Two Dallas Dudes Have Made Some Pretty Sweet Flip-Flops Called Hari Mari

Posted on May 2nd, 2012 9:32am by Raya Ramsey
Filed under Local, shoes

photography courtesy of Hari Mari

Flip flops don’t interest me much. For starters, there’s no heel. (Boo.) Also, they don’t make much of a statement. (Except, “Hi. I’m shorter than usual today.”) I’ve made an exception for homegrown Hari Mari sandals by Dallas owners Jeremy Stewart and Barrett Horton. I’ve been sampling a pair for the last few days (mostly walking the dog and such), and I’m quite pleased. So what makes these stand out from the millions of flip flops already being manufactured? One, they’re truly comfy. The footbed has been tailored to the perfect level of cushion. Not too soft, not too hard, just right. (Call me Goldilocks.)

“Hari Mari’s comfort starts with its unique memory foam-lined toe posts that make them easy on toes from day one, and continues with soft-squeeze mid-soles and firm arch supports to make any trek, from the park to the beach, an enjoyable one,” Stewart says.

Secondly, from the shoes’ materials to the proceeds, Hari Mari is a humanitarian brand. Each pair is made with reprocessed rubber, foam, and biodegradable hemp. For every set sold, $3 heads to Cook Children’s Hospital to help families battling cancer.  Lastly, to keep the footwear out of landfills, a incentive program offers shoppers a 15 percent discount on a pair of new flops with the return of the old ones.

“In my mind, a perfect flip flop also needs to be eco-responsible,” Stewart says.

I’m into the simplicity of the design. The debut collection, “Parks,” contains white bottoms with solid-color straps in green, blue, brown, black, and more, all for a clean $60 a pop. Shop online.

Update: Available at Adeline on Lovers Lane.





12 Comments to “Two Dallas Dudes Have Made Some Pretty Sweet Flip-Flops Called Hari Mari”
  • Johnny Utah @ May 2nd, 2012 at 9:46 am

    Thanks but ill stick with my Feelgoodz…and their overpriced at $20

  • CC @ May 2nd, 2012 at 12:01 pm

    While I’d rather spend $20 than $60, I’d MUCH rather buy local and eco-friendly.

  • product review websites @ May 2nd, 2012 at 12:43 pm

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  • duffy oyster @ May 2nd, 2012 at 3:13 pm

    These flip flops are great–mine are comfortable and look great. The cheapskates that buy the cheap brands that fall apart the first week worn are short sighted, these will outlast 20 pairs of the others.

  • K. A. Nita @ May 2nd, 2012 at 3:26 pm

    I had gone through 3 pairs of cheapo($20)flops in the 6 months prior to my Hari Mari’s. After having them for a while, they still feel like new every time I put them on. Beef Jelly!

  • Cope Filloon @ May 3rd, 2012 at 8:07 am

    Great to finally have some flipflop options that aren’t brown. Go Mavs Go!

  • JohnJohn @ May 3rd, 2012 at 8:49 am

    Love me some Hari Mari. Ordered my first pair online. Great experience from order to arrival. Getting lots of love on the white tops. Came with a sweet bag too. Thanks to you two dallas dudes who’ve made some pretty sweet flip-flops called Hari Mari.

  • ACE @ May 3rd, 2012 at 1:07 pm

    Hari Mari- I hari- love yous. Seriously though I tried on my friends’ wifes’ for a quick get away (that’s another story), and ran right to the store for some Green and Whites.

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  • jon from TJ's @ May 5th, 2012 at 11:02 am

    hearing great things, definitely going to check them out for my next flop purchase.

  • Local Hari Mari Launches Second Sandal Collection in Pretty Pastels and Easy Neutrals | Dallas Shopping, Sales, Deals, Bargains, Home Decor, Beauty Products, Fashion, ShopTalk Blog D Magazine @ February 28th, 2013 at 11:36 am

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