Our verdict
Between the Hari Mari Boot and the Rothy’s, we lean toward the Hari Mari Boot — we rated it 9/10 versus 8/10. If you love Hari Mari flip flops, you'll love these boots—incredibly comfortable and stylish.
Our pick
Hari Mari Boot
Rothy’s
Side by side
| Attribute | Hari Mari Boot | Rothy’s |
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| Our rating | 9/10 | 8/10 |
| Best for | If you love Hari Mari flip flops, you'll love these boots—incredibly comfortable and stylish. | After 4+ years across multiple styles, they keep repurchasing—eco-friendly machine-washable design delivers despite high price. |
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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
Choose the Rothy’s if…
After 4+ years across multiple styles, they keep repurchasing—eco-friendly machine-washable design delivers despite high price.
- Made from recycled water bottles—genuinely eco-friendly
- Machine-washable—practical for maintenance
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.
Rothy’s — 8/10
After 4+ years across multiple styles, they keep repurchasing—eco-friendly machine-washable design delivers despite high price.
What we liked: Made from recycled water bottles—genuinely eco-friendly, Machine-washable—practical for maintenance, Versatile across work, casual, and dressy occasions, Durable—held up to 4+ years of frequent wear, Comfortable and lightweight.
Worth knowing: High price ($145–$165) is a significant investment, Run snug—requires sizing up half a step, Poor customer service on defects—offered $30 credit instead of replacement/fix.
Common questions
Is the Hari Mari Boot or the Rothy’s better?
We rated the Hari Mari Boot 9/10 and the Rothy’s 8/10, 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).
What's the difference between the Hari Mari Boot and the Rothy’s?
Short version — Hari Mari Boot: If you love Hari Mari flip flops, you'll love these boots—incredibly comfortable and stylish. Rothy’s: After 4+ years across multiple styles, they keep repurchasing—eco-friendly machine-washable design delivers despite high price.