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Feelgoodz Flip Flops Make your Feet Eco-luriously Happy

October 13, 2009 By: Anna77 Comments

Feelgoodz Cumulus Flip Flop
See my giveaway below!

When I received an email asking if I would try  Feelgoodz Flip Flops, I was a little hesitant.  Could I honestly judge how they feel when I have never been a big fan of flip flops?  Your feet feel like they have been walking on the road and the strap between your toes is so uncomfortable. To be honest, I never understood how people could walk around with flops on all day.

So why did I decide to try them?  Kyle Berner’s passion for life.   He describes himself as  a self proclaimed flip-flop-wearing  kind of guy, and  left his desktop job for Thailand seeking adventure. He ended up teaching English in Thailand and soaking up the culture and its people.  While attending a market place searching for a new pair of flip flops, he discovered “Thailand’s most comfortable, all-natural rubber flip-flop.”  Natural latex is abundant in Thailand.  Shortly thereafter, Feelgoodz was born which combines his love of flip flops with the country that he adores.

You have to love this guy.  His philosophy:

“Mai Pehn Rai.” It’s Thai for “It’s cool, no worries, or take it easy,” and this is how we want to live our lives.† It’s our mantra, our lifestyle.† Adopting this philosophy helps us build a better business and a healthier lifestyle.

But this Flip Flop Company is not just a bunch of guys singing “Be Happy.”  They are doing their part for the environment as well.  The flip flops are  made of biodegradable natural latex. Only nontoxic dyes are used.  They also use only recycled paper and recycled flop hangers.  When your Flip  Flop wears out or you just get tired of them, send them back to the Company and they give them to worm farms.

That’s not all.  The Company believes in giving back.

“One reason we started this business was to give back to the people of Thailand. It is imperative that our Thai employees are treated fairly.  We don’t condone child labor.  We demand fair wages.  We expect proper working conditions. Currently, there are no natural rubber fair trade programs set in place, and therein lies part of our cause.”

To that end, the Company has distributes 3 percent of its profits to fair trade, environmental, and micro-lending organizations.  In addition, the Company also plans on developing an infrastructure that creates a healthy economy in Southeastern Asia.

Feelgoodz eco-friendly Flip Flops

So, back to my feet? I wore the sandals around and thought they were very comfortable.  They molded to my swollen feet and the strap did not burn my toes.  If I wasn’t  so self-conscious of my swollen feet, I would have worn them all day.  (I suffer from adolescent onset Lymphadema which causes my feet to swell especially in the summer.)  Show you how much I love you guys.  Who else would  put their swollen feet on their website?

Feelgoodz eco-friendly Flip Flop

See the picture above of how thick the Flip Flop is.

I  also love the different Flop colors available.  I choose the pink ones to try but there are eight other colors to choose from. (Don’t all gals love pink?)

My only problem with the sandals is that they run a little small.  I ordered a size 7 flop and perhaps I should have ordered a 7 1/2.  My feet were at the end of the sandal.  Berner told me use the following as a guide when choosing the appropriate woman  size:

American size 6-7.5 – Thai 9.5

American size 7.5-9 – Thai 10

American size 9-10 – Thai 10.5

American size 10-11 – Thai 11

He explained that I might have been border line and perhaps should have ordered the size up.  My advice is order a size up just to make sure they fit properly.  Loving the shoes  as much as I do?

Men, don’t fret.  You can order a pair too. Size start at size 5 and end at size 13.  You  can grab a pair (or two) at selected local retailers or the Company’s online store.  Priced at $19.99 . Just click on your choice of flip flops and the website will take you to a page where you can order your size.

Want Feelgoodz feet? I knew you would.  The Company has been very kind to offer one Green Talk reader (male or female) your choice of  Feelgoodz Flip Flops.    Here are the rules:

  • You must be over 18 and live in the US.
  • Leave me a comment here telling me about why you love to wear flip flops.   If you don’t have a specific reason, just say so.
  • To double your chances consider joining my Feedburner email list or subscribe to my RSS feed. Both subscriptions are listed on the upper right hand column. Be sure to come back and leave a separate additional comment to tell me which one you joined. If you are already a member, just say so.
  • To triple  your chances of winning, twitter about this contest and come back and leave a separate additional comment of the url (weblink) of your twitter comment.
  • You must enter by October  23, 2009 6 PM EST time to win. A winner will be chosen at random on Monday, October 26, 2009.  Good Luck everyone!

