I heart flip flops. I talk about it a lot. I’m not sure if it’s a Cali thing that’s stuck with me since my move to Washington or what, but I can’t get enough of them. I wish I could wear them year-round, but it’s too cold here. In fact, I was supposed to go for a walk during lunch, but it’s cold and rainy andย yucky outside and I did not bring gear for that because…IT IS MAY. It’s the end of May, in fact, which means it is almost June. Where’s the sun?
Aaaannnnyway…
Guess how excited I was when Orthaheel sent me a pair of their most popular flip flops to review?! Girly-mini-clapping-and-squealing-“Yay!” excited. You know what I’m talking about.
They sent me a black pair of theTide flip flops in aย size 10. I’mย more likeย a 9.5, but the 10sย fit great!
in a cute pair of Orthaheel Tide Flip Flops!
Here’s what Orthaheel says about them:
A summer essential, our comfortable, lightweight Tide sandal will look good wherever you go. This season, we’ve re-engineered the footbed shape to give your toes even more wiggle room! The built-in orthotic footbed promotes foot health and helps reduce fatigue. Durable TPR outsole with wave-patterned tread that helps improve traction, making Tide a versatile choice!
-Convenient, pain-free “natural healing” solution to many of the common aches and pains associated with poor lower limb alignment.
-Orthaheel technology is clinically proven to reduce excess pronation, a contributing factor to “flat feet.”
-Podiatrist-designed, biomechanical Tri-planar Motion Control footbed with a deep heel cup helps stabilize, support and realign the feet back to their natural position.
-American Podiatric Medical Association-approved.
-Lightweight, flexible medium-density EVA midsole absorbs shock, reducing stress on feet, ankles and knees.
-Soft woven toe post and foam-lined strap ensure a comfortable fit.
-Whole sizes; fits medium widths.
-Materials: woven/polyurethane uppers, padded neoprene upper liner, EVA footbed, TPR outsole.
-Care: Wipe off with damp cloth and air dry.
They come in a ton of colors: Green Tea, Cranberry (pictured below), Plumberry, Black, Natural/White, Teal, Sorbet, Metallic Pewter and Metallic Gold.
I got the black pair, which is perfect since I wear them with everything. They have a soft, comfy strap with a thin patent layer strap that I think spices themย up a little bit. I mean, this isn’t your cheap drugstore flip flop. These can be dressed up or down.
The sole is awesome. It isn’t foamy or flat like most flip flops. It sort of reminds me of my Super Feet because it’s hard and curved. When I got my SF insoles, I thought, “How are these going to be comfortable? They’re hard.”
The Tide flip flops are the same way. But they are so comfortable. I wore them for approximately 12 hours straight a few weekends ago. (I wrote about it here.) My feet felt awesome. I had no back pain or anything from wearing flip flops all day or any of that. It was like I wore my running shoes.
Now I am spoiled. I will not be able to go back to the old spongy kind. These are a little more expensive ($54.99)ย than the drugstore kind, but that’s to be expected for great quality. I’ve been wearing them almost everyday for about a month and they still look new, too, by the way.
I love the shoes so much, I asked if Orthaheel could give a pair away to Mom vs. Marathon readers and they are happy to! Yay!
Okay, here’s how to enter. You can enterย up toย 6ย times. IMPORTANT: leave a separate comment for each entry. The Tide Flip Flops Giveaway ends at midnight on May 31st. I will use Random.org to select one winner. The winner will receive one pair of Tide flip flops in the color and size of their choice. Sorry dudes, this is a women’s flip flop, but your wife or girlfriend or daughter might like to have them, right? So enter away!
1. Visit the Orthaheel site here. Check out the Tide sandals. Then, come back and tell me what color flip flops you want if you win.
2. Become a Virtual Running Buddy (follower) and leave me a comment and let me know or let me know if you already are.
3. Add Orthaheel as a Facebook friend, and let me know.
4. Share this giveaway on (a) your blog, (b) Twitter or (c) Facebook. Please leave a comment for each one (3 possible).
76 comments
First! ;)These are FANTASTIC and just what I need since I *live* in flip flops (the bad-for-your-feet kind) pretty much from now til October.I'd pick Plumberry! So fun!
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OK…I like the Metallic pewter color I think the best..trying to break my only buy black kick ๐
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I'd pick black – goes with everything and these are certainly everyday shoes. So nice!
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Your contest is posted on my sidebar.Maybe the random number generator will look kindly upon me since I entered early!
What a great giveaway, I like the gold, silver, cranberry or green tea, that's a tough choice there are so many great colors. ๐
I'm already a virtual buddy!
I posted this giveaway to my blog.
I'm friends with Orthaheel on facebook now.
I posted the giveaway on my facebook also.
And I tweeted. http://twitter.com/alliebear/status/14714049320
I am now a virtual buddy.
I am a follower, and I will take 7.5, sorbet. ๐
plumberry or sorbet would be my choice, if i were to buy/win a pair
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I'm a follower, and I love the plumberry!
Great review. I might have to get some of these for post runs this summer! So nice!
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I think I'll be fancy and go with Pewter
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Love these and any flip flop! I wear my $5 drugstore flops in the winter and I live in Chicago(land)! I would get either the green tea or the cranberry! Super cute!
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Wow those look really awesome ๐ I want black one if I win ๐
Oh and I'm already a follower of your AWESOME blog ๐
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I like the black ones, too.
I love flip flops, but I have high arches so arch support would be awesome! Flip flops are my favorite part of summer! I want them in black please!
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I posted the giveaway to my FB profile.
Exciting giveaway! These flip-flops look great and sound comfortable! I'd probably choose black, too, because it's such a versatile color.
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I like the cranberry….super cute.
I love the plumberry b/c I was going to go for black but why not switch it up (just a tiny shade different)?
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Just friended Orthaheel! I want to win ๐
I linked the giveaway on my blog
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I like the black & plumberry.
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I would want either the black or the metallic silver! Super cute!
Yay – I love Dr Weil! I would want either the black or metallic pewter.
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Those look comfortable! I'd like a pair of the black sandals ๐
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These are cute and great review! I will pass on the giveaway and let someone else win ๐
My first response would be black, but I'm going to go out of my comfort zone and say SILVER baby! ๐
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I'm linking you up on my sidebar!
How do you choose one color. I like the red and the white and the pewter! When I win I will make my final decision.
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FB Orthaheel Friend…Please pick me…I really need a new pair of FLIP FLOPS!
I tweeted about your giveaway (@runsteelsprings).
Ok, there are SO many cute colors but I would have to do black because like you I love to wear flip flops ALL the time and well, face it…black matches e everything!!!! P.S. I need these! My old navy flip flops KILL my feet after a few hours but I love and need to have free open feet!!!
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I like the Green Tea color. Nice sandals!
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I'm a new follower!!! Found your link via Amanda at 5miles2empty!
I love all the colors but I agree with you that black is the most versatile. Hoever, I try to be a little more crazy with my “fun” hang out shoes and go with colors I wouldn't normally pick so I might just go with the cranberry or sorbet… you never know ๐
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These flip flops look fantastic- I think I'd go with Plumberry!
they are 2 big for you there is alot of room at the front i have size 10's and im a size 8.5 but orthaheel ๐
you dont even have large toes their tiny cause they look like the shoe is big and have so much room at the front u need like a size 8
I love all the colors, but black would definitely go with everything!