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Havianas flip flops - comfy and cool (or not)?

89 replies

Sausageheadset · 13/04/2018 19:18

Should I get some?

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Millipedewithherfeetup · 13/04/2018 19:21

Yes ! Best ones I've ever owned !

Sausagema · 13/04/2018 19:21

yes! I live in mine from April to October in Scotland Grin. They are expensive for a flip flop but I've had mine 5+ years and they've been all over the world with me and only now are they starting to show signs they won't last another summer.

Shockers · 13/04/2018 19:21

I like them. I prefer the soft, more rubbery ones to the stiffer ones (I have some silver ones which feel more plasticy) for comfort though. My old black rubber ones are my favourites.

Lou222 · 13/04/2018 19:21

I think they’re really comfortable.
Cool do you mean, keep your feet cool or on trend cool?
Well they do keep your feet cool and I think they are quite cool as well.

chickenowner · 13/04/2018 19:22

I've got some and they are much more comfortable than other flipflops I've had previously. Plus they do a million different colours!

twer · 13/04/2018 19:23

Yes! Only flip flops I'll buy.

If you want "cool" then maybe look at some sliders Wink. But I'll stick to my havaianas (and borrow DS sliders when he's not looking as they aren't just cool THEY ARE SO COMFY)

wizzywig · 13/04/2018 19:24

Yes very comfy. I also have the flip flops with a back to them and they are comfy too

BattleaxeGalactica · 13/04/2018 19:24

Well I like mine but they're only marginally more comfy than the many cheap pairs I've schlepped around in. Dh found his rubbed his feet just like every other cheap pair he'd ever had.

Take your pick Grin

KarlDrogosBeard · 13/04/2018 19:25

Soooo comfy!

MoonieMoo · 13/04/2018 19:29

Yesssssssssss!

Expensive but worth it. However, Look on eBay and Amazon, as you can get a pair for a reasonable price.

TheDailyMailLovesTheEUReally · 13/04/2018 19:30

You'll have to prise my Havaianas from my cold, dead hands before I give them up! I love them; comfy, practical and very hard-wearing. They last for years so whilst they are expensive, they will outlast cheaper flip flops. The pair I have just binned were almost 7 years old and I live in them from May-Sept every year.

Justmuddlingalong · 13/04/2018 19:32

If you've got wee feet, check out the kids department at TK Maxx. I got my last pair for £2 or £3. 🤑

MrsPreston11 · 13/04/2018 19:35

Yes I have 2 pairs. One is 10 years old and walked numerous times around theme parks etc. Not showing any signs of wear at all and my feet never hurt!

Love them. Totally worth paying more than other flip flops for.

The lost comfy are the “skinny” kind. IMO.

MrsPreston11 · 13/04/2018 19:35
  • most comfy
MaxPepsi · 13/04/2018 19:36

I love mine. Practically live in them all summer. Walk miles in them with no ill effects.

However. I have just discovered ipanema flip flops and they bloody amazing too!

megletthesecond · 13/04/2018 19:36

Worth the money in afraid.
Mine lasted 6 summers, don't get that from flimsy flip flops. Going to get a new pair this year.

LoveInTokyo · 13/04/2018 19:36

Yes, they’re worth the money.

Dahlietta · 13/04/2018 19:36

I'm a fairly hardened wearer of flip flops, but I'm going to go against the grain here and say that I only find them medium comfortable. When I got my feet wet in them once, the straps turned into cheesewire. I prefer fabric straps, but I'm not sure they are cool... I have just bought some Gumbies - they seem lovely.

IvorHughJarrs · 13/04/2018 19:38

I've had loads of cheap flip flops and managed fine. Bought a pair of these and they were the uncomfiest thing I have ever worn in my life. I'd never have believed anything flat could even be that uncomfortable! I bought them for a holiday and left them there

MrsLemonadeBrain · 13/04/2018 19:39

Yes very good.
I normally get mine in tkmaxx
Although I also love animal swish slim flip flops and opanema
Animal ones are great as they have incredibly soft straps.
Really rate them

soulrider · 13/04/2018 19:39

Horrible plastic things, teva for the win

Carboholic · 13/04/2018 19:39

Yes yes yes!!!

Babyplaymat · 13/04/2018 19:42

I'm no expert on cool, but I love them. Even with my heavy use they last well.

amusedbush · 13/04/2018 19:54

I bought a pair in Rome because my own sandals had cut my heels and the bastard flip flops had a rough seam on the toe post that shredded my toes! I had to wrap plasters around the posts for the rest of the holiday. I'd never been so glad to get home to dreich Scotland and back into my trainers Grin

MoveOnTheCards · 13/04/2018 19:54

I’m still wearing a few pairs I bought about 10 years ago. Still going strong and a summer staple for me. 👍

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