Hari Mari Boot vs Hari Mari: Which Is Better?

Our verdict

The Hari Mari Boot and Hari Mari are close. We gave the Hari Mari Boot a slight edge at 9/10 over the Hari Mari at 8.5/10 — close enough that fit matters more than the score. If you love Hari Mari flip flops, you'll love these boots—incredibly comfortable and stylish.

Side by side

AttributeHari Mari BootHari Mari
Our rating9/108.5/10
Best forIf you love Hari Mari flip flops, you'll love these boots—incredibly comfortable and stylish.Premium-priced at $75, but instant comfort and no break-in period make them worth upgrading.
Standouts
  • Incredibly comfortable (comparable to Cole Haan Zerogrand Chukkas)
  • Beautiful traditional aesthetic
  • Lightweight and durable construction (premium suede and hemp)
  • Affordable at $120
  • Instantly comfortable with no break-in period
  • Memory foam toe post and straps
  • Water-resistant leather for moisture durability
  • Outperform Rainbows in comfort comparison
  • Durable construction holds up over time
Watch-outs
  • Unique charcoal color is hard to style (works best with dark jeans)
  • Long-term durability unclear (untested in rain and snow)
  • Suede requires regular maintenance and protective treatment
  • Premium pricing at $75
  • Sizing can vary between styles

Which one is right for you?

Choose the Hari Mari Boot if…

If you love Hari Mari flip flops, you'll love these boots—incredibly comfortable and stylish.

  • Incredibly comfortable (comparable to Cole Haan Zerogrand Chukkas)
  • Beautiful traditional aesthetic
Check price

Choose the Hari Mari if…

Premium-priced at $75, but instant comfort and no break-in period make them worth upgrading.

  • Instantly comfortable with no break-in period
  • Memory foam toe post and straps
Check price

Why we rate them this way

Hari Mari Boot — 9/10

If you love Hari Mari flip flops, you'll love these boots—incredibly comfortable and stylish.

What we liked: Incredibly comfortable (comparable to Cole Haan Zerogrand Chukkas), Beautiful traditional aesthetic, Lightweight and durable construction (premium suede and hemp), Affordable at $120.

Worth knowing: Unique charcoal color is hard to style (works best with dark jeans), Long-term durability unclear (untested in rain and snow), Suede requires regular maintenance and protective treatment.

Hari Mari — 8.5/10

Premium-priced at $75, but instant comfort and no break-in period make them worth upgrading.

What we liked: Instantly comfortable with no break-in period, Memory foam toe post and straps, Water-resistant leather for moisture durability, Outperform Rainbows in comfort comparison, Durable construction holds up over time.

Worth knowing: Premium pricing at $75, Sizing can vary between styles.

Common questions

Is the Hari Mari Boot or the Hari Mari better?

We rated the Hari Mari Boot 9/10 and the Hari Mari 8.5/10, so we lean Hari Mari Boot — but it depends on what you want it for (see "which one is right for you" on the page).

How much do the Hari Mari Boot and Hari Mari cost?

The Hari Mari is listed at $75. We don't have a current price on file for the Hari Mari Boot — check the latest on its review page.

What's the difference between the Hari Mari Boot and the Hari Mari?

Short version — Hari Mari Boot: If you love Hari Mari flip flops, you'll love these boots—incredibly comfortable and stylish. Hari Mari: Premium-priced at $75, but instant comfort and no break-in period make them worth upgrading.

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