Hey, I’m Paul from SOLE, here to help you choose your SOLE sandals.
First things first: all SOLE sandals feature the same Signature Supportive Shape including
a deep heel cup, our signature arch support, and a built-in metatarsal pad.
Our sandal styles are also all available in both a men’s and a women’s version with
the same names, the same materials and the same features.
With that in mind, start by choosing between our two sandal platform types.
SOLE sandals come in a slimmer, supportive platform, and a sturdier orthopedic platform.
If you’re looking for something that combines supportive comfort with classic casual flip
flop style, the supportive platform is going to be the way to go.
It’s also the best bet if you’re looking for something particularly lightweight.
If you suffer from plantar fasciitis or other foot ailments and your top priority is support
that’s second to none, then your best choice is going to be the sturdier orthopedic platform.
This is also the best bet if you’re looking for something to help you recover after an
intense workout.
If you’re a fan of the classic SOLE Sport Flip, then the orthopedic platform is what
you’re looking for.
Your next choice is between two material types.
Both the supportive and orthopedic platforms have options in ReCORK recycled cork, and algae-based Bloom
Foam.
Both of these materials offer sustainable alternatives to traditional fossil fuel based
foams, but the recycled cork flips do stand out as more obviously sustainable.
The algae based flips are a bit more cushy underfoot and a little more lightweight, while
the ReCORK flips are a bit firmer underfoot.
Either way you’re getting excellent supportive comfort that’s sustainably made.
Lastly you want to pick between our various available strap materials.
I’m going to give you a run down down of all our available styles, starting with the
slimmer supportive flips.
If you already know the orthopedic flip is what you’re looking for, feel free to
skip ahead.
Let’s start with the supportive flips in cork where you have three options:
The Santa Cruz Flip has a padded double-layer nylon strap that combines comfort and durability.
The Malibu Flip has chromium-free nubuck leather strap.
It has a premium feel and dresses up great for smart casual events.
The Laguna Flip features an engineered knit strap that flexes with your foot as you move.
It’s the most accommodating and softest of our straps.
The algae based Bloom Foam supportive flips also come in 3 options:
We’ll start with the Baja which has a padded synthetic leather strap with a really
soft lining that feels great next to skin.
This is a really versatile flip flop and it's my personal favorite.
The Costa Flip has the same engineered knit strap as the Laguna, it’s flexible, accommodating
and super soft next to skin.
Lastly the Balboa Flip has a classic nylon webbing strap that’s super durable and gives
a snug secure fit.
The orthopedic platform sandals come in two slides and three flip flop styles.
Starting with the Mendocino Sport Slide . This slide features double velcro straps that let
you dial in your fit perfectly with or without socks.
If you’re looking for something a little more modern in look the Mateo Sport Slide
has a broad engineered knit strap that offers a snug secure fit.
The Catalina Sport Flip has a padded synthetic microfibre strap.
If you’re a fan of the classic SOLE Sport Flip, this is what you’re looking for.
It’s the same product with updated branding.
The Del Mar Sport Flip has the same engineered knit strap as the Laguna and the Costa.
It’s soft next to skin, flexes with your foot and offers our most accommodating fit.
Lastly we have the Monterey Casual flip, a cork option in our orthopedic platform with
a premium chromium-free nubuck leather strap.
So that’s it!
Choose between an orthopedic and a supportive platform, pick between ReCORK recycled cork
and algae based Bloom Foam, and choose your preference of our various different strap materials.
Happy shopping and enjoy your SOLE sandals!