FitFlop Rokkit In Suede

My first pair of Fitflops was purchased at a DSW I dropped by when I found myself in the area. I have foot problems, and the sandals I had bought pre-problem were not sufficient to support walking about - at museums, parks, etc. - on my days off. I needed something different.History on my foot problems. I have always had wide feet with high arches. Over the years I went from trying to wear the popular shoes to wearing the shoes which didn't mash my square feet (my boyfriend calls them my little potatoes) or cause my high arches to strain. Though up until recently, I would occasionally pick up a pair that wasn't so supportive, that I would just wear "at the office" or something.About six months ago I smashed the top of my foot so bad that I tendon was dislocated around some of my foot bones. It hurt so bad we did x-rays to confirm there was no breakage. Until it went back in place (thanks to a Rubz green massage ball btw!) my tendon pulled tighter and tighter, though I had stayed off it save to go to the bathroom for a whopping two weeks, with ice/heat therapy, stretches, etc. Although I was good to my foot, and it healed relatively quickly all considered, my foot still shows residual signs of that injury. Shoes that had been supportive/comfortable enough for long-term wearings now don't cut it. Not only have I moved to Danskos, ABEOs, some orthopedic supports, etc. - Some of those same brands have styles which I now can't wear. I have a couple pairs of ABEO sandals I adored, but I went to the museum the other day and a couple hours of walking had my bad foot cramped up in pretty severe pain.Because I had an issue with The Walking Company - an expensive company that carries a wide range of great shoes - where they back-and-forthed me over the course of 6 months - probably 8-12 emails - over my rewards points, refused to let me speak to a manager, had to contact the BBB before I was allowed to talk to a supervisor only to be told the 2000 reward points I had been waiting to redeem for 6 months was a "bug" and I wouldn't ever get them, and they would give me 500 points to say "sorry our CS rep ignored you and didn't see the problem she has the ability to look into for 6 months and was rude, didn't do her job or escalate your email to someone who would", but... I decided I don't want to deal with a company I need to contact the BBB in order to get help with my account when I've spent a thousand bucks on their products. Amazon has *always* been responsive and has *always* made wrong things right. When it came time to get more of these shoes I found were great - I decided to do Amazon. I won't shop at Walking Company again, upon principle.Sorry for the sort-of-tangent, but it's the flat out truth, and if you buy *these* shoes it is possible you would consider comfort shoes from Walking Company. All I have to say is: The shoes, the in-store support - great! The online/phone support for when *anything* goes wrong is inconceivably atrocious. As a person who has worked closely with the public in various CS type roles - I don't say the above lightly. I am fairly well-informed as to how the CS system ought to work, and as I have been in their shoes I am very polite to CS as a rule.So, back to the point, I love these sandals! Here is why:1. Supportive: Even though when you look across the footbed, you won't see a pronounced arch pad, there is an amazing amount of support. It's possible the location of the side strap is offering some of the arch support, but I think part of it might be the unique smooshiness of the footbed.2. Comfortable: The footbed is some amazing creation which truly absorbs shock and cradles the unique shape of your foot. The heel is a bit more stiff, the arch a little less and the ball of the foot area gives quite a lot if you press into it with your finger. That said, I've worn shoes which feel more smooshy in the footbed, and while those are initially more "comfortable", these shoes are superior for long term comfort. I believe the unique flexing, the varying comfort zones, allows the sole to provide comfort and a real ergonomic and functional support.3. Long-term Wearability: Typically, if I am pavement pounding for any significant length of time, I feel it. To mitigate this I have worn good shoes and in some cases, where I may be on my feet all day, I've donned compression socks to avoid painful swelling. Astonishingly to me I've been able to wear these FLIP FLOP SANDALS for hours and not feel the effects of walking on hard surfaces whatsoever! This sort of blows my mind. In fact, after going to the San Diego Safari Park the other day, my boyfriend remarked that he was glad to be wearing his compression socks, and I just thought to myself, "Hmm, I hadn't even thought about my feet. They don't hurt a teeny tiny bit..." Later that evening, he asked me if I wanted an Aleve, as I often need one after a long walking day (since my injury 6 months ago in particular), but I thought about it and realized I still didn't feel my feet aching, nor my knees or hips.I attribute the lack of pain in my feet and joints to the intelligent engineering of the Fitflop shoe. When I got home, I got online and searched Amazon for some new colors (my first Fitflop is a really pretty peach with rhinestones) and purchased two pairs. One identical to the first pair (a Rokkit thing) and one in a slide version of the Rokkit. I am donating more of my old shoes, since these Fitflops truly outperform even the super-expensive Walking Company exclusive ABEO sandals I got early last year.For reference: I've had these a couple months and have had yet to lose a rhinestone, though I worry it will happen someday soon. I have somewhat wide feet, and these work great in their "normal" width. I usually wear a 7.5 US, or 38 in Euro sizing, and I find the 7 US to fit fantastically in both length and width. In terms of break-in period, I had none. I put these on at the DSW, and found them comfy. I wore them home and they haven't rubbed in a single spot on my feet from the day I got them, though as all feet are shaped differently, your experience may vary! But for me, I know sometimes I will feel rubbing where the thong connects between the toes, and with these there was none from day one. The sueded material is soft, lightly padded and on my foot it is not too tight as to rub or too loose as to flop about and then catch in an awkward way. Nor has this suedelike material stretched out significantly to change the way it fit - perfectly fit - from day one.Bottom Line: Highly, *highly* recommended. I had recent plantar fascia tendon damage and these flip flops are like a dream come true on my feet. They make me forget I am wearing them, or that I am even walking. I added a couple photos to this review, but I will have to come back to be sure they post. I've had a ton of trouble with review photos not posting on first (sometimes second or third) attempts lately. So pardon the annoyance of the photos NOT being here, if they aren't! ;-) Also, I have worn the shoes for a couple months now, but will be sure to reply with long-term thoughts as well as let you all know if there is something that goes wrong. Hope this review has helped and good luck with your feets!UPDATE 04/07/2016: I got the black Rokkit thong sandal yesterday afternoon, and wore it that night to work. It fits just like the first (peach) pair and I love it! Also, though you can still see the rhinestones, the black on black makes the look a teeny bit more subtle than the peach pair, though they still have a snazzy, fun sparkle. Definitely a huge fan of these shoes! :-)UPDATE 05/31/2016: I wear these sandals all the time. They are comfy enough to walk around all day on my day off - no arch support issues, no rubbing at the thong between the toes or along the top of the foot by the straps. The rhinestones have even held up well. I lost ONE stone on the black pair that I wear non-stop. It's actually really hard to see since the spot left a sparkly bit of glue which looks like the shine of the other rhinestones. I plan to look for a replacement stone, but am in no hurry since it's not noticeable at all. For something I wear so often, and which I am not super-duper careful with - although I am certainly not rough-housing in them - they are holding up impressively well and I highly recommend you try this shoe! I know I will be getting more whenever I need to. :-)UPDATE 08/09/2016: I live in this sandal. The black is my goto, as I wear it at work (very casual work environs where this is probably considered somewhat dressed up!) and I can't bring myself to wear most any of my other shoes when I know I can slip right into my comfy fitflops. Now I've tried some other styles - the Gladdie which is cute but not as comfy and the slide Rokkit which actually cut into my foot at the top strap of the slide - but I keep coming back to this precise style. I now picked up another in Nude. They are so great for me that I am probably going to grab a couple more to keep aside for when these "die" and need to be replaced, just to be certain they aren't out of stock or production. That is how much I love them!

