Can i get rainbows wet

Rainbow Sandals does not sell a cleaning product. Some customers have reported that wiping down their sandals with a damp cloth and light soap is helpful. Do not use any oil or petroleum based cleaner as the leather will delaminate from the midsole and there is no way to repair the sandals. They quickly became popular due to their convenience and comfort, and were popular in beach-themed stores and as summer shoes.

During the s, flip-flops became firmly associated with the beach lifestyle of California. Flip-flops quickly became popular as casual footwear of young adults. One study by Auburn University researchers found that flip-flops can cause ankle, leg and feet pain for those with flat feet or other foot problems. They found that flip-flop wearers take shorter steps and their heels hit the ground with less vertical force than when wearing athletic shoes. Not wearing shoes puts increased stress on the ligaments, tendons and around the ball of the foot, which need support and cushioning.

See the thin band style here. There is also a new style available with a braided strap. I would be wary of buying this style for long-term travel simply because I feel like it would irritate my feet if I was walking in them all day.

They do look really cute though. See the braided style here. You can have a normal arch support or a large arch support. There are a few colors available which Luke has grown to really like over the years — black, dark brown, sand, and a sort of grey-blue which is tough to find, but sometimes available on Amazon. See the grey-blue Rainbows here. I literally wore them every single day for those six months and by the end of my trip I retired that pair for the same reason also they kind of smelled.

I wear them pretty regularly here in Mexico City, but not every day. Slip them on after your shower, and wear them around the house to encourage the straps to loosen and fit your foot.

Use an object other than your foot to stretch the straps. Place an empty water bottle or a tennis ball under the straps, where your foot would go. Leave these objects in the sandals whenever you're not wearing them. This trick helps to open the sandal and make it more comfortable. Slip on your Rainbow Sandals as often as possible, even when you're at home. Wearing them is the best way to allow them to conform to your foot.

If extended wear results in uncomfortable feet, sport socks while stretching your Rainbows. The added bulk is not only more comfortable, but also helpful in stretching the sandals. Mix and match these breaking-in techniques as you see fit. Once your Rainbow Sandals fit like a glove you will never want to take them off and they'll be your 'old faithfuls' for years to come! UK Stock Shipped from Cornwall.

Step 1: Get them wet Step into your new pair of Rainbow Sandals and quickly submerge your feet into a basin of water, such as your bathtub. Tips Before you use this technique, add a drop of water to an inconspicuous place on the sandal to confirm the leather responds well to water.

Step 2: Use steam to soften Place your sandals in the bathroom with you when you're taking a hot shower.