- Cost: ££££ - $34.99 https://www.combatflipflops.com/collections/flip-flops-for-men
- Value for Money - 5/5
- Ease of Use - 5/5
- Construction 4/5
- Allyness - 4/5
Combat Flip Flops. Their mantra states - To create peaceful, forward-thinking opportunities for self-determined entrepreneurs affected by conflict. Our willingness to take bold risks, community connection, and distinct designs communicate, "Business, Not Bullets"--flipping the view on how wars are won. Through persistence, respect, and creativity, we empower the mindful consumer to manufacture peace through trade. A breathe of fresh air if i've ever heard one.
Combat Flip Flops are a company raised in war-torn countries. Founded by Griff and Lee, US Army Rangers. Each item they produce comes with its own, unique story;
'Flip flops were just the start. We've taken a product that people in nearly every country on the planet wear, and made it a weapon for change. Right now, all our flip flops are made in Bogota, Colombia, providing jobs and investing in people who desperately need it. We've done that with all the products we sell.
Our USA made Claymore Bag's flip the script, on traditional weapons of war. Instead of carrying bombs, these bags act as a carry-all for business tools like iPad's, laptops and more.
Our Cover and Concealment sarongs are handmade in Afghanistan by local women. Each one takes three days to make.
The Peacemaker Bangle and Coinwrap are sent to us straight from artisans in Laos - and they're made from landmines dropped during the Vietnam war.'
So now you know a little about Combat Flip Flops. Great brand, with a great ethos behind it.
I've had my Floperators for around a month now, and there are zero complaints to be had. I genuinely wanted them as I loved the mantra behind the company and the brand just made sense to me. Do I want to buy kit from veteran owned businesses? Yes. Do I want to support war torn countries, provide jobs and invest in 'the people who desperately need it'? Of course. Do I want an awesome looking pair of flip flops to go with my awesome (personal opinion) lower leg tattoos. Absolutely. My pair of buckshee Volcom flip-flops had also sacked it, but this was a week after my girlfriend (these were a Birthday present) had ordered them.
Now as with any kit from the USA, they took ages to arrive, got stuck in customs and cost a bomb to post. Not ideal, but worth it for the sheer comfiness alone. (Waiting for HR4K to stock!)
I'm definitely not technical minded, so a large list of extremely technical specifications isn't going to happen. But here are the specifications from the product listing on the site (link at top);
- Funds 1 Day of Secondary School For An Afghan Girl
- Men's Sizes 7 through 15
- Combat Boot Rubber Out sole
- EVA Mid-layer and Deck
- Nylon Strap
- 3/4" x 2 3/4" Hook and Loop Insignia
Made in Bogota, Colombia
Some of these clearly aren't item-specific but have been included as they are integral to the production and rightly so.
They come in a standard 'flip-flop' style shape, the nylon straps are extremely comfortable and fit well to the side of the foot. All of the stitching seems to be throughly done and none has even thought about coming loose, as of yet anyway. The huge 'Kabul' stamp on the top of the heel is a great thought and looks awesome. Probably one of the best parts for me are the two, velcro patches for the, provided CFF slogan patches. 'Bad for running. Worse for fighting'. Great catch line, and so-fucking-true.
My initial thoughts on the velcro and patch combo was that they might start to peel if constantly used for showering etc... This hasn't been the case so far and it has kept its velcro-ness.
They also come with - 'If you're an amputee, we've got you covered. The Floperator Amputee Retrofit Strap (ARS) secures the CFF Floperator model to a prosthetic foot, so even if you're missing a wheel you can navigate every season with confidence. The ARS is available as a free accessory on our Floperator model for the men and women who deserve it most.' Which just shows you how awesome Griff and Lee actually are.
Summary:
My personal opinion is that the actual flip-flops are super comfy, quick drying and look great. The same can be said for my impartial side. The only thing I will say is, make sure you get a size up (as recommended), otherwise your long postal wait will all be in vain.
This Kit Pest Review was written by Alex Miller. Hopefully you enjoyed it and if you have any thoughts or comments related to this article then leave a comment!
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