Which is better for the beach or pool?

The 'Ohana. Its water-resistant straps, quick-drying lining and non-marking lug outsole are made for wet use. The Nohea is a dry-weather slipper.

Which is more comfortable for all-day wear?

The 'Ohana's compression-molded EVA midsole and anatomical ICEVA footbed are built for long days on your feet. The Nohea is softer and better for short indoor wear.

The 'Ohana carries a 1-year warranty and a large owner base reporting durability. The Nohea has no stated warranty, so its lifespan depends on keeping it dry.

Is the Nohea worth stepping up to over the 'Ohana?

Only if you want a closed slipper for indoor and dry casual use. For water, travel and everyday summer wear, the 'Ohana covers more ground.

Do they fit the same?

They are different shapes: the Nohea is a slip-on and the 'Ohana is a flip-flop. Try the 'Ohana true to size; some wearers find it runs narrow.

OluKai Nohea Slipper vs OluKai 'Ohana Sandal

The Nohea Slipper is a closed-back, casual slip-on for around the house or town, while the 'Ohana is an open flip-flop built for water and beach days. The Nohea's 5.0 rating comes from a small pool of 616 ratings; the 'Ohana's 4.8 comes from 6,555, so its track record is far deeper. Buy the Nohea for a soft, dry-weather slipper; buy the 'Ohana for wet surfaces, travel and everyday warm-weather wear.

Choose the Nohea Slipper if you want a soft, closed slip-on for indoor and dry casual wear and prefer a slipper over a flip-flop.
Choose the 'Ohana if you need a water-friendly flip-flop with a grippy non-marking outsole for beach, pool and everyday summer wear.

Prices

OluKai Nohea Slipper: $104.00 at Shoptiques | Shop Local Boutiques (last seen Nov 7)
OluKai 'Ohana Sandal: $75.00 at Zappos.com (checked today)
Difference: the OluKai 'Ohana Sandal is $29.00 cheaper than the OluKai Nohea Slipper at the latest prices (Nov 7 and Nov 10)

	OluKai Nohea Slipper	OluKai 'Ohana Sandal
Style	Closed-back slip-on slipper	Open toe-post flip-flop
Water use	Not built for water; casual dry wear	Water-resistant straps, quick-drying jersey lining, soft nylon toe post
Outsole grip	Casual rubber sole	Non-marking rubber with coral reef lug tread and razor-siped edges for wet traction
Footbed	Cushioned slipper footbed	Compression-molded EVA midsole with drop-in ICEVA anatomical footbed
Rating depth	5.0 from 616 ratings	4.8 from 6,555 ratings
Warranty	Not stated	1-year warranty
Best setting	Home, cabin, quick errands	Beach, pool, travel, warm-weather everyday

Spec	OluKai Nohea Slipper	OluKai 'Ohana Sandal
Strap material	—	water-friendly synthetic straps
Lining	—	quick-drying jersey knit lining
Toe post	—	soft nylon toe post
Outsole	—	non-marking rubber outsole
Outsole tread	—	coral reef lug design
Water resistance	—	water-resistant materials
Warranty	—	1-year

OluKai Nohea Slipper vs OluKai 'Ohana Sandal

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