The showdown...

A recent trip to Puerto Rico, specifically the El Yunque Rainforest National Park, gave me the perfect opportunity to determine what is a more desirable choice when hiking and playing around in a rainforest...Vibram Five Fingers or J. Crew flip-flops.

Style - This one is easy...J. Crew flip-flops.  Vibrams are definitely not something I would wear outside the gym. 

Sparkles - Again, J. Crew flip-flops.  No sparkles on my Vibrams unless you count the reflective strips. 

Function - Two big toes for the Vibrams.  The comfort proved to be much better on the little path leading down to the water fall...plus i did not have to worry about them falling off.

Grip - Push.  While you might assume the Vibrams, you would be wrong.  I totally slipped and nearly broke my arm, and worse, almost broke my Ray-Ban Clubmaster. 

As it turns out the J. Crew flip-flops certainly outperformed the Vibrams in nearly every category.  Besides, if you find yourself contemplating which to buy...get the flip-flops.  Vibrams will most likely never be cool...not even in a gym. 

Lastly, if you ever have a chance to get to a beach resort do yourself a favor and order a drink in a coconut...you will certainly not regret it! 

Until next time...

By the way, had the best dinner tonight. Creamed kale with engagement chicken...so darn good!