The NDBs with me every step, laser precision; no oversized toe-pad catching the stair above, their perfectly tensioned strap keeping the sole close, but not cutting off my circulation.

The Hari Mari Scouts exude life, personality, fun. These are definitely going into my regular flip flop rotation and will see lots of playtimes this summer.

I really wanted to feel nothing for these flip flops, but they are just too good. I even adore their name, “Land Shark” but feel I should despise the blatant retro-cutesy-cool attempt to catch my eye.

This is likely due to the Dunes II memory foam toe posts and equally plush straps. Flip Flop review for Hari Mari Women’s Dunes II.

Upon opening and trying on my OluKai Pikoi’s, I was not mad, just disappointed. After working my way through several pairs, I’ve come to appreciate the OluKai brand and was looking forward to another properly sized well-crafted set.

I connected with these flip flops instantly. Slipping them on was nearly as significant a personal moment as that concert years ago with my future bride by my side.

Yet you somehow can’t Zen in Crocs; something about these polyifaildatchemistry shoes that creates a barrier between one’s soul and the earth. Damn it, I hate myself.

The Seaside Flip has a serious and unfortunate toe curl issue. The gap from supple soft thong to cork footbed is too great for my narrow feet.

In further service to their lummox aesthetic, the footbed is intentionally, but half-heartedly, lumpy. They look like they’ve got the mumps. In the end, the brand name, Rider, really says it all.