A few years ago, I was walking on a boat ramp at Lake Mead where the temps were in the 120s. The flip-flops I had on at the time literally disintegrated off my feet. I went directly to the restaurant/souvenir shop located at the top of the ramp to buy something for the rest of my trip. I was not happy to buy simple thongs for almost $30, but I was stuck and purchased them. They were Cobians.

Now I buy nothing else! In fact, this is my third (and 4th) pair.
The ones I currently wear are two years old and still have plenty of wear left in them, but I bought these just to be sure I'd have them if needed for next summer. The great offer of 2 pairs for $38 made it a no-brainer.

Cobian Nias are well-made, comfortable, and have a nice unexpected arch support. I wear them with jeans, shorts, and even dresses. The soft suede material makes them a *tad* dressier than the plastic or rubber pairs you'd find at a drug store.

Expensive? Perhaps. But Cobian Nias are my all-time favorite flippy-flops. They are worth the money.

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09/08/12**Follow Up to My Original Review**
I just wore the chocolate Nias this past week and was a bit surprised at how much smaller they were than the black pair. Additionally, they didn't seem to have that little arch support I like so much. Don't get me wrong- I still love my Cobian Nias! I just would've ordered a 1/2 size larger for the brown ones.