Review
Colors Available: Puka/honey, Lava rock, Blue pearl/blissful blue, Bright white/cotton candy, Lilac/crushed grape, Loganberry, Cloud gray/poi
Color Pictured: Lava Rock, Blue pearl/blissful blue, Puka/honey, Loganberry
Available in Wide - No
Bunion Friendly - Yes
Removable Insoles- Yes
Unlike other Olukai women’s shoe styles that do not work for wide feet or those of us with bunions, the Olukai Island Hopper athletic shoe runs wide with a wide foot bed, so it's comfortable for our wide feet and bunions. The shoe doesn’t come in wide sizes, but I size up half a size (to size 8) making the shoe roomy and comfortable, but not too big on my foot. The shoe has a breathable cotton upper, stretch ripstop fabric and cushioned arch support. I like this shoe, especially the look and fit of the Island Hopper more than I expected.
The Olukai Island Hopper shoe comes in a good selection of colors and has a regular tongue and laces (unlink other Olukai styles). I love the lilac/crushed grape color, it's so cute! You can fold down the heel of these shoes and wear them like a mule slip on (they call it a drop-in heel). It takes a few times folding down the heel for it to stay down. I was surprised how much I liked the look, feel and fit of this shoe and recommend it for wide feet and bunions.
Additional Details
Positives
- Bunion friendly
- Removable insole
- Very comfortable, can wear barefoot
- Wide toe box.
- Insoles come out of the shoe.
- Lightweight
- Cushioned arch support
- Grippy rubber soles
- Broad selection of colors (but not as many as some of their non-bunion friendly shoe styles)
Negatives
- Expensive
- Not available in wide (but has a wide toe box and wide footbed)
Size purchased – 8
I usually wear size 8 in tennis shoes, this is sizing up a half size.
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