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February 2024 by William H.
Kino sandals, located in Kino Plaza on Green St, a block off of Duval, is a mainstay in old town Key West and my lifelong favorite maker of flip flops. The men's lilly are unbeatable. Handmade for decades, and still less than $30 per pair, Kinos are the ultimate sandal. The company specializes in many handmade leather products but their traditional flipflop is in 2024 still unbeatable. I can only speak for myself because I can walk in them all day, day after day, and even hike on moderate level trails in my Kinos with zero issues. Some may need greater arch support or have other issues that require more specialized footwear but Kinos have been my lifelong go-to during every summer since the 1980's. These sandals last for years without problem - one of my favorite things about them. For men the styles and colors are much more limited unfortunately though the blues, black, browns, and occasional specialty colors are more than enough to keep my options fully loaded whenever it's warm enough to leave my sneakers behind and don any of my favorite summer footwear. To me, everyone body else is second to Kinos. Kinos are high quality, attractive, colorful, and fantastic value.
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November 2023 by Dave O.
Stopped in to checkout out this Key West Sandal Maker - the store front is exactly that a store front so don't plan on going on a shopping spree where you can browse for hours this is the actual factory and the selections are displayed on the one and only counter, you pick the style and color and one of their friendly employees will provide you with that product if it's in stock - if it's not you can go online at kinosandals.com. Living in Florida I practically live in sandals and flip-flops so I have quite the inventory from Reefs to OluKai but I wanted to see if there was something here that offered a different style which they do, but today I just couldn't find a pair that I couldn't live without, I'm sure I'll regret not making a purchase while here but at least I was able to hold a few pairs in my hands and see the quality so I likely will be placing an order online when I return home. Cool place, nice employees and quality products, it's likely I'll return when I'm back in Key West...
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October 2023 by Kelly C.
A locally owned business which has been a part of Keys West since the 1960's where they make homemade men's and women's sandals. All natural leather and quality stitching. With 17 styles of sandals, the catered to women mostly but there a few men's options too. See attached pictures. All sandals were open-toe style. Very reasonably priced, they were about $30 each! To me a GREAT price for handmade, quality sandals. Also don't expect a sandal or shoe box when buying them. They use small plastic bags. A family member will help you get the correct size. Just ask and it will be delivered. Men's sandals may run a smaller. I wear a 10 1/2 and she had me try a size 12 which fit perfectly. My wife is a size 7 and her sandal is a size 7. The store itself is quaint and small. When you walk in you are greeted with a front counter that displays all the sandals. So no browsing through the store. Behind the front counter is where they make the sandals. NOTE: it can get pretty warm in there, so you might perspire a little bit. Comfort - the insoles are slightly cushion. So don't expect to walk a 5 mile hike in them. However for going out to an event with some walking, they are nice and stylish to be in. HINT - Walk in them for a few days to "break" them in for added comfort. Natural leather might conform to your foot sole.
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September 2023 by amanda bowersock
Kino’s sandal shop is always my first stop when in Key West. I enjoy seeing all the new colored leathers on my favorite style of shoe. I’ve had a pair that is still walking since seventh grade!
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August 2023 by Shawn H.
Love my new sandals from Kino Sandals. The ladies there work really hard to find you whatever you need and the sandals are so affordable and comfortable!
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July 2023 by Donna Mason
I bought my kino sandals for $9 on a trip to the keys about 25 years ago still have them to this day and I'm looking to buy more through the website.
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June 2023 by Ethan T.
If you're thinking about taking home, a prized possession, an item that is specific to Key West, visit, Kino Sandals. Very high-quality sandals, for men and women in all sizes, and a great value. Definitely worth a visit and high-quality and local product..
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May 2023 by Cooter
Wonderful selection of sandals for everybody.Reasonable prices, and a great small business feel.
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March 2023 by davey1949
Nice place, easy to find, simple lay out with everything on a counter stretching the length of the store. Many different styles to choose from and the always have all sizes. Staff are friendly and get you what you need to try them on. They are said to be the best sandals around. Natural leather uppers and natural rubber soles, hand cut, assembled, and glued in their factory since 1966. Only complaint is that these sandals are not good if you have wide feet. We were here January 31st and the shop is located a couple of minutes walk over from Duval St. It is kind of buried away in a small plaza, but signage is good and it was easy to find. Two pairs of sandals were $56 plus tax. They charge extra to use a credit card.
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December 2022 by Rob Warren
Excellent service. Always love getting their sandals. I have been wearing them for years.
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November 2022 by Em S.
First off, great inexpensive sandals. Yes, they make them right there! I support all products "Made in America." The sandals last. My previous pair was around 7 years old.I would find it impossible to order them online. There is quite a bit of fit variation within the same size. In store, you select the style and size you want to try. The employee brings you one pair to try from the basket that has like 50 pairs of the same in it. I had to beg to get her to let me try multiple pairs. She said she wished she "had more time" to help me. It's not that difficult when you are trying for fit variations in the same style, size and color sandal. It's not like they will get mixed up. I think I tried 5 pair and got a perfect fit. Then I moved on to a different color in the same style and size. Now, the employee had the hang of it and brought an armful. Second pair I tried were perfect!You cannot go wrong with $25 leather sandals!The employee had the mobile credit card machine in hand. It appeared they only wanted credit card payment. I had cash, but gave her a CC instead. Surprise, they add a 3.5% credit card fee! They don't tell anyone they are doing this and I asked about it, since I did have cash. It was too late. The transaction was already complete. And her response was "all the t-shirt shops are doing this." Well, I am not IN a t-shirt shop. Not sure this is legal as businesses can get this fee refunded on their taxes. As a business, just add that extra $1.50 to the price of each sandal. Don't be deceptive.
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October 2022 by kristenlovesnate
I love my brown sandals from Kino! Awesome customer service! Always appreciate ‘made in USA’ products!
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October 2022 by Nicole G
I have 2 pairs of Kinos and I love them! They are so well made and extremely comfortable on those long walks around key west! Will Always recommend to people!
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October 2022 by LaVerne and Angela Spencer
Have been shopping here for 30+ yrs and Kino Sandals never disappoint. All hand made in Key West, right there directly in the store. I have six pairs, in various colors and styles, I love them all and they last forever. Lily is my fav style (black sandal pic). Whenever my girlfriends or I are going to visit Key West, we always ask...what colors do you want me to bring you back! I always leave with a sack full. Love Kino Sandals!
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August 2022 by Glenda Hartman
Being at Key West had to visit this family owned shop I went to purchased for my best friend this sandal shop were she assure me these leather hand made sandals are just comfortable and which she had a pair for 12 years and saw a new style. I went and bought her 2 more pair and of course tried ones for me and also came out with 2.
