If you’re like me, you haven’t heard much about Olukai Kāholo shoes.
I hope after reading this you’ll feel the need to add them to your wardrobe.
Olukai is a Hawaiian brand that makes shoes made for “the ocean lifestyle.” It makes sense, the ocean is a way of life in Hawaii and Olukai has tapped into that feeling for shoes that speak to both island natives and everyone else.
Regardless of whether you live near an ocean, lake, river or waterpark, you should look into these shoes because they have been some of the most comfortable I’ve ever owned.
Here’s everything we purchased for our recent trip to Hawaii
Where Olukai Kāholo Shoes Succeed
This Certified B Corp has worked to build a shoe around functionality, versatility and comfort.
I’ve never had a shoe that I can wear without socks that feel so soft and more like an extension of my foot than a shoe.
The breathable mesh allows airflow to continue through the shoe and fits around your foot like a glove. It’s soft and flexible which allows you to easily slip your foot in.
The sturdy sole allows you to do just about anything in them from a casual day out, to hiking the rocks oceanside, to a full outdoor workout.
While the mesh is flexible and lightweight, it does provide enough support in both the sole and the ankle to allow you to do pretty much anything you want.
Additionally, it has a fold down heel, meaning you can turn these into slide-on’s with ease.
The style goes with just about anything, but really shine with a pair of shorts and a short sleeve button up shirt.
Investment vs. Impulse Purchase
At $150 a pair, the Olukai Kāholo shoes are a bit more than other lifestyle-type shoes like my Nike Air Max SC’s.
With its own unique style and a more laid back summer vibe, the Kāholo shoes bring an entire different look to any outfit without compromising on function. Which for me made the purchase worth it.
They are perfect for a boat day with friends, where you may get a little wet and go straight to happy hour.
I purchased the Moonlit Ocean color way, a deep blue color, which pairs easily with most anything I have in the closet. Though the white, black and Vapor colors are all complimentary.
Though I didn’t choose this option, you can split any Olukai purchase into four equal payments through their partnership with Afterpay.
These shoes are well built and have held up through all my wear and tear so far. Again, they are some of the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever owned.
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The Quality of Olukai
With 97 nearly perfect reviews on their website, it’s clear these Kāholo shoes are well liked.
I’m pretty sure that you’ll like them too.
I had never even heard of Olukai until researching shoes for a trip to Hawaii earlier this year, the research paid off. I actually bought a pair of the Lae’ahi slip on shoes as well.
Ask my wife, I’m a pretty frugal guy. But as I get older, I find myself looking for and paying for items that are higher quality and will be incredibly comfortable.
These Olukai Kāholo shoes fit the bill perfectly and I’d be willing to bet I’ll be back to buy more shoes.
I’m looking at you Lae‘ahi Lī ‘Ili and Pūnini.
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