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Comments

  1. 3

    Carol says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:51 am

    I love wearing flipflops because I like the feeling of open toes and freedom, and plus, if I’m wearing flipflops, that means it’s warm!

    Reply
  2. 4

    Carol says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:52 am

    feed subscriber

    Reply
  3. 5

    Carol says

    October 13, 2009 at 7:52 am

    Tweeted http://twitter.com/cdziuba/status/4833044624

    Reply
  4. 6

    Laura Lee says

    October 13, 2009 at 1:41 pm

    I’m a northerner, going to Florida this winter.

    Reply
  5. 7

    Melinda Henderson says

    October 13, 2009 at 6:31 pm

    i live in florida and of course LIVE in flip flops. i love the idea that these are made with a sustainable product and not oil.

    Reply
  6. 8

    Heather H. says

    October 14, 2009 at 12:59 am

    I love the feeling of freedom that I feel when I wear them…Plus I am lazy and they are the easiest to put on…
    jswandrn @ gmail.com

    Reply
  7. 9

    Lori says

    October 14, 2009 at 8:34 am

    I am a flip-flop wearer all summer long. I love them because I am constantly going in and out of the house throughout the day with the kids, so they are easy to slip on and off and it is no big deal if they get wet from morning dew, splashing water or sandy in the sandbox! I really like the concept of an eco-friendly pair for next summer!

    Reply
  8. 10

    Lori says

    October 14, 2009 at 8:37 am

    Tweeted!
    http://twitter.com/bellanova85/status/4860728490

    Reply
  9. 11

    Jeet says

    October 14, 2009 at 9:51 am

    Flipflops are good because they are convenient, and I grew up wearing them in India

    Reply
  10. 12

    K Bermudez says

    October 14, 2009 at 11:15 am

    I love wearing flip flops b/c my feet feel free & happy…I also love showing off my nice pedicured feet 🙂

    Reply
  11. 13

    Brendan @ PlentyWays says

    October 14, 2009 at 11:56 am

    Nice one – You really do love your readers!… I do actually need a pair of flip flops, my old ones are falling apart now. I tweeted it out to my 1500 subscribers…. http://twitter.com/PlentyWays/status/4864837720
    .-= Brendan @ PlentyWays´s last blog ..Win a Solar Panel Competition (Is Back) =-.

    Reply
    • 14

      Green Talk says

      October 15, 2009 at 2:05 am

      Brendan, Yes, I do love my readers…Anna

      Thanks for tweeting!

      Reply
  12. 15

    M.A. says

    October 14, 2009 at 2:23 pm

    I love to wear flip-flops because I’m just too lazy to tie shoelaces!!!

    Reply
  13. 16

    Dan says

    October 14, 2009 at 2:48 pm

    I live in Florida…with the beach, the nice weather…its always flip flop time.
    .-= Dan´s last blog ..West Slams Unran Nuclear Site With Words, Not Bombs =-.

    Reply
  14. 17

    Christine V says

    October 14, 2009 at 7:35 pm

    so comfy

    Reply
  15. 18

    Linda Lansford says

    October 14, 2009 at 10:31 pm

    I like to wear flops because it closer to nature

    Reply
  16. 19

    Flip flops says

    October 15, 2009 at 3:34 am

    Flip flops feel good on the feet. They are very good to be worn around the house and also on the beach. Made of rubber, they cannot be harmed by the salty water.

    Reply
  17. 20

    Cynthia C says

    October 15, 2009 at 7:47 am

    I love wearing flip flops because they are so easy to slip on.

    Reply
  18. 21

    M.A. says

    October 15, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    I love having happy toes!

