Hi. I’m calling this a Quick & Dirty PSA Post. TKEES Skeptics; beware – and TKEES Lovers; can we talk? What is going on???
I’ve wanted to try TKEES for years. They look like the most perfect, affordable, minimal, sexy leather sandals to wear with anything & everything, right?
WRONG. And let it be known, I have average-width feet and kind of low standards for flip flops/sandals! (Haha JK, you can trust my review… but they’re flip flops, yanno?!) Spoiler: I was so let down.. by all ten.
A Disappointing TKEES Review: I Tried On 10 And Liked 0
So I’ve listed the ten TKEES sandals I tried on from best to worst. But honestly, I’d keep exactly zero of these. There isn’t really a “best”. I’d much rather sport my trusty Havaianas, or these by Time and Tru, even. They’re somehow slightly more comfy. Sheesh.
Maybe they’ll be for you, if you’ve got extremely narrow feet, no feeling in the crack of your toes, don’t walk anywhere, and just wear shoes for pictures. Kiiidding, kidding. If you’re a fan of TKEES, please drop me a comment and tell me which to try/what your secret is?!?
BTW, my nail polish is the best pastel yellow around; Essie gel couture’s Atelier At The Bay (makes a summer tan pop) – and my cute, flowy skirt is from Social Threads.
1. TKEES Leah Toe Loop Sandal
at Nordstrom | at TKEES | at Zappos
I like these but had to adjust the straps once I put on. (Ugh!) I found that the middle strap kept my foot in place, so that’s a plus? (It slid around in like, all of the other pairs.)
2. TKEES The Boyfriend Leather Flip Flop
at Nordstrom | at TKEES | at Zappos | at Bloomies
The toe strap (toe thong?) hurts a bit.. but I like the soft, non-shiny leather compared to the others. Just not comfy enough, tho.
3. TKEES Lily Square Toe Flip Flop
at Nordstrom | at TKEES | at Zappos
Hurts in-between my toes. I don’t like the shape – it feels too long/large even though they’re the right size? These do have good reviews, BTW.
4. TKEES ‘Glosses’ Flip Flop
at Saks | at Nordstrom | at TKEES | at Zappos | at Bloomies
Not terrible, but looks cheap due to the shininess on black IMHO. A teeeny bit more support than the others.
5. TKEES ‘Glosses’ Flip Flop
at Nordstrom | at TKEES | at Zappos
Same as above, but the “Whipped Cream” color is prettier & less cheap-looking. 5/10 on a comfort scale.
6. TKEES Riley Flip Flop
at Saks | at Nordstrom | at TKEES | at Zappos
These will only work on a seriously narrow foot. They kept sliding off of me everywhere except that one tied-in toe haha.
7. TKEES Lily Mirror Square Toe Flip Flop
at Nordstrom | at TKEES | at Zappos
Just not cute to me & they look cheap. Hurt in-between my toes and were really slippery. The mirror material is quite…odd.
8. TKEES Serena Slide Sandal
at Nordstrom | at TKEES | at Zappos | at Bloomies
Heel slides COMPLETELY off?? So sad because I love this “Buff” color a lot. No support either, wah.
9. TKEES Gemma Sandal
at Saks | at Nordstrom | at TKEES | at Zappos | at Tuckernuck
The top toe strap is too loose & second strap is too tight, which is odd. I don’t have a wide foot, so they definitely won’t work if you do. These also off because they’re too narrow & reeeally flat (like the rest, idk why I’m surprised by the lack of support).
10. TKEES Jo Lace-Up Sandal
at Saks | at Nordstrom | at TKEES | at Zappos | at Bloomies
Guys, I’m sorry. I took one look at these and couldn’t even do it. It was after I tried on all the rest and spirits were low. Annoyingly complex to get on & I’m thinking they feel just as hard as others. So they went right back into the box.
Let me know if you like TKEES or which minimal sandals you love!
Xo, Abby (@abbycheeka on Instagram)
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I’m with you! I have a pair of the Nude Beach basic flip flops and while they serve a purpose and look nice, they’re suuuuuper uncomfortable. No support at all. I never wear them if I have to stand for any length of time. I am planning to try a pair of Soleisea sandals. They have similar vibes to tkees but look like they have much more support.
This is such a helpful post!!! Thanks for the honest review. 🙂
Good to know it’s not just me! Ooo looking at Soleisea now…
I got a pair for $11 at marshalls bc to wear around an indoor pool not realizing this brand was A Thing. I was glad I only paid that much bc they are indeed bad shoes!
oooo and kindly do the review also? or do more hunt on some what walkable flip flops that looks nice, please!!
Already on it!!
Ahh, thank you! I’ve been going back and forth on these, thinking exactly what you said and then, “But some of them are cute!” Thank you for saving me the time, money, discomfort, and hassle.
They’re cute, but I only wear mine to the pool and only if I know I won’t be making trips to the snack bar. They are terrible shoes for walking any distance.
Wow! I’ve been seeing the name TKees everywhere lately and I love minimal on my feet in the summer (to help make my legs look not-so-short) and based only on what they look like, I really wondered if they could actually be as comfy and great as people say. As far as footwear goes, I know what is suitable for long periods of walking and what isn’t. So I would NOT have full-on athletic-type walking in mind, for these sandals. I mean, come on now, anyone should know a sandal that looks like this isn’t going to have any support. Anyway, based on your honest review, I see now why there are lots of TKees listed on Poshmark! Earlier today I bought a pair for $20 (on Poshmark) so if they end up being trash, at least I won’t have to cry about the cost.