Sanuk Sandals Review

Sanuk is one of those funky little garage companies that in the past 10 or so years has really made a name for itself. From their smiley logo, to the funny animated ads, Sanuk keeps it real and continues to have a good time all while providing the most comfortable and well wearing casual “foot wear” available.

I was sold on my first pair of Vagabonds years ago as I began ditching the trappings of acceptable office attire and slowly introduced a more casual “feel” to my tie collection. I was definitely more “happy and balanced” as the name Sanuk implies. And like all fashion experiments, one influence had to prevail. The ties were burned and the “kinda casual” feeling took over as Hawaii’s song became louder in my head. I think every place has it’s own voice … Hawaii in particular. Don’t you think so?

So here I am living in Hawaii without a closed toe “shoe” to my name. How liberating!

But life on the rock can be torturous on sandals … my once snug Vagabonds soon became thin and frayed. And while o n a recent trip to Florida, experienced the “green flash” and it was evident that their time had come and gone.

So imagine my delight in opening a recent package gifted to me from Sanuk containing 2 new pairs of “not shoes” but sandals! Thank you Sanuk!

The pair of “Fraid So” sandals perfectly captures my sentiments and actual response to that manager that just didn’t “get it” back on the mainland.

The Fraid So is an instantly comfortable sandal with no break in period required. The suede and canvas come together like a reese’s peanut butter cup … perfectly. The foam used in the bed must be a secret formula because no other sandal compares in comfort while the harder bottom layer wears longer than you’d guess! And the funky colored stitching in the canvass strap screams out “drifter”, which is quite appealing in any economy. Hands down, these are the most comfortable sandal I’ve had on my feet. I almost don’t want to wear them out but how could I deny them their birth right in providing me comfort!

The accompanying pair of Kingstons are equally comfortable in that the break in period is nill. Insta comfort. Again, the secret lies in the middle foam bed and rubber sole. I’ll admit, the Kingstons are the closest thing to a “shoe” that I hope to come by. Yes, my toes are covered in the olive green, military style textured canvas … and they’re as happy as can be. Just like my old Vagabonds, the Kingston is snug fitting (order 1 size larger) and well equipped for any hike in the bamboo forest or on the upcountry slopes near by. And the Rasta flair makes me feel like a soljah hiking to my crops! Definitely a fun sandal for the adventu rous when coverage is needed!