Havaianas rage...

here in the Philippines a plain design can cost you about $16. the high designs cost about $24, i guess. they're pretty durable and doesn't wear out easiy. they say the prints on them don't fade easily. mine's a litle worn and faded. what i've noticed about these slippers is that they don't lose their original shapes when they're wearing thin. have you noticed about other rubber slippers how they would stretch when the rubber is slowly thinning out? i say they're worth the price you're paying if you're really into durable flip flops. the price is a little outrageous but considering how other branded stuff are selling in the market, i think it's how the way things are. besides, i haven't found anything in the market that's as dependable as Havaianas in terms of rubber slippers.

Do they last years? The ones I buy for cheap do. In the navy we are required to have flip flops, or shower shoes as they call them, for use in the showers so you don't end up with athlete's foot. Mine lasted for my whole time in the navy(8 years). I've never had a problem with flip flops only lasting a little while. I do like some of the prints they have on Havanians though. Maybe if my husband gets in the navy and we are making a bit more money, I'll think about getting a pair.