Sandal Size

GOT SLIPPAHS

Slippahs Rubbah (Hawaiian Slang for rubber sandals or flip flops), were initially introduced to the Hawaiian Islands by the Japanese. The rubber slipper is still by far the most popular shoes of the people of Hawaii. They are cheap and comfortable elegance.

The original brand of rubber slipper in the Hawaiian Islands are sandals of locals. They were the choice of the surfer " 's" for twenty years and over execution. Virtually everyone living in Hawaii, has at least one pair. These low prices, island-style slippers are also gaining in popularity on the continent, people are starting to relize they have to spend $ 30 to $ 50 for a good pair of sandals all days.

FUNCTIONAL

If you spend much time outdoors at the beach, waterfalls, or even around house, chances are that you could use a pair of these sandals. Locals can be worn almost anywhere. They are the ideal shoes to hit the beach, they are lightweight, do not fill with sand and offer protection against hidden debris.

Sections local are also a large shower shoes or slippers around the house. They fit easily into your bag and most of us live on the island store at least one pair in the car for when we forget our shoes in the house (it is a lifestyle bare feet here). Locals Sandals to the rescue!

STYLISH

When it comes to style, the locals have something for everyone. By far the most popular is the only solid black with a traditional strap smoke. Locals are also a rainbow of colors of straps, and for good reason.

In all Hawaii kicks their shoes before entering a house (it's a sign of respect and keeps the dirt outside). It is not uncommon for fifteen pairs outside a door. Differences between the rings of color can distinguish your sandals from everyone else's and avoid the dreaded "Hey Brah, you take my slippahs?

AFFORDABLE

Probably the biggest scam of the surf industry has never taken is to convince the public that they must spend up words forty dollars for a pair of cool sandals. Wrong. There is a much better solution we know Hawaiian people.

Besides comfort and easygoing style, the coolest thing about sandals locals is the price. Prices range from $ 3.99 to $ 8.00. At such a ridiculously affordable price your locals collection is sure to flowers (I have about four pairs).

So when your dog eats the top or you forget them on the beach, you can breathe. The low price also makes these slippers ideal rubber shoes for children (who seem to grow in size each month).

SIZING

Depending on where you buy your Locals sandals, sizing may be different when you're using. As residents of Hawaii are sold by the inch (not shoe size), which may be a little confusing. We suggest you buy a website that made the conversion for you as Mauithings.com ..

Here are some basic tips on the size of the most popular to help you select the right size.

WOMEN:
4.5 to 5.5 = 9.5 "
6 to 7 = 10 "
7.5 to 8.5 = 10.5 "

MEN:
7.5 8.5 = 10.5 "
9 to 10 = 11 "
10.5 to 11.5 = 11.5 "

The sizes are now available (in select locations) in size of the continent, but they are generally only in whole sizes, so round up. If you wear a ½ 7 ", you probably need a size 8. Selecting a size that just at the end of your heel to prevent mud and puddles to splash, to the back of your legs when you are off the beaten track.

CONSIDERATIONS AND ADVICE

Remember, like any other footwear, rubber slippers can become slippery when it becomes old and worn out (but they better resist surfing then $ 40 marks). Good advice that will increase the life of your sandals local is to wash the salt and sand off every time you leave the beach.

A word of warning, you're friends will probably try to take off with your locals after seeing how elegant and comfortable they are.

Repeat after me - "Hey, Brah not take my slippahs rubbah!