    Reply
  19. 22

    Andrea says

    October 15, 2009 at 5:32 pm

    I like the simplicity of flipflops and how easy it is to transition to inside/outside, beach/car… and in SoCal it’s almost always summertime.

    Reply
  20. 23

    Nick Cosentino says

    October 15, 2009 at 10:14 pm

    I’ve never been a big fan of the flip flop. Although i am always intrigued by them. I always hope they will have improved but they usually seem to be the same old thing. From what I can see and have read, you have taken the parts of the flip flop that people don’t like and made them into an enjoyable sandal wearing experience. Bravo!

    Reply
  21. 24

    Tara @ Go Green Street says

    October 16, 2009 at 5:07 pm

    I have always been a flip-flop lover! We live in SE GA and it is warm here most of the year, so flip-flops can we worn all year long. I love them because I can not stand wearing socks and there is no need with flip-flops.
    .-= Tara @ Go Green Street´s last blog ..High style meets energy efficiency =-.

    Reply
  22. 25

    christopher h says

    October 16, 2009 at 6:21 pm

    i love flipflops for the ease of wearing, the simplicity

    Reply
  23. 26

    Marci says

    October 19, 2009 at 2:04 am

    What can I say? I live in Arizona so I practically wear flip flops all year round. They are really comfy when the temps soar into the 100’s.

    Reply
  24. 27

    Phoenix says

    October 19, 2009 at 6:00 am

    I love flip-flops because they let my feet breathe, & it’s the closest thing to going barefoot.

    Reply
  25. 28

    Janice says

    October 19, 2009 at 6:29 am

    Love flip flops! Would love to try these because I’m always searching for the PERFECT pair! Thanks.

    Reply
  26. 29

    Janice says

    October 19, 2009 at 6:31 am

    Joined your email subscription list! Thanks!

    Reply
  27. 30

    H Messing says

    October 19, 2009 at 8:45 am

    You have piqued my interest because I am constantly in search of a pair of comfortable foot ware. I’ve never been much of a flip flop wearing person because I’ve never found them comfortable. However, with your endorsement, I’d love to try a pair!

    Reply
  28. 31

    Bucksome says

    October 19, 2009 at 8:45 am

    Wearing flip-flops is the next best thing to going barefoot. Since they don’t allow that in most stores; I love flip-flops.
    .-= Bucksome´s last blog ..The Importance of a Living Will =-.

    Reply
  29. 32

    T @ Gluten-Free Bay says

    October 19, 2009 at 8:46 am

    I like Earth in Men’s 7.5/8.5 (wish they had any of their flip flops available in larger sizes but they all appear to only go up to 7.5/8.5 in mens and 9/10 in women’s).

    I wear flip-flops to let my stinky feet breathe when I’m around the house. Hey, it’s the truth!
    .-= T @ Gluten-Free Bay´s last blog ..Un-Cooking: Strawberry-Pear Salad with Goat Cheese =-.

    Reply
  30. 33

    Lori Williams says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:45 am

    I LOVE flip flops!! I wear them ALL YEAR ROUND!! Of course, when we have cold days in Florida, they don’t last that long….so I think my feet have just gotten used to the few “cold” days we have. I wear flip flops so much that whenever I have to put a pair of shoes/sneakers on, my feet hurt!! OUCH!! I’ll still with the flip flops!! Thanks!!
    .-= Lori Williams´s last blog ..Threadless Tshirt Giveaway at jaypeeonline.net =-.

    Reply
  31. 34

    CMC says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:57 am

    I love wearing flip-flops because I can show off my pedicures!

    Reply
  32. 35

    CMC says

    October 19, 2009 at 9:57 am

    Subscriber

    Reply
  33. 36

    CMC says

    October 19, 2009 at 10:01 am

    Tweeted: http://twitter.com/spitfyr323/status/4991460394

    Reply
  34. 37

    Lynda W says

    October 19, 2009 at 12:00 pm

    Would love a pair-or two-of these delicious flip flops. Just the thing for me the whole year long.

    Reply
  35. 38

    melissa mc says

    October 19, 2009 at 2:45 pm

    i wear flip-flops year-round : both inside and out during the summer, and only inside in the fall/winter — thank you for the chance!

