thanks, weston. i miss the center heel cut score. 😿 😹

[@KadukaGirl]

We have the made in USA rainbows and the made in Mexico Southern Polished. The rainbows 3 pairs for my daughters and I doing great after 3 years. My husbands southern polished soles wore out after 4 months and collects little stones in the foam. Every few days he has to dig them out like buckshot.