Tips for a Comfy Fit in Archies Thongs

My thongs feel uncomfortable. Will this improve?

Yes, in most cases, we find that — with time and wear — our thongs become considerably more comfortable. Like all new shoes, our footwear has a wearing-in period. The reason for this is that the footbed is designed to mould to the shape of your feet.

My straps are too tight

Archies Thongs are intentionally designed with a tighter strap and toe pole as it's better for your feet because it allows more optimal foot function. However, the good news is, while a tight strap is important for normal foot function, it is very, v

My Thongs are squeaking, is there anything I can do to fix this?

Occasionally when the thongs are brand new, they can squeak if some sweat develops underneath the foot. The problem should go hopefully away once the thongs are worn in and some of the initial sheens wears off. The thongs almost always squeak when we

Archies Thongs and the Initial Feeling of the Arch Support

Are Archies Thongs instantly comfortable for everyone?. Most people find Archies Thongs to be instantly and unbelievably comfortable. However, for some people, getting used to the support can take some time and may even cause some soreness. Archies a

My Archies Thongs feel like they are a little shiny on top, will this wear off?

Archies Thongs texture can vary a little depending on which part of the manufacturing cycle they were made in. Typically, the thongs have a nice 'rubber-like' feel (even though the thongs do NOT contain rubber), occasionally, when the thongs are bran

My thongs strap has loosend / stretched. Is there a way it can be tightened?

My thong strap has loosened / stretched. Is there a way it can be tightened?. Unfortunately, over time, the strap will eventually stretch and lose some of its original tightness the same way clothing will stretch over time if you wear it a lot. The s

My thongs are making a clapping / flopping sound

Sometimes Archies Thongs can make a flip 'flop' sound! However, don't stress it is an easy fix! Regarding the clapping / flopping noise - while it may be annoying you, it's actually a good thing for your feet, as it means that the thongs are doing th

My Archies Thongs are too hard what do I do?

Archies Thongs have a patented footbed that moulds to the shape of your feet as you wear them. When they are new, the material still needs to soften and shape to suit your feet. This could also be a reason for the arch feeling uncomfortable for some.

Will my feet sweat in Archies Thongs?

Your feet should not sweat Archies Thongs any more than a normal thong. However, if you're finding that they feel tight and hot, we recommend stretching the toe pole and strap just a little to get a bit more air under your foot. This should help fix

How long will Archies Thongs last?

With general use and proper care, you should get one to two summers of excellent use out of your thongs. After the first year, the lifespan of your thongs depends on the following factors:. Generally speaking, our thongs are exceptionally strong and

Cleaning Instructions

Archies can get dirty as we wear them in so many different environments! However, the great news is they clean so easily and look brand new!. To clean them follow the steps below:. 1. Using warm water, vigorously wash the thongs with a scourer or scr

Take care when walking down steep embankments in thongs

If you are walking down a very steep embankment in the thongs, this can place the toe pole under excessive pressure causing it to stretch. If walking down a very steep embankment, you may want to consider taking the thongs off, otherwise, you run the

Avoid leaving your thongs in direct sunlight or excessive temperatures

When you are not wearing your Archies Thongs, you should avoid leaving them where they will be exposed to high temperatures or direct sunlight. This is the single most important piece of product care information we can give to you!. Leaving Archies T