    Reply
  36. 39

    nunac says

    October 19, 2009 at 3:21 pm

    I love flip flops because I dislike having hot feet!

    Reply
  37. 40

    Karen C. says

    October 19, 2009 at 3:35 pm

    I started to wear flip flops back when they cost about 79 cents and my Mom would give us money to pick out one pair at the local market as to get ready for the hot humid summers in Pennsylvania! I have loved them ever since!
    (flip flops not humid summers!!)

    Reply
  38. 41

    sito says

    October 19, 2009 at 4:16 pm

    I live in flip flops during the summer. They’re easy to slip on as I’m leaving the house — and easy to slip off when I get where I’m going. I also like that I can wear them in the rain and slop through puddles with them and it doesn’t adversely affect their wearability.

    Reply
  39. 42

    sito says

    October 19, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    I’m an e-mail subscriber.
    .-= sito´s last blog ..Threadless Tshirt Giveaway at jaypeeonline.net =-.

    Reply
  40. 43

    sito says

    October 19, 2009 at 4:18 pm

    I tweeted this fine giveaway.
    http://twitter.com/sito50/status/4999467586
    .-= sito´s last blog ..Threadless Tshirt Giveaway at jaypeeonline.net =-.

    Reply
  41. 44

    Rosey says

    October 20, 2009 at 8:54 am

    I like to wear them because they’re convenient.

    Reply
  42. 45

    Megan H. says

    October 20, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    I like flip flops because they are easy to put on and just go!

    Reply
  43. 46

    Jennifer Blanton says

    October 20, 2009 at 10:26 pm

    I love flip-flops- they are very comfortable and keep your feet from getting hot in the summertime.

    Reply
  44. 47

    Jennifer Blanton says

    October 20, 2009 at 10:28 pm

    subscribed to rss feed-google reader

    Reply
  45. 48

    Linda Kish says

    October 21, 2009 at 12:29 am

    I wear flip flop because my feet get hot and sweaty in shoes and socks

    lkish77123 at gmail dot com

    Reply
  46. 49

    Theresa D says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:53 pm

    I love wearing flip flops because that means it is warm outside.

    Reply
  47. 50

    Theresa D says

    October 21, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    I subscribed by e-mail.

    Reply
  48. 51

    Debby J says

    October 22, 2009 at 11:04 am

    I like flip flops for public showers at camp grounds

    Reply
  49. 52

    Walter A says

    October 22, 2009 at 1:21 pm

    I like to run in flip flops, and I make sure I do it as loudly as possible.

    Reply
  50. 53

    Hayley says

    October 22, 2009 at 9:26 pm

    I love to wear Flipflops because I live in Florida, shoes can get too hot!

    Reply
  51. 54

    Deb K says

    October 23, 2009 at 4:34 am

    I love to wear flip~flops! They are the closest thing to bare-footing 🙂

    Reply
  52. 55

    Sandy M says

    October 23, 2009 at 1:30 pm

    I am a flipflop fanatic. My feet fel so much better, and fresher in flip flops. I live in a cold winter climate, and if my feet would’t freeze, I’d wear them year round.
    .-= Sandy M´s last blog ..SkyWatch Friday =-.

    Reply
  53. 56

    Sandy M says

    October 23, 2009 at 1:32 pm

    I follow you on twitter as lmsmeemaw and tweeted – http://twitter.com/LMsMeeMaw/status/5102117803
    .-= Sandy M´s last blog ..SkyWatch Friday =-.

    Reply
  54. 57

    Kimberly Murat says

    October 23, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    I love to wear flip flops because I recetly “taught” myself how to walk in them! I had a medical issue when I was very young that left it ialmost impossible to wear backless shoes or flip flops. Determined, I practiced and practiced and managed to work it out! I would especially appreciate a pair of these because the molding to your foot part is extra helpful for me !

