Rainbow Sandals Men's Double Layer Leather w/Arch Support

Purchased 7/2023. Near daily use and still going. I'm 6'3" 220 and rough on footwear. Love the arch support, I can (and do) wear these all day. I prefer the 12-13.5 size, I wear a 12 in most footwear. I'll likely replace these in Spring '26 as the soles are worn slick, but every other part of the sandal has held up wonderfully. Customer for life!

Ok. I do not write comments at all, though I buy stuff from this addicting web site all the time. But, I am so impressed with these I feel the need to share my experience: I am not endorsed or sponsored by Rainbow (but I should be their tester). I am thankful to live on the beach, where the Temperature doesn't get below 75 or over 85, almost year round. I have been wearing flip flops, all day, everyday, even at work, standing all day, for the last 9 years (casual wearer prior). I don't think flip flops are made for a person like me, but more for the casual, summertime wearer. So I have gone through a good amount of flip flops, and almost every brand out there, from the $25-$200 brands. I hike in them, swim with them, bike, climb, work, etc. Over time most of them break, de-lam, wear too fast, or just stink really bad. Some of the more reputable surf brand flips in the $150 range can make your feet stank in less than a week (and I have everyone saying that), not to mention why would you open a bottle, with the bottom of your shoe, when you know that's gonna touch your lips (would you lick the bottom of your shoe?). Ive been rocking a name brand synthetic flip flop for years, because of durability, comfort, arch and zero foot stink. Ive had friends for years tell me about rainbows, but I was reluctant because of the leather, I was SURE that would lead to some stink, and when it got wet it would be slippery. So I bought the double layer, delivered fast, slipped my foot in, and it was magic. No breaking in period. Right to comfort. 7 months later: STILL my most favorite flip I have ever owned. Now they are molded to my feet, give me the arch support I need (since I don't wear shoes), never a feet funk, and when they get wet they stay on nicely. (I bought the hemp ones too, but from personal experience, and my friends: they are awesome comfortable, but if they get wet, the weave harbors bacteria and they bring the funk. Stick with the Double layer leather. F'N Amazing. And I believe they are guaranteed for life? Have not tried that yet, nor even know if I ever will have too. Worth every penny. The whole family has them now.

Rainbows are my favorite brand of flip-flops. Hands down. I have been buying them since college (10 years ago) and will keep buying them into the future. I am back in college, in grad school, and studying abroad this summer and ordered a new pair so I would be able to walk around comfortably this summer. Whenever I get a new pair it takes a few days to break them in- so I encourage you to allow them time to mold to your foot. I got a blister, as I did with the last pair, from how the band rubs against the top of my foot. But - it quickly heals and the shoe becomes perfect, fits great, super comfortable. This time I ordered double thickness, which is a few dollars more, I think it is worth the extra few dollars. My dad gave me a pair of rubber Rainbows for Christmas this year. They are okay, super comfortable also, and will probably last longer, but I still like the leather ones better. The leather feels nicer against the skin. They have a lifetime warranty if the strap breaks. But that is not really going to happen. Because the warranty is null and void if the bottom or top wears through first. I have never had a pair of flip flops from any decent brand where the strap broke before there was some noticeable wear. I live in Florida- so we wear flip-flops a lot- it is part of our culture. I live in the panhandle- so we prefer to be barefoot- if I am outside of work, church, or 'the club' - and I have to wear shoes these are the ones I want to be wearing. I have some friends who refuse to pay $50 for a pair of flip-flops. Obviously, I disagree. These shoes are a great value for the dollar. I am reviewing these shoes in an effort to help other Amazon customers by relaying my experience with the product and providing any insight I garnered. I would really appreciate that if you found my review helpful, that you would please indicate so below by clicking the YES button below.

Like many others here, I’ve worn these sandals exclusively for many years - about 25 years now. They always last several yrs with regular wear every summer, part time wear spring and fall. They do truly form to your feet as stated in description and IMO aren’t uncomfortable out of the bag like many claim. I’m a WIDE 9.5-10 shoe size and I order the regular width 9.5-10.5. Although my feet are wide, these sandals will slightly broaden as you wear them and the normal size fits me just right with a wide foot, I don’t order the “M” (wide) size. I don’t see any fall off in quality as some claim here, maybe those individuals received knock offs, idk. Pic of the old ones and the new ones I just got. Keep in mind these are the SAME color. I always get this color because ALL genuine leather sandals such as these will darken with wear and age, so I recommend not getting too hung up on the shade/color of brown you purchase. they probably all wind up looking very similar after some wear and age. Hope this helps

I got these about two weeks ago, and I've been wearing them to break them in almost every day. It's painful, but once they're broken in, they're pretty comfortable! Now, let's address the concerns! If you're buying these, since the chemical burn debacle, I have to chime in with what I've found. I searched around, and saw a couple cases in which people remark on getting the chemical burn after getting the straps wet. I took this approach of keeping them dry at all times. My feet aren't sweaty either, so that helps. Two weeks in, and I haven't had any reactions. My feet are very sensitive, and the pair I got came from China, so I'd say...theory confirmed so far? I'll update if anything changes, but I seem to be perfectly fine by now. Another thing is the sizing. Do NOT use the standard shoe sizes as reference! The size guide includes the sandal length in inches or cm, so use that against your foot length. The ideal sandal size should be half an inch on the front, and one on the back, so 1 inch longer if you're U.S. like me. I did this and got a perfect fit. Third, be wary of the seller! Try to navigate to the official Rainbow store. I've seen several complaints of people getting used pairs or even counterfeits. Always double check at checkout. This might decrease your chance of getting some used pair or something. Fourth, the type of leather. Be wary that some colors only come in a specific type of leather. I personally prefer the premier leather because it's matte and not as flashy, but the other leathers supposedly have a sheen to them. Always check before putting down the cash. Fifth, the double layer is not huge! If you're afraid the double layer sandal is going to look like a platform shoe, worry not. It looks surprisingly low profile! I am very relieved I chose the double layer one because I can get my cake and eat it too - that is, maximum style and comfort. And finally, the colors. I had my serious doubts about how the sandal looks in real life versus the picture. I got the dark brown one, and the color is pretty much 1:1 with the store photo. That's about if for the potential concerns. I personally loved the extra style these flips provide, and the extra comfort is a plus. I'd still wouldn't recommend these for everyday wear, because they might eventually get wet, be it with water or sweat. They pose some risks, but the trade off is some of the best looking sandals on the market.

Just as comfortable as my old ones were. Bought my first pair in 2008 and they made it to 2016. My next pair made it to 2025. Also I live in Florida and wore them everyday all day. In the rivers and at the freshwater springs. In the mud and swamp and of coarse at the beach. Love them. I’ve always had the single layer sole. I’m getting older now so I treated myself to the double layer sole. Even more comfortable after break in of a couple days. Great footwear! I’ll see you again when I wear these out in the distant future.

I've owned several pairs of Rainbows and they're by far my favorite flip flop. They're very comfortable and last a long, long time. This pair hasn't held up as well as usual however, so I have to knock a star off for that.

A million times more comfortable then the single ply rainbows.