FitFlop Womens's Rokkit Flip Flop,Super Navy,6 M...These are my favorite FitFlop. . .I was so glad to find these, because they are the right width and my baby toe does not fall of the sandal. It is great for my arches and has plenty of support. My feet love these shoes. I have tried other Fitflops but the width is usually to narrow and my small toe wants to fall of, BUT FitFlop Womens's Rokkit Flip Flop,Super Navy,6 M...ARE PERFECT! Thank you for continuing to make these. I originally bought this same Fitflop several years ago, when you made dark purple FitFlop Womens's Rokkit Flip Flop,Super Navy,6 M...They lasted me for ever and I still have those pair in my closet and I still wear them they have not fallen a part. So, FitFlop Womens's Rokkit Flip Flop,Super Navy,6 M... are really sturdy sandals and will out last anything, I bought before. They also a great for long walks, such as 4 miles or even Disneyland or Universal Studios, which I have done. NO Blisters or rubbings and my feet don't hurt. So, I love these Sandals. To help others, . I usually wear a 6.5 B. and occasionally I have to go up to a size 7 B. I do not have fat feet, but the widest part of my foot is 4 inches, while the length of my foot is 9.3/9.4 Inches long, So, I can buy a Size 6 M in the FitFlop Women's Rokkit Flip Flop. NO Overhang of toes and there is more than enough room for my whole foot. Other FitFlops I CAN NOT do this. I wish FitFLop would go back to the old sizing of the Rokkit, The Rokkit are the only FitFlop, I can fit in properly and I know one day they are going to get rid of these. I hope not for a long time.

My feet hurt in most shoes, so I am limited to very few choices. I wore super high-heeled, beautiful shoes for most of my life and my feet are now ruined. I NEVER wore flats or even sneakers. Now the highest heel I can manage isn't really high and not very attractive.Size wise, 8 is what I wear in some shoes. Other brands can be anywhere between 8 and 9. All FitFlop styles I've tried leave the perfect bit of room at the front (so that my toes are about an inch back). But some other styles may have a footbed that narrows more by on the sides, so that just the last toe(s) may come to the end or go over.I just discovered FitFlops and now have 3 pair of Rokkits in pretty colors. They have a wide footbed and my toes don't go over the side, as is the case with many other sandals (including a couple of other FitFlop styles that are beautiul). I could almost never wear thongs either as the material between the toes always hurt, unless it's a soft fabric. But to my surprise, these shoes are comfortable and the 'toe piece' is o.k. I don't think I can walk for hours in these shoes yet, but maybe over time that will change. They're attractive and I'm very happy with Rokkit.