Rainbow's on her feet? (Footwear)

[Denise_DPhiE]

Anybody know what type of shoe this is? Apparently a big hit with the sorority women? Image? Anyone?

Thanks.

Denise
(no clue)

[sueali]

It is a flip flop, usually brown.

[AlphaFrog]

I really don't think they're anything special.

Who wants to pay $40 for a flip flop?

[Denise_DPhiE]

Thanks. I thought those were for gay pride (not kidding, not meant in a bad way)

Hmm - so they are like Reefs but not as cool.

My favorites were the J Crew Critters (pineapple, etc like grograin ribbon flip flops)

$40 for flip flops though, yeesh!

[PiKA2001]

Rainbows are well worth the 40-50 dollars they cost, they are no doubt the best brand out there. Reefs are a little too pacific sunwear for me, plus rainbows are better looking.

[Rudey]

Rainbows outlast reefs, look better, and feel extremely comfortable. Havianas are good for flip flops that take abuse. Reefs are for douche bags and fat chicks.

-Rudey

[Trey_P-I_47]

I must agree with Rudey, I specifically bought reefs as 'shower flops' (I didnt want me feet touching the floors in the communal dorm showers.....gross ) so they were basically my cheap, crappy flops and my rainbows are my everyday wear, either that, a nice pair of Topsiders, or my favorite but least worn shoes, the Cole Haan Driving shoe...absolutely amazing, its like walking on air, they dont get much better.

[PeppyGPhiB]

If you go to the surfer shops in Southern Calif., there are walls covered in all kinds of flip flops. When I was in college, I bought a pair of Reefs, because that's what everyone had. That was 10 years ago, and I still have those flip flops! They're the best pair of footwear I've ever had!!!

I just bought some really cute Sanuk flip flops on my recent trip to CA, plus these Kustom ones (but in tourquise):

[SoCalGirl]

My Sanuk's are my all time favorites!!!! They're sooooo comfy.

[Lil' Hannah]

I wear my Rainbows almost every day. They go with everything...well worth the $40.

[AlwaysSAI]

I've heard that rainbows are REALLLLLLLLY comfortable. Apparently, they eventually form to fit the shape of your foot.

I've wanted a pair for a really long time, but I have flat feet and they have an arch in the middle. I have always wondered if the arch would go away after I had worn them for a while.

They became really popular while I was in high school. They were THE flip flops to have.

[ForeverRoses]

Okay I'm showing my age here, but are Rainbows to today's college kids what Birkenstock's were to mine (early/mid 90s). Basically expensive but indistructible sandals that mold to your feet that you never want to take off even though they look like crap?

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by ForeverRoses

Okay I'm showing my age here, but are Rainbows to today's college kids what Birkenstock's were to mine (early/mid 90s). Basically expensive but indistructible sandals that mold to your feet that you never want to take off even though they look like crap?

Ding, ding, ding...we have a winner.

[alum]

I think Rainbows are cuter than Birkenstocks.

Personally I never wear flipflops although my D has way too many pairs to count. I find it uncomfortable to have something between my toes.

[omegaland]

im no racist by anymeans but wat is it with white girls and flip flops