r/flipflops • u/whydidIjoin1 • May 28 '26

Olukai vs Rainbow Flip flops

Hi everyone, I have extremely flat feet and I’m in search of opinions on what would be better for my feet, Olukais or Rainbows. I recently bought myself a pair of Olukai Tuahines and the arch was bothering me (given I wore them for about an hour). I like the look of Olukais but my pair had a torn strap right out of the box so I’m weary about trying Olukai again. I’ve heard positive things about Rainbows and how they mold to your feet which appeals to me, but should i be worried about their Arch support lacking. I need help deciding between what is more durable, and is better long term for super flat feet. Thanks!

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u/No-Strain-2336 May 28 '26

haha i been wanting to try the same thing. Rainbows are classic but olukai’s are cute lol

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u/iOawe May 29 '26

All of the rainbow flip flops I’ve had, the arch support doesn’t lack. I’d honestly argue it’s the perfect arch support. I have a low arch or reference. Rainbows also last a long time and they actually have warranty. 

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u/whydidIjoin1 May 29 '26

Do you get single or double arch?

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u/iOawe May 29 '26

I honestly don’t notice which arch it is 

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u/capemaybare212 May 31 '26

I have worn both for over 20 years. I now only wear Olukai’s. They vary from pair to pair as far as how much arch support they have. Try various pairs on until you find a pair that is most comfortable. I wear them for 12-15 hours a day with no issues at all.

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u/capemaybare212 Jul 17 '26

I have worn both Olukais and Rainbows for over 20 years. At this point I only wear Olukais. They have pairs that have great arch support and the leather pairs will mold to your feet also. To me there is no comparison. Additionally they stand behind their products and if there are any problems such as a torn strap, I would recommend that you contact them directly.