Sea Sense Flip Flops

So flip flops aren’t the first thing that springs to mind for kayaking, canoeing or SUP. However, the reality is we are probably all wearing flip-flops off the water.

One of the big problems with flip flops is that they are made from plastics meaning each thrown-away pair ends up in a landfill or hopefully recycled, either using energy or having an environmental impact.

Sea Sense Flip Flops are a new brand of flipflops manufactured from natural rubber, meaning no plastics are used. Not only that, but it turns out natural rubber tapped from rubber tree harvests in Vietnam.

Natural rubber is exceptionally soft, durable and elastic, making these flip flops comfortable. They are a little heavier than a pair of Havaianas because the sole is denser, and this is a good sign that they will wear out less quickly. I’ve had a few pairs for the summer, and both are doing well and still wear like new.

Sea Sense are transparent about their story, so if you want to learn more, it’s all on the website!

How much can you write about a flip flop? Probably not much; they are super comfortable, look good and have been hard-wearing. I’ve been taking these on the paddleboard as often as paddling barefoot in the summer months, and they have been great. They float, meaning you won’t lose them, and you can even get a cool limited edition SUP version called the paddler blues.

The main reason I love these is the limited impact on our ever pressured environment; it’s about small steps in the right direction, and this is one.

Price: £26