So I just got my first pair of Vineyard Vines flip flops and they are the most amazingly comfortable thing ever. I thought that my J. Crew ones were great but they don't hold a candle to Vineyard Vines, not to mention how adorable these ones are. I definitely recommend them.

Oh, don't worry, there are contextual clues that apparently you missed.

I'm so disappointed with my Rainbows. I finally bought a pair, but they've given me so many blisters, and for some strange reason, are making the bottoms of my feet burn. I know you have to break them in, but nothing is seeming to make them get any more comfortable. Damn, I wish I didn't spend that $45 on them.

I've had my Rainbows for over 3 years now. They seriously are the most comfortable flip flop--I do remember getting a few blisters when I first wore them until they broke in.
As for the people that said they didn't like them--I have always gotten a number of compliments on mine whenever I travel outside NC (where it seems everyone owns a pair)--I have the skinny tan leather ones.
Initially $40 seemed pretty steep for flip flops, but as often as I wear them, it makes sense.

Yeah it does seem like everyone here has at least one pair of Rainbows, and everyone seems to love them, and it doesnt matter if you live near the beach (Me) or near the mountains, Rainbows are popular coast to coast here in NC :D

Well, at least ONE NCer doesn't.:p

6, if you count my husband, daughter, son, mom, and dad.

I agree, they do seem to be wildly popular here! :D
Although it took me a couple years to get into the trend..... I'm glad I did b/c they are insanely comfortable, although it did take me quite some time to do so.