eCyoj5yD t1_ivyy1f1 wrote on November 11, 2022 at 5:29 PM

I wore Birks for about twelve years, going through three pairs. I'd eventually wear a hole in one or both soles, and repairing the sole would always cost more than a new pair of Birks.

I've since switched to a pair of Rainbow sandals, like them better in terms of comfort, and have zero sole wear. You can look at pics of people with 15+ y/o pairs of Rainbows with intact soles.

sl8rfan2 t1_ivyyqy6 wrote on November 11, 2022 at 5:33 PM

My rainbows usually last about 3-5 years of semi-daily use. This is far more than any other flip flop. Great flip flops, for sure!

hsmit6 OP t1_ivz0ige wrote on November 11, 2022 at 5:45 PM

Will take a look! I have a pair of daily drivers, but these would be for a comfier/more casual shoe. They won’t see as much wear as others

Logdog91 t1_iw15pjs wrote on November 12, 2022 at 3:25 AM

Rainbows are amazing. I am 330 lbs and mine are going on 5 years. Wear them almost every day

Altruistic_Chef7722 t1_iw195ih wrote on November 12, 2022 at 3:57 AM

I was a Rainbows wearer for a long time, but I kept putting holes in them. Danner makes a flip flop (“sandal”) with a Vibram sole that’s been good for me for going on a year so far.

Danner Sandal