I Put on These OluKai Sandals All over the place After I Journey

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As somebody who travels loads (and writes about it), I really like dressing for a vacation spot, however I additionally love being carry-on solely. As such, packing issues that may do double (or triple) obligation is tremendous necessary. Which means each merchandise in my carry-on has to earn its place, and that’s precisely why the Olukai Lāi Slide has develop into my go-to journey sandal.

I first picked them up whereas trying to find a flexible shoe that wouldn’t take up an excessive amount of house however might nonetheless deal with lengthy days of strolling. These slides checked all of the packing containers: smooth, waterproof, snug, and supportive—an absolute rarity within the sandal world. With a mushy, contoured footbed and built-in arch assist, they don’t simply look good; they really really feel good, even for somebody like me, who has flat ft.

“Sandals typically should not nice in your ft, nevertheless these have in-built arch assist and a particular footbed that helps with general foot and ankle assist whereas strolling,” says Dana Caruso, DPM and podiatric surgeon. She notes that they’ve sufficient assist to be a lightweight strolling shoe, which means sightseeing is a-okay (and sure, I’ve worn them throughout). 

From Italy to France to Bali to Puerto Rico Mexico to house in California, these sandals have supplied nice assist whereas nonetheless working for a ton of various locations and experiences. Seashore walks, metropolis explorations, rooftop cocktails, and candlelit dinners — these sandals have seen all of it. 

Past their consolation and assist, what really makes the Olukai Lāi Slide stand out is its easy versatility. I’ve worn them straight from the pool to dinner with out skipping a beat, because of their smooth and minimal design. They pair simply as effectively with breezy linen pants as they do with a swimsuit or an elegant costume, making them a necessary a part of my journey wardrobe.

Additionally they test the sturdiness field—one thing I’ve realized is essential after years of attempting to make flimsy sandals work. These maintain up by means of rainstorms, cobblestone streets, and sandy and rocky seashores with out shedding their form or trying worn down. And since they’re waterproof, they dry rapidly and by no means get that dreaded damp sandal odor. 

For anybody seeking to streamline their packing whereas nonetheless having a shoe that works for practically each event, the Olukai Lāi Slide is it. They’ve earned their everlasting spot in my suitcase, proving that you simply actually can have consolation, type, and practicality—multi functional sandal.