    Reply
  55. 58

    Kimberly Murat says

    October 23, 2009 at 1:55 pm

    I subscribe via email

    Reply
  56. 59

    Kimberly Murat says

    October 23, 2009 at 2:00 pm

    I twitted: http://twitter.com/junebugge/status/5102714829

    Reply
  57. 60

    Janet says

    October 23, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    I like 2 wear flip flops in and around the house:)

    Reply
  58. 61

    Janet says

    October 23, 2009 at 5:39 pm

    tweeted

    Reply
  59. 62

    AJ @ Bridal Flip Flops says

    October 27, 2009 at 7:52 pm

    Flip flops is the way to go, especially in the summer when it’s hot. My girl friend even wore them for her wedding. They complimented her really well. I love all kinds of flip flops. My most favorite pair is retired now, but had them since our honeymoon. They were purple and had orange and black geckos on them as a design.

    Reply
  60. 63

    Heather H. says

    November 4, 2009 at 12:04 am

    I love the freedom I fell when I wear flip-flops.

    Reply
  61. 64

    Lafayette LA Salon says

    November 12, 2009 at 11:36 am

    I own a pair of these awesome flip-flops. I have never received a blister while wearing these. I have the pink ones! I love the fact that they are not only comfortable but also a go-green product!!!!

    Reply
  62. 65

    Flip Flops UK says

    March 4, 2010 at 5:05 pm

    Definitely the way to go – really really good flip flops to choose!

    Reply
  63. 66

    Kim Johnson says

    April 8, 2010 at 12:00 pm

    OK, here’s the honest truth, and I am not just trying to get a free pair of flip-flops! I live in Nebraska, and it is COLD in the winter, but if the snow is not on the ground, and I am just dashing around in a semi warm car, I even wear flip flops in December, I love them soooo much. I had a comfy pair I wore alot that always made my feet black. (This was before my awareness of flipflop toxins) and I wondered why. Did this stop me from wearing them? NOOOO, until I found that flip flops from Walmart (a.k.a. china in the us) can leak toxins into the bloodstream of the wearer. Now, I will only wear safe flip-flops, or those not made in China. Funny now, Walmart carries flipflops that don’t even show where they were made. DANGEROUS!!! But, back to the contest. I love flip flops sooo much that I wear them every single chance I get, so I would love a pair that does so much for so little. If I don’t win one, I am sure I will buy some! What a great idea, what a great company, what a great product!!! Thanks for the chance!

    Reply
    • 67

      Green Talk says

      April 8, 2010 at 5:36 pm

      Kim, the contest is over but I have another flip flop in the works. Anna

      Reply
  64. 68

    Amy Wike says

    January 19, 2011 at 3:48 pm

    These flip flops rock! Biodegradable and comfy. Can’t get much better!

    Reply
  65. 69

    Jane says

    February 15, 2011 at 8:17 pm

    I own five pairs of feelgoodz flip flops! I love them!!

    Reply
    • 70

      Anna@Green Talk says

      February 16, 2011 at 1:47 pm

      Jane, which colors do you own? Anna

      Reply
  66. 71

    FeverForFlipFlops says

    March 3, 2011 at 11:42 pm

    I like the fact that the company distributes 3 percent of its profits to fair trade, environmental, and micro-lending organizations. That makes their flip flops more attractive in a competitive market.

    Reply
  67. 72

    Mary says

    March 14, 2011 at 12:41 pm

    I love flip flops in the summer. It usually takes me some time to break them in so these sound great. And I absolutely love that they are green. Flip flops mean summer to me. flip flops, cut offs, ice tea, ahhhh, summertime.

    Reply
    • 73

      Anna@Green Talk says

      March 14, 2011 at 3:41 pm

      Mary, you really should try them. They were very comfortable. Anna

      Reply
  68. 74

    Kat Emerick says

    October 24, 2011 at 12:39 pm

    I love wearing Flip-Flops. I have a few of then in fact I am wearing a pair right now, lime green with a flower on top.

    Reply
    • 75

      Anna@Green Talk says

      October 25, 2011 at 1:31 am

      Kat, your flops sound adorable! Would you consider wearing the Feelgoodz Flip Flops? Anna

      Reply

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