Rainbow Sandals for Men: Shoes Which Are Both Functional and Fashionable

Rainbow Sandals have a following among buyers who like to be both fashionable and get the most bang for their buck. How many sandal companies are still enormously popular after more than three decades? Rainbow Sandals for men continue to fly out of stores and from their website. Male celebs have been spotted wearing them as well as females such as Cameron Diaz.

Rainbow Sandals for men product review: information and details

For those who wonder what makes Rainbow sandals so appealing, year after year, a look at the start of the company and its consistent quality standards should be very revealing. According to the company website at www.rainbowsandals.com/ , Jay Longley started the company in 1974. It was based in San Clemente, California and Longley was able to make only a small number of sandals per day.

As word of the brand name and popularity spread, he faced the challenge of making more sandals while maintaining strict quality control. Clearly, the challenge was met. The brand still has a rep for strength, quality and durability.

Just don’t mistake Rainbow sandals and ordinary flip flops. Longley aimed to make casual footwear that was stronger and more durable than the average sandal out there, sparing buyers the irritation of having to replace pair after pair of sandals. If you’ve ever had a sandal strap break while hiking or walking along the beach, you probably remember the irritation – and pain – of having to walk barefoot till you could put on a different pair of shoes. Who wants to go through that?

Rainbow sandals for men: special features and a lifetime guarantee

You read that right – Rainbow sandals have a lifetime guarantee against manufacturing defects. They last so long that two of my sons (now adults) have been able to pass on their old pairs to others before buying any newer styles….and my guys participate in plenty of outdoor activities. Their sandals get tons of use! Because the footwear molds to each wearer’s individual feet, they are also extremely comfortable for most people.

On top of that, they are made with a special glue that helps hold each layer of the sandals together and allows the straps to stay in place. Nope, these aren’t flip flops or regular sandals but something better – and savvy consumers know it.

Although Rainbow sandals for men have some limitations to their guarantee (basically, those that are tied to owner misuse) they do cover just about anything you can imagine that would be related to manufacturer defects, from torn stitching to loose straps. The bottom layer or sole of the sandal seems to last nearly forever, too. Because of their extraordinary quality, durability and word of mouth buzz and reputation, Rainbow sandals for men have quite a following, one I think is well-deserved based on what I’ve seen – and heard -from the guys I know.

When is the last time you bought sandals that came with the kind of guarantee accompanying these? Amazing!

Of course, don’t expect to abuse Rainbow sandals and return them. There is no guarantee for damages caused by dogs who chew the straps, “skateboard abuse” (whatever that means), cuts, slashes or burns to the sandals. In short, if you put a sandal through the type of abuse no casual footwear should endure, don’t try to call it a manufacturer’s defect.

Rainbow sandals for men: popular styles:

Style: Rainbow sandals Premium Leather Single Layer
Color: Sierra Brown

This is supposed to be the bestselling Rainbow sandal for men out there. A search of online stores as well as Ebay auctions at www.ebay.com indicates that this is indeed a favorite among male customers. Use the search form to find this style at the website or on Ebay. Details include a leather toe strap (in fact, the entire sandal is leather) as well as the finest quality leather (premium). The sole is guaranteed for life and you can send it back to company headquarters if it doesn’t last. We’ve never had to send back a pair, although we tend not to buy leather styles.

Best for: casual wear, preferably those on dry land. Not best for water sports but you can use them for the beach if you don’t mind the leather getting darker and you can dry them off quickly afterwards.

Cost: $45 -$55 or less depending on sales and where you buy the shoe.

Rainbow Mens Single Layer Hemp Sandals

For those who want eco-friendly mens’ footwear, this is an excellent choice. If you think hemp isn’t sturdy, think again. Even though they are made of 100% hemp fibers, they are guaranteed not to break down, making this an excellent choice of Rainbow sandals for the male in your life. It is an excellent choice for the environment as well.

To see a sampling of color and sizes, check out the styles of this brand of Rainbow Sandals for men on Amazon here:
www.amazon.com/Rainbow-Mens-Single-Layer-Sandals/dp/B000JETOUY/ref=pd_sbs_a_title_2

Durability: Excellent. You can even wear them through water. They aren’t prone to mold or mildew as easily as leather sandals.

Best used for: all sorts of casual activities, inside or out. Excellent for walking around during the summer, easy to wear and clean.

Price: Currently selling on Amazon for $33.95, their normal price range is around $35 to $45.

Size range: Small (7.5 to 8.5) to Extra Large (13.5 to 15.5).

Special tips: Do allow time for them to get broken in. Until then, they can feel slightly tight or uncomfortable but don’t fear -this will pass. Also, this is the choice for a natural, eco-friendly look. The darker colors don’t show dirt as easily.

Rainbow Mens Classic style Eastcape Rubber

Made of triple extra density rubber, this is a style that one son found to be the most comfortable of all. It has a bit of fashion flair with the stitching giving emphasis to the V shape of the straps. Made of pre-molded rubber. Although it is termed a classic, this is a bit of a misnomer. They are actually a bit edgier than the first two styles mentioned above.

Special features: Non-slip top soles and scuff resistance. Although this one only has a 6 month warranty on the strap, we’ve never found it to wear out anywhere near that time frame (or at all). I

Durability: Excellent. These are waterproof due to the rubber material used to make them. Clearly, they have an advantage over leather sandals due to this feature. Excellent for the beach, hiking and even biking.

Colors and Size ranges: Navy, Black, Brown and Dark Brown. Comes in everything from size 7 to size 14 (US mens sizes) .

Price: $34 to $40 or so.

Special tips: Save your proof of purchase receipt in case you’d ever need to return these due to any problems. I doubt you will.

Rainbow Men’s classic – Limited edition

The other styles mentioned above don’t really have anything resembling rainbow color. This style does. If you check out customer reviews on Amazon, you’ll find one that claims that this particular style has lasted for 22 years (for one buyer). This might be just the one to buy if you really want to make sure you get the best buy and the longest lasting Rainbow sandal for men out there

Made with nylon made to military specifications, triple glued and with arch support.

Special features: Extra durability, a rainbow color in the side panel arch and a classic look, with that distinctive rainbow design feature.

Durability: Extraordinary

Colors and sizes: limited to basic black on Amazon. Sizes range from 7.5 to Extra Large (up to size 15).

Price: A bargain at $25.95

Rainbow Sandals for Men – Beach Sandals

As the name implies, these are basically meant for beach wear. They are extremely popular and the size and color range is wonderful. The ones we bought easily lasted for five years. Yep, that’s right – five years! Leather straps are a major feature and a nice simple design, nothing fancy. Comfortable, comfortable, comfortable. You’ll be tempted to try and wear these to work!

Special features: made for beach wear and absolutely perfect for that use. Wide range of colors and sizes.

Durability: excellent

Colors and sizes: all sorts of colors from browns to grays and even red. Sizes from small (7.5) to extra large (13.5).

Price: approximately $42 to $52

Special tips: Buy these snug because they will get looser as you wear them.

Reference:

• www.amazon.com