Fashion
The $18 Funky Monkey Shoes Did Not Live Up To The Hype
At the beginning of summer, I was in dire need of a new pair of sandals and as usual, I was not looking to spend a fortune. All I knew was that I wanted something similar to the lightweight, waterproof Birkenstock EVA sandals, but cheaper. So my search for the best Birkenstock dupes began, and it wasn’t long before I was buying a pair of Funky Monkey sandals off Amazon. Lots of people on TikTok swore by these sandals—some had even said they were better than their Birkenstocks! That, in addition, of course, to the 4-star rating and 42,000+ customer reviews on Amazon, gave me ample reason to buy a pair. Although these shoes come in 45 different colors, I decided to keep it simple and went with black.
FUNKYMONKEY Women’s Comfort Slides, $17.99
I was so excited for my sandals to come in, which of course, took way longer than expected (smh, Amazon Prime). By the time they finally arrived, my expectations were so high that there was no doubt in my mind that these were going to be my new favorite summer sandals. The second I pulled the shoes out of the box, I was struck with utter disappointment: They looked way too big and had an unpleasant stench to them. The product description claims they are true to size, as do the majority of the reviews, so obviously I didn’t think twice about ordering my normal shoe size (which, by the way, is a women’s 6). Unfortunately, these fit more like a size 7. This wasn’t the end of the world, but it wasn’t what I was hoping for either.
(Note: prior to purchasing these shoes, I knew that the EVA material fit differently, but I had tried on a pair of Birkenstock’s EVA sandals in my size before, which fit well, so I assumed these would be very similar.)
At the end of the day, I reluctantly decided to keep them because I knew I could make them work. The smell eventually faded and while I don’t wear them as much as I had originally planned, I figured they were better than nothing. That is, until they gave me blisters on both of my feet. This was frustrating to say the least, after I was already disappointed by them. Consequently, I now have a pair of clown shoes that give me blisters. Fortunately, they were only $18, so it’s not the biggest loss ever, but I most likely won’t be wearing these without socks anymore, and I certainly will not be purchasing a pair of these shoes again.
All things considered, I’d give these shoes a disappointing 2-star rating. I won’t tell you not to buy them because my opinion and experience with these sandals are quite unpopular, but prepare yourself for disappointment. Honestly, if Birkenstock dupes are what you’re looking for, you might be better off spending the extra $27 on the real deal.
Birkenstock Essentials Unisex Arizona EVA Sandal, $44.95
We know that there are plenty of products to buy on Amazon, but TikTok is making it even more fun to find them. We’ve created a complete “TikTok Must-Haves” list, full of our favorite items from Amazon.
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With pillowy soft cushioning, these are the perfect slip-on sandals to wear after a workout, to the beach, or simply with your favorite comfortable weekend outfit.
Stardrops – The Pink Stuff – The Miracle All Purpose Cleaning Paste — $5.97
An incredible cleaning paste that has taken the internet by storm. Made of all natural, vegan ingredients, this product has over 100,000 reviews claiming that this is one of the best cleaning products on the market and can remove any stain in record speed.
Light affects your body’s natural circadian rhythm. During winter, when there is less natural light, we often feel sluggish, depressed, and uninspired. This simple mood lamp sits on your desk and provides gentle light to help you fight those winter blues.
This genius silicone cup collapses down into a small, easy to carry, convenient package whenever you need to stow it in your purse or travel. It is virtually indestructible and comes with a straw!
Another TikTok find for your car, we love this portable humidifier to help prevent dry air and chapped lips in the winter.
Make the perfect cold brew with this one-quart container. The fine mesh coffee filter helps keep out unwanted grounds and allows you to use your favorite blends!
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This putty is ideal for getting into common hard to reach spots in your car, including air vents, consoles, and door handles. Just press the gel anywhere you want to clean and watch as it pulls all dirt and junk out! You can use this indoors on keyboards, remotes, or console controls.
Leave yourself sticky notes without wasting paper with these easy-to-use dry-erase note pads. Attach to most shiny surfaces, simply rinse to clean and reuse.
Cooler weather, changing leaves, and all the classic fall activities. I found some Amazon must-haves for the season so you don’t have to.
Rust-Colored Velvet Throw Pillows
Two luxurious-looking velvet pillow covers for under $15. Comfy and cozy for your living room, bedroom, kitchen or office.
Velvet Pumpkins
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Cast Iron Dutch Oven
Lodge EC6D50 Cast Iron Enameled Dutch Oven, 6 Qt, Desert Sage — $79.90
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Rustic Farmhouse Throw
DII Buffalo Check Collection Rustic Farmhouse Throw Blanket with Tassles, 50×60, Gray/White — $16.13
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Charcuterie Board
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Of course, going to the beach for the first time in years likely means you are in need of supplies. If that is the case, you came to the right place. In recent weeks, We Know Products has written about a variety of beach gear, including a beach table, vacuum-insulated margarita tumblers, and an American flag beach umbrella. Here is another one to add to the list: rubber tote bags.
Now, longtime WKP readers know we are partial to the clear tote bags with U.S. flag patches. But we have also heard from fans who say they like the Expersion totes for going to games and concerts, but that they also want something a little more spacious for beach trips. This rubber tote fits the bill.
As you can see from the item’s title, this bag is literally “oversized,” so you will have zero problem fitting in everything you need to haul down from your hotel room to the shore.
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