Size Chart
All Kiwi Sandals are offered in whole sizes. If you typically fit a half size, we recommend sizing down. For example, if you are an 8.5, we suggest you buy a size 8.
Women's Size Guide
| Women's Sizes | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sole length (inches) | 9 3/8 | 9 3/4 | 10 1/8 | 10 3/8 | 10 3/4 | 11 1/8 |
| Width (inches) | 3 3/4 | 3 7/8 | 4 | 4 | 4 1/8 | 4 1/4 |
Men's Size Guide
| Men's Sizes | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sole length (inches) | 10 5/8 | 10 7/8 | 11 1/4 | 11 5/8 | 12 | 12 3/8 | 12 5/8 | 13 |
| Width (inches) | 4 1/4 | 4 3/8 | 4 5/8 | 4 5/8 | 4 5/8 | 4 3/4 | 4 7/8 | 4 7/8 |
These traditional thong sandals are a Kiwi classic — simple, strong, and made to be worn every day. With a clean design, they provide a timeless look rooted in comfort and durability. All Kiwi Sandals are made from premium full-grain leather, handcrafted using years of tradition and skills. We give each pair special attention to ensure fit, comfort, and the original aesthetic. They’ll come snug at first, as Kiwis are designed to take on the impression of each foot providing the most accurate fit for every person.
Worth the break in. Like butter after moderate break in period (5hrs (cumulative)). Great construction and vibram sole.
These are the best!
Day 2 reviewer here (size 13); As someone who hasn’t worn thong flip flops in over 15 years, the adjustment is real! However I must say that these sandals are already starting to feel like my go-to pair for years to come. Great arch support, timeless look, excellent craftsmanship, I am impressed.
My first pair of Kiwis; I've been wearing Reefs for ... twenty years?
Please read the rest of this review understanding that I'm definitely still breaking them in; I wear them every day but probably only a couple hours a day so far, for the past almost-two-weeks.
I'm finding as part of the break-in process that the thong between the toes causes... "soreness" you could say, particularly when walking downhill. The footbed isn't particularly grippy, which probably isn't helping the thong pain, and makes walking up hills a bit more difficult. I fully expect that the thong will soften and shape to my countours, and the footbed will also reshape slightly (I'm already seeing indents where my foot and particularly toes go).
I went into this purchase fully expecting a break-in process, and if I lived in a flatter area I suspect there'd be *zero* issues; the issues I have are purely a result of the heavier leather being used, which is something I'm looking forward to having for the decades ahead.
So, at 2 weeks: 5/5, would buy again.
My dad loves them. Epic Father's Day gift. Thanks!