New to the cooks line up in 2024 is Rambo. Available in two styles of camo, jungle and duck. The Rambo has a 100% cotton canvas insole which is thick and sturdy. This canvas provides damn fine friction in the slippery stuff.
Canvas, when wet, provides substantial grip against the skin of the foot. This is our new favorite for swamp, beach, and wet grass. The canvas will get a nice fade to it and some light fraying on the edges at first. Trim it back if you like or singe it with a lighter. It is 100% cotton so it will not melt.
This is our favorite flop currently here @cooksflips. Testing began of the Rambo late summer 2022 with great results. Here we are testing the new flip flops on shark fishing trip.
If you don't know about getting strapped then keep reading.
Get strapped with the cooks adjustable flip flop. No gimmicks here. One perfectly placed stainless steel flat slider allows for just the right amount of tensioning to create the absolute perfect fit for any foot. Most feet, wide or narrow, only require one centimeter of adjustment to get a perfect fit. Our flip flops allow for one whole inch of adjustment. The flat slider sits comfortably and ergonomically on top of the foot. By using a flat slider and the perfect thickness of webbing we guarantee 100% that your strap will not slide out of position in the slider.
Just like our classic cooks flip flop the strapped version has our signature extended toe thong, a slightly raised heel and firm arch support which create a smooth flowing rocker. The heel shim runs from the heel all the way to the ball of the foot, providing just enough extra cushion where needed most but keeping the toe box thin and responsive. This also creates an extra strong toe box eliminating delamination and a clunky feeling up front. Checkered rubber outsole provides excellent grip in all the steep situations.
BUILD SHEET
- 5 mil. insole
- 4 mil. out sole
- 7 mil. heel shim
- lengthened toe thong
- water proof
- 1 inch flat slider in stainless steel with black powder coating
Why the long toe thong, you say ?? When you lengthen the toe thong of a flip flop you position what we like to call the "fulcrum", the place at which the straps meet and flex, closer to the arch of the foot. By doing this you decrease a large amount of flop and tighten the straps around the center of your foot, reducing the amount of work your toes experience. The result is a more snug fit, relaxed muscles of the arch, and a real A+100 for people who like great flip flops.
Shower with a friend !!! Got Dirt Problems ? Cooks flops are ready to be shower friendly and are happy to be scrubbed with an old tooth brush. Freshen that strap liner up, scrub that thong. Mud and Marsh approved. Don't fret about getting that leather muddy or wet. This tough as dirt leather will look amazing with time.
More on that custom Zig Zag liner. A tribute to our old handmade flops we put together in the barn using a 1960"s Alphasew ZigZag machine. We love that look so much so we refined it and rolled with it. The straps are lengths cut from cotton and Jute rolls run through a zigzag machine creating a strong and organic seamless strap which is then sewn to leather. Soft and durable, these straps become bomb proof when backed with leather.