I have to admit that up until now, right this very instant, I have never used the words adventure and sandal in the same sentence. And now I’m going to do it again, because the Ohana Pahu by Olukai is an adventure sandal that is worth mentioning more than once.
Made from a mix of water resistant and quick drying synthetic materials, the Ohana Pahu adventure sandal (that’s three…guess I’ve worn out that joke) is designed to take you seamlessly from one environment (dry) to another (wet) and it does this perfectly. Like all of Olukai’s products, the Ohana Pahu is extremely well made. The adjustable straps allow you to customize the fit and the footbed is comfortable.
I took them with me on a recent trip to southern Idaho and they proved to be the ideal footwear to use when seeking out one on Idaho’s many hot springs*. I did have some issues with my foot slipping around in the footbed as I hiked over some large boulders along the Payette river. I was pretty bummed about that, but in all honesty it was my own fault. I learned last summer that I should order Olukai’s sandals one size smaller than my normal shoe size. But this year, I forgot. If you tend toward the ½ sizes you might want to do the same (the one size smaller part, not the forgetting part). That isn’t universal advice, but it does make a huge difference for me. It lets me get the great fit that Olukai is renowned for. And with great fit comes great comfort.
I should also mention two more things… First, these sandals help support the Ohana give back program, Olukai’s way of thanking the people and place of Hawaii through a combination of product donations and employee volunteer efforts. And second… the Ohan Pahu is currently being tested by crew members of the Hokulea ( a traditional Polynesian sailing canoe) as it continues its worldwide voyage. Now that is an adventure…
the good:
- well built
- comfortable
- helps support Ohana give back program
the bad:
- may run large for some, adjust sizing accordingly
Available from Olukai for $90.00
The more you know: Idaho has more natural hot springs than almost any other state. Many of them are located on public lands and are free to use. There are multiple resources online as well as in print to help find them. Do use common sense, don’t use soap.
boring stuff: All images via Olukai. I was provided with a free sample for this review. This in no way affected